Your Commercial Building’s Annual Maintenance Checklist

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

A useful security tool that every commercial building should look into is periodical maintenance checkups to make sure that the building is safe and secure from natural disaster. We often find ourselves running into the first commercial building when a storm hits the city. Why is that?

It’s because these buildings are annually checked to find out if they meet the safety regulations. Even a small issue on one of the floors can lead to life-threatening problems. From power cuts cause by a fallen object to chemicals exposed to high temperature and more, such small things can cause serious consequences.

Following is a checklist for a commercial building’s annual maintenance schedule, which every business should follow:

Roofing (Should Be Inspected Twice In a Year)

• Check roofing contracts, warranties and files
• Check rood drains for stuck debris
• Inspect the roofing perimeter for damage to copings and metal
• Check roof connections with the walls for any wrinkles or tears
• If a bitumen roof is installed, check for cracks in the plies
• If a bitumen roof is installed, take protective measure against corrosion
• Trim, weed and irrigate if a green roof is installed
• Conduct regular moisture checks for leaks
• Install a protective roof membrane
• Inspect the solar panels for any openings that might lead to a leak

HVAC (Should Be Inspected Twice In a Year)

• Recharge U-bend or P-traps water traps
• Find screw issues
• Get the boilers and chillers inspected by a professional
• Inspect the cooling towers for motor bearings, fill valves, gearbox, wiring, support structure, log observations and fan blades
• Lubricate pumps at least once a year
• Depending on what type of HVAC system the building has, replace air filters at least once a month
• Make sure the condenser coil is clean
• For the refrigerant and compressor to work properly, switch to energy efficient settings
• Calibrate sensors and clean the economizer

Plumbing

• Lubricate circulation pump systems and water booster
• To find leaks, inspect couplings
• Check boilers and water heaters
• Check for wear by scheduling test runs
• Replace or check oils and refrigerant where needed
• Inspect the sewage pumps
• Check fixtures in the restrooms for leaks

Long-Term Checkups

• Windows and doors should be checked for weather stripping
• Electrical system checkups to prevent accidental fires
• Company’s public walkway should be restored annually to avoid any liabilities
• A test run should be done for the fire alarms to make sure they are working properly and that help arrives on time

An annual maintenance checklist for commercial buildings is highly important because it is not just about one person but dozens of families. This is why it is safer to hire a professional for a routine checkup that is done without any reminder. For professional commercial restoration and repair services, contact SERVPRO. We offer 24/7 emergency service for fire, water, mold and storm damage. We’ll repair your commercial property “Like it never even happened.”