So That’s Why It’s
Always Cold
in Here
A Guide for Conducting Facilities Condition Assessment Surveys
A Guide for Conducting Facilities Condition Assessment Surveys
Contents
- Introduction
- Knowledge, Skills, and Tools
- A Basic Understanding of Buildings and Systems
- What the Books Don't Tell You
- Safety Issues
- Housekeeping and Storage
- Hazardous and Flammable Materials
- Wood Stoves
- Chimneys
- Firewood
- Propane
- Generators
- Temperature
- Single-Zone HVAC
- Potable Water Systems and Wastewater Systems
- Cross Connections
- Confined Spaces
- Septic Tanks and Drain Fields
- Lift Stations
- Emergency Egress
- Accessibility
- Mold
- Asbestos
- Lead-Based Paint
- Preservative-Treated Wood
- Fire Lookouts
- Rodents
- Learning From the Experts
- Familiarity with Codes
- Tools
- Safety
- What To Do with the Data
- Summary
- References
- Appendix A—Additional Information
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgements
