Lesson 1HVAC and central heating/cooling gear: expected lifespan, routine upkeep and replacement signsThis part covers central HVAC and heating/cooling systems, stressing lifespan, routine upkeep, efficiency drop, and failure signs that set timing for big replacements and backup plans in capital budgets.
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: main pipes, clean water and waste lines, common 25-year problems and leak findingThis part reviews household water, waste, and rainwater pipes, noting usual ageing signs, leak finding ways, and risk signs for planning pipe replacements, lining jobs, and emergency steps.
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 3Outer walls, coverings and paint: materials, upkeep needs, damp entry signsThis part focuses on outer wall setups, coverings, sealants, and paints, teaching how to spot distress, damp paths, and energy effects, and prioritise fixes over full re-covering 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 glass setups: performance drop, heat issues, and safety rulesThis part covers windows, balcony doors, and glass, explaining performance tests, air/water leaks, heat comfort, and safety needs, and evaluating replacement timing vs. targeted fixes 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 lifespans, condition rating (good/fair/poor) and failure risksThis part explains roof types, drainage, and details, and how to rate membrane state, insulation work, and leak past to grade roofs, estimate remaining life, and plan phased replacements before big 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 supply: main boards, feeders, load capacity, rule compliance and overload protectionThis part checks electrical supply from entry to boards, focusing on capacity, gear age, protection, and rule compliance, and how shortfalls affect safety risk, reliability, and upgrade ranking.
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 wear, drainage and structure worriesThis part covers underground parking and garage builds, stressing waterproofing, drainage, concrete wear, and structure shifts, and how seen problems guide fix scopes, phasing, and reserve funds.
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 transport: lift parts, upgrade triggers, checks and test requirementsThis part covers lifts and other vertical moves, listing key parts, check and test routines, reliability measures, and upgrade triggers for long-range budgeting and links with rule bodies.
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 areas: path paving, site drainage, lights, plants and small garden upkeepThis part covers outside paths and landscape items, focusing on paving, drainage, lights, and plants, and how their state, safety, and upkeep history affect long-term renewal plans and risks.
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 shared spaces and finishes: floors, lights, access ease, and surface refreshesThis part checks interior common areas like lobbies, corridors, amenity rooms, and finishes, linking wear signs, access gaps, and looks standards to renewal timing, budgets, and disruption plans in used 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 safety systems: alarms, sprinklers, emergency lights, escape paths and legal rulesThis part details fire safety parts, from alarms and sprinklers to escape routes and emergency lights, explaining check cycles, condition rating, rule gaps, and how shortfalls 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
