INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC FACILITY RECORDS (EFR): 3 of 9

EFR data types

​The ability to access both discrete and graphic facility data enhances decision making and operations.

EFR can accommodate two primary types of data:

• Discrete data (i.e. alpha-numeric characters) that can be entered in a spreadsheet or database such as text, model and serial numbers, costs, warranty expiration dates, etc.
• Graphical data representations such as floor plans, systems drawings, and photographs.

Used together, both types of data can improve strategic decision making and facility operations via people and technology.

Examples of discrete (below left) and graphical (right) data types.

Examples of Discrete data​​​
​Discrete data is typically comprised of alphanumeric characters that can be stored in database fields.

• Asset name
• Location (GPS coordinates)
• Make (manufacturer)
• Model
• Serial No.
• Manufacturing Date
• Installation Date
• Warranty Expiration Date
• Net Weight
• Dimensions
• Specifications
• Preventative Maintenance
  ​schedule dates
• Common replacement parts
• Initial cost and depreciation
• Capital project specifications
• Operational budgets
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Examples of Graphical data

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