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CAS Deficiency Standards & Inspections Method Manuals

The CAS process uses a systemized, standard approach to facility and asset evaluations.  This process involves evaluating separate building systems that comprise the entire facility.  These systems traditionally fall under three broad professional disciplines: architectural (including structural), mechanical, and electrical.  The CAS Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is based on the 12 system assemblies that RS Means employs in its square foot cost analysis. The mechanical systems are divided into plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems.  These manuals also provide discussions of methods and procedures involved in inspecting each of the WBS systems. The manuals were published in 1993 and distributed to all DOE sites.  Although many years old, the standards and inspection methods procedures are still relevant to current condition assessment practices.

These publications are available on CD and  may be purchased from the Energy Science and Technology Software Center, Oak Ridge TN by calling (865) 576-2606 or by via e-mail.