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Facility Assessment Checklist
What to expect and prepare for an MEP facility assessment of an existing building.
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Michael K. Frempong, PE, LEED AP BD+C
President & Principal Engineer, BEED Engineering
Michael is a professional engineer and LEED AP BD+C accredited professional with more than 20 years of consulting engineering experience. He leads BEED Engineering's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design work for commercial, healthcare, laboratory, education, industrial, and other building projects throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast.
View BEED team profileBefore the site visit
- Access to roofs, mechanical rooms, and electrical rooms
- Escort and safety requirements
- Existing drawings, if they exist
- Maintenance logs and known problems
- Recent repair invoices
Systems typically reviewed
- HVAC equipment and distribution
- Controls
- Electrical service and panels
- Lighting and fire alarm (visual)
- Plumbing heaters, backflow, and obvious deficiencies
- Generators and transfer switches
See What is a facility assessment?.
After the visit
Expect a written report with prioritized recommendations. That report can feed a renovation scope or a capital plan. It is not the same as commissioning.
Related Questions
What Is a Facility Assessment?
A facility assessment is an engineering review of existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to document condition, remaining life, and recommended work.
What Is Commercial Commissioning?
Commissioning is a quality process that verifies building systems are installed and operating according to the owner’s project requirements.
Do I Need an Engineer for a Commercial Renovation?
Many commercial renovations need an MEP engineer when HVAC, electrical, plumbing, occupancy, or life-safety systems change—or when sealed drawings are required for permit.
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