Checking for healthcare facility foundation problems

Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury


Regularly scanning a healthcare facility for potential signs of foundation damage is essential because Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

A step-by-step checklist to avoid costly foundation fixes includes:

• Check the foundation, basements and parking lots

• Look for poorly fitting fixtures, doors and windows

Read the article.

 

 



December 14, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


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