Property_Manu - Final - The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

The New India Assurance Co.Ltd.The equipment should be replaced when: -(1) An engineer/ architect certifies that it is no more worthy for the purpose(2) A repairer furnishes the bill which is more than 50% of the cost of purchase.(3) If it has worked more than the assured hours/kms/units(4) If it has performed for more than the normal assured life span replacement should be madeon proper verification.Possibility of replacement on exchange basis could also be examined.The up-keeping of premises is a day-to-day requirement.The maintenance of premises is a periodical one.External painting of all premises, at least once in 4 years preferably may be done depending onthe condition. It will not only maintain the premises well but also improve the condition of thestructure.While executing external maintenance works, necessary works like replacement of pipe lines,traps, junctions, patch repairs, removal of shrubs, plants, hangings etc. should also be carriedout.Repairs to chajja, cantilever projections, porticos, window sills, fins, pardi etc. should also becarried out.If the window shutters, ventilators or windows etc. all together are due for replacement, theseshould also be replaced along with external maintenance works, i.e. clubbing of all works requiringscaffolding for execution.Execution of external maintenance works would be premises-wise, location-wise, by invitingtender as per procedure.If necessary, technical consultants/architects may be appointed for that purpose.Internal maintenance of premises is necessary not only to provide better living conditions, butalso to arrest de-strengthening factors.Appropriate type of internal painting depending upon the size, category of the occupants, shouldbe provided.Internal painting with oil bound distemper for walls (open area) and color wash/white wash inbathroom and toilet area with oil painting for all doors, windows and grills are recommended.MANUAL ON ESTATE & ESTABLISHMENT153