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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building summary FACILITY ASSESSMENT Original Construction: 1966

Addition: 2001

Renovation: 2003, 2014

Site Area: 94.7 acres | Building Area: 305,950 sf

FACILITY ASSESSMENT Cost Set: 2020

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

Rating:

Dollar Assessment:

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SITE CONDITION

2

$ 994,337

B

EXTERIOR WALLS AND FOUNDATION

2

$ 841,750

C

ROOFING

2

$ 890,000

D

EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS

3

*$ 600,000

E

INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION-STAIRS-FINISHES

3

$ 6,119,000

F

LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION

3

$ 1,147,312

G

ACCESSIBILITY

2

**$ 300,000

H

PLUMBING

3

$ 3,059,500

I

HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING)

3

$ 8,260,650

J

ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING, EMERGENCY SYSTEM

3

$ 7,648,750

TOTAL

$ 28,961,299

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

Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

sitework SITE CONDITION

Installed: 1966, 2001, 2003, 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 1,040’ to an elevation of 1,150’ at the high point.

The site for this facility is shared with the Junior High School consisting of approximately 94.7 acres located in Unity Township Municipality. The building site is fairly level with the exception of the north and south portions which are quite steep.

The northern and western portions of the site are wooded while the building site has a moderate sparse tree and shrub landscaping. No grading or site drainage deficiencies were noted.

Multiple access entrances exist, proper separation of bus and other vehicular traffic requires District personnel to facilitate. All roadways are marked for two-way traffic, one-way traffic is again orchestrated by District personnel. The site has multiple asphalt parking lots in good-to-fair condition and contains adequate parking for day-to-day operations. Event parking is limited during concurrent events, which is quite often. The building has access drives around its entire perimeter for emergency vehicles.

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The site and parking lot drainage system consists of sheet drainage to catch basins providing adequate drainage during stormwater runoff. No indications of the site or 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. Exterior stairs in addition to proper ramps are located at two secondary event entrances and both are in good condition.

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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: $994,337 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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell EXTERIOR WALLS AND FOUNDATION Installed: 1966, 2001, 2003

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The original Building (248,700 sqft.) was constructed in 1966 and makes up the majority of the exterior fenestration. In 2001, gymnasium, commons, and fine art additions (57,250 sqft.) were constructed and unitedly these two construction periods are the building footprint today.

The overall facility is designed with poured concrete foundation walls on concrete footings, which displayed no locations of significant differential settlement, cracking or leaking, 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 are contributing or could contribute to the foundation/wall structural deterioration. However, interior courtyard grade shows signs of settlement which has caused interior water intrusion and moisture issues.

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The original 1966 building has a brick veneer on a steel truss stud wall system infill between concrete columns that displays some locations of deterioration. Generally, for the age of the building, it is in good condition. The larger volumes have a brick veneer on load-bearing masonry wall systems and display minor locations of deterioration.

The wing stairwells and hallway exterior wall cladding material is an architectural precast concrete that appears to have had anchorage points added for support during a renovation. Large canopies over entrances are a mixture of steel and concrete construction and are in fair 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 aluminum window extender sills installed in the 2001 renovation.

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

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. Structurally review concrete columns and architectural concrete cladding anchorage.

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: $841,750 or $2.50/sf (does not include architectural concrete column/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) Scope of work can be further broken down into manageable pieces A possible candidate for renovation project OR replacement

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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell ROOFING Installed: Varies Area 1: 2018-19 Area 2: 2019 Area 3: 2004

Size: 119,830/SF Size: 48,805/SF Size: 34,274/SF

Warranty: 30 YEAR Warranty: 30 YEAR Warranty: 20 YEAR(2024)

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: Approximately 203,000sf 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 area ages and installed construction vary as multiple generations of roofing replacements have occurred. The oldest sections of the roof are generally in average condition with approximately 4-6 years of service life remaining. Sections of roof have been replaced in 2018, areas are indicated in white in the below photo - reference 2018 capital improvement roofing project. The Upper gym roof was replaced in 2019 as indicated in orange.

