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GREATER LATROBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building summary FACILITY ASSESSMENT Original Construction: 1974

Addition: 2001

Renovation: 1998, 2014

Site Area: 94.7 acres | Building Area: 162,500 sf

FACILITY ASSESSMENT Cost Set: 2020

Rating: = 1 Satisfactory = 2 Needs Repair = 3 Needs Replacement Description:

Rating:

Dollar Assessment:

A

SITE CONDITION

2

$ 528,125

B

EXTERIOR WALLS AND FOUNDATION

2

$ 406,250

C

ROOFING

2

$ 3,580,000

D

EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS

3

*$ 300,000

E

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION-STAIRS-FINISHES

3

$ 3,006,250

F

LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION

3

$ 609,375

G

ACCESSIBILITY

2

**$ 300,000

H

PLUMBING

3

$ 1,625,000

I

HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING)

3

$ 4,387,176

J

ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING, EMERGENCY SYSTEM

3

$ 4,062,200

TOTAL

$ 18,204,376

* Assessment is an estimate, square-footage of window and door systems is required ** Assessment is an estimate, detailed accessibility work scope is required

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GREATER LATROBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

sitework SITE CONDITION

Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The site for this facility is irregular in shape and is located in a rural residential area. The elevation of the site ranges from 1,010’ to an elevation of 1,140’ at the high point.

The site for this facility is shared with the Senior High School consisting of approximately 94.7 acres located in Unity Township Municipality.

The western half of the property is the site for the Senior High. The building site is fairly level.

The northern and eastern portions of the site are wooded while the building site has a moderate sparse tree landscaping. Only minor grading and site drainage deficiencies along the front drive were noted.

Only one true entrance exists for the Junior High (Arnold Palmer Drive) which is from the south. All other access is a pass through the Senior High site. This arrangement creates a lack of proper separation of bus and vehicular traffic; morning arrival and afternoon dismissals require District personnel to facilitate.

The main roadway is marked for two-way traffic and then shifts to one-way traffic upon entering the parking lot area. The site has two asphalt parking lots in good-to-fair condition and they contain adequate parking for day-to-day operations. A singular drive Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

circles the building that allows access for emergency, student and athletic activities. Event parking is limited during concurrent events, which is quite often.

The site and parking lot drainage system consists of sheet drainage to two open rocked swales that provide adequate drainage during stormwater runoff. Minor signs of the improper minimum slope of the parking lot ponding have been observed. Asphalt paving is a mixture of heavy-duty and light-duty depths which are showing signs commonly experienced with its age, ie. potholes, rutting, edge cracks, fatigue cracks and alligatoring.

Concrete curbs are in poor condition, have sections of inappropriate heights but are appropriately placed for pedestrian paving locations. Concrete paving sidewalks are generally properly sloped, are located to provide a logical flow of pedestrian traffic, are in fair condition for their age and only have small sections of deterioration or heaving.

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Deficiencies: 1. Areas of concrete deterioration will continue to break down the integrity of the paving 2. Existing sealants within control joints and expansion joints are beyond their life and are crumbling to failure.

3. Areas of asphalt deterioration will continue to break down the integrity of the asphalt paving 4. Sections of concrete curbing inadequate for the protection of pedestrians from vehicular traffic Recommendations: 1. Remove and replace deteriorated concrete paving sections 2. Recaulk existing control joints, expansion joints, and dissimilar materials as required.

3. Structurally review asphalt paving and either plan for full-depth replacement or mill and overlay.

Benefits: 1. Prolong performance and life paving systems 2. Deter any future cracking, shifting, spalling or movement in exterior paving 3. Provide sustainable and quality materials Cost: $528,125 or $3.25/sf (building) 1.

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Heavy Duty Asphalt: $31.00 sy (remove/replace) Light Duty Asphalt: $29.00 sy (remove/replace) Asphalt Paving / New Wearing Course: $20.00 sy (minor crack repair) Concrete Curb: $26.00 lf (remove/replace) Concrete Sidewalk: $8.00 sf (remove/replace)

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GREATER LATROBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell EXTERIOR WALLS AND FOUNDATION Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The original Building (155,000 sqft) was constructed in 1974 and makes up the majority of the exterior fenestrations. In 2001, small additions (7,500 sqft.) were constructed and together remain the general building footprint today.

