
Commercial Building Checklist
As commercial maintenance covers a wide range of areas, it’s important to pinpoint the distinct categories covered, providing a general overview of the building and its conditions.
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1. Interior Assets
These are any structural items and fixtures that people and visitors can readily see or interact with. Interior maintenance for building items includes:
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Floors
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Ceilings
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Walls
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Bathrooms
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Furnishings
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Lighting
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Rubbish
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2. Exterior Assets
These include any items that are outside the primary building, including any outbuildings, surveying the following items:
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Carparks, street parking and curbs
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Outside lighting
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Signage
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Landscaping
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Windows and siding
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Gutters and drains
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Fencing
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Gates
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Roofing
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Building Foundations
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3. Facility Equipment
Any facility systems that are physical networks of vital equipment and lines that run in the background to keep the facility operating smoothly. Inspection and maintenance tasks for facility systems include:
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HVAC system inspection
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Hot water services and management
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Plumbing and water heater checks
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Fire alarms, smoke detectors and fire extinguisher checks
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Sewage checks
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Electrical installations and electrical servicing
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Security system and CCTV system testing
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Generator testing
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Lift and escalator servicing
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What is a building maintenance checklist?
A general overview of the different types of responsibilities that are fundamental to the building. Even less routine tasks, such as cleaning exterior glass and inspecting the roof, should appear upon the checklist itself.
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What should be included on a building maintenance checklist?
A building maintenance checklist should include all types of routine maintenance work, including all types of responsibilities from routine cleaning to inspecting electrical and HVAC systems.
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Why are building maintenance checklists important?
Building maintenance checklists are important for ensuring the good working order of all machines, equipment and utilities, reducing potential safety hazards.
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