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Dwyer, Michael J., Jr. – American School and University, 1980
The steps of a preventive maintenance program are to determine what equipment will fall within the program; to determine what tasks are necessary to perform the required maintenance, and the frequency of each task; and to build a workable schedule. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Inventory, Higher Education
Morris, John M. – American School and University, 1981
The first of two articles outlines how the director of the physical plant at Monroe County Community College (Michigan) developed a preventive maintenance program. The first step, assembling a set of up-to-date records, is detailed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Inventory, Prevention
Moore, Frank J. – American School and University, 1980
A roof audit reveals both short- and long-term roof problems. A list of roofs that must be replaced, their cost, and a time schedule for replacement will prevent multiple simultaneous failures. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Inventory, Facility Requirements, Higher Education
Blauvelt, Peter D. – Independent School, 1980
Three principles govern school security management: shared responsibility, prompt reporting, and proper planning. Specific strategies, called target-hardening strategies, exist to make schools safer places. This article offers several target-hardening techniques for protecting students, personnel, and property. (AN)
Descriptors: Facility Inventory, Fire Protection, Planning, Prevention
Dwyer, Michael J., Jr. – American School and University, 1980
Outlines how a good preventive maintenance program can be scheduled and followed up to insure that the inspections have been performed. Both manually operated and computerized preventive maintenance programs are discussed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Inventory
Locke, Richard C. – School Business Affairs, 1987
A preventive maintenance system provides for the monitoring and inspection of school building elements in a programmed way through an automatic checklist. Utility cost savings are expected along with reduction of travel and wait time, and measurable standards of performance for all maintenance and repair work. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Building Operation, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
