Lesson 1HVAC and central heating/cooling equipment: life expectancy, preventive maintenance and replacement indicatorsThis section go cover central HVAC and heating/cooling systems, stressing life expectancy, preventive maintenance, efficiency drop, and failure signs wey guide timing for big replacements and contingency plans.
Equipment inventory, tonnage and nameplate dataExpected service life by equipment type and dutyPreventive maintenance scope, logs and gapsPerformance decline, comfort and noise complaintsEnd‑of‑life indicators, failures and risk scoringLesson 2Plumbing systems: risers, potable and waste piping, typical 25-year issues and leak detectionThis section go review water supply, waste, and storm pipes, highlighting usual aging patterns, leak finding methods, and risk signs wey help plan riser replacements, lining, and emergency responses.
Domestic water, sanitary and storm system mappingPipe materials, ages and corrosion mechanismsChronic leaks, pinholes and repair historiesInspection tools, sensors and leak detection techRiser replacement planning and tenant impactsLesson 3Exterior walls, cladding and paint: materials, maintenance needs, moisture intrusion indicatorsThis section go focus on outside wall assemblies, cladding, sealants, and paints, teaching how to spot distress, moisture paths, and energy effects, and prioritise repairs over full recladding in multi-year plans.
Wall system types, materials and service livesCracking, spalling, fastener and anchor concernsSealant joints, terminations and failure patternsPaint and coating adhesion, chalking and fadingMoisture intrusion signs, testing and monitoringLesson 4Windows, balcony doors and glazing systems: performance degradation, thermal issues, and safety standardsThis section go focus on windows, balcony doors, and glazing, explaining performance tests, air/water leaks, thermal comfort, and safety rules, and how to judge replacement timing versus repairs.
Window and door types, ages and frame materialsAir and water leakage complaints and testingFogged units, seal failures and glass defectsThermal comfort, drafts and condensation issuesSafety glazing, guards and fall protection rulesLesson 5Roof systems: types, expected life cycles, condition grading (good/fair/poor) and failure risksThis section go explain roof types, drainage, and details, and how to check membrane condition, insulation, and leak history to grade roofs, estimate remaining life, and plan replacements before failures.
Low‑slope, steep‑slope and specialty roof typesMembrane aging, blisters, splits and puncturesFlashings, terminations and penetration detailsRoof drainage, ponding and overflow provisionsLeak history, testing and replacement triggersLesson 6Electrical distribution: main panels, feeders, load capacity, code compliance and overcurrent protectionThis section go check electrical from service entry to panels, focusing on capacity, equipment age, protection, and code compliance, and how problems affect safety, resilience, and upgrade priorities.
Service entrance, transformers and meteringMain switchgear age, condition and sparesPanelboards, feeders and load measurementsOvercurrent devices, coordination and labelingGrounding, bonding and arc‑flash risk reviewLesson 7Underground parking and garage waterproofing: slab and joint deterioration, drainage and structural concernsThis section go address underground parking and garage structures, stressing waterproofing, drainage, concrete wear, and structural shifts, and how defects guide repairs, phasing, and funding.
Slab cracking, spalling and delamination mappingJoint sealant, waterstops and leakage pointsDrainage slopes, trench drains and sump systemsChloride exposure, corrosion and rebar damageStructural monitoring, shoring and repair optionsLesson 8Vertical transportation: elevator components, modernization triggers, inspection and testing requirementsThis section go cover elevators and vertical transport, outlining key parts, inspections, tests, reliability measures, and modernization signs wey inform long-range budgeting and regulatory coordination.
Elevator types, drives, controllers and cabsRide quality, shutdown logs and reliability trendsCode inspections, tests and deficiency reportsSafety devices, entrapment and rescue proceduresModernization scope, phasing and tenant impactsLesson 9Outdoor spaces: path paving, site drainage, lighting, landscaping and small garden maintenanceThis section go cover outside paths and landscapes, focusing on paving, drainage, lighting, and plants, and how their condition, safety, and maintenance history affect long-term renewal and risk.
Inventory of walks, drives and hardscape areasPavement defects, trip hazards and surface ratingsSite drainage patterns, ponding and erosion risksExterior lighting levels, controls and dark spotsLandscape health, roots, heave and maintenanceLesson 10Interior common areas and finishes: flooring, lighting, accessibility, and surface renewalsThis section go check inside shared spaces like lobbies, corridors, amenity rooms, and finishes, linking wear, accessibility gaps, and looks to renewal timing, budgeting, and disruption plans.
Lobby and corridor finish inventories and agesFlooring wear, slip resistance and replacement cyclesWall, ceiling and trim damage, stains and repairsLighting quality, controls and energy considerationsAccessibility barriers, signage and hardware updatesLesson 11Fire protection systems: alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting, means of egress and legal complianceThis section go detail fire protection from alarms and sprinklers to escape paths and emergency lights, explaining inspections, grading, code gaps, and how problems mean life-safety and liability risks.
Fire alarm panels, devices and testing recordsSprinkler coverage, corrosion and impairment risksStandpipes, hose cabinets and fire department accessEmergency lighting, exit signs and backup powerEgress routes, doors, hardware and code variances
