Obrabljene ali potrgane žice ventilov za hitro zapiranje, pretrgano ali nedelujoče daljinsko kontrolno upravljanje ali strojne naprave za potovanje, manjkajoča ročna kolesca ventilov, znaki dolgotrajnega uhajanja pare, vode in olja, umazani pokrovi tankov in kaluž ali večja korozija temeljev strojne opreme kažejo na nezadovoljivo organizacijo vzdrževanja sistemov.
Frayed or disconnected quick-closing valve wires, disconnected or inoperative extended control rods or machinery trip mechanisms, missing valve hand wheels, evidence of chronic steam, water and oil leaks, dirty tank tops and bilges or extensive corrosion of machinery foundations are pointers to an unsatisfactory organization of the systems' maintenance.