The document discusses the component analysis process for reserve studies. It begins by explaining that the component analysis is the foundation that other sections of the reserve study are based on. It then provides details on determining components, research and data compilation, and special considerations. The document outlines the steps taken in a component analysis, which include reviewing governing documents, conducting site inspections, interviewing representatives, researching costs and useful lives, developing a comprehensive component list and timeline of expenditures. It emphasizes that the analysis requires thorough research and quantification of components to fully establish the reserve needs.

1. Component Analysis
Reserve Data Analysis
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2. About Reserve Data Analysis
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3. Component Analysis Topics
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The Component Analysis is the
foundation for the Reserve Study.
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Determine what components to
include in the study
Special considerations during the
Component Analysis
Research and compile necessary data
for components.

4. Component Analysis is the Foundation
Reserve
Study
Funding
Strategy
Financial Analysis
Component Analysis
All other sections of the Reserve Study are based on the Components Analysis which includes
costs figures and a timeline of expenditures in the study.

5. Process - The Reserve Study
Step 1 Step 2 Step
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Step
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Component
Analysis
Financial
Analysis
Develop
Financial
Strategy
Completed
Reserve
Study
Developing a reserve study report requires numerous important steps.

6. Choosing Components
Governing
Documents
Statutory
Requirements
National Reserve
Study Standards
Historical
Components are chosen based on National Reserve Study Standards,
a review of governing documents, how historically a community has
treated them and statutory requirements.

7. Review Governing Documents
A review of the governing
documents and maps are
important steps in the reserve
study process.
Questions may come up about
the interpretation of the
governing documents or map
referneces.
If governing documents are not
clear as to who maintains a
component the historical
treatment and the Boards
interpretation of the governing
documents is typically followed.

8. National Reserve Study Standards
Association
Responsibility
Limited
Useful Life
Predictable
Remaining
Life
Above
Minimum
Cost
Does the component meets the four part test outlined in National
Reserve Study Standards (CAI).

9. Washington State Statutes
WA State RCW 64.34.382 – Reserve Study - Contents
(a) A reserve component list, including roofing, painting,
paving, decks, siding, plumbing, windows, and any other
reserve component that would cost more than one percent
of the annual budget for major maintenance, repair, or
replacement. If one of these reserve components is not
included in the reserve study, the study should provide
commentary explaining the basis for its exclusion.

10. Comprehensive Site Inspection
Picture Inventory
• Many pictures taken
• Deferred
maintenance items
photos
Interview Representative
• Meet and interview
representative
• Walk property with
representative
Access Mechanical Areas
• Visual inspection of
mechanical
equipment an
equipment rooms
necessary
Measurements
• Itemized List
• Fixtures Counted
• Square Footage
Condition Assessment
• Visual Inspection
• Condition Level
• Remaining Useful
life
Locations
• Location in
Community
• Different Phases
Indicated when
Applicable

11. Component Research
Back at the office research
for current costs and
historical records of the
components is completed.
Phone interviews of
Vendors, Board Members
and others may be
necessary.
Utilizing bids obtained, cost
manuals, interviews and
historical costs data to
create to finished list.

12. Component Analysis
Quantify
Useful
Life
Remaining
Useful Life
Current
Replacement
Cost
Component List
Fully
Developed

13. Special Considerations
• Phasing multiple components in
the study – different condition levels
(e.g. roofs are different ages on
different building).
• Partial replacement or contingency
– (e.g. concrete repair - 5%
contingency every 3 years).
• Significant non-annual
maintenance expenses to extend
useful life of components may be a
separate component. (e.g.
mechanical equipment cleaning)

14. Refining the Component List
Some component
repairs & replacement
are covered by
insurance. Fire, acts of
nature, poor
component installs,
etc.
No need to be overly
detailed. Similar
components with
similar useful life and
costs can be bundled
into one component.
(e.g. pool furniture)
IRS & Accounting
interpretations of
components often
should not be utilized.
Usually these are for
tax purposes and not
long term budget
planning.
Update the Reserve
Study to update the
component list – Some
items that were once not
included can be aged
into the study. (e.g.
plumbing failures in an
older community).

15. Sample Component List

16. Timeline of Expenditures for Components
Created

17. Recap – Component Analysis
• Review
Community
Documents
• Site Inspection
Visual Site
Inspection
• Interview
Boards
members,
vendors
• Research costs
data and useful
life's with costs
manuals and
prior interviews
Research in Office • Develop the
comprehensive
list
• Develop the
timeline of
expenses and
repair /
replacement
schedule
• Confirm list
with Client
Finalize Component
Analysis

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