Existing buildings · Defined
Immediate repairs
Deficiencies identified for prompt attention under the assessment’s scope or applicable lender/program requirements. Classification depends on the nature of the condition and the reporting framework.
Why it matters
The report should explain the observed issue, its significance, and the recommended next step. An immediate-repair cost table supports transaction planning but does not replace an emergency response where a dangerous condition is observed.
In practice
A project example
Active water entry near electrical equipment deserves a different response from an aging but functioning finish. The report should not bury the more consequential condition in a long-term reserve schedule.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.