The overall facility is designed with concrete masonry unit foundation walls on concrete footings, which displayed a few locations of differential settlement, shifting, cracking, and are considered in fair condition. The Interior column structure sits on concrete pads. No significant issues related to column foundations or foundation cracking or spalling were encountered. No grading or site drainage deficiencies were noted around the perimeter of the structure that is contributing or could contribute to the foundation/wall structural deterioration.

Concerns of pyrite damage within the connecting corridor were unfounded during previous construction projects in which concrete slabs and exterior footings were replaced and/ or repaired. Inadequate stone base and proper depth were determined to be the cause for excessive cracking and slab failure.

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The original 1974 building (approx. 1,470 lf) has a brick veneer on a steel truss stud wall system that displays some locations of deterioration. Brick damage and deterioration have occurred around the architectural ornate open downspout and cistern system. The upper floor level consists of vertical metal wall panels on steel truss stud wall systems

(approx. 1,360 lf). The upper fenestration is beyond its lifespan and has had significant areas of failure and leaking at the base and top of wall conditions. Furthermore, the connecting panel seals and paint finish has deteriorated. The 2014 renovations included large canopies over entrances of steel with brick construction and are in good condition.

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The exterior masonry does not appear to have appropriately spaced or adequately caulked control joints, which are in fair-to-poor condition. Control joints are not provided at all lintel locations, doors and windows, building corners, and/or wall offsets. Exterior walls in the overall building appear to be adequately insulated but would not meet today’s energy and building codes. Brick veneer masonry walls are cavity walls but lack proper spacing or quantity of weeps to allow water moisture to exit the cavity. Lack of proper air space and moisture in the cavity wall has caused the premature rusting of exterior steel lintels, failure of joints and spalling of brick.

The exterior masonry has not been cleaned or sealed in recent years and has locations of efflorescence.

Window sills are angled soldier set brick in the original building, with the majority in poor condition.

Renovations to the connecting corridor sills were revised to the preferred aluminum window extender sill.

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Deficiencies: 1. Areas of mortar and masonry veneer deterioration will continue to break down the integrity of the exterior enclosure.

2. Existing sealants within control joints and expansion joints are beyond their life and are crumbling to failure.

3. Exterior steel lintels are sagging and rusting.

4. Exterior metal panel wall sections are problematic, are in need of replacement and reconfigured, or minimally require resealing and repainting.

5. Exterior wall R-Values do not meet current energy codes and standards.

6. Minimal daylighting or exterior viewing windows in the majority of the building.

Non-existent on the upper level.

Recommendations: 1. Provide tuckpointing in all areas of mortar deterioration as required through the overall building.

2. Replace damaged and deteriorated lintels.

3. Provide masonry cleaning, sealing, and weep holes as required.

4. Recaulk existing control joints, expansion joints, and dissimilar materials as required.

5. Replace/reconfigure all exterior metal wall panels and exterior sheathing at the upper level.

Benefits: 1. Prolong performance and life of exterior finishes 2. Deter any future cracking, shifting, spalling or movement in exterior fenestration 3. Provide sustainable and quality materials and finishes Cost: $406,250 or $2.50/sf (does not include metal wall panel work) 1.

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Tuckpointing: $7.50 sf (wall surface) Masonry Cleaning/Sealing: $2.50 sf (wall surface) Exterior Caulking: $7.50 lf (remove/replace) Lintel Replacement: $250.00 lf (total removal/replacement) Remove and Replace Metal Wall Panels: $28.00 sf Scope of work can be further broken down into manageable pieces A possible candidate for renovation project OR replacement

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell ROOFING Installed: 1999

Size: 137,693/SF

Warranty: 20 YEAR(2019)

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: Approximately 137,693sf of roof cover for the overall facility is a built-up modified bitumen system by The Garland Company, Streesply E with an original warranty of 20-years. Roof areas are generally in fair condition with approximately 2-4 years of service life remaining. Sections of roof areas associated with drainage paths to exterior wall are in poor-failed condition and have had severe leaking issues. Additionally, there are signs of past leaking around the upper mezzanine to the lower roof wall transition flashings.

Access to the roof is by exterior doors from the mezzanine level which are in fair condition and exterior steel ladders and stairs to the upper roof area. Proper safety rails are not present, fall safety protection cages are not required, and are not provided.

