Practical Handbook
The Complete Facility Management Guide
A Practical Handbook for Facility & Operations Managers covering fundamentals, electrical systems, power backup, water management, HVAC, safety, and ready-to-use checklists across 100 structured chapters.
Part 1 — Facility Management Fundamentals
- 11. What is Facility Management?Fundamentals and core concepts
- 22. Role & Responsibilities of a Facility ManagerManagerial duties and scope
- 33. Daily Operations ManagementRoutine operational execution
- 44. Manpower Planning & DeploymentStaff allocation and planning
- 55. Shift ManagementRoster and shift scheduling
- 66. Vendor & AMC ManagementContractors and annual maintenance contracts
- 77. CAPEX & OPEX ManagementCapital and operational expenditure
- 88. SLA, KPI, TAT & Escalation ManagementPerformance metrics and issue escalation
Part 2 — Electrical Systems ⚡
- 19. HT & LT Electrical SystemsHigh and low tension systems
- 210. 11 kV / 415 V TransformerTransformer operations
- 311. ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCCB & VCBCircuit breakers and protection devices
- 412. Electrical Panels & MetersDistribution panels and metering
- 513. Earthing & Earth ResistanceGrounding safety and testing
- 614. DG Set & AMF PanelDiesel generators and auto mains failure
- 715. APFC Panel & Power FactorPower factor correction
- 816. Electrical Preventive MaintenanceScheduled electrical upkeep
- 917. Common Electrical Problems & TroubleshootingFault diagnosis and fixes
Part 3 — DG & Power Backup
- 118. DG ComponentsAnatomy of a diesel generator
- 219. DG Daily ChecksRoutine generator inspection
- 320. DG Loading CalculationCapacity and load planning
- 421. Battery & ChargerStarter batteries and charging systems
- 522. Fuel ManagementDiesel storage and consumption
- 623. Common DG Alarms & ProblemsTroubleshooting generator faults
Part 4 — STP & Water Management 💧
- 124. STP Process ExplainedSewage treatment workflow
- 225. Aeration Tank & BlowersBiological treatment components
- 326. BOD, COD, TSS & pHWater quality parameters
- 427. ChlorinationDisinfection processes
- 528. STP Daily ParametersMonitoring treatment health
- 629. STP TroubleshootingResolving plant issues
- 730. WTP & Water TreatmentPotable water processing
- 831. Water Tank CleaningMaintenance of storage reservoirs
- 932. Water Quality TestingLab testing protocols
Part 5 — Swimming Pool
- 133. Pool Filtration SystemCirculation and filtration equipment
- 234. pH & ChlorineChemical balance control
- 335. AlkalinityWater chemistry stability
- 436. Backwash & RinsingFilter cleaning procedures
- 537. Pool Chemical ManagementSafe storage and dosing
- 638. Daily Pool ChecklistRoutine pool upkeep
- 739. Common Pool ProblemsTroubleshooting water issues
Part 6 — HVAC
- 140. AC & HVAC FundamentalsHeating, ventilation, and air conditioning basics
- 241. Chiller/AHU/FCUCentral and terminal units
- 342. Cooling TowerHeat rejection systems
- 443. HVAC Preventive MaintenanceServicing schedules
- 544. Temperature & HumidityComfort parameters
- 645. Common HVAC ProblemsTroubleshooting climate control
Part 7 — Fire & Life Safety 🔥
- 146. Fire Alarm SystemDetection and warning networks
- 247. Fire Hydrant SystemWater supply network for firefighting
- 348. Sprinkler SystemAutomatic suppression
- 449. Fire PumpsMain, jockey, and diesel pumps
- 550. Fire ExtinguishersPortable suppression equipment
- 651. Fire NOC & ComplianceStatutory fire clearances
- 752. Emergency ProceduresEvacuation protocols
- 853. Fire Drill ManagementConducting safety drills
Part 8 — Housekeeping & Hygiene
- 154. Housekeeping OperationsFacility hygiene management
- 255. Cleaning ChemicalsChemical agents and safety
- 356. R1/R2/R3/R4 CleaningStandard color-coded cleaning chemicals
- 457. Washroom ManagementRestroom upkeep standards
- 558. Deep CleaningPeriodic intensive cleaning
- 659. Pest ControlVector and pest management
- 760. Garden/Landscape MaintenanceGreen area upkeep
- 861. Waste ManagementSegregation and disposal
Part 9 — Lifts & Vertical Transportation
- 162. Lift ComponentsElevator mechanical and electrical parts
- 263. ARD & BatteryAutomatic rescue device systems
- 364. Lift Preventive MaintenanceElevator servicing protocols
- 465. Common Lift ProblemsTroubleshooting entrapment and faults
- 566. Lift Emergency ProcedureRescue operations
Part 10 — Safety & Compliance
- 167. Electrical SafetyPreventing electrical hazards
- 268. Work Permit SystemPTW procedures for high-risk jobs
- 369. LOTOLockout-tagout procedures
- 470. Working at HeightFall protection and safety harnesses
- 571. PPEPersonal protective equipment
- 672. Contractor SafetyManaging external workers
- 773. Statutory ComplianceLegal obligations and licenses
- 874. Emergency ResponseDisaster management plans
Part 11 — Management & Administration
- 175. Daily Facility ReportsReporting operational status
- 276. Incident ReportsAccident and failure documentation
- 377. MOM & Meeting ManagementMinutes of meetings
- 478. Complaint ManagementHelpdesk and ticket resolution
- 579. Asset RegisterEquipment tracking and inventory
- 680. AMC TrackerContract renewal monitoring
- 781. Compliance TrackerRegulatory deadline tracking
- 882. Inventory ManagementSpares and consumable stock
- 983. Vendor EvaluationPerformance appraisal of contractors
- 1084. Audit ManagementInternal and external audits
Part 12 — Ready-to-Use Checklists & Formats
- 185. Daily Facility Manager ChecklistDaily operations checklist
- 286. Electrical ChecklistElectrical system audit sheet
- 387. Transformer ChecklistTransformer inspection format
- 488. DG ChecklistGenerator check sheet
- 589. STP ChecklistSewage plant log format
- 690. Swimming Pool ChecklistPool parameters log
- 791. Fire System ChecklistFire safety inspection sheet
- 892. Lift ChecklistElevator check format
- 993. Housekeeping ChecklistCleaning audit checklist
- 1094. Pest Control ChecklistPest treatment record
- 1195. Garden ChecklistLandscape maintenance log
- 1296. Incident Report FormatStandard accident report form
- 1397. Handover/Taking-over FormatShift handover sheet
- 1498. Preventive Maintenance ScheduleAnnual PM calendar
- 1599. Monthly Management ReportExecutive summary format
- 16100. Facility Manager DashboardKey metrics overview