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AOS Update North West Regional Group Meeting 9 November 2016 Warrington Presented by: John Lee (Cemplas)

Winter is Coming! Tips on Preparing your Facility for Winter

SAMSIG

Structures & Asset Management Special Interest Group • Part of BPA • Collective of Parking Industry Experts • Relates to Structures • Consultants, Specialist Contractors & Materials Mfrs

What happens to Car Parks …

No Maintenance Plan…

… and stick plasters over it …

The ‘Domesday’ Scenario

Car Park Asset Management – THE LAW

• Health & Safety at work Act 1974 • Occupiers Liability Acts 1957 & 1984

• Section 3 of H & S @ Work Act ’74

• Local Authorities Building Act 1984

Types of Car Park

• Surface • Multi-Storey • Above Ground • Below Ground • Combination of the above?

Elements of the Car Park

• Surface • Structural Members • Expansion Joints • Safety Barriers • Lighting • Drainage • Stairwells & CIA’s (Customer Interface Areas) • Others?

The Problems ALL Types of Car Park Share

• Seasonal changes in climate, temperature etc • Salt water (de-icing salts) • Exothermic (freeze-thaw) reaction • Dirt build-up (no regular cleaning) • Flooding (blocked drains) • Physical damage (deliberate OR accidental) • Lack of planned maintenance / funding • Others?

TOP TIPS - 1

Walk the Site • Regularly check for problems • Keep records (pictures AND notes) • Schedule of Defects • Take Action

TOP TIPS - 2

Lighting • Dark BAD; light GOOD! • Walkways • Stairwells • Clear signage for clear entry & Exit points

TOP TIPS – 2 - LIGHTING

TOP TIPS – 2 - STAIRWELLS

TOP TIPS – 3

Trip Hazards • Where there’s blame, there’s a claim!! • Cordon off obvious hazards • Short term repair? • Warning signage

TOP TIPS – 4

Flooding • Avoid blockages • Regular inspection • Can water exit the structure OK? • Away from structure, NOT IN to it!

TOP TIPS – 5

Slip Hazards • Surface cleansing • Slip resistant surfaces • Warning signage • Temporary Speed Limits?

TOP TIPS – 6

“I said NO SALT!!” • Concrete & Salt: not a good mix! • Salt-free alternatives • Seek advice from manufacturers or contractors • Introduce Temporary Speed Limits

TOP TIPS – NO SALT!

SNOW CLEARANCE

PLOUGHING

• Avoid at ALL costs! • Invariably causes more damage • Scraping and tearing of waterproof surfaces • Joints and line-markings • Awareness & safety of other Car Park users? • If essential, use correct equipment (soft / flexible blades etc)

TOP TIPS – 7

Keep it Clean • Regular cleansing of decks (scrubber-vac) • Damage-free chemicals • Preserve appearance • Stops dirt build-up (and drain blockages!)

LIFECARE PLAN

Once Winter’s over … • BPA Parking Practise Note 17 • ICE Recommendations • Thorough Inspection • Note worsened defects • Plan remedials!

Help Available from the BPA

• SAMSIG for Structures • PPN 6 – Lifecare Plans for Parking Structures • PPN 17 – Asset Management & Maintenance • PPN 30 – Liability for Car Park Maintenance • ICE – Recommendations for the Inspection, Maintenance &

Management of Car Park Structures (re-write imminent) • ‘Risk-based’ approach • Professional advice

Any Questions?

THANK YOU!