Case 1
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Maintenance and Diagnostics
Maintenance
Inspections should be carried out to look out for signs of deterioration in aluminium framing in accordance with BS EN 13830, SS 654 or equivalent. Routine cleaning should be carried out to remove surface contaminants from metals in order to ensure maximum corrosion resistance of the metal. The
cleaning process chosen should be selected based on the type of contaminant, the recommended degree
of cleanliness, and cost in accordance with ASTM A380/A380M-17, BS EN 1993-1-4, BS EN ISO 12944-8 or equivalent. Special care should be taken in order not to damage the cladding surface during cleaning/maintenance.