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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.

Publication	File Name	File Size
V01: Foundations & Footing	Vol-01.Pdf	14,646 KB
V02: Substructure	Vol-02.Pdf	8,671 KB
V03: Superstructure	Vol-03.Pdf	14,115 KB
V04: Exterior Closure	Vol-04.Pdf	3,578 KB
V05: Roofing	Vol-05.Pdf	10,378 KB
V06: Interior Finishes & Construction	Vol-06.Pdf	11,852 KB
V07: Conveying Systems	Vol-07.Pdf	7,337 KB
V08: Mechanical Systems (Book 1)	Vol-08-1.Pdf	19,150 KB
V08: Mechanical Systems (Book 2)	Vol-08-2.Pdf	4,137 KB
V09: Electrical Systems (Book 1)	Vol-09-1.Pdf	14,463 KB
V09: Electrical Systems (Book 2)	Vol-09-2.Pdf	7,093 KB
V10: Prod/Lab/Other Equip (future volume)	N/A	N/A
V11: Specialty Systems	Vol-11.Pdf	7,861 KB
V12: Sitework	Vol-12.Pdf	21,197 KB