NAVFAC MO-322, INSPECTION OF SHORE FACILITIES, VOLUME 1 (MAR 1993)

NAVFAC MO-322, INSPECTION OF SHORE FACILITIES, VOLUME 1 (MAR 1993)., A major problem facing Facility Managers is the physical condition of the shore establishment. Advancing deterioration frequently threatens operational readiness. In times of declining resources there is a tendency to condone breakdown maintenance versus planned maintenance and to reduce or curtail Facility inspections. This results in poorly defined and understated maintenance and repair resource requirements and condition. Facility Managers are always in a position of justifying resource needs to decision makers. At higher levels, programs are evaluated not only on need, but on mission readiness impact while recognizing available resources cannot fully fund all programs. Documentation of real property condition and its effect on operational readiness is critical in justifying budget requests. Facility condition is determined by accurate facility inspection. It is both the cornerstone of a sound Facility Management System and the bedrock on which it is built. Without good facility condition information and a common sense approach to Facilities Management it is difficult to exercise good stewardship over assigned assets and supporting resources. This manual contains policy and criteria for inspection and condition assessment of shore facilities and preventive maintenance of equipment. It provides guidance to implement and maintain an inspection/assessment system. Comprehensive inspection by technically qualified personnel is the key to helping protect Real Property investment. An effective facilities management program avoids over/under maintenance. It fosters timely corrective action before advancing deterioration causes major repairs, or impacts mission. Application of maintenance standards will effectively and efficiently protect personnel and property at a cost commensurate with facility functional requirements. Use of this guidance will assure economical maintenance and maximum reliability of facilities and equipment. Additional information or suggestions to improve this publication are invited and should be submitted through appropriate channels to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Attention: Code 163), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-2300. This publication supersedes NAVFAC MO-322 Vol I of July 1977. This publication has been reviewed in accordance with the Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5600.16A and is certified as an official publication of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.