WHAT IS STRUCTURAL AUDIT?
A structural audit is an overall health and performance check-up of a building like a doctor examines a patient. It ensures that the building and its premises are safe and have no risk. It analyses and suggests appropriate repairs and retrofitting measures required for the buildings to perform better in its service life. Structural audit highlight and investigate all critical areas and recommend immediate remedial and preventive measures.
POSTSTRUCTURAL AUDIT:
An audit is a good thing, but in itself, Audit is not sufficient. It is important that the findings and/or recommendations of audits are implemented satisfactorily, within a stipulated time limit and are certified by Structural Engineers; Otherwise, the Audit findings will remain on paper.