Maintenance is a fundamental part of ensuring the proper functioning and durability of any equipment, system or infrastructure.
However, not all maintenance activities are performed with the same frequency.
In this article, we will explore the different maintenance frequencies, how they are classified and what factors influence the choice of each interval.
Maintenance according to frequency
The order and frequency of maintenance activities is essential for the proper functioning and maintenance of an area in good condition or in a given situation to avoid degradation.
Maintenance tasks are classified as follows:
Daily maintenance activities
Activities that are performed daily and need more frequent care for the normal development of a place, such as:
- Cleaning of interior common areas with sweeping and mopping, removal of fingerprints on glass, handles and dust from common elements.
- Outdoor exit and removal of garbage from the various containers in the common areas.
- Sweeping of exterior common areas.
Weekly maintenance activities
These activities are performed weekly and are less frequent but necessary for the control of the common areas and their correct implementation.
Some examples are:
- Cleaning of ramp floors and toilets.
- Cleaning of waste and garbage containers
- Sweeping of garage, cleaning of waste garbage cans and revision of fire extinguishers and access doors.
- Semiannual maintenance activities.
Less frequent activities
These are activities that do not have a specific periodicity, but are necessary in the long term for the proper maintenance of the common areas:
- Garage cleaning, vacuuming and mechanical scrubbing.
- Polishing and shining of floors in common areas and deep cleaning of the rest of the pavements.
- Seasonal maintenance activities.
This group also includes activities that are carried out at a specific time, at a specific time of the year, and which are necessary for the proper functioning of our common areas.
In warm season
- Pool tuning, filtering system, cleaning of the pool basin.
- Daily water quality measurements, with the use of products necessary for its maintenance.
- Cleaning of floors and toilets in pool toilets, and sweeping and watering of the enclosure, with emptying of wastebaskets.
- Installation of furniture, umbrellas, etc…
- Service of landscaped areas, with replacement of plants, substrates, etc.
- Review and start-up of the automatic irrigation service.
According to the seasons of the year
In autumn , an overhaul and tuning of heating and hot water equipment is required.
At the beginning of spring , a plan for pest forecasting and control is needed using procedures to prevent the appearance of pests.
Annual maintenance activities.
These activities, which are carried out every year, serve to make a more exhaustive review of the maintenance of the site.
- Overhaul of automatic garage opening and closing systems, gate access and replacement of deteriorated parts.
- Overhaul of intercoms
- Review of antennas and telecommunications systems.
- Review of fire protection systems.
- Cleaning of manholes and revision of pipes.