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Observations of standing water on the roof and around parapet scuppers. Many areas indicated a history of leaking around drainage paths to exterior wall and roof-top-units with multiple areas of wet insulation shown.

The upper mezzanine roof drainage areas show a history of standing water, drainage is directed through a system of exterior wall scuppers into open downspouts to the lower roof.

The lower roof has minimal slope to the exterior walls, scuppers to an architectural ornate open downspout into cisterns.

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Roof scuppers are in poor condition and require annual maintenance patches to remain in serviceable condition. The roof is not equipped with overflow roof drains.

Silver-FlashⓇ counter flashings show wear splits in seams, blisters and “alligatoring” which is caused by the drying out of the exposed asphalt surfacing by the sun.

Deficiencies: 1. Existing caulking above counter flashings is splitting and deteriorating.

2. Small tears at base flashings.

3. No overflow roof drains.

4. Active leak around HVAC mechanical units.

5. Minimal drainage slope and poor drainage design.

6. Improper flashing height clearances at base and top of wall detailing.

Recommendations: 1. Plan for full replacement at end of warranty.

2. Continue bi-annual inspections and increase budgetary amounts for repairs.

Benefits: 1. Optimize Energy Performance 2. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System Cost: $3,580,000 OR $26.00/sf 1. A possible candidate for a ten-year restoration system.

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GREATER LATROBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The original building is equipped with thermally broken hollow-metal windows with dual glazed-type window systems. The window system features operable windows throughout the building, operable windows are equipped without opening limiters. Overall windows are in poor condition as their seals have failed and their hardware is in need of repair.

There is one large central skylight that is in fair condition.

The 2014 renovation included the replacement of some window units with thermally broken aluminum windows with dual glazing.

The majority of the exterior doors are hollow-metal systems with dual-glazing.

Door thresholds, weatherstripping and hardware are in need of replacement or repair. The 2014 renovation replaced some hollow metal doors with fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) doors that contain insulated dual-glazing lites.

Few exterior doors contain security access control features. Controls are limited to main entrance doors and feature card access, door monitoring and egress controls.

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Hollow metal door systems have failed glazing system seals Existing sealants are beyond their life and are crumbling to failure Window hardware in many cases is failing Not all exterior doors have access controls or door monitoring

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Replace hollow-metal door systems with aluminum storefront Replace all exterior door weatherstripping, astragals and thresholds Recaulk existing joints and dissimilar materials as required Replace all exterior windows with aluminum type

Benefits: 1. Prolong performance and life of exterior windows and doors 2. Deter any pests or outdoor air infiltration Cost: To be determined.

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Insulated Glass/Panels: $70.00 sf (includes blinds) Curtain Wall/Storefront System: $80.00 sf (remove and replace) Skylights: $125.00 sf (remove and replace) Door Weatherstripping: $300.00 ea (demo and replace)

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interiors INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION-STAIRS-FINISHES Installed: 1974, 1998, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The building features non-conventionally partitioned classrooms, corridors, and stairs are typically sheet carpet flooring with a resilient base. However, some spaces are consist of luxury vinyl tile (LVT), vinyl composition tile (VCT), or sealed concrete; varying styles of acoustical tile ceilings; wall finishes include painted concrete masonry, gypsum board, and plaster. Interior elements vary in conditions but are generally in fair-to-poor condition.

The typical classroom contains laminate casework and counters and is provided with chalkboards, tackboards, and tack strips that are in fair condition. The facility is equipped with louvered and non-louvered interior doors that are both flush-mounted and recessed,

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mostly with proper ADA hardware and clearances, and are in good condition, however, the classroom locks lack security intruder functions.

The Gymnasium space has athletic wood-type flooring, an open ceiling, as well as painted CMU walls with acoustical wall treatments. The maple flooring is at its median stage of product life and will accommodate future resurfacings.

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The Library has sheet carpet flooring, acoustical tile ceilings, as well as painted gypsum board type finishes that are in fair condition. The Cafeteria has linoleum sheet flooring that has completely failed and is deteriorating from the subfloor; the acoustical tile ceilings are in fair-to-poor condition. The lack of acoustical wall panels adds to poor sound acoustics in this space.

Restroom flooring and walls are ceramic tiles that are in fair condition with steel toilet partitions that are in poor condition.

