Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI)

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PERIODIC FAÇADE INSPECTION (PFI)

With 90 cases of falling façades within 3 years, Periodic Façade Inspection (PFI) became a requirement by law. This regime will apply to all buildings (excluding private landed houses and temporary buildings) that are at least 13m in height, more than 20 years of age at 7 yearly intervals. At Operva AI, our façade team comprises of qualified Unmanned Aircraft Pilots, Rope Access Technicians, Certified Thermographers and Professional Engineers. We provide a one-stop solution for a complete façade inspection.

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One-stop Operation

We provide end-to-end solutions, all in one stop! We are a team of Drone Pilots, Rope Access Technicians, Certified Thermographers, Work-at-Height Managers, Competent Persons & Façade Inspectors.

Specialised Expertise

Our team includes BCA-Approved Competent Persons and Façade Inspectors who are qualified with deep domain expertise to conduct high quality inspections for your assets and projects.

Cutting Edge Technology

We are well- appointed with the latest equipment and technology such as thermal imaging, rope access and drones to provide you with safe, cost effective and efficient inspections.

How it works

Receive a Notice from BCA

You will be informed by BCA that your property is due for a Periodic Facade Inspection.

Engage a Consultant

You engage Operva AI as a drone inspection consultant. We work with Competent Persons (CP) who will be appointed for your project.

Search As-Built Facade Plans

Do you have As-Built Facade Plans for your property? If you would like us to search plans on your behalf, please let us know.

Purchase As-Built Facade Plans

We will inform you when BCA allows the CP to purchase the plans on your behalf.

Arrange an inspection with us

Once we have received all the necessary information, we will arrange a date and time to conduct the Periodic Facade Inspection for your property

Submit a Report to BCA

The CP will submit a report and notify you on the approval status from BCA.

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