Gap Arm Pas 55

APPENDIX A
Introduction
The following table is structured in the order of the five main areas of PAS 55. It shows the correlation with the original questions contained in the
first ARM survey questionnaire.
Changes to previous questions are marked in red for new text, and crossed out for items removed.
Deleted questions are retained, but the entire line is shown in grey.
The questionnaire is presented as a single table, in five sections, marked A to E.
Each of these main areas corresponds to the five areas of PAS 55 as follows:
Asset Management Policy and Strategy
Asset Management Information, Risk Assessment and Planning
Implementation and Operation
Checking and Corrective Action
Management Review
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
A1
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.
Previous Question (if

appropriate)
Area of Consideration
Comment
ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY

4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
Asset Management Policy
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
DELETED
AQ1
How do your companys

aims and objectives
influence the
management of assets?
Deleted as the other questions relating to

4.2.1 address this.
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
How are network

performance, condition and
other asset related
requirements expressed in
the corporate plan and then
used to drive the Asset
Management
arrangements?
A1a)
How are medium/long

term network
performance issues
represented and
considered at corporate
level?
Performance targets set for the company

Focus in this question is at the controlling
Written company objectives
mind level not the detail.
Individual(s) performance targets at each level
of management.
Medium/long term network performance targets
Regular items on agendas/ regular meetings
New areas of consideration:
Written company objectives
Defined short, medium and long term network
performance targets set at corporate level
Clear connection between the Corporate plan
and the objectives and deliverables within the
Asset Management System itself
Evidence of the framework through which Asset
Management strategy, objectives and targets are
to be produced
Visible endorsement of the Asset Management
policy by top management
Communication of these corporate
requirements to all levels of the organisation
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
A2
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
How does the highest level

of the Asset Management
system (the policy level)
address the alignment of
asset management
arrangements with other
corporate drivers?
A1b)
How are variances

between progress and
targets addressed at this
level, and conflicts with
other business drivers
addressed?
Evidence that medium/long term performance

targets have been set
If conflicting, how are short-term pressures
relieved
Variances in actual and target performance
identified and addressed
Objectives reconciled with other company
drivers
Requirements for ensuring other corporate
areas are aligned such as
Financial drivers
Human resources
Regulatory/legal
Management of potentially conflicting drivers and
how these are resolved
A3
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
Security of Supply is a key

element of good asset
management. How does
the company ensure that
Security of Supply is
addressed both in corporate
objectives and the asset
management system at
policy level?
BQ5
Security of Supply is a
key element of good
Asset Management.
How does the company
take account of Security
of Supply in an Asset
Management policy?
Previously none was a narrative question at high Reworded to ensure connection between
level
corporate goal and AM arrangements is
detected.
Evidence of Risk Management principles
embodied in highest asset management system
levels
Relative priority of security of supply compared
to other drivers
Short, medium and long term policy
A4
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.1
How has the scale and

nature of the organisations
asset base and network
been taken into account in
defining the overall Asset
Management
arrangements?
New
None
Previously none.
Area not previously covered.
Understanding of asset criticality on the
achievement of the corporate business objectives
and customer service
Level of AM system complexity compared to the
network/assets (i.e. is it consistent).
A5
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.2
Asset Management Strategy
PAS 55 Area
Comment
Original question mixes alignment of

department systems with the
measurement of performance. New
arrangements split this up.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
A6
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.2
How is the Asset

Management strategy for
the organisation defined
and what are the key
components?
A2a)
List the key elements

contained within the
companys Asset Risk
Management strategy
with brief bulleted
descriptions of their
interaction with other
policies and strategies.
4.2
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
4.2.2
DELETED
AQ2
Describe the key

strategic elements that
are critical to setting your
overall Asset Risk
Management strategy,
and how these have
been identified.
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
Business Drivers
Question made more open and aligned
Key Performance Objectives
with PAS 55.
Frequency of reporting
Life cycle management
Resources people & equipment
Suppliers
Spares capability
Customer focus
Security of supply including capacity
Budget constraints
Alignment with Corporate Business Objectives
and Asset Management policy
Key Performance Objectives relating to assets,
asset types or asset systems
Clear direction for Asset Management delivery
Life cycle management
Resources people & equipment
Supply chain
Risk Management and asset criticality
Security of supply including capacity
Cost/benefit optimisation
Covered in remainder of 4.2.2
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
A7
4.2
PAS 55 Area
Asset
Management
Policy and
Strategy
PAS
Ref.
4.2.2
Revised Question
What is the approach to

review and amendment of
the Asset Management
strategy?
ARM 1
Ref.
B6b)

appropriate)
carry out an impact
analysis to assess how
the changes will impact
on current Asset
Management strategy?
Responsibilities for monitoring the

Rephrased.
requirements of new legislation, regulations and
other external standards
Procedure for the assessment of implications
for future Asset Management strategy
Identification of associated risks, quantification
and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
Compliance and how compliance is assessed
Incorporation of new legislation, regulations and
and the route to modification of the Asset
Management strategy
Comment
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
B ASSET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

