Condition Survey of M&E Assets PDF
Condition Survey of M&E Assets PDF
The Challenge
Condition survey of mechanical and electrical building services assets, identifying costs for asset renewal
over the next 25 years.
Process
The survey was based on BSRIA Guide BG 35/2012: Condition Surveys and Asset Data Capture, providing condition
grading and priority rating through visual inspection of the assets supplemented by thermal imaging.
Condition Grading Priority 1 - Assigned where assets are deemed not to meet statu-
Grade A - Where plant is new this grade is applied. tory or health and safety requirements, or if services are likely to
be seriously disrupted from defect found.
Grade B - Plant items fall into this grading if they are operating, or have been in operation, and show only
slight wear, or minor damage to peripheral components, which would result in minimal deterioration Priority 2 - Assets falling in to this category require prompt
of the service provided. maintenance as neglect might lead to damage to the building and
not just the asset.
Grade C - Where plant items are exhibiting major defects and/or not operating as intended.
Priority 3 - Assets showing signs of deterioration, which would
Grade D - This grade is for plant items that are not in a fit state of operation. Systems with components affect the efficiency of the services are given this priority.
showing high derogation, resulting in the major deficiency in the operation of services and or seri-
Priority 4 - Assets in this category are as far as can be assessed,
ous risk of imminent failure.
working correctly and in a general good state of repair. Non-
Grade X - This rating added to C or D to indicate that it is impossible to improve without replacement. urgent work may be required to maintain standards or improve
Results
Condition grade and priority was provided for each asset, with indicative remain service life and associated cost, to support building maintenance decision for the next 25 years. The
project allowed the client to transition from a reactive maintenance regime to a more proactive maintenance programme.