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PHYSICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT

 
The scope of services included under the general heading of a Physical Needs Assessment may vary significantly from project to project. Certain types of PNA’s cover just the building exterior and common areas. Some include interiors, but again only those elements that are common or maintained by management. Other elements that may or may not be within the scope of services are:
 
  • üStructural Systems and Roofs.
  • üMechanical Systems.
  • üAppliances.
  • üGrounds.
  • üOutbuildings and Amenities (e.g. club houses, pools, etc.)
 
Finally, other related evaluations may be required along with the PNA. Among these are:
 
  • üEnvironmental Site Assessments.
  • üAmerican with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance.
  • üCode and Safety Inspections.
 
The work to be performed may be divided into the following basic components:

 
  • üInitial Research
    • Development of a list of key contacts within the Association
    • Documenting as-built drawings, permits, violations, and citations that may have been received.
    • Development of an inventory of building elements to be included in the Assessment.
  • üInterviews
    • Maintenance Personnel
    • Tenant/Unit Owners
  • üSite Investigation
    • Examination of inventory of building elements
  • üAnalysis
    • Identify the estimated useful life of each element
    • Estimate of the repair/replacement of each element
    • Statement of current condition, estimate of future capital requirements, and a schedule to be used in the development of a budget
  • üReport Preparation and Presentation
    • Includes Summary, Purpose and Description, Site Inspection, Interviews, Results and Analysis, and Recommendations.


 

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