Defining nonconformities

Define nonconformities, such as decay, corrosion, leaks, or cracks. You can record new observations for the nonconformity to track its development.

To define nonconformities:

  1. Select Equipment > Nonconformities > Nonconformities.
  2. Click New Record.
  3. Specify a description and Organization for the nonconformity.
  4. Specify this information:
    Equipment
    Specify the equipment associated with the nonconformity.
    Department
    Specify the department.
    Class
    Specify the class.
    Part
    Specify the part associated to the nonconformity.
    Status
    Specify the status of the nonconformity.
    Type
    Specify the type of nonconformity.
    Material Type
    Specify the material type of the nonconformity, such as metal, wood, or plastic.
    Severity
    Specify how severely the nonconformity affects the equipment. For example, you can select a minor severity if the nonconformity does not affect the functionality of the equipment.
    Intensity
    Optionally, specify the intensity of how the nonconformity has developed. For example, you can select average intensity if the nonconformity is visible and has grown over time.
    Size
    Optionally, specify the size of the nonconformity.
    Importance
    Optionally, specify how important the component is that has the nonconformity. For example, you can select critical importance if the component is vital, such as the handrail of steps.
    Priority
    Optionally, select the priority for the nonconformity.
    Notes
    Optionally, specify notes for the nonconformity.
  5. Click Save.
    1. Optionally, right-click and select Merge Nonconformity to merge two nonconformities.
    2. Optionally, right-click and select Create WO to create a work order for the nonconformity.
    3. Optionally, right-click and select Create Capital Planning Request to create a capital planning request for the nonconformity.
    4. Optionally, right-click and select View All Comments to view comments for the nonconformity observations and the nonconformity header record.
    5. Optionally, right-click and select View All Documents to view documents for the nonconformity observations and the nonconformity header record .