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2 Objective of maintenance

The main objective of maintenance is to limit deterioration. In sections carried out at

regular intervals, coupled with prompt action to pre-empt or remedy problems, are the basis of
effective maintenance. Maintenance is cost-effective the time and money spent on routine care,
regular survey and minor repairs protect the value of the building. Good maintenance also helps
to ensure the health and safety of building users and general public.

These include the following criteria:

 To keep and restore every part of a building to a currently acceptable standards without
ignoring original ones.
 To prevent deterioration and recover structural failures.
 To extend the life of the building.
 To improve the facilities depending upon the development that is taking place in the
building engineering. [ 6 ]