OUTLINE OF: 'RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF CAR PARK STRUCTURES'


This document is intended only to give an outline of the "Recommendations'. For more
detail, background, definitions and interpretation, reference should be made to the full text
of the 'Recommendations' published by Thomas Teffiord Ltd.

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

Many car park structures have a history of early deterioration, structural defects and safety shortcomings due to poor design and construction and low standards of maintenance and repair. They were designed to normal building standards. Experience has shown that they are subject to a much more severe environment, more akin to the exposure of bridges. As a result, deterioration. particularly reinforcement corrosion due to the effects of de icing salt, has had a major impact on their durability. There have been a few partial collapses, and accidents involving vehicles breaking through edge protection barriers have also occurred. As a result, closures of car parks for costly repairs and/or rehabilitation have been required. These experiences have emphasised the need for improved performance and safety of existing car park structures. The Recommendations address the important implications of the past performance of existing car park structures for their safety and use in the future. They provide guidance on standards of care that are considered to constitute good practice.

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