B1
4.3
B2
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.1
Asset Management Information System
4.3.1
How does the organisation

ensure appropriate Asset
Management information is
available and used in the
development and
subsequent implementation
of Asset Management
policy and strategy?
A5a)
What are the key

information processes
that support AM policy
development?
How are they
implemented?
The company has undertaken a study to

understand the link(s) between the condition and
performance for all assets.
Link between asset condition and asset/network
performance
Link incorporated into the asset register and the
Asset Management decision process
Validation of performance, e.g. the reliability of
the asset
Link between asset condition, network
performance and delivery of strategic objectives
and service to customers (i.e. service delivery
dependency on asset systems)
Asset Information system which is robust,
actively managed and accessible to those that
require it
Incorporation of suitable asset information in
the decision making processes at strategic level
Security of Information in terms of resilience
against loss
Security of information in respect of malicious
attack.
Question reworded to focus on the

understanding the organisation has rather
than how they achieved it.
Areas of concern strengthened.
Q
Ref.
B3
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.1
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.1
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
DELETED
BQ3

ensure that the relevant
asset information is
recorded and available to
feed corporate
decisions/policies?
How are the specific assets

and asset systems
recorded? What attributes
are recorded and why?
B3a)
Is there a register on
which assets are
recorded? What
attributes are recorded
and why?
Revised Question
Comment
Redundant given revised questions
Identification of asset register requirements

needed for effective asset risk management
Attributes e.g. condition, performance,
serviceability
Specifications allow for future scope &
development of the system and network itself
Management process identified and
documented
Resources identified to ensure effective use
User interface single interface/register, or
multiple interfaces/registers.
Question reworded. Areas of

consideration can remain the same.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B4
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.1
Revised Question

ensure that the asset
management information
system fully supports the
implementation of robust
Asset Management
practices?
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
B3b)
Has the company

identified and
documented the content
and user requirements of
its asset register to
ensure effective Asset
Risk Management?
Comment
Identification of asset register requirements

Question reworded (open style) and areas
needed for effective asset risk management
of consideration reworked and
Attributes e.g. condition, performance,
strengthened.
serviceability
Specifications allow for future scope &
development of the system and network itself
documented
User interface single interface/register, or
multiple interfaces/registers.
Identification and review of asset register
requirements needed for effective Asset
Management at all stages of the asset lifecycle
(this needs to be linked with Risk Management
activity)
Flexibility and future proofing to allow for
changes to the asset information system itself and
the evolution of the asset base
documented
Suitable User interfaces including reporting
capability
Access for authorised personnel including
contracted organisations and other authorised third
parties
Data Management (accuracy and consistency)
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B5
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.1
How is asset information

captured, recorded and
updated?
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
Risk Assessment, Identification and Control
B6
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
What is the companys

approach to Asset Risk
identification?
A2b)
What is the companys

approach to Asset Risk
identification?
Issues capture
No change
Periodic review of risks
Integrated with wider risk register (as in Turnbull
recommendations)
B7
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
What are the key factors in

defining which assets/asset
systems conditions are
critical to short/medium/long
term performance of the
network?
A5b)
What are the key factors

in defining which asset
conditions are critical to
medium/long term
performance of the
network?

understands the link(s) between the condition and
performance
Dependency of network performance on the
asset/asset system performance and availability
Dependency on other matters such as
operational procedures and human factors in risk
assessment
the asset
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.
CQ2

appropriate)
Comment
How is asset information None previously

Question enhanced to include capture.
recorded and updated? New areas of consideration:
Process for capture of new and changed assets
Process for redundant assets
Archiving
Is there a culture of co-operation across the
organisation that demonstrates an understanding
and appreciation of the benefits of AMIS ensuring
consistent capture of quality data
Q
Ref.
B8
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
DELETED
A5c)
What other interactions

on the asset life,
condition or performance
are assessed in
determining the policies?
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
How is risk management

incorporated into the
process for making Asset
Management decisions?
AQ6
What is the process for New areas of consideration

Refocused to address risk issues more
making Asset Risk
Overall risk management processes
overtly in the decision making process.
Management decisions? Breadth of application (e.g.: assets, asset
systems, Asset Management arrangements,
resources of all types)
Risk identification and quantification
Classification of risks (those to avoid, those to
control and those to eliminate for example)
Application in the setting of Asset Management
policy and strategy definitions
Application in setting objectives and targets
Prioritisation of Asset Management plans
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
DELETED
A6a)
Does the company use

risk assessment in its
decision making process,
i.e. risk analysis studies
of the decisions made?
Revised Question
Comment

Covered in A7
understand the link(s) between the condition and
performance
the asset
Scope, depth and comprehensiveness of risk

analysis studies
Risks identified
Acceptable levels of risk
Integrated approach to risk, or separate
Breadth of application, e.g. assets, skills and
resources, logistics
Covered in B8
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B9
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
What specific functional

A6b)
policies and operational
procedures has the
company formulated to
manage the risks identified?
B10
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
Has What has been done to

provide an overall Risk
Analysis been carried out
for the performance of the
network?
B11
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
What is the approach used B5a)

to identify risks to security
of supply?
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.
A6e)

appropriate)
Comment
What specific policies

has the company
formulated to manage
the risks identified?
Mitigation of the effects of risks that have been

identified as unacceptably high throughout the
asset lifecycle (design to disposal).
Control of risks defined as tolerable to ensure
they remain so.
Degree of optimisation (cost/ benefit ) applied in
defining mitigation and controls.
Monitoring the effect of risk mitigation actions
and control processes.
Minor rewording to focus on functional

rather than high level policy.
Also introduced more investigation of risk
controls.
Has an overall Risk

Analysis been carried out
for the performance of
the network?
Company wide network performance Risk

