4.3 Determining the scope of the asset management system

The standard does not require all assets within an organisation to be subject to management by the asset management system for certification purposes.

The strategic asset management plan clearly defines the scope of the asset management system with respect to other management systems used by the organisation (if any).

The asset management system must clearly identify which assets are under the control of the asset management system.

The strategic asset management plan clearly identifies the criteria for identification of applicable assets.

The strategic asset management plan clearly identifies which assets are included within the scope of the asset management system.

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The identification of applicable assets must be consistent with the asset management policy and asset management objectives.

The asset management system must clearly defend the scope of the asset management system in terms of the asset management policy and asset management objectives.

Evidence Example

The strategic asset management plan should clearly articulate the rationale for scope of the asset management system in terms of the asset management policy and asset management objectives.

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The identification of applicable assets must be consistent with the internal and external issues identified and documented in the strategic asset management plans.

The asset management system must clearly defend the scope of the asset management system in terms of:

• the internal and external issues; and
• the scope of other management systems used by the organisation (if any).

Evidence Example

The strategic asset management plan must clearly articulate the rationale for scope of the asset management system in terms of the internal and external issues identified.

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The scope of the asset management system is defined by the assets and associated asset capabilities.

The asset management system identifies the rationale for inclusion of specific assets within the scope of the asset management system.

A document (usually in the Strategic Asset Management Plan) identifying the asset portfolio covered by the asset management system.

The documented asset portfolio forms part of, or is clearly linked to, the strategic asset management plan.

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This requirement is to ensure that the scope of the asset management system is appropriately documented.

Documents exist as part of, or clearly linked to, the strategic asset management plan that meet all of the requirements of the scope of the asset management system, including:

• the criteria for identification of applicable assets;
• scope rationale in terms of the asset management policy and asset management objectives
• scope rationale in terms of internal and external issues;
• asset portfolio covered by the asset management system; and
• scope of the asset management system in terms of the boundaries with other management systems used by the organisation.

Or similar.

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