Preventive Maintenance Checklist For Building Systems

What is the preventive maintenance checklist for building systems?

1. Fire Detection And Alarm
2. CCTV
3. Background Music/Public Address 
4. Access Control

Building systems, such as fire detection and alarm, CCTV, BGM/PA, and access control, are all necessary components for a property. These are used to maintain productivity, comfort, and safety for the building occupants and users. Because of their importance, downtime can lead to many problems. For this reason, they also require regular upkeep and inspection. That’s why it’s critical to have a preventive maintenance checklist for building systems.

Preventive maintenance involves the practice of predicting and preventing equipment failure before it occurs. This method can provide uninterrupted reliability and can help prolong the lifespan of the equipment. This is compared to reactive maintenance, where repairs and inspections are done after an issue has occurred. Keep on reading to learn more!

Fire Detection And Alarm

When it comes to fire detection and alarm systems (FDAS), maintenance could be the difference between life and death. To help you keep up with regular inspections and maintenance, you can rely on the right equipment. 

For example, Notifier’s eVance is a service manager that can keep track of annual inspection due dates for fire systems. Both information about the service history and diagnostic information is available in real-time. When paired with other Notifier products, it can ensure uptime of the FDAS.

To ensure that all components are up and running in the best condition, it’s a good idea to call in the professionals. They can run diagnostics and perform manual checks. This might include:

• Checking for signs of physical damage
• Testing the function of alarms and control panels
• Replacing out-of-date devices
• Inspecting fuses and transmitters

CCTV

CCTV systems should be chosen according to the environment they are to be placed in. This can prevent premature wear and tear from unexpected factors such as vandalism, weather, and more. Fortunately, Multi-Line offers a wide variety of CCTV systems for different applications.

For example, the Panasonic WV-SW598A Full HD PTZ Dome Network Camera is weather-resistant and vandal-resistant. Due to its IP66 rating, it can resist water and dust. To improve visibility in different environments, it features fog and sandstorm compensation. 

Other than that, there are also cameras with smart capabilities, such as motion detection. Because these activate only when a motion is detected, this can provide energy-saving benefits and increased battery life!

CCTV preventive maintenance includes the following tasks:

• Adjusting the camera lens focus
• Removing signs of dust, stains, and smudges
• Ensuring all boundaries in the premises is visible
• Checking the wiring for wear and tear
• Testing signals for distortion, tearing, and more
• Verifying that monitors are free from picture burn-in and distortion
• Checking if all control equipment is functional and operational

Background Music/Public Address

A background music system (BGM)and public address system (PA) rely on several pieces of equipment including microphones, mixers, monitors, amps, loudspeakers, and cables. With multiple parts that affect the performance of the system, even a small issue on one component needs to be addressed to maintain reliability. For example, PA systems are critical during emergencies, so maintenance is key as downtime can be risky.

Fortunately, DSPPA’s BGM and PA systems undergo strict quality and environmental control to ensure performance and durability. With more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and designing audio products, plenty of clients in the country trust the quality of DSPPA products.

For the best results, it’s recommended to inquire with the supplier of the systems regarding maintenance, as they can also offer spare parts for replacement. Maintenance of a BGM and PA system includes the following activities:

• Check the condition of the wiring and components
• Record the frequency response and noise level of the amplifier
• Test the speakers, microphones, and cabling
• Make minor repairs when needed
• Clean the units

Access Control

Preventive maintenance is critical for access control systems because it can reduce system downtime — which is vital for building security. For example, office buildings rely on doors, elevators, turnstiles, and parking controllers to keep assets and people safe from criminals. Fortunately, all of these are offered by Falco. 

By being proactive, small problems can be repaired before they become large and costly. Common issues uncovered by regular inspections are signs of wear and tear, malfunctions, or out-of-date software. During scheduled maintenance inspection, a professional technician can do the following:

• Inspect the equipment for signs of damages
• Conduct a system performance analysis
• Replace batteries and fuses if needed
• Check the main power supply 
• Clean the control components

Key Takeaway

Multi-Line Building Systems, Inc stands out from the competition we can provide high-quality building systems and also offer maintenance. Whether it’s your FDAS, CCTV, BGM/PA, access control, or others, we have trained and skilled people to help keep your equipment up and running for years. Because of our technical expertise and years of experience, we can also provide preventive maintenance services for other brands that we don’t carry. 

Throughout the years, we have established ourselves as a trusted company that offers maintenance and rehabilitation services. Some of our clients include Ayala Properties Management Corporation, Sm Prime Holdings Inc., Megaworld, the top SEO agency in the Philippines, and more.

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