What is CEN/TS 17385 - Condition assessment of immobile constructed assets about?
PD CEN/TS 17385 describes a method to assess the physical condition of all types of immobile constructed assets in a uniform and objective way. The assessment results in a condition class, which expresses the technical state of maintenance of an asset at any certain moment in time on a six-point scale. PD CEN/TS 17385 therefore can represent either the deterioration of an asset or part thereof or the physical condition at the time of commissioning. By repeating the assessment at regular intervals, it is possible to monitor the degradation of the asset over time.
PD CEN/TS 17385 offers a uniform, objective and reproducible method with traceable results.
Who is PD CEN/TS 17385 - Condition assessment of immobile constructed assets for?
PD CEN/TS 17385 on method for condition assessment of immobile constructed assets is useful for:
- Real estate sectors
- Health departments
- Investment advisors
- Environment safety departments
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 17385- Condition assessment of immobile constructed assets?
The condition of an immobile constructed asset is one of the factors which determine the value of the asset. The asset value is also influenced by the quality of the maintenance performed. As maintenance costs are a significant part of the total cost of ownership of a constructed asset, maintenance actions will be carefully weighed against their benefit.
The method in PD CEN/TS 17385 provides an objective evaluation of the physical condition of an asset and is based on that by NEN for the Dutch market in 2006 and may be used to identify and justify a maintenance plan for the asset.
PD CEN/TS 17385 is based on non-destructive surveys to identify quantitative and qualitative aspects of defects in an item and hence determine its condition class. Dismantling, sampling and drilling inspection holes can be included in the assessment.
PD CEN/TS 17385 has the following objectives:
- To deliver uniformity in the condition assessment of assets, systems, and elements, expressed by a condition class. The condition class is a measure of the degradation of the asset and a rating-based condition class. The condition class is a measure of the degradation of the asset and a rating based
- To deliver unity and insight into the sorts of defects. Each defect is weighted against the parameter’s severity, level of degradation and extent
- To deliver fact-based input data to enable a priority proposition for maintenance action when weighted against all relevant aspects
- To deliver a method to set out maintenance plans and evaluate the functioning of maintenance management on different organization levels.
