FACILITY LIFE / EVALUATION TOOL

Years remaining calculator.

Calculate an element’s design-life baseline, then make a balanced adjustment for its actual condition, maintenance, and environment.

Element details

Start with the correct element and design life.

Facility elementInstallation yearDesign life years

Observed condition

Evaluate the element on its own merits.

ExcellentLike new; no visible deteriorationGoodMinor wear; performing as intendedFairNormal wear; serviceablePoorSignificant wear or recurring issuesCriticalFailed or near failure

Service-life factors

Account for care and operating conditions.

Maintenance qualityEnvironmental exposureEvaluator adjustment yearsEvaluation notes optional

A SOUND EVALUATION

Baseline first. Judgment second.

Confirm the element

Choose the correct facility element and verify that its design life is appropriate.

Observe the facts

Assess actual condition individually. Do not alter a rating simply to align projects.

Record the reason

When the adjusted result differs from the baseline, document the observations behind it.

Planning aid only. Preset design lives are general starting points; use approved DC-97 values and local evaluation guidance when available.