Analysis study
Performance as seen by customers (e.g.
reliability, availability, quality)
Approval/review by senior management
Future changes
On-going/repeatable
Other risk assessment areas that have been
considered.
Question made open.
What is the approach

used to identify risks to
security of supply?
Methodology to identify and quantify the risks

and assumptions associated with supply security,
both within and beyond established security
standards
Are exceptional events included?
Plan for mitigating the risks and/or recovering
from events
Sensitivity analysis on risks and assumptions.
Identification of high risk/high sensitivity regions
or groups of customers
Emergency plans to manage exceptional
security of supply events
Frequency of risk analysis review
Left largely unchanged focuses on

specific concern of application of the risk
management arrangements on the
potential loss of service and disruption to
customers.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2
DELETED
B5b)
On what frequency does

the company review the
risks to security of
supply?
Methodology to identify and quantify the risks

Covered in B11
and assumptions associated with supply security,
both within and beyond established security
standards
Are exceptional events included?
Plan for mitigating the risks and/or recovering
from events
Sensitivity analysis on risks and assumptions.
Identification of high risk/high sensitivity regions
or groups of customers
Emergency plans to manage exceptional
security of supply events
B12
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2

ensure that the risk
management arrangements
remain suitable and
sufficient for the business
and the customers it
serves?
N/A
None
New areas for consideration

Review of how risks change over time, with
system usage, with system changes.
Alignment with practical experience of the
operation
Review of effectiveness of control measures
and mitigation actions
New question.
B13
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.2

consider the risks
associated with change?
N/A
None

Organisational change
New technology
Change to Asset Management practices
(maintenance regime for example)
Contracting out/in
New question.
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.3
Legal, Regulatory, Statutory and Other Asset Management Requirements
Revised Question
Comment
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
B14
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.3

ensure that compliance with
legislation, regulations and
standards is achieved
maintained and how is it
integrated with the asset
risk management decision
processes?
BQ6

ensure that compliance
with legislation,
regulations and
standards is achieved
and how is it integrated
with the asset risk
management decision
processes?

requirements of new legislation, regulations,
statutory instruments and other external
requirements standards
Communication of changes in legal, regulatory
etc regimes to those that need to know.
Management plans Compliance and how
compliance is assessed
Minor changes.
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.3
DELETED
B6a)

ensure that it keeps
standards and other
requirements under
review for changes
outside the company?

Management plans
Redundant due to revised questions
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.4
Asset Management Objectives
Comment
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B15
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.4
How are objectives set,

communicated and
reviewed for assets/asset
systems and the Asset
Management system?
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.5
Asset Performance and Condition Targets
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.5
How are performance and

condition targets set for
assets, asset types or asset
systems?
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.6
Asset Management Plans
B16
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
NONE
BQ2
Comment

Not previously covered.
Alignment of objectives with the strategic
direction set for asset management
The extent to which risk is used in setting
objectives
Influence of external drivers such as legal,
regulatory and stakeholder requirements
Alignment of Asset Management objectives with
those of other areas including finance, customer
service and human resources
Are the relevant people aware of the objectives.
Quantified and measurable objectives.
How is asset life and

Question made more explicitly aligned to
serviceability defined and Alignment of Targets with Asset Management
PAS 55.
how is it reviewed?
objectives (i.e. : do the targets align with the
overall requirements set for the AM system)
Ensuring targets are set at an optimum level for
the organisation (i.e. trade off with other
requirements
SMART
Reviewed
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B17
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.6

ensure that the
requirements defined for
the assets, their creation,
through life operation and
ultimate removal are
properly planned and
documented?
B18
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.6
What formalised
methodologies, if any, are
used for decision support in
formulating Asset
Management plans and
actions?
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.
A6d)

appropriate)
Comment
None

Documented Plans
Evidence of plans being aligned with Asset
Management policy and strategy
Explicit in documenting the means to achieve
objectives and performance targets
Identification of responsibilities for actions
Resources to deliver the plans (finance,
personnel, contractors, plant, material)
Timescales
New question.
What formalised
methodologies, if any,
are used for decision
support?
Methodology
Quantified risk information used in action
planning
Consistency of approach
Communication to decision makers
Review of methodology
Effectiveness.
Minor rewording to align with PAS 55.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
B19
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.6
Revised Question
How is knowledge of asset

condition and variances to
planned condition
incorporated into the
definition of Asset
Management plans?
ARM 1
Ref.
B2c)

appropriate)
How is this comparison
used in further asset
planning?
[actual with expected
condition]
Inaccessible assets (for example buried pipes

and cables)
Capture of asset information during planned
work i.e. other than inspections take place
Development of policy for future assessments
of condition and serviceability
Procurement specifications requirements that
are linked to asset performance objectives
Ensuring manufacturers remain aware of
requirements
Comment
Reworded to make question stand alone,

and to broaden areas of consideration

Analysis of the variances and the associated
risks
Formulation of solutions and level of
optimisation
Prioritisation of actions, including competing
projects
4.3
Asset
Management
Information, Risk
Assessment and
Planning
4.3.6
DELETED
B6c)
How are changes in

legislation, regulations
and standards applied
throughout the
company?

for future asset management strategy
Management plans
Covered under questions for PAS 55 1

clause 4.3.3
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
Structure, Authority and Responsibilities for Asset Management
C1
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
What is the extent of Board

level experience in relevant
Asset Management areas,
e.g. distribution networks?
A1c)
What is the extent of

Board level experience in
relevant Asset
Management areas, e.g.
distribution networks?
Input to and influence on corporate strategy

