The method
Before using the result
- Intervals are supplied by the user from the applicable manufacturer or documented maintenance programme. No prescribed interval or service completion is inferred.
Worked examples
These original training examples illustrate the method for IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Exam. Use the matching “Load example” button above to explore a variation; example values are not equipment settings or prescribed criteria.
1. Worked example
Turn manufacturer or facility-programme intervals into a printable equipment schedule. Keep the source of each interval attached to the task so dates can be audited later.
Supplied maintenance/service tasks
| Equipment | Task | Last service date | Documented service interval | Interval unit | Interval source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit A | Example service | 2026-10-01 | 3 | Months | Training example only |
- Dates use calendar days, independent of browser timezone.
- Monthly intervals retain the original day where valid; otherwise use month end.
- Scheduled tasks: 1
2. Comparison example
Compare a different supplied condition using the same method. For Facility Cert Exam, the important check is that the input meaning, units and method assumptions still match the problem.
Supplied maintenance/service tasks
| Equipment | Task | Last service date | Documented service interval | Interval unit | Interval source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit B | Example inspection | 2026-10-15 | 30 | Days | User-supplied example interval |
- Dates use calendar days, independent of browser timezone.
- Monthly intervals retain the original day where valid; otherwise use month end.
- Scheduled tasks: 1
Check your understanding
1. Which relationship is used?
Due date = last service date + documented days/months. Month addition clamps to the last valid day of the destination month.
2. Which assumption should you check first?
Intervals are supplied by the user from the applicable manufacturer or documented maintenance programme. No prescribed interval or service completion is inferred.
3. How should you verify a different unit system?
Convert every input to the displayed calculation units first. Equivalent physical inputs must give equivalent results; a unit label alone does not convert a number.
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