CH 10 Building operation and maintenance

Question 1

What is operation?

Answer 1

Process of activities that enables building to function utilities, electrical plumbing, hvac

Question 2

What is maintenance?

Answer 2

Activities required to keep building and operating systems in proper and safe conditions.

Question 3

What are four most significant operation responsibilities?

Answer 3

• Scheduling
• monitoring
• troubleshooting
• Documentation

Question 4

What is primary objective of scheduling?

Answer 4

Establish when equipment should be turned on and off

Question 5

What is monitoring?

Answer 5

Periodically checking performance of systems and equipment

Question 6

What is log and why is it important?

Answer 6

Becomes record of performance data when these readings are taken and recorded on reoccurring schedule.

Question 7

What is troubleshooting?

Answer 7

Abnormal condition is identified during monitoring.

A diagnostic process ensures to determine cause.

Question 8

What are four important sources of operating documentation?

Answer 8

• Tech library
• SOP (standard operation procedures)
• Operating logs
• O & M reports and records

Question 9

What should a technical library include?

Answer 9

• drawings
• vendor manuals
• test and cert reports
• occupant request
• warrantees

Question 10

What is standard operating procedure (SOP)

Answer 10

Outlining function of equipment, including sequence of operations and operating schedules

Question 11

What is the first step for establishing a standard operating/procedure?

Answer 11

Inspect, inventoried and assigned a unique number.

Question 12

What are 3 types basic types of operating logs?

Answer 12

• Daily operating logs
• utility logs
• equipment operating logs

Question 13

What is a contingency planning?

Answer 13

Any possible occurrence, how it could affect property and how personal should react.

Question 14

What should the first response in any building emergency?

Answer 14

Promptly notify tenants and authorities

Question 15

What is the proper order of concerns in an emergency/?

Answer 15

Peoples safety

Question 16

Why is maintenance necessary?

Answer 16

Assure continuous performance and to minimize operating cost.

Question 17

What are primary enemies of operating equipment?

Answer 17

• heat
• moisture
• dirt
• water

Question 18

What is wear and what accelerates it?

Answer 18

Gradual erosion or using up of component material.

Presence of dirt, moisture or heat

Question 19

What must be considered when planning a maintenance program?

Answer 19

Consequences of failure on normal operation.

Question 20

What are benefits of proper maintenance of a building and its operating equipment?

Answer 20

• prolonged equipment life
• reduced complaints
• efficient operation

Question 21

What is breakdown maintenance?

Answer 21

No maintenance. Runs until equipment fails

Question 22

What is service maintenance?

Answer 22

Meet manufacturers basic recommendations. minimal skill. filters belts grease

Question 23

What is preventative maintenance?

Answer 23

Ensure continued efficient operation and prevent interruption regardless of condition

Question 24

What is predictive maintenance?

Answer 24

Approved nondestructive procedures to analyze conditions -inferred - hot spot breaker

Question 25

What are 3 ways to track preventive maintenance?

Answer 25

• Manual systems
• board systems
• CMMS’S (computerized maintenance)

Question 26

When is it best to use a manual system?

Answer 26

Smaller buildings with up to 10 pm per week

Question 27

Specifications for maintenance activities involve which two components?

Answer 27

• task - Inspecting, cleaning lubricating

- frequencies

Question 28

What are 2 categories of spare parts?

Answer 28

• Consumable - filters, belts, light bulbs

- Critical - could fail and are necessary to keep equipment running

Question 29

What is an alternative to keeping important parts in stock?

Answer 29

Knowing part is readily available at local supplier.