Issues of structure retained.
Responsibility for medium/long term network
Issues of competence moved to 4.4.2
performance
First hand experience (in addition to the
responsible line manager)
Is this held by executive or non-executive
members?
How are asset strategies and proposals tested,
challenged and verified?
C2
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
When considering
corporate strategy for
overall staff levels how is
this reconciled with the
requirements of asset risk
management and other
network activities (e.g. new
connections)?
A2c)
When considering
corporate strategy for
overall staff levels how is
this reconciled with the
requirements of asset
risk management and
other network activities
(e.g. new connections)?
People plan (skills, competence, quantity)

Reconciliation with planned activity
Age profiles and future shortfalls
Succession planning.
Retention and new recruitment
Consistency with AM Policy and Strategy for
achievement of OSP.
Minor amendments.
C3
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
What is done to ensure that

adequate resource s the
identified network
equipment resource will be
available when required?
A2d)
What is done to ensure

that the identified
network equipment
resource will be available
when required?
Asset Management plan

Types and number of equipment required
Supplier requirements
Risks caused by equipment shortage
Review/modify future resource plans.
Minor reword
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
DELETED
AQ3
Explain how the

company assigns
corporate and individual
accountabilities for the
medium/long term
performance of the
network and its assets.
Covered in revised question C3
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
C4
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
How are accountabilities /

responsibilities identified
and formally agreed with
individuals?
A3a)
How are
accountabilities /
responsibilities identified
and formally agreed with
individuals?
The reporting/accountability process for asset

No change (other than typo correction)
issues is integrated within the wider management
performance system at all levels
Supporting medium/long term network
performance objectives
Targets for individuals at and below the highest
level of management.
Individual medium/long term network
Periodic progress reviews and resolution of
problems with progress
Incentivisation for individuals and/or teams
C5
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
How has the company

identified that its current
organisational structure is
the correct one, in terms of
good Asset Risk
Management planning and
risk mitigation, throughout
the company?
AQ4
How has the company

identified that its current
organisational structure
is the correct one, in
terms of good Asset Risk
Management planning
and risk mitigation,
throughout the
company?
New areas of Consideration

Areas of consideration added.
Rationale for structure as defined
Understanding of intra company interfaces and
management of them
Last organisation review (date, scale, impact)
C6
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
What do you regard as the

key factors of the
organisational structure for
delivering medium/long
term asset performance
objectives?
A4a)
What do you regard as

the key factors of the
organisational structure
for delivering
medium/long term asset
performance objectives?
If the management of the network is contracted to

a separate external or internal service provider
then:
Where are the following accountabilities and
what is the rationale?
- Asset Ownership
- Business strategy & direction
- Asset & network strategy
- Asset lifecycle management
- Asset lifecycle work delivery
Revised Question
Comment
Refocused to be more general than purely

relating to contractors.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
C7
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.1
How are contractors

incorporated into the overall
Asset Management
organisation?
A4b)
What arrangements are

in place for the
ownership and
management of the
assets? Is it all in-house
or are some aspects outsourced?
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.2
Training, Awareness and Competence
C8
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.2

ensure that all personnel
(employees or contractors)
who are involved in asset
management are
competent for the duties
they perform?
NONE
New areas of consideration

Brings in Board level competence
Identified job competence requirements
previously removed from questions
Training requirement and achievement
relating to structure.
Experience and means of assessment
Formal education programmes
Specific AM system knowledge requirements
Understanding of asset management policy and
strategy for the organisation
First hand Board level experience (in addition to
the responsible line manager)
C9
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.2
What arrangements are in

place to ensure the
continued availability of
competent resources?
NONE

Long and medium term training requirements
Emergence of new technology and related skill
gaps
Legacy knowledge retention
New question.
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.3
Consultation and Communication
4.4.3

communicate information
regarding its Asset
Management arrangements
to and from employees and
relevant stakeholders?
NONE

Customers
Employees
Contractors of any nature
Regulators
Government
Investors
New question.
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.4
Documentation
C10
4.4
4.4

Interface between organisation and contractor
Understanding of roles and responsibilities (no
black holes, no duplication)
Nature of arrangements (e.g. alliance,
client/supplier, total outsource)
Responsibilities for information capture,
management and exchange
Comment
Question reworked to cover contractors

not addressed in C6.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
C11
C12
C13
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.4
How are the Asset

Management system
arrangements
documented?
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.5
Document, Data and Information Control
4.4.5

ensure that relevant current
Asset Management
information is available to
those that need it?
B1a)

document asset
management procedures
and how do these get
communicated to the
correct staff? How
frequently are the
procedures reviewed?
Communication to the appropriate staff and on- Reworded.

going accessibility by staff.
Training removed as now covered under
Authorised and ready Access to information
competency sections.
Associated training plan
Monitoring the quality of the work carried out
under the new procedure.
Procedure review
Secure backed up (whether electronic or not)
Under configuration control.(i.e. only the correct
version is available)
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.5
DELETED
B1b)

ensure effective
implementation of a
policy change within the
procedures?
Verification and comparison of performance

levels
Achievement of expected performance levels
Actions to address any differences
Review of procedures on a regular basis
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.5
How is asset information

recorded and updated?
CQ2
How is asset information New areas of consideration:

Areas of consideration added.
recorded and updated? Process for capture of new and changed assets
Process for redundant assets
Removal of obsolete information (however
caused)
Archiving (legal and commercial responsibilities)
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
Operational Control
4.4
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.
BQ1

appropriate)
How are asset
management policies
translated into working
procedures?

