Which of the following is typically NOT a capital investment?

Capital investment refers to spending on assets that will deliver value over the long term, typically involving creation, acquisition, renewal, or enhancement of assets. Safety inspections , however, are an operational expense (Opex) and part of regular maintenance and compliance activities.

Exact Extract from IAM – Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 4.3.3 – Capital Investment Decision-Making:

“Capital investment includes asset creation, acquisition, or major renewal. Routine inspections and maintenance activities are operational expenditures.”