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Vedlikeholdsgrunnlaget

Vedlikeholdsgrunnlaget is a term used in asset management to describe the data, analyses, and decisions that form the basis for planning and prioritizing maintenance activities on assets or asset portfolios. It aims to ensure predictable performance, safety, and cost-efficiency throughout the life cycle of an asset by providing a structured foundation for maintenance decisions.

Key components typically included in vedlikeholdsgrunnlaget are: an asset registry that documents ownership, location, age, type,

Uses of vedlikeholdsgrunnlaget include determining maintenance scope and sequencing, informing budget decisions, supporting audits and governance,

and
criticality;
condition
data
from
inspections
and
monitoring
that
assess
current
state
and
deterioration;
failure
history
and
reliability
data
to
identify
common
failure
modes;
risk
assessments
and
criticality
analyses
to
rank
assets
by
consequence
and
probability
of
failure;
life-cycle
cost
models
to
compare
maintenance
options
and
optimize
total
cost
of
ownership;
defined
maintenance
strategies
and
plans,
including
preventive,
predictive,
corrective,
and
replacement
actions
with
corresponding
intervals
and
triggers;
performance
targets,
service
level
requirements,
and
regulatory
considerations;
and
budgets,
resource
plans,
and
procurement
strategies
linked
to
maintenance
activities.
Ongoing
monitoring
and
review
processes
are
also
part
of
the
framework
to
keep
data
and
assumptions
up
to
date.
and
ensuring
alignment
of
maintenance
activities
with
organizational
objectives
and
risk
tolerance.
The
concept
is
widely
applied
in
sectors
such
as
infrastructure,
utilities,
and
industry,
often
within
broader
asset
management
frameworks
and
standards
like
ISO
55001.