Corrective Maintenance
Maintenance performed to restore equipment to proper working condition after a fault is detected.
Full Definition
Corrective Maintenance is maintenance performed to restore equipment to its proper working condition after a fault or defect has been detected. Unlike reactive maintenance (which occurs after failure), corrective maintenance can be planned and scheduled once an issue is identified through inspections, monitoring, or predictive maintenance techniques. This approach helps prevent complete equipment failure and reduces emergency situations. Corrective maintenance is often triggered by condition monitoring, inspections, or automated alerts from building systems.
Related Terms
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance performed to prevent equipment failures and extend asset life.
Reactive Maintenance
Maintenance performed after equipment failure or breakdown occurs, also known as run-to-failure maintenance.
Work Order
A maintenance or service request tracked in a CMMS system.