Fundamentals of Building Maintenance

Flashcards covering key terminology and concepts related to building maintenance.

Preventative Maintenance

Regularly scheduled inspections, tests, servicing, replacements, and repairs intended to reduce equipment failures.

Reactive Maintenance

Maintenance performed after an asset has failed, aiming to repair or replace the failed component.

Building Envelope

The components that separate the indoors from the outdoors, including exterior walls, foundations, roofs, windows, and doors.

Assets

Physical aspects for Facility Management, such as structures, components, equipment, and parts.

Safety Precautions

Measures taken to ensure personal and employee safety when performing building maintenance tasks.

Corrective Maintenance

Maintenance that occurs after equipment failure to restore functionality.

Predictive Maintenance

Advanced Preventative Maintenance that uses tools and methods to predict future equipment failures.

Sump Pump

A pump installed in a sump pit to remove accumulated water.

Janitorial Services

Cleaning tasks performed regularly to maintain a sanitary environment in facilities.

Fire-Life-Safety (FLS) Systems

Systems designed to ensure the safety of building occupants in the event of a fire or emergency.

Backflow Preventers

Devices that protect potable water supplies from contamination due to reverse flow.

Boiler Maintenance

Regular checks and servicing to ensure boiler systems operate safely and efficiently.