PUBLIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE POLICY
Policy · Governance
A Policy sets standards and responsibilities for maintaining federal government buildings to ensure safety and functionality. It targets government agencies, facility managers, and maintenance contractors to prevent structural deterioration.
What Is This Policy?
A policy establishing standards and responsibilities for the maintenance of federal government buildings to ensure safety, functionality, and longevity of public infrastructure.
Who Does It Target?
Federal government MDAs, building facility managers, maintenance contractors, and occupants of federal government buildings.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure systematic and regular maintenance of public buildings, prevent structural deterioration, reduce long-term costs, and ensure safety of occupants.
Key Features
Maintenance Standards: Defines standards for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance. Responsibility Assignment: Clarifies maintenance responsibilities for building occupants and government agencies. Budget Allocation: Mandates dedicated maintenance budget allocations by MDAs. Inspection Regime: Establishes regular building inspection schedules.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active policy. Coverage: All federal government buildings nationwide. Funding: MDA maintenance budgets.
How to Access
MDAs implement the policy in their building maintenance programmes. MDAs develop building maintenance plans Allocate dedicated maintenance budgets Conduct regular inspections
Impact & Metrics
Extends the lifespan of public buildings and reduces emergency repair costs.
Official Resources
Website: N/A Contact: Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the Ministry of Works and Housing Act, the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Financial Regulations, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the Bureau of Public Procurement guidelines. Draws on international building maintenance standards including BS 8210 on building maintenance management.