47.5 MB - The Whole Building Design Guide

3.4.6 Post-Design ConsiderationsIn addition to adequate design, proper attention must be given toconstruction, post-occupancy inspection, and maintenance.3.4.6.1 Construction Contract AdministrationIt is important for owners of critical facilities in hurricane-proneregions to obtain the services of a professional contractor whowill execute the work described in the contract documents ina diligent and technically proficient manner. The frequency offield observations and extent of special inspections and testingshould be greater than those employed on critical facilities thatare not in hurricane-prone regions.3.4.6.2 Periodic Inspections, Maintenance, andRepairThe recommendations given in Section 3.3.1.4 for post-occupancyand post-storm inspections, maintenance, and repair arecrucial for critical facilities in hurricane-prone regions. Failureof a building component that was not maintained properly, repairedor replaced, can present a considerable risk of injury ordeath to occupants, and the continued operation of the facilitycan be jeopardized.The recommendations given in Section 3.4 are summarized inTable 3-4.3-124 MAKING CRITICAL FACILITIES SAFE FROM High Wind