This part of PAS 55 (PAS 55-1) specifies the
requirements for an asset management system for the
management of physical assets and asset systems over
their life cycles. The management of physical assets is,
however, inextricably linked to the management of
other asset types and these other asset
types are considered within the asset management
system insofar as they have a direct impact on the
management of physical assets.
NOTE For example, the optimal life cycle management
of physical assets is heavily dependent upon information
and knowledge, human assets and financial resources,
and often has a significant impact on reputation and
customer satisfaction.
This PAS is applicable to all sizes of business, from small
to medium enterprises through to multinationals, and
to any organization that wishes to:
a) establish an asset management system to optimally
and sustainably manage its physical assets over their
life cycles or over a defined long-term period;
NOTE There may be an organizational need to manage
asset systems optimally for an indefinite period into the
future i.e. in perpetuity, in which case the defined longterm
period should align with the time horizon of the
organizational strategic plan and should include the life
cycles of critical assets.
b) implement, maintain and improve an asset
management system;
c) assure itself of its compliance with its stated asset
management policy and strategy;
d) demonstrate such compliance to others;
e) seek certification/registration of its asset
management system by an external organization;
f) make a self-determination and self-declaration of
compliance with this PAS.