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Deficiencies: 1. All sheet carpet flooring is beyond its expected life span and requires replacement.

Sheet carpet flooring is not a preferred flooring finish for classrooms, corridors, and stairs as it harbors dirt, dust, and dander.

2. Cafeteria linoleum flooring has completely failed and requires immediate replacement.

3. Interior paint finishes have been deferred maintenance for too long and need to be addressed.

4. Acoustical Ceiling Tiles (ACT) are beyond their life and are showing signs of sagging, water damage, and do not meet proper acoustical properties.

5. Chalkboards are not a preferred writing surface for visual display surfaces.

6. Gymnasium and Cafeteria acoustical wall panels do not meet current NTC sound coefficients.

7. Classroom and Corridor casework, shelving and equipment do not meet the educational needs in quantity, quality, or locations.

8. The steel toilet partitions within the restrooms are showing signs of rust, warping, and hardware failure.

9. Portions of the original construction plaster partitions have deteriorated beyond repair and other areas continue to deteriorate causing ongoing maintenance issues.

10. Classroom locksets lack proper security intruder functions.

Recommendations: 1. Plan for interior finish upgrades that include capital renewal of flooring and ceiling finishes. Address deferred maintenance painting items, and include redesign color palette of interior wall finishes. Replace baked enamel steel over paper core toilet partitions with solid plastic (HDPE) that have a higher resistance to abuse, scratches, and the growth of mold and mildew. Install security intruder locksets.

Remove sections of locker banks for educational usage.

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Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System Improve Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Performance Prolong performance and life of interior finishes Improve acoustical performance and sound control Provide sustainable and quality materials and finishes A rebranded color scheme that is impactful, attractive and vibrant

Cost: $3,006,250 or $18.50/sf

(Complete Replacement of Finishes and Casework)

1. Scope of work can be further broken down into manageable pieces 2. A possible candidate for a renovation project

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services LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The overall facility is equipped with an addressable Simplex 4020 fire alarm system installed in 2001 and is in poor condition. The system consists of an obsolete main control panel, 1 remote LCD annunciators panels located in the main office.

Building subpanels are Simplex 4009 NAC Power Extenders with battery backup. There are only 44 manual pull stations; 33 audio-visuals indicating devices and 126 visuals; 349 smoke detectors, including, 20 duct detectors and 9 heat detectors.

The system is automatic and is monitored by a third-party ATC. The system is not equipped with sufficient audible horns, strobe indicating devices, smoke detectors and heat sensors. The system is not equipped with any flow switches or tamper switches thus it will not support any additions to the small fire suppression system that is present. The system is not adequately provided throughout and does not have additional zone capabilities. Strobes are required for every classroom The system is not fully compliant with the International Fire Code (IFC) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Sections of the facility are equipped with an automatic fire suppression system. These include the connecting corridor, portions of the main corridor and stair. A flow test would Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

be required to determine if the existing water supply system would provide adequate support for a future system. The kitchen hood is equipped with an Ansul system that is in fair-to-poor condition and is proper for current cooking requirements.

Fire Extinguishers are provided throughout the building.

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Main Alarm Control Panel is obsolete, unable to make future repairs Two of the three annunciator panels are non-functional Fire alarm system end devices have met their lifespan Energy performance of all fixtures and systems is poor Visual and audible alarm devices do not meet ADA and NFPA requirements

Recommendations: 1. Replace non-addressable and obsolete fire alarm control equipment 2. Upgrade occupant notification to meet ADA and NFPA requirements for visual and audible coverage 3. All exit signs are to meet code for size and location 4. Emergency lighting must meet code for illumination levels and locations, upgrade fixtures to LED Benefits: 1. Upgrade to compliant IFC and NFPA System 2. Resolve emergency notification failures 3. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System Cost: $609,375 or $3.75/sf

(Fire Alarm $2.25, Lighting $1.50)

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legal/code ACCESSIBILITY

Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: This site lacks public sidewalks from the public right-of-way, there is an accessible route provided from the accessible parking areas. Passenger loading zones at both the bus and vehicle drop-off have an accessible route to the main entrance of the school. There is an accessible route connecting all or most areas of the site. Only main exterior entrances are accessible and access from the parking/drop-off area to the building entries is not compromised by steps or steep ramps. An inadequate number of accessible parking spaces are provided, one van-accessible space is properly marked.

