SFG20 maintenance schedules
SFG20 maintenance schedules show what needs to be done, how often, who should do it, and how long each task should take. Use them to stay compliant, reduce risk, and keep every asset running smoothly.
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What are SFG20 maintenance schedules?
Based on the SFG20 standard and tailored to each asset, SFG20 maintenance schedules are structured task lists that define what needs maintaining, how often, and by whom. Each schedule outlines task details, frequency, timing, priority, and skill level to support consistent, compliant maintenance across any site.
More than just a task list
Unlike generic checklists or static templates, SFG20 maintenance schedules are expert-built, feature-rich guidance, accessed through Facilities-iQ for efficient, consistent, and up-to-date maintenance planning. Here’s what makes them different:
Each schedule explains the task to be done, how often it should be completed, and why it matters. They includes task details, frequency recommendations, and relevant legal references to help you plan and execute with confidence.
Tasks are colour-coded as statutory, function-critical, or discretionary. This makes it easy to identify legal obligations, prioritise essential work, and reduce the risk of missed or non-compliant maintenance.
The schedule library includes over 1,500 schedules across HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety, water services, and many more. It supports every major asset group in sectors like healthcare, education, housing, and commercial property.
Our team of technical authors reviews and updates the schedules every month—over 700 updates were made last year alone. We track changes with full version control, so your team stays compliant without the time, effort, or risk of managing updates in-house.
SFG20 maintenance schedules are accessed exclusively through our Facilities-iQ software. This cutting-edge digital tool lets you search, filter, tailor, and share schedules to match your asset register, contracts, or maintenance plan—ensuring every user works with the most accurate and up-to-date version available.
Using outdated or paper-based guidance carries real risk. Facilities-iQ is the only way to guarantee you're working to the latest SFG20 standard. For added assurance, ensure your CAFM system integrates with Facilities-iQ, so your team is always aligned with the most current and compliant version.
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FEATURES
Features of a maintenance schedule
Each SFG20 schedule includes built-in structure for timing, task priority, responsibility, and compliance. All content is maintained by qualified engineers and kept up to date.
Clear task descriptions
Each SFG20 schedule provides clear descriptions of the exact maintenance actions to be performed, written by qualified engineers.
- Get clarity on what needs to be done with straightforward, expert-written instructions.
- Reduce ambiguity across your team by using a single, trusted source of truth.
- Standardize maintenance delivery to ensure consistency across all sites.

Frequency guidelines
Schedules define how often each task should be carried out, based on best practice and compliance needs.
- Plan with confidence using reliable, predefined intervals.
- Avoid over or under-maintaining by applying the right frequency to each task.
- Build efficient maintenance plans that align with asset needs and budget.

Colour-coded priority
Each task is assigned a priority to highlight what’s statutory (red), mandatory (pink), optimal (orange), and discretionary (green).
- Identify statutory tasks quickly to ensure legal compliance.
- See which other tasks are mandatory for safety, contractual obligations, or manufacturer requirements.
- Focus resources where they matter by targeting high-priority tasks.
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Linked to legislation
Tasks are linked to relevant UK legislation, code of practice and industry guidance.
- Include over 700 updates in the last 12 months to align with new and changing regulation.
- See the reason behind each task with traceable reference to legislation.
- Simplify audit trails with documented history.
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Flexible and customisable
Easily tailor SFG20 to match your buildings, assets, or contracts.
- Tailor to your needs by removing unnecessary or irrelevant tasks.
- Scale across estates by combining only the schedules you require.
- Customize for contracts with a flexible, modular structure.
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Version control and updates
Schedules are versioned and kept up to date by technical experts, making it easy to align teams and systems.
- Track changes easily with visible version numbers.
- Manage contractors by checking which version they’re using.
- Stay current with automatic access to the latest updates.
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SOFTWARE
Access schedules through Facilities-iQ
The latest maintenance schedules are accessed exclusively through our cutting-edge digital software, Facilities-iQ. You get secure, digital access to the full library of schedules, always kept up-to-date in line with legislation, regulation, and best practice.

Access industry-standard maintenance schedules, automate update notifications, and seamless integration with your FM systems—all in one powerful platform.

Access expert-written maintenance schedule tailored to your assets, workflows, and compliance needs.

Stay compliant with real-time updates, reviewed and maintained by a team of technical experts.
Import your asset register, then easily map your assets to SFG20 schedules.

Find the exact maintenance schedule you need in seconds with intuitive filters and search options.

Sync your maintenance regime directly with your CMMS, CAFM, or IWMS to automate maintenance workflows.

Keep an automated, transparent record of schedule updates to simplify compliance and reporting.
What you can do in Facilities-iQ:

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Search or browse 1,500+ maintenance schedules
Search or browse over 1,500 schedules spanning every building type and asset, all mapped to legislation, best practice, and technical guidance.
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Statutory required tasks
Complete these tasks to ensure legal compliance. Mitigate risk, ensure safety and avoid penalties.
Industry best practice tasks
Keep operations running smoothly, minimise costly downtime, and optimise asset performance.
Why compliance matters
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Legal Action – Non-compliance can lead to criminal charges, including severe penalties and potential imprisonment.
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Fines – Regulatory bodies issued over £43 million in fines to UK companies in the past year alone.
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Safety Failures – Ignoring critical tasks risks lives, as seen in major incidents like Grenfell Tower.

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FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Each schedule includes four core elements, designed to help you maintain compliance and extend asset life:
- Tasks: What needs to be done
- Frequency: How often it should be done
- Timing: How long the task should take
- Priority: Relative importance of the task
- References: Links to relevant legislation and guidance
Each SFG20 schedule breaks a task down into step-by-step actions, with priority level, frequency, timings, skill level, and safety notes, making it easy to understand what needs to be done, when, and by whom.
SFG20 schedules are delivered digitally via our software, Facilities-iQ, which allows you to search, filter, and tailor schedules to your specific assets.
Schedules are continually reviewed and updated by our expert technical team to reflect:
- Changes in legislation and standards
- New technology and asset types
- Industry best practices
In Facilities-iQ you’ll always be working from the most current, compliant version.
Yes. SFG20 schedules identify whether a task is statutory, optimal, or discretionary. They provide clear guidance on which tasks are required to meet legal obligations.
Yes. Using Facilities-iQ, you can tailor schedules to your specific building types, asset inventories, or contract requirements. You can even create your own schedules for specialist assets.
SFG20 is designed to be applicable across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, government, commercial, retail, and residential. Each schedule is built around industry best practice and is fully aligned with UK legislation and statutory requirements. We also offer sector-specific guidance to help tailor your maintenance approach to the unique needs of your buildings, assets, and compliance obligations.
SFG20 is the UK’s industry standard, developed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), and used worldwide to ensure compliant, consistent maintenance.
Each schedule is written by SFG20’s team of qualified and experienced engineers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and technical rigour. The content is regularly updated to reflect the latest guidance, including task priorities, frequencies, and legal requirements so you always know what to do, when, and why.
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