Which statement best describes how inspections support preventive maintenance and compliance?

• A. Rely on memory for maintenance tasks.
• B. Schedule only reactive maintenance.
• C. Implement inspections that verify safety and code compliance, identify repairs, and support preventive maintenance.
• D. Avoid any inspections to reduce downtime.

Answer: (C)

Inspections provide a proactive, documented check that verifies safety and code compliance, catches issues before they become failures, and creates a clear record of needed repairs. This information feeds into planning and scheduling preventive maintenance, ensuring tasks are done at the right times and deficiencies are tracked and addressed. Regular inspections cover systems across the building—mechanical, electrical, life-safety, and the building envelope—so safety and regulatory standards are continuously met, and downtime from unexpected problems is reduced.

Relying on memory for maintenance tasks isn’t reliable and leaves no formal record or triggers for action. Scheduling only reactive maintenance means you wait for problems to occur, missing chances to prevent failures. Avoiding inspections to cut downtime can hide hazards and noncompliance, usually leading to bigger repairs and longer downtime later.