Main exterior doors meet minimum clear width, maneuvering clearances and proper hardware. The main entrance lacks the convenience of an ADA automatic/power assist door. Secondary exterior doors, while marked as accessible, fail to meet the proper threshold requirements.

There is an accessible route through the building that connects all accessible spaces and elements. Generally does not include protruding objects. Objects such as fire extinguishers, drinking fountains, signs cannot protrude more than 4-inches along the accessible route. In some instances, the building’s drinking fountains do impede upon the accessible route.

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Elevation changes within the overall facility are facilitated by compliant stairwells, ramps, and two passenger elevators.

Interior signage meets requirements for raised and contrasting text/characters, raised Braille, however not all signs are located on the proper side (latch side) of doors.

Generally, all public interior doors are equipped with hardware that is ADA-compliant that is operable with one hand, does not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist, nor more than 5-pounds of force to operate.

Group Restroom layouts meet the requirements for clearances and compliant accessories are adequately provided and mounted properly.

Single user toilet rooms serve dual functions as both staff and public accessible toilet rooms within the restroom. With last renovations occurring prior to 2012, clearances around the water closet are permitted and the lavatory may overlap that clearance if the door to the room does not swing into the clearances at the fixtures and that the edge of the lavatory is at least 18-inches front of the centerline of the water closet.

The International Building Code or IBC makes reference to the ICC/ANSI A117.1 that specifies a vertical grab bar that is not present in this facility.

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Most Classroom, Breakrooms and/or Corridor sinks allow for a forward approach which is preferred at sinks and work surfaces to increase maneuvering clearance.

Assembly areas, Gymnasium, has an adequate number of wheelchair spaces within the telescopic bleachers dispersed to allow location choices and view angles equivalent to other seating. The Cafeteria seating has an accessible route to seating that is useable by people with disabilities. Locker/dressing rooms lack ADA-compliant bench seating.

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Deficiencies: 1. Lack of accessible route from passenger loading/unloading at bus and vehicle drives 2. Lack of minimum number of accessible parking spaces 3. Lack of power assist door openers at the main entry 4. Improper clearances for individual toilet rooms and mounting heights for accessories 5. Front access usability of work surfaces and sinks Recommendations: 1. Install power assist door opener at the main entrance 2. Reconfigure and restripe parking lot stalls to account for the proper number of accessible parking 3. Enlarge and reconfigure individual toilet rooms to be accessible 4. Reconfigure group restrooms to have an accessible fixture 5. Remount and add additional toilet accessories to meet regulatory requirements 6. Evaluate and replace casework with ADA-compliant sink base Priorities for Accessibility: 1.

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Accessible approach and entrances Access to goods and services Access to public toilet rooms Access to other items such as water fountains

Safe Harbor Provision: 1. Any facility’s elements built or altered before 2012, and that comply with the 1991 Standards do not need to be changed to satisfy the 2010 Standards. This provision does not apply to elements in existing facilities that were not included in the 1991 Standards but are now regulated by the 2010 Standards. These elements must satisfy the 2010 Standards to the extent readily achievable.

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services PLUMBING

Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The building is serviced by the local municipal water authority (Youngstown/Latrobe). The 6-inch service line is equipped with a reduced pressure backflow preventer and is in good condition. A water treatment system is not present. No pressure-related issues have been reported and the utility meter is satisfactory. The domestic water supply piping is copper and most of the piping system is in fair condition. Piping insulation is fiberglass with known hazardous materials being removed in past renovations. Parts of the distribution system piping are original and have been suffering from pipe erosion and subsequent pinhole leaks. As the piping has failed, it has been replaced.

The sanitary waste piping is cast iron and is in good-to-fair condition as dependent on the age and/or if sections were replaced during building renovations. There have been no ongoing signs of clogging or backups noted.

Parts of the sanitary waste system are original to the building and would be at the end of their life.

There is a grease interceptor outside the kitchen area which has been maintained but is extended beyond its life expectancy.

The rainwater drainage piping consists of exterior architectural downspouts into cisterns which tie into 8-inch lines that circle the bullying increasing in size till they meet the main storm line to the north of the site.

A 6-inch natural gas line services the building which feeds from the Senior High School and enters the building at the southeast corner.