Core elements of the management system
Related documentation cross referenced
Comment
Reworded and areas of consideration

added.
Adequately addressed in alternative forms

under 4.5.1
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
C14
4.4
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6

derive its functional Asset
Management policies (such
as those for inspection &
maintenance and for asset
replacement)?
A6c)

derive Asset
Management policies?
What risk assessment
was carried out when
formulating the policies?
Range of functional policies required

Process for aligning & maintaining alignment
with other functional policies
Risk assessment
Language of question aligned with PAS

functional policies.
Comment
What risk assessment was

carried out when
formulating the policies?
C15
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
What procedure is used by

the company to forecast the
capacity requirements for
the network for the
medium/long term?
B5c)
What procedure is used

by the company to
forecast the capacity
requirements for the
network for the
medium/long term?
Methodology for forecasting future capacity

requirements
Factors taken into account when forecasting
future capacity requirements of the network
Effectiveness of forecasting reviewed on a
regular basis
Capacity shortfalls assets at or beyond
nominal capacity
Structured use of short term ratings of assets
Question unchanged
C16
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6

ensure that changes in
asset populations are
recorded on the asset
register e.g. from
commissioned and
decommissioned items, and
over what time-scales?
C2a)

ensure that changes in
asset populations are
register e.g. from
commissioned and
decommissioned items,
and over what timescales?
Asset types
Sufficient linkages existing between multiple
registers (consistency, efficiency, control)
Asset information logged
Network activities that will affect asset
performance
Asset condition and performance
Deterioration
New and removed assets
Linkage between asset register and
geographical information systems (e.g. mapping
for locations/fault monitoring from customer calls)
Feedback from the field
Is there an internal audit programme to verify
the information captured?
Question unchanged
How are errors in the

register identified and
addressed?
How are errors in the

register identified and
addressed?
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
C17
4.4
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)

ensure that locally or
remotely captured asset
condition information is
accurately recorded onto
the asset register?
C2b)

ensure that locally or
remotely captured asset
condition information is
accurately recorded onto
the asset register?
Management system process/procedure

Audits
Resource and appropriate skills
Information for network modelling.
Condition, condition trend and performance
Current level of accuracy of asset register
information
Asset Management decisions
Revised Question
Comment
Question unchanged
Areas refocused to those specific to
operational control
C18
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6

ensure that details of work
carried out and asset
conditions are captured,
properly recorded and
effectively communicated to
the asset register?
C5c)

ensure that details of
work carried out and
conditions recorded are
properly recorded and
effectively communicated
to the asset register?
Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question modified.

maintenance policy
Completion of work at the stated intervals (time Areas adjusted
or condition)
Records are kept of work carried out on routine
inspection and maintenance
Record includes details of condition found
Form of information captured (e.g. on paper or
on a hand-held computer so that it can be
uploaded directly into the companys database)
Delay period for recording these details
Company range of access to information
Internal audit regime to check accuracy of
information recorded.
C19
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
How are internal and

external contractual
arrangements, or interdepartmental relationships
managed and reviewed to
ensure short, medium and
long-term network
performance objectives are
met?
A4c)
How are internal and

external contractual
arrangements, or interdepartmental
relationships managed
and reviewed to ensure
medium term network
are met?
Short/Medium/long term objectives expressed

in contractual requirements, or other service level
agreements or performance measures
Delivery of objectives within a short term or
terminable contract
Review of contractual arrangements
Monitoring of actual progress against objectives
Scope widened to short and long-term

objectives not clear why original
question had the specific focus of the
medium term.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
C20
C21
C22
C23
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
4.4
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
4.4.6
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Referring both to
contractors and suppliers
that are not part of the
licensed business. (i.e. to
provision both of services
and of equipment)) - How
do you manage the use of
contractors/suppliers in
relation to asset
management?
CQ4
Use of Contractors /
Suppliers (This refers to
the use of contractors or
suppliers, i.e. of both
services and equipment,
that are not part of the
licensed business.) How
do you manage the use
of contractors/suppliers
and their effectiveness
on Asset Risk
Management?
Do you hold joint How are

formal joint reviews of
contractors and suppliers
performance carried out?
C4b)
Have there been formal Range of performance indicators for Asset

joint reviews of
Management included in the review (alignment
contractor performance? with corporate objectives , AM Policy and
Strategy).
Measured contractor performance on Asset
Management
Addressing shortfalls in performance
Degree of interaction of contractors in the
review (360 degree?)
Checking quality of workmanship

assess the quality of
contractors work and that
of suppliers? Are quality
levels quantified and
recorded if so what are
the current levels?
C4d)
What is the process for

approving the use of new
technology or innovation in
assets or Asset
Management techniques?
B4e)
Revised Question
Comment
Planning for the use of contractors

Effectiveness removed, as covered by
Contractor/Supplier Selection process
later question.
Roles and responsibilities for contractor/supplier Areas of consideration added.
management
Contractor briefing/induction processes
Supervision
Question brought into present tense and

made open.
Areas adjusted.

continually assess the
quality of contractors
work? Are quality levels
quantified and recorded
if so what are the
current levels?
Performance Indicators for Asset Management

Management
What is the process for

approving the use of new
technology or innovation
in assets or Asset
Management
techniques?
Nominated responsible person or team

Not changed.
Identification of opportunities with key
asset/network decision-makers.
External links to ensure that new technologies,
practices and experiences and network
performance requirements are communicated with
other parts of the industry, manufacturers and R&D
providers
Continually deleted, as it appears to prejudge the response.

