Maintenance of buildings

Develop approach and practices for design, operation and maintenance of buildings (such as additional cooling requirements in the summer and heating in the winter). 

Design, operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment, with attention to housekeeping, sanitation, pest control, prevention of contamination of product, cleaning of equipment, a calibration program for all instruments and gauges, and environmentally satisfactory methods of waste disposal. 

Moisture greatly influences the performance and durability of building materials. and thus moisture transmission is an important consideration in the con-slmction and maintenance of buildings. 

Engineering jobs related to local infrastructure are prime examples. The design, construction, and maintenance of buildings, roads, power plants, airports, electric grid systems, etc., are best accomplished by engineers who are familiar with local conditions. Engineering jobs related to our national defense systems also cannot be outsourced. Would you be comfortable being protected by weapon systems imported from another country ... 

Level 1 A deficiency or series of deficiencies that indicate a lack of proper maintenance of building components that play a role in the unit concept. 

Categorical Exclusion, dated January 15, 1992, which documents that the work performed during the routine maintenance of buildings, facilities, and structures, does not require an EA or an EIS. 

These codes are concerned with safety regulations that relate to fire protection equipment, maintenance of building and premises, hazardous materials, processes, and machinery used in buildings. They are normally issued by authorities like Building Officials and Code Administration International, Inc. (BOCA) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). It is important to check with the state fire marshal or other authorities to know which codes are applicable to your area. 

The problems of keeping objects of art in a state of good repair are manifold. I touched briefly on the problems associated with the maintenance of buildings, paintings, ceramics and many other art objects. We have the problem of "inside art" and "outside art", the exposure of art objects to the indoor or outdoor environment. 

Avoiding sick building syndrome requires special consideration of building constmction and maintenance material used. Asbestos, organic solvents, paint sprays, dirty filters, moist environment caused by poorly maintained humidifiers, and dirty HVAC machinery have contributed to the deterioration of indoor air quahty. Nonstop quahty maintenance is required at all times. 

PM 82 The selection, installation and maintenance of electncal equipment for use m and around buildings... 

The lime feeding system may be controlled by an instrumentation system integrating both plant flow and pH of the wastewater after lime addition. However, it should be recognized that pH probes require daily maintenance in this application to monitor the pH accurately. Deposits tend to build up on the probe and necessitate frequent maintenance. The low pH lime treatment systems (pH 9.5 to 10.0) can be more readily adapted to this method of control than high-lime treatment systems (pH 11.0 or greater) because less maintenance of the pH equipment is required. In a close-loop pH-flow control system, milk of lime is prepared on a batch basis and... 

The HVAC system also acts as a pollutant source when it is not maintained properly. Microorganisms breed in various environments present within components (e.g., cooling coils, ducts) of the system and may be distributed throughout the building. Improper maintenance of filters leads to loss of efficiency and re-emission of contaminants. 

ENV 12097. Ventilation for buildings—Ductwork—Requirements for ductwork components to facilitate maintenance of ductwork systems. 

The heaviest products obtained directly from oil arc lubricants, waxes, asphalt, and coke. These products have both domestic and industrial uses. Lubricants, for example, are applied in the operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery. Asphalt, because it is not reactive to chemicals in the environment, is a superb material of construction in the building of roads and in roofing. It is also used in the waterproofing of concrete, the manufacture of black paints, and as a material lor tire threads, battery housing, electrical insulation, and other applications. The heaviest of all the petroleum products, coke, is used extensively as a major component of industrial electrodes and as a commercial fuel. 

Finally, in any projected landscape due consideration should be given to the future maintenance of the completed scheme. Unlike a normal building development, a landscape progressively develops with time. In order to maintain the original design concept a clear maintenance regime and organization should be established early in the project development process to start as soon as the landscape has been initially established. 

There is a clear correlation between quality or cost of materials and the durability/life expectancy of buildings. Greater resistance of better materials to wear and tear can be assumed, with obvious implications on future maintenance. Striking the best balance between initial capital outlay and maintenance cost requires complex calculations that take into account such intangibles as future interest rates and taxation of building operations. 

The prerequisite for proper planning and performance of building maintenance is the comprehensive set of drawings, specifications and servicing manuals compiled by architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers, respectively. Those responsible for maintenance must ensure that all records are kept up to date computers are increasingly used for this purpose. 

Sec. 820.70 Production and process controls - Address production procedures and process controls, changes to the process, environmental controls, clothing and hygiene of personnel, prevention of contamination, suitability and layout of buildings, equipment qualification, maintenance, periodic inspection, and adjustment, removal of unwanted manufacturing materials from devices and automated (computer controlled) processes... 

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