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The facility has a gas-fired Bryan domestic water heater with a separate original steel-lined storage tank located in the main mechanical room. The water heater and storage tank are in fair condition but beyond their expected life expectancy. The expansion tank has met its serviceable life and is recommended to be replaced with any work associated with the domestic heaters or storage tanks. The domestic water heater is equipped with a master mixing valve that has and is in fair-to-poor condition and is to be evaluated for repair upgrades and/or replacement.

The majority of the facility’s plumbing fixtures and trim were replaced in the renovations, however, original fixtures do remain and are beyond their life expectancy.

These fixtures are also not low flow, while fixtures replaced are. Lavatories are china with either electronic-metering or two-handle manual faucets. Water Closets are a mixture of battery-operated sensor operation and manual while the urinals are all manual.

Classroom and other learning area countertop sinks are typical of stainless steel basins or epoxy resin with manual faucets. Floor mounted, three-station fixtures are in art or project lab-type spaces. Artrooms sinks have under-counter clay/sediment traps. The Athletic Locker spaces feature multiple sufficient shower stalls but lack low-flow shower controls. Service Sinks and exterior hose bibs are located and spaced properly throughout the building and are in fair-to-poor condition.

Electric water coolers are of sufficient numbers and are spaced throughout the facility and are generally in good-to-fair condition. Maintenance has been upgrading replacements to bottle filler-type units.

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Existing copper piping corrosion and pinhole leaks Many portions of the plumbing system are beyond its life expectancy Not all fixtures meet the current building codes pertaining to flow consumption The water heater unit requires significant upgrades to continue its service and proper planning for replacement 5. The domestic water storage tank is at the end of its serviceable life 6. The energy performance of all heating units are very poor 7. Not all fixtures meet ADA requirements per current building codes and regulations Recommendations: 1. Investigate water treatment fluids and flush out the entire piping system 2. Evaluate existing copper piping to determine the cause of pipe corrosion and pinhole leaks 3. Replace original sections of domestic water piping and sanitary water piping 4. Replace and upgrade the plumbing fixtures with low-flow models 5. Replace flush valves with either sensor or electronic metering to meet current building codes 6. Replace older model electric water coolers that haven’t been replaced 7. Reinsulate domestic piping. Remediate any hazardous materials from existing piping 8. Upgrade non-compliant fixtures to current ADA requirements and regulations 9. Further pipe inspection via camera photography to better determine the condition of sanitary and storm drainage Benefits: 1. Optimize Energy Performance 2. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System 3. Improve Water Efficiency Cost: $1,625,000 or $10/sf

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services HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING) Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The overall facility is equipped with a ducted packaged roof-top HVAC unit-type forced air conditioning system, which is in fair-to-poor condition. The building is equipped with eleven rooftop units that condition the space with forced air. The units are gas-fired for heating and contain refrigeration compressors for cooling.

General classroom, laboratories and office spaces are tempered with VAV air terminals. The Gymnasium, Library and Cafeteria spaces utilize the roof-top units to condition the space with forced air. However, the gymnasiums lack cooling capabilities. Music Classrooms are serviced by individual unit ventilators. The ventilation system in the overall facility consists of floor-mounted, horizontal unit ventilators and rooftop units, installed in 1998 and are in fair-to-poor condition, providing fresh air to classrooms and adjacent spaces.

Relief air venting is provided by louvered interior doors, unit ventilators, and ducted packaged roof-top units. The art program is equipped with a kiln and the existing ventilation is inadequate and in fair-to-poor condition. General building exhaust systems for Restrooms, Storage Areas, Workrooms, Locker Rooms, Project & Science Laboratories are inadequately placed and are in poor condition. A dust collection system is present and is in fair condition.

The heating water system is feed from the adjoining Senior High 2-pipe system. Heating water is distributed to terminal units consisting of cabinet heaters, unit heaters, and air handlers. The majority of the terminal equipment was installed in 1998 and is in fair Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

condition. The majority of the system does feature individual temperature controls for space, however, some thermostats control multiple spaces. The DDC type system was also installed in 1998 and is in poor condition, controls are intermittently failing and are considered obsolete by the manufacturer. A pneumatic control system using air to control various valves and damper as well as the unit ventilators in some building sections.

Overall the heating system is evaluated as being safe but inefficient working order and long-term life expectancy of the existing system is not anticipated.

