Lesson 1HVAC and central heating/cooling equipment: life expectancy, preventive maintenance and replacement indicatorsDis section address central HVAC an heating/cooling plants, emphasizing life expectancy, preventive maintenance, efficiency decline, an failure indicators dat drive timing of major replacements an contingency planning in capital programs.
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 detectionDis section review domestic water, sanitary, an storm piping, highlighting typical aging patterns, leak detection methods, an risk indicators dat support planning fi riser replacements, lining projects, an emergency response protocols.
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 indicatorsDis section focus pon exterior wall assemblies, cladding, sealants, an coatings, teaching how fi recognize distress, moisture pathways, an energy impacts, an how fi prioritize repairs versus full recladding in a multi-year works plan.
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 standardsDis section focus pon windows, balcony doors, an glazing, explaining performance testing, air an water leakage, thermal comfort, an safety requirements, an how fi evaluate replacement timing versus targeted repairs an resealing.
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 risksDis section explain roof system types, drainage, an detailing, an how fi evaluate membrane condition, insulation performance, an leak history fi grade roofs, estimate remaining life, an schedule phased replacements before failures escalate.
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 protectionDis section examine electrical distribution from service entrance to panels, focusing pon capacity, equipment age, protection devices, an code compliance, an how deficiencies influence safety risk, resilience, an upgrade prioritization.
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 concernsDis section address underground parking an garage structures, emphasizing waterproofing, drainage, concrete deterioration, an structural movement, an how observed defects guide repair scopes, phasing, an reserve funding levels.
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 requirementsDis section cover elevators an other vertical transport, outlining key components, inspection an testing regimes, reliability metrics, an modernization triggers dat inform long-range budgeting an coordination wid regulatory authorities.
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 maintenanceDis section cover exterior circulation an landscape assets, focusing pon pavement, drainage, lighting, an planting systems, an how dem condition, safety performance, an maintenance history affect long-term renewal planning an 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 renewalsDis section examine interior shared spaces, including lobbies, corridors, amenity rooms, an finishes, linking wear patterns, accessibility gaps, an aesthetic standards to renewal timing, budgeting, an disruption planning in occupied buildings.
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 complianceDis section detail fire protection components, from alarms an sprinklers to egress paths an emergency lighting, explaining inspection cycles, condition grading, code gaps, an how deficiencies translate into life-safety an liability risk.
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
