Housing is one of the most expensive building types to construct. With 24/7 occupancy, multi family buildings can also be some of the toughest to maintain. About the Author. Preface. How to Use This System. Part One: The Special Maintenance Requirements of Multi Family Housing. Basic Assumptions. Apartment & Condominium Facilities. Building Materials, Wear Factors, & Maintenance Requirements. Maintenance & Repair Strategies for Housing. Summary. Part Two: Preventive Maintenance. The Critical Contribution of Preventive Maintenance (PM). Implementing a Preventive Maintenance System. Common PM Tasks. Establishing a Successful PM Protocol. Summary. Part Three: Estimating Preventive Maintenance Costs. Steps in a PM Estimate. Published PM Cost Data. Summary. Part Four: Budgeting & Funding. Availability of Funds & Financing Mechanisms. Budgeting for PM. Factors That Affect the Budget. The Precepts of Budgeting. Preparing the Budget Back up Sheet. The Five Year Asset Improvement Plan. Achieving the Best Results, Despite the Challenges. Summary. Part Five: Preventive Maintenance Checklists. Introduction. Key to Terminology. Bi Weekly PM Tasks. Automatic Gates/Doors. Lighting: Exterior & Interior. Security Systems. Special Requirements. Monthly PM Tasks. Alarm Systems. Doors & Windows. Gas Connections. Building Entryways. Restrooms. Business Offices. Common Kitchens. Fitness/Recreation Areas. Locker Rooms. Laundry Facilities. Swimming Pools. Play Areas. Tennis Courts. Landscape. Paved Areas (Walkways, Driveways, & Parking). Signage. Exterior Stairs, Decks, Balconies, & Patios. Maintenance Carts. Non Power Gates. Special Requirements. Semi Annual PM Tasks. Fences. HVAC Systems. Fire Alarm Water Flow Testing. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors/Alarms. Structural Members. Special Requirements. Annual PM Tasks. Emergency Generators. Backflow Devices. Electrical Systems. Fire Extinguishers. Hot Water Heaters. Roofing. Gutters/Roof Drains. Sewer Laterals. Irrigation Controllers. Storm Drains. Special Requirements. Every Five Years PM Tasks. Fire System Certification. Special Requirements. Appendix: PM and Maintenance and Repair References. Maintenance Cost Data. Roofing Maintenance. HVAC Maintenance. Play Area Safety & Maintenance. Figure A.1 Average Cleaning Times. Figure A.2 A Summary of Basic Cleaning Solutions. Figure A.3 Maintenance and/or Repair Procedures for AC DC Motors. Resources. Glossary. Index.