Areas adjusted.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
DELETED
BQ4

manage innovation and
introduction of new
technology that could
impact on long-term
network performance?
C24
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
Does the company have a

procedure to address the
procurement and
introduction of new assets /
technology ?
B4a)
Does the company have

a procedure to address
the procurement of new
assets/technology and if
so, what risk analysis is
done prior to the
adoption of new
technology?
Strategy and procedure for the introduction of

and introduction added.
new assets/technology
Assessment of Linked to the expected benefits. Areas adjusted
Identification and quantification assessment of
risks arising from the introduction of new
technology
C25
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.6
Are control measures put in

place to manage the
identified risks and is the
procedure for this
documented?
B4b)
Are control measures put

in place to manage the
identified risks and is the
procedure for this
documented?
Review the Effectiveness of control measures

Speed of introduction and extent of adoption
Procedures for Installation, operation,
maintenance and de-commissioning of new
assets.
Staff training and equipment .
4.4
Implementation
and Operation
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.7
Emergency Preparedness and Response
4.4.7
How has the company

identified the emergency
plans and procedures
needed? What is the range
of scenarios addressed?
How are the various plans
tested, and at what
frequency?
NONE
Means of identifying scenarios

New question
Types of scenarios, and extent to which they
are representative
Desk-top Vs live exercise testing frequency,
participation (including external resources,
contractors, emergency services etc)
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.7
How is performance
evaluated and what is the
current level of
performance? Describe
any areas which are
currently targeted for
improvement.
NONE
Performance targets for each type of scenario

Adequacy of performance
Appropriate areas targeted for realistic
improvement
C26
4.4
C27
4.4
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
Deleted as indistinguishable from C23
Minor changes.
New question.
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
C28
4.4
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
Implementation
and Operation
4.4.7
Describe the level of

performance achieved in,
and any lessons learnt
from, any actual
emergencies within the last
18 months.
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
NONE
Adequacy of performance
Appropriate areas targeted for realistic
improvement
Relationship between actual and drill scenario
Relationship between actual and drill
performance
Comment
New question
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
CHECKING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
Performance and Condition Measurement and Monitoring
D1
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How is the performance of

the Asset Management
system measured?
Performance measures for the AM system

Performance (and condition) measures for the
assets and asset systems
New Question
D2
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
What KPIs are used by top

management, and how and
with what frequency is
performance against these
presented to, and reviewed
by top management.
KPIs for the AM system

KPIs for the assets and asset systems
Alignment of KPIs with Policy and Strategy,
Objectives and Targets
Use of leading and lagging indicators
New Question
How is the choice of KPIs

made, and how often is it
reviewed?
D3
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
When changes are made to

AM Policy and/or Strategy,
how does the company
verify the level of
performance achieved by
changes against
expectation?
B1c)

verify the level of
performance achieved by
the change against
expectation?
Verification and comparison of performance

levels
Achievement of expected performance levels
Actions to address any differences
Review of procedures Vs policy/strategy on a
regular basis
Question focussed onto the impact of

policy and strategy changes.
D4
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
Generally, how is the

effectiveness of AM
procedures and practices
measured, and over what
time-scales?
C1b)
How is the effectiveness

of these procedures and
practices measured, and
over what time-scales?
KPIs and other metrics defined

Comparative data
Monitoring of trends in behaviour/performance
Measurement of improvement
Time scales defined
Generalised to procedures and practices

across the AM system
What measured outputs are

recorded and how are these
used to compare with,
review and adjust
procedures and practices?
C1c)
Key outputs measured

Method of recording
Comparison
Review
Adjustment of procedure
Minor changes to areas of consideration.
D5
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
What measured outputs

are recorded and how
are these used to
compare with, review
and adjust procedures
and practices?
Areas adjusted
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
D6
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How is performance
measured, in respect to the
accuracy and timeliness of
updating asset information
onto the register? What is
the current level of
compliance, in quantified
terms?
C2c)
How is performance
measured, in respect to
the accuracy and
timeliness of updating
asset information onto
the register? What is the
current level of
compliance, in quantified
terms?
Management process
Audits
information
Question unchanged

monitor whether condition
information recorded on the
asset register actually
initiated the appropriate
actions e.g.
repair/maintenance/capital
investment? What is the
current percentage of
situations where this has
occurred?
How is the effectiveness of
this measured?
Can you provide numerical
analysis?
C2d)

monitor whether
condition information
register actually initiated
the appropriate actions
e.g.
repair/maintenance/capit
al investment? What is
the current percentage of
situations where this has
occurred?
of this measured?
Can you provide
numerical analysis?
Management process
Audits
Monitoring/surveillance
Incidents and non-conformances
information
Question unchanged

monitor its compliance with
legislation?
B6d)

assess that compliance
has been achieved?
Responsibilities for monitoring the compliance Slight rewording of question, but

with requirements of new legislation, regulations essentially unchanged.
and other external standards
Areas adjusted
assessment and the route to modification of Asset
Management plans
D7
D8
4.5
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
4.5.1
Comment
Areas adjusted
Areas adjusted
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
D9
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
D10
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
D11
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
What procedures does the

company have to monitor
and record the condition of
an asset and link this to its
performance?
B2a)
What procedures does

the company have to
monitor and record the
condition of an asset and
link this to its
performance?
Capture of information
Question unchanged
Condition indicators
Asset register link
Links between the reported condition and asset
serviceability
Condition information used to make decisions
on asset life and serviceability
Asset/network-modelling techniques & the use
of actual recorded information to assist asset life
and serviceability studies
What process is in place to

