CalmComplianceSFG20

SFG20 software for planned preventative maintenance

Connect SFG20 maintenance schedules to CalmCompliance PPM software: sync regimes, classify tasks by criticality, and keep audit evidence in one place.

Developed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), SFG20 is used and advocated by over 2,500 organisations worldwide.

New to SFG20? Read our plain-English guide to what SFG20 is and how it works.

Supporting facilities managers, building owners, FM contractors and consultants across a wide range of sectors, SFG20 provides clear, compliant maintenance standards that help organisations manage risk, stay aligned with current legislation and keep buildings safe and operational.

Integrated with your existing systems, SFG20 embeds these standards directly into your workflows, reducing manual effort and improving consistency across assets and sites.

A trusted standard for building maintenance

Established in 1990 to create a standardised approach to building maintenance, SFG20 is now the recognised benchmark for maintenance specification.

Trusted across sectors including healthcare, infrastructure, commercial property and manufacturing, with customers such as NHS, National Grid, Network Rail, Transport for London, Royal Mail, GSK, Bupa, IKEA, Airbus, CBRE and Mitie.

A complete solution

SFG20 combines technical content, software and professional services to help organisations build, manage and evidence compliant maintenance strategies.

Clear guidance you can act on

SFG20 provides detailed maintenance guidance including instructions, frequency, duration, required skillsets and criticality.

  • Red - supports legal compliance for the linked duty
  • Pink - organisation- or sector-specific (added when tailoring)
  • Amber - optimal (best practice)
  • Green - discretionary (non-critical)

Access and tailor the standard with Facilities-iQ

Facilities-iQ provides access to over 1,500 maintenance schedules across a wide range of building systems and assets.

It enables you to build site-specific maintenance regimes, tailor schedules and receive automatic updates.

Comprehensive coverage across your assets

And many more, ensuring a consistent approach across your estate.

  • Air conditioning and handling units
  • Boilers, heat generators and burners
  • Chillers, cold rooms and food storage
  • Ducting, fans and filters
  • Fire alarm and fire protection systems
  • Heat emitters, exchangers and rejection systems
  • Hot and cold water services
  • Pipework systems
  • Power generators, supplies and pumps
  • Vacuum systems, valves and ventilation

Run SFG20 schedules as PPM in CalmCompliance

SFG20 integrates with platforms such as CalmCompliance, allowing compliant maintenance schedules to flow directly into planned preventative maintenance (PPM) workflows.

Mobilise faster with smarter asset mapping

The SFG20 Mobiliser module allows asset mapping, reducing mobilisation time by up to 95% while maintaining control.

Expert support when you need it

SFG20's Professional Services team supports implementation, configuration and asset mapping. Discover how SFG20 and CalmCompliance can support your organisation.

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SFG20 questions answered.

Common questions about SFG20 and running it through CalmCompliance.

Want to see SFG20 running in CalmCompliance?

Tell us about your SFG20 license and we'll show how the sync works.