The set of previously scheduled maintenances is known as preventive maintenance. Different from corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance does not wait for problems to appear before they are corrected; on the contrary, it regularly checks all the operations and spaces of the enterprise, seeking to identify and prevent them from arising. This is still the best way to prevent failures in the structure and equipment of the property, and, consequently, minimize costs with unforeseen events.
For a long time now, prevention has ceased to be an option and has become a necessity for building superintendents, which is why we have listed five important tips for performing quality preventive maintenance.
Check them out:
1) ESTABLISH AN ACTION CALENDAR
As previously mentioned, the purpose of preventive maintenance is to avoid problems from happening, that is, the manager must take routine precautionary measures even if they seem unnecessary or a waste of time.
The person in charge needs to define the frequency of the check-ups and, at the first sign of dysfunctionality, carry out corrective actions. It’s like keeping an eye on the weather forecast and, thanks to the cloudy sky warning, leaving home with an umbrella in your purse so you don’t get wet in case a storm falls during the day.
2) HAVE THE DEVELOPMENT MANUAL AT HAND
The enterprise manual presents meticulous details regarding the construction of the enterprise and recommendations to keep the structure, machinery, and equipment on track. Through it, it is possible to analyze all the existing resources, in order to know them well and take appropriate action for each one.
This document is developed and delivered by the construction company and will be of great help to the technicians hired to operate services in the building and to the future new liquidators.
3) KEEP AN EYE ON THE EQUIPMENT
Gates, intercoms, elevators, CCTV (closed circuit television), pumps, among others that vary according to each condominium, are essential for safety and practicality of the day-to-day life of those who live, work, or visit the space.
The replacement caused by some malfunction or even breakdown, can generate a high cost, so preventive maintenance must be performed regularly, in order to avoid these troubles and expenses.
After the inspection, the contracted company must issue a report attesting to the safety and functionality of the inspected equipment, mainly elevators, gates and pumps, mechanisms used by all the joint owners, every day, countless times.
4) BE SURE OF THE QUALITY OF THE STRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
In a building structure there are resources designed and installed to last for many years, and any failure can cause a big headache for all the residents of the place. Electrical installations, plumbing, and the gas network are the vital parts to be well taken care of.
The electrical part usually only presents problems if it is very old, however, it can still be affected by several other variables. Therefore, the inspections must happen in key points, in order to identify bad contact points, worn wires, and exposed parts that may cause some short circuit.
Regarding the hydraulic part, it is essential to keep the water tank clean and covered, free from possible contaminations. From the pipes, it seems difficult to avoid clogging, considering that the liquidator has no control over the habits of the residents, so it is a good idea to encourage them not to throw waste, oil, and paper down the drain.
Finally, the gas network, where the worst problem would be a leak in the pipes, threatening the well-being and life of the residents.
Preventive checks by a prepared team are also essential.
5) KEEP THE SECURITY SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS UPDATED
The technological part of the condominium is equally important if compared to the previous topics. It deals with telephony, internet, electrical panels, lightning rods, security and fire-fighting alerts, among other vital resources that need to be working 24/7.
Thus, one option is to hire IT technicians and related areas or contact the companies that provide services to the condominium. The interesting thing is that some jobs can be done remotely, without the need for the technicians to come to the site, saving the time of the people involved.
According to specialists, preventive maintenance done on time can cost five times less compared to corrective maintenance (done only to repair specific situations), not to mention the countless headaches that will be avoided for the residents and the building superintendent.
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