Lesson 1HVAC and central heating/cooling equipment: life expectancy, preventive maintenance and replacement indicatorsDis section go talk about central HVAC and heating/cooling systems, stressing life expectancy, preventive maintenance, efficiency drop, and failure signs wey dey decide when to do big replacements and plan for surprises 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 go review domestic water, sanitary, and storm pipes, showing usual aging patterns, leak finding methods, and risk signs wey help plan for riser replacements, lining works, 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 indicatorsDis section go focus on outside wall assemblies, cladding, sealants, and paints, teaching how to spot distress, moisture paths, and energy effects, and how to prioritize 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 standardsDis section go focus on windows, balcony doors, and glazing, explaining performance tests, air and water leaks, thermal comfort, and safety rules, and how to check replacement time versus targeted repairs and 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 go explain roof types, drainage, and details, and how to check membrane condition, insulation work, and leak history to grade roofs, estimate remaining life, and schedule phased replacements before problems grow.
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 go check electrical distribution from service entrance to panels, focusing on capacity, equipment age, protection devices, and code following, and how lacks affect safety risk, strength, 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 concernsDis section go address underground parking and garage structures, stressing waterproofing, drainage, concrete wear, and structural movement, and how seen defects guide repair scopes, phasing, and reserve 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 requirementsDis section go cover elevators and other vertical transport, outlining key parts, inspection and testing ways, reliability measures, and modernization signs wey inform long-range budgeting and work with 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 go cover outside paths and landscape assets, focusing on pavement, drainage, lighting, and planting, and how dem condition, safety work, and maintenance history affect long-term renewal planning 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 renewalsDis section go check inside shared spaces, like lobbies, corridors, amenity rooms, and finishes, linking wear patterns, accessibility gaps, and look standards to renewal timing, budgeting, and disruption planning for 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 go detail fire protection parts, from alarms and sprinklers to escape paths and emergency lighting, explaining inspection cycles, condition grading, code gaps, and how lacks turn into life-safety and 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
