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Objectives of maintenance

Short answer

The objectives are to keep the structure safe and functional, prolong its life, minimize breakdowns, reduce life-cycle cost, protect investment, ensure user safety and legal compliance, maintain appearance, restore or upgrade damaged parts, and use resources efficiently through planned work.

Write down the objectives of project maintenance.

The objectives of project (building and infrastructure) maintenance are:

  1. To keep the structure and its services in safe and working condition throughout their life.
  2. To prolong the useful life of the asset and delay replacement.
  3. To keep the facility available for use with minimum breakdown and interruption.
  4. To reduce the total life-cycle cost by preventing major failures.
  5. To protect the value of the investment and the property.
  6. To ensure safety and health of users, and to comply with laws and codes.
  7. To maintain appearance, comfort and good image.
  8. To restore damaged parts to their original condition, or to upgrade them when needed.
  9. To make the best use of labour, materials, funds and equipment through planned work.
  10. To keep records of defects and repairs for planning and future design improvement.

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