compare and review actual
asset condition with the
expected condition?
B2b)
What process is in place

to compare and review
actual asset condition
with the expected
condition?
Inaccessible assets (for example buried pipes

and cables)
Capture of asset information during planned
work i.e. other than inspections take place
Development of policy for future assessments
of condition and serviceability
Procurement specifications requirements that
are linked to asset performance objectives
Ensuring manufacturers remain aware of
requirements
Question unchanged

monitor actual demand on
the assets/network, at
which parts of the network
and how frequently?
C3a)

monitor actual demand
on the assets/network, at
which parts of the
network and how
frequently?
Capacity Demand monitoring appropriate

performance indicators, locations, frequency
Review and comparison of data
The differences between actual and targeted
levels of demand and capacity are used to redesign the network
Question unchanged
Revised Question
Comment
Areas adjusted
Areas adjusted
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
D12
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How is actual demand

compared to asset/network
capacity and how are
anticipated shortfalls
against nominal capacity
addressed? Over the next
business plan period, how
many identified shortfalls
are there for which there
are no approved solutions?
C3b)
How is actual demand

compared to
asset/network capacity
and how are anticipated
shortfalls against nominal
capacity addressed?
Over the next business
plan period, how many
identified shortfalls are
there for which there are
no approved solutions?
Capacity monitoring appropriate performance Question unchanged

indicators
The differences between actual and targeted
levels of demand and capacity are used to redesign the network
D13
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How are actually recorded

demands compared with
previous assumptions and
models? What current
levels of accuracy has
modelling achieved?
C3c)
How are actually

recorded demands
compared with previous
assumptions and
models? What current
levels of accuracy has
modelling achieved?
Capacity monitoring appropriate performance Question unchanged

indicators
Areas adjusted
The differences between actual and predicted
levels of demand and capacity are used to redesign the network adjust the models
D14
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1

measure compliance
against its policy for
Inspection and
Maintenance intervals
(either time or condition
based)? What is the
current, quantified level of
compliance?
C5a)

measure compliance
against its policy for
Inspection and
Maintenance intervals
(either time or condition
based)? What is the
current, quantified level
of compliance?
Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question unchanged

maintenance policy
or condition)
Comment
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
D15
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
What is the current level of

historic backlogs, and how
are these being addressed?
C5b)
What is the current level

of historic backlogs, and
how are these being
addressed?
Procedure for the delivery of the inspection and Question unchanged

maintenance policy
or condition)
Level and trend in backlogs,
Risks and prioritisation
Programme timescales and resources
D16
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How is the quality of

Inspection and
Maintenance work
assessed? Is there a
schedule of quality checks
in place? What is the level
of achievement against
quality check schedules?
C5d)
How is the quality of

Inspection and
Maintenance work
assessed? Is there a
schedule of quality
checks in place? What is
the level of achievement
against quality check
schedules?
Supervision and monitoring of the work, Quality Question unchanged

Assurance of this.
Schedule of refresher training in inspection and Areas adjusted
maintenance skills
Staff are equipped to perform the work
Systematic process
Forms of supervision/monitoring
Other data sources
Regular review
Trends identified and tracked
D17
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
What indicators are used to

monitor the overall
performance of
contractors/suppliers? How
are the performance
indicators measured? What
is the current quantified
level of performance?
C4a)
What indicators are used

to monitor the overall
performance of
contractors / suppliers?
How are the performance
indicators measured?
What is the current
quantified level of
performance?

Management
Comment
Question unchanged
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
D18
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
How have any performance

shortfalls of contractors
been addressed by the
company? What actions
have been agreed or taken
to address these? What
levels of performance
improvement have been
achieved from these?
C4c)
How has the

performance shortfalls of
contractors been
addressed by the
company? What actions
been agreed or taken to
address these? What
levels of performance
improvement have been
achieved from these?
Identification of any shortfalls, what and how

identified?
Management
D19
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1

track the performance of
new technology or practices
against expectation?
B4f)

track the performance of
new technology or
practices against
expectation?
Operational performance requirements detailed Question unchanged

in asset specifications
Assurance of the manufacturing quality of
suppliers
Policy on field trials/tests
Variations between expectation and actual
performance
Influence on future asset acquisition processes.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
DELETED
C1a)
How does the company Compliance with procedures

ensure that agreed asset
and practices are
actually implemented,
day to day?
Deleted issue covered in other

questions.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
CQ1
How are the asset

delivered? How are the
elements of Asset Life
Cycle managed?

questions.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
CQ3
How is the utilisation of

assets assessed?

questions.
Comment
Question unchanged apart from typo
Q
Ref.
D20
D21
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.1
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.2
Asset-related Failures, Incidents, Non-conformances and Corrective and Preventive Action
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.2

investigate and learn from
asset-related failures,
incidents (including near
misses) and failures of
asset or asset groups to
achieve required
performance/condition?
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.2
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.2
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
CQ5

of the inspection and
maintenance regime
delivered and monitored?
C1d)

learn from incidents and
near misses?
Describe how corrective

and preventive actions
identified across the AM
system are
agreed/approved, tracked
to completion, and
confirmed as effective
C5e)
Do you review and

modify inspection and
maintenance regimes in
the light of operational,
safety and environmental
incidents?
Comment

questions.
Investigation procedure
Range of incidents investigated
Form/Depth of types of investigations
Recommendations, and process for approval
Risk of remedial actions
Reviewed for lessons learned
Structured approach to review
Action points derived
Tracked to completion
Monitoring of effectiveness
Essentially same question but language

aligned with PAS
Agreement / approval of actions

Risk of remedial actions
Range of action tracking mechanisms
Extent of automated tracking
Tracked to completion
Monitoring of effectiveness
New question.
Areas adjusted
C5 e) deleted as adequately covered in
this question
The company ensures that inspection and