Area 1: Classroom wings, Administrative Area, and Fine Arts Wing (white) Area 2: Upper Gym Roof, H-Wing (orange) Area 3: Auditorium, Shop, Commons, Rotunda (blue)

Access to the lower roof sections is limited to only two roof hatches, upper roof sections lack permanent access. Proper safety rails are not present, fall safety protection cages are not required, and are not provided.

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No observations of standing water on the roof. Areas were replaced in 2018 and 2019 that had a history of leaking around roof-top-units and metal screen walls. Sections of oof drainage areas show a history of standing water, drainage is directed through a system of internal roof drains and is in fair condition. The roof is not equipped with overflow roof drains. (construction photos 2018) The upper auditorium roof and lower sections around the auditorium drainage areas show a history of standing water and have sections of wet insulation. One active leak has been determined to be an issue above the stage scene shop.

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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 and screen walls.

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.

Benefits: 1. Optimize Energy Performance 2. Replace End-of-Life (EOF) System Cost: $890,000 OR $26.00/sf 1. Pertains to Area 3 only

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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

building shell EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS Installed: 1966, 2001, 2003

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The original building is equipped with thermally broken aluminum windows with dual glazed-type window systems. The window system features operable windows throughout the building, operable windows are equipped with opening limiters and integral blinds.

Overall windows are in good-to-fair condition as they were replaced in the latest renovations. The window system seals and screens are in fair condition, however operable blind hardware is in need of repair.

There are large glass block daylighting panels within the physical education wing of the original building as well as the auxiliary gymnasium of the 2001 addition. This system is in poor condition with many cracked or fractured glass blocks.

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The majority of the exterior doors are aluminum storefront systems with dual-glazing.

Door thresholds, weatherstripping and concealed vertical rods are in need of replacement or repair. The courtyard and stairwell exterior doors are the hollow-metal type with dual-glazing with the majority of the glazing seals failing to cause fogging or condensation in the unit. Door thresholds and weatherstripping are in need of replacement or repair.

The building does contain one section of curtainwall which features a dual-glazed window system and is in good condition. There is also a greenhouse associated with the Science department.

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 Improper door hardware at courtyard doors 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 Structurally review glass block system to further determine the extent of damage; glass block system should be replaced with windows or translucent wall panels

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) Greenhouse Replacement: $85.00 sf (demo and replace, based on floor area) Door Weatherstripping: $300.00 ea (demo and replace)

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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

interiors INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION-STAIRS-FINISHES Installed: 1966, 2001, 2003

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The building features conventionally partitioned classrooms separated into curriculum wings, corridors, and stairs with varying styles of flooring; terrazzo, vinyl-composite-tile, concrete, and sheet carpet flooring with resilient base; ceilings are a mixture of hard surface plaster as well as acoustical tile ceilings; wall finishes include painted concrete masonry, ceramic wall tile, gypsum board, and plaster. Interior elements vary in conditions but are generally in good-to fair condition.

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

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

Encore spaces that include the creative and performing arts meet current curriculum needs but are showing age.

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The Gymnasium spaces have 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. The Natatorium spaces have a ceramic wall and floor tile, an open ceiling, as well as acoustical wall treatments.

The glazed structural block wall system contains numerous fractures, weak mortar joints and causes extreme glaring issues for the spaces.

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The Library has sheet carpet flooring, acoustical tile ceilings, as well as painted gypsum board type finishes that are in good condition. The Cafeteria has terrazzo flooring, the acoustical surfaced hard plaster ceiling, as well as the acoustical tile ceilings, are in fair-to-poor condition. The wall construction of brick and ceramic tile surfaces is in fair condition.

Restroom flooring and walls are ceramic tiles that are in fair condition with a mixture of HDPE toilet partitions and steel toilet partitions that vary from fair-to-poor condition.

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Deficiencies: 1. All vinyl-composite tile flooring is beyond its expected life span and is in need of replacement.

2. Areas of sheet carpet flooring are beyond their expected life span and are in need of replacement.

3. Interior paint finishes have been deferred maintenance for too long and need to be addressed. Areas of wallpaper covering are deteriorating and the adhesive is failing.

