A.

Facilities maintenanceis the term used to define the activity necessary to preserve the buildings and grounds in a state appropriate to their original intent.

B.

Emergency maintenanceis the term used to define the activity necessary to return a facilities component or system to operational function; the loss of function would cause a dramatic financial or operational impact.

C.

Corrective maintenanceis the term used to define the action necessary to repair or replace existing non-critical equipment that no longer functions as originally intended.

D.

Preventive maintenanceis the term used to define the activities intended to prolong the useful life of facilities.

E.

Project workis the term used to define construction, expansion, extension, alternation, or addition to any facility or utility.

F.

Minor Fabricationis specialized shop work that cannot be accomplished through a purchasing process or when the cost to repair existing components is less than the cost to replace them.  Departments will be charged for materials involved in fabrication or repair.