Preventative Maintenance for Multi-Family Housing: For Apartment Communities, Condominium Assciations and Town Home Developments

Preface.

How to Use This System.

Part One: The Special Maintenance Requirements of Multi-Family Housing.

Basic Assumptions.

Apartment & Condominium Facilities.

Building Materials, Wear Factors, & Maintenance Requirements.

Maintenance & Repair Strategies for Housing.

Summary.

Part Two: Preventive Maintenance.

The Critical Contribution of Preventive Maintenance (PM).

Implementing a Preventive Maintenance System.

Common PM Tasks.

Establishing a Successful PM Protocol.

Summary.

Part Three: Estimating Preventive Maintenance Costs.

Steps in a PM Estimate.

Published PM Cost Data.

Summary.

Part Four: Budgeting & Funding.

Availability of Funds & Financing Mechanisms.

Budgeting for PM.

Factors That Affect the Budget.

The Precepts of Budgeting.

Preparing the Budget Back-up Sheet.

The Five-Year Asset Improvement Plan.

Achieving the Best Results, Despite the Challenges.

Summary.

Part Five: Preventive Maintenance Checklists.

Introduction.

Key to Terminology.

Bi-Weekly PM Tasks.

Automatic Gates/Doors.

Lighting: Exterior & Interior.

Security Systems.

Special Requirements.

Monthly PM Tasks.

Alarm Systems.

Doors & Windows.

Gas Connections.

Building Entryways.

Restrooms.

Business Offices.

Common Kitchens.

Fitness/Recreation Areas.

Locker Rooms.

Laundry Facilities.

Swimming Pools.

Play Areas.

Tennis Courts.

Landscape.

Paved Areas (Walkways, Driveways, & Parking).

Signage.

Exterior Stairs, Decks, Balconies, & Patios.

Maintenance Carts.

Non-Power Gates.

Special Requirements.

Semi-Annual PM Tasks.

Fences.

HVAC Systems.

Fire Alarm Water Flow Testing.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms.

Structural Members.

Special Requirements.

Annual PM Tasks.

Emergency Generators.

Backflow Devices.

Electrical Systems.

Fire Extinguishers.

Hot Water Heaters.

Roofing.

Gutters/Roof Drains.

Sewer Laterals.

Irrigation Controllers.

Storm Drains.

Special Requirements.

Every Five Years PM Tasks.

Fire System Certification.

Special Requirements.

Appendix: PM and Maintenance and Repair References.

Maintenance Cost Data.

Roofing Maintenance.

HVAC Maintenance.

Play Area Safety & Maintenance.

Figure A.1 Average Cleaning Times.

Figure A.2 A Summary of Basic Cleaning Solutions.

Figure A.3 Maintenance and/or Repair Procedures for AC-DC Motors.

Resources.

Glossary.

Index.