See C20
maintenance staff remain trained and competent
to carry out the work
Supervision and monitoring of the work, Quality
Assurance of this.
Schedule of refresher training in inspection and
maintenance skills
Staff are equipped to perform the work
Systematic process
Regular review
Trends identified and tracked
Q
Ref.
D22
D23
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.3
Records and Records Management
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.3
Describe the arrangement

for maintenance and secure
storage of Asset
Management records, and
illustrate by example the
range of retention times
specified for AM records.
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.4
Audit
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.4
How is the asset

management process
audited?
Revised Question
What is the rationale behind

the coverage and frequency
of audits.
ARM 1
Ref.
A7a)

appropriate)
How is the asset

management process
audited?
Comment
Records management procedure

Records covered by above system
Form of storage
Range of retention times
Legal requirements for retention Vs company
standards
Retrievability / Control of access
Single general question deemed sufficient

for this relatively minor aspect of PAS,
usually adequately covered by the
companies QMS
Asset Management process audits

Frequency and Coverage on a risk basis
Internal or external
Personnel involved, and their training,
competency and independence
Question expanded to get more detail on

when? and who?
Scope of audit
Direct reflection of PAS focussing on

important distinction between compliance
auditing and system assessment.
Areas adjusted
Which personnel are

involved in auditing the
system, and what form of
training/competency is
required?
D24
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.4
Is the audit scope compliant

with procedures, and/or
confirmation that the
system is effective in
meeting the companys AM
policy, strategy and
objectives?
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
D25
4.5
Checking and
Corrective Action
4.5.4
Are any parts of the system

certified to national or
international standards or
specifications? If so please
specify the scope and the
reference standard in each
case.
A7b)
To what extent has

accreditation to
national/international
standards been achieved
across key processes?
NB:Relevant reference
standards include ISO
9000, ISO 14001, OHSAS
18001, PAS 55
Company policy towards process certification

Standard for process used in asset
management
Standards and scope of coverage
(geographical, departmental, single/multiple
systems etc)
Accredited certification (where applicable)
Comment
Terminology corrected (certified not

accredited), and examples provided.
Areas adjusted
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
E
E1
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
Comment
MANAGEMENT REVIEW AND CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT

4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
4.6
Management Review and Continual Improvement
4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
4.6
Is there a formally defined

management review
process for the asset
management system?
AQ7
Describe the review

process for the Asset
Risk Management
Strategy.
Management review procedure

Single integrated review, or multiple reviews of
sub-systems
Frequency
Participation (who is involved?)
Agenda / format
Expanded in detail, and aligned with PAS

performance requirements.
Question unchanged
If so, please describe the

frequency, the composition
of the group involved, and
the agenda/format.
E2
4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
4.6

keep abreast of and drive
development of new
technology or innovation in
assets and asset
management techniques?
communicate its future
needs to manufacturers to
drive the timely
development of new
technology?
B4d)

keep abreast of and
drive development of
new technology or
innovation in assets and
asset management
techniques? How does
the company
communicate its future
needs to manufacturers
to drive the timely
development of new
technology?
E3
4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
4.6
In terms of medium/long
term network performance,
does the company learn
from industry best practice
from other relevant
organisations?
A7c)
In terms of medium/long Benchmarking form and scope (examples)

term network
Other companies
performance, does the
company learn from
industry best practice
from other relevant
organisations?
Question unchanged
Areas adjusted
Q
Ref.
Prime
PAS
Clause
PAS 55 Area
PAS
Ref.
Revised Question
ARM 1
Ref.

appropriate)
4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
4.6
B4c)
How are medium term

network performance
objectives used to drive
the search for new
assets/technology?
4.6
Management
Review and
Continual
Improvement
None
AQ5
How is information used

to provide assurance of
medium /long term
network performance?

performance requirements.
Comment
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APPENDIX A

Previous Question (if

ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY

Asset Management Policy

How do your companys

Deleted as the other questions relating to

How are network

How are medium/long

Performance targets set for the company

Previous Question (if

How does the highest level

How are variances

Evidence that medium/long term performance

Security of Supply is a key

How has the scale and

Asset Management Strategy

Original question mixes alignment of

How is the Asset

List the key elements

Describe the key

Previous Question (if

Covered in remainder of 4.2.2

What is the approach to

Previous Question (if

Responsibilities for monitoring the

Previous Question (if

B ASSET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

Asset Management Information System

How does the organisation

What are the key

The company has undertaken a study to

Question reworded to focus on the

Previous Question (if

How does the company

How are the specific assets

Redundant given revised questions

Identification of asset register requirements

Question reworded. Areas of

How does the organisation

Previous Question (if

Has the company

Identification of asset register requirements

How is asset information

Risk Assessment, Identification and Control

What is the companys

What is the companys

What are the key factors in

What are the key factors

The company has undertaken a study to

Previous Question (if

How is asset information None previously

Previous Question (if

What other interactions

How is risk management

What is the process for New areas of consideration

Does the company use

The company has undertaken a study to

Scope, depth and comprehensiveness of risk

What specific functional

Has What has been done to

What is the approach used B5a)

Previous Question (if

What specific policies