Date published: 1993

Sound property management involves regularly checking a building's health. But what should you look for and how do you know if an area needs attention? By providing a systematic approach to assessing the condition of a variety of building components and systems, Protocols for Building Condition Assessment will help you identify problems at their earliest stages and evaluate a building's future maintenance and repair needs.

The publication deals with eight categories: building structure, building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical systems, interior finishes, life safety, elevators, and function. Each section has its own building assessment protocol which defines the scope of the audit for that category, describes the audit procedure, and identifies deliverables. Collectively, these eight protocols comprise the complete preliminary audit process.

Checksheets, which highlight potential problems areas, are provided to help you conduct your assessments and judge how much work is involved in repairing areas that need attention. The protocols also refer to national codes to assist you in evaluating how well a given area complies with the appropriate standards.

Consultants, property managers and buyers/investors will find Protocols for Building Condition Assessment a great ally for assessing the condition of buildings or in maintaining them in top shape.

110 pages
NRCC 36913
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$35