When is equipment placed in IEM Status I?

Equipment is placed in IEM (Inactive Equipment Maintenance) Status I when it will not be operated for 7 days or more. This status serves to formally identify equipment that is not actively in use and is presumably awaiting repair, upgrade, or scheduled maintenance. By categorizing the equipment in this manner, it allows for better inventory control, resource allocation, and management of operational readiness.

Maintaining an accurate status of equipment is crucial for planning deployments and ensuring that resources are available and operational when needed. This practice helps teams prioritize maintenance and ensure that equipment is in working order when required.

Other situations, such as being removed for overhaul or awaiting repair parts, may lead to different equipment statuses or classifications. Similarly, decisions made by a Department Head do not solely dictate the IEM status but are generally based on the operational criteria defined within the maintenance policy.