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All HVAC units and components have reached their useful serviceable life Lack of air-conditioning within the Gymnasium and adjacent Locker Rooms Ventilation fails to meet the current building codes DDC-Controls are obsolete and fail to meet today’s standards The energy performance of all units are very poor Lack of simultaneous heating and cooling in order to control humidity

Recommendations: 1. Plan for HVAC upgrades that include replacement of VAV air-terminals, Roof-top-units and unit ventilators. Replace general building exhaust systems.

2. Replace antiquated DDC-Controls.

3. Replace and upgrade the existing kiln exhaust system.

4. Investigate chemical treatment fluids and flush-out the entire piping system and equipment coils.

1. Plan for upgrades to allow for humidity control through reheat operations.

Benefits: 1. Optimize Energy Performance 2. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System 3. Improve Indoor Environmental Quality (IAQ) Cost: $4,387,176 or $27/sf

(demo, reconfigure new system, piping, new controls)

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services ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING, EMERGENCY SYSTEM Installed: 1974, 1998, 2001, 2014

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The electrical system provided to the overall facility is a 277/480-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, underground feed from the transformer to the main switchboard. Power is furnished by the utility company to a utility-owned pad-mounted transformer, located in the courtyard, and is in fair condition. The main switchboard is a General Electric fusible board with a 2,500 amp main switch.

The 480-volt system handles large loads such as air-conditioning, ventilation systems, motors, and some lighting. The 480 volt is extended to multiple 120/208-volt step-down transformers through the 1974 building and the 120-volt panels serve remaining items such as receptacles and miscellaneous power. The existing main service entrance is in fair condition, although at capacity, it can continue to serve the building with proper service and upgrades.

The majority of classrooms or learning areas are not equipped with adequate electrical outlets as staff relies on multiple extension cords to meet demand. Corridors provide sufficient coverage for service. However, adequate coverage of GFI-protected exterior outlets is not provided around the perimeter of the building.

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The facility emergency power system consists of a 2001-era Kohler 35kW model within the electrical panel room that is in fair condition. The 277/480-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, natural gas model feeds an automatic transfer switch and associated emergency panelboards. The emergency panelboards feed means of egress illumination, lighting of exit and directional signage, fire detection/alarm system, and other miscellaneous system control panels.

Lighting protection safeguards are not present in the facility.

The existing lighting system in the overall facility is typically equipped with T-8, lay-in, 2-by-4 direct fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballast. Fixtures are in fair condition and generally provide the recommended illumination levels of 50 footcandles for classrooms and 20 footcandles for corridors. Student Dining, Kitchen and Service areas are equipped with T-8, lay-in, 2-by-2 direct fluorescent lighting and recessed can light’s in soffit areas.

The renovated main lobby entrance and corridor are equipped with lay-in, 2-by-2 LED fixtures, LED striplighting, and LED spotlighting with lighting control and keypad switching.

Manual toggle dual-level switching is utilized in classrooms while other spaces utilize single-level keyed switching.

Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

The Gymnasium spaces are equipped with pendant metal halide type lighting, in poor condition, providing illumination below the recommended levels.

The exterior site lighting system is equipped with building-mounted light fixtures and pole-mounted parking site fixtures are equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. These fixtures are in fair-to-poor condition. Evaluation of illumination levels, fixture capacities and locations should be further evaluated. The renovated main entry canopies are equipped with LED fixtures that are in good condition.

Deficiencies: 1. Main switchboard and fusible switch distribution and panels as they have reached their useful serviceable life, 30-40 years 2. Building amperage is on the low-side for square footage, calculates to 3,200 min.

3. Lighting systems fail to meet the current energy conservation codes 4. Verify if site, security and egress lighting meet current code requirements 5. Energy performance of all fixtures and systems is poor 6. Lack of automatic lighting controls Recommendations: 1. Plan for electrical upgrades that include replacement of all equipment and associated feeders 2. Full replacement of all interior and exterior lighting fixtures to LED 3. Upgrade or replace 1999-era emergency generator 4. Provide automatic lighting controls for all spaces Benefits: 1. Optimize Energy Performance 2. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System 3. Improve Indoor Environmental Quality (IAQ) Cost: $4,062,200 or $25/sf

(Electrical $16.50, Lighting $6.50, Site/Emergency $2)

Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020