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Building Automation System Maintenance Checklist

Description Comment Maintenance Frequency
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually
Overall visual inspection Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all equipment is operating and that safety systems are in place. X      
Verify control schedules Verify in control software that schedules are accurate for season and occupancy. X      
Verify setpoints Verify in control software that setpoints are accurate for season and occupancy. X      
Time clocks Reset after every power outage. X      
Check all gauges Check all gauges to make sure readings are as expected.   X    
Control tubing (pneumatic system) Check for proper control and cleanliness.   X    
Check outside air volumes Check for proper function.   X    
Check setpoints Temperatures should not exceed or drop below design limits.   X    
Check schedules Verify the bottom, surface and water column blow downs are occurring and are effective.   X    
Check deadbands Assure that all deadbands are accurate and that the only simultaneous heating and cooling is by design.   X    
Check sensors Conduct thorough check of all sensors for temperature, pressure, humidity and flow for expected values.     X  
Time clocks Check for accuracy and clean.     X  
Calibrate sensors Calibrate all sensors for temperature, pressure, humidity and flow.       X