ACI 362.2R
Guide for Structural Maintenance of Parking Structures
Organization: | ACI |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2000 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 19 |
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INTRODUCTION
All parking structures require regular maintenance to provide a satisfactory level of service and meet service-life expectations without premature deterioration, undue repair expense, interrupted service, inconvenience to patrons, or loss of cash flow. Parking structures can develop more distress and deterioration than most types of buildings because of their direct exposure to traffic, weather, deicing chemicals, and snowplows. Poor maintenance increases the likelihood of distress and deterioration and is a potential cause for damage to vehicles and personal injury. A maintenance program includes timely preventive actions to reduce system failure and premature deterioration, which can reduce the need for significant and expensive repairs.
This guide is intended for owners, operators, and consultants
for parking structures who seek advice on developing and
implementing a maintenance program. This guide emphasizes the
maintenance of structural components to reduce risks associated
with structural deterioration. The types and frequency of
maintenance required for a structure are directly related to the
durability features incorporated into the structure during design
and construction. Deterioration problems associated with parking
structures are discussed in Chapter 3. Operational maintenance,
housekeeping, and aesthetic maintenance are discussed in Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 provides a checklist for maintenance tasks and
recommended frequencies. Appendices A and B contain information
about snowplowing and deicing procedures. Appendix C also contains
a worksheet for making a visual inspection. Different types of
structural systems can develop different types of
deterioration-relate
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