4. Areas of hard surface plaster ceiling and 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. Some classroom casework, shelving, and equipment do not meet the educational needs in quantity, quality or locations. Sink area casework shows signs of water damage.

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

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

9. Classroom locksets lack proper security intruder functions.

10. Locker banks and their excessive amount of locker storage accommodate a significant amount of square footage.

Recommendations: 1. Plan for interior finish upgrades that include a capital renewal of wall, 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: $6,119,000 or $20/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 Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

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services LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION Installed: 1966, 2001

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 and includes the Athletic Complex Field House and Pressbox system (Mfg. EST, Model i064). The system consists of an obsolete main control panel, 3 remote LCD annunciators panels located at main entries (Administration, Physical Education, Auditorium).

Building subpanels are Simplex 4009 NAC Power Extenders with battery backup. There are 104 manual pull stations; 147 audio-visuals indicating devices and 238 visuals; 140 smoke detectors, including, 37 duct detectors and 15 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 future fire suppression systems. The system is not adequately provided throughout and does not have additional zone capabilities.

The system is not fully compliant with the International Fire Code (IFC) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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The facility is not equipped with an automatic fire suppression system. A flow test would 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: $1,147,312 or $3.75/sf

(Fire Alarm $2.25, Lighting $1.50)

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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

legal/code ACCESSIBILITY Installed: 1966, 2001

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 and secondary event entrances of the school. There is an accessible route connecting all or most areas of the site. The exterior entrances are mostly accessible and access from the parking/drop-off area to the building entries is not compromised by steps or steep ramps. An adequate number of accessible parking spaces are provided, van-accessible spaces are properly marked.

Main exterior doors meet minimum clear width, maneuvering clearances and proper hardware. The main entrance has an ADA automatic/power assist door, yet it is not utilized as it does not allow for properly securing the main vestibule.

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 with the exception of the Auditorium balcony. Other locations contain a vertical platform lift, two passenger elevators, and one service elevator. The natatorium provides an accessible transfer pool lift as means of entry.

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.

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 Auditorium has an adequate number of wheelchair spaces within the fixed seating with a proper clear line of sight over and between fellow spectators. The wheelchair spaces adjoin and not overlap accessible routes. There is direct access to the stage from the spectator seating as well. 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. Non-compliant stairwell to Auditorium balcony.

2. Exterior accessible route to the Creative Student for Creativity (CSC) has uneven paving and brick pavers 3. Lack of secure 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.

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Provide secure power assist door opener at the main entrance Remove and replace brick pavers from the exterior accessible route at the CSC Remount and add additional toilet accessories to meet regulatory requirements Evaluate and replace casework with ADA-compliant sink base

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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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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

services PLUMBING

Installed: 1966, 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 to the building 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. There is an acid neutralizer tank outside the science wing that is also beyond its life expectancy and requires further evaluation to determine its condition.

The rainwater drainage piping consists of cast iron piping and is in good-to-fair condition.

No visible indications of issues, however, multiple locations are original and are at the end of their life expectancy. Roof drainage is handled by internal roof drains, all of which are in good-to-fair condition. Some locations show signs of failing or removed fiberglass insulation. Original flange bowls and rings may be wrapped with hazardous materials.

An 8-inch natural gas line services the building.

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The facility has two gas-fired A.O. Smith domestic water heaters with separate Cemline cement-lined storage tanks; one located in the main boiler room and one located in the pool mechanical room. The water heaters are in good-to-fair condition, however, the storage tanks are original and are showing signs of failure in the internal linings.

Expansion Tanks and backflow preventers have met their serviceable life and are recommended to be replaced with any work associated with the domestic heaters or storage tanks. Each domestic water heater is equipped with master mixing valves that have been rebuilt from renovations and are in fair-to-poor condition and should be further 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.

Athletic and Community 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 units require significant upgrades to continue their service and proper planning for replacement Domestic water storage tanks are at the end of their serviceable life The energy performance of all heating units are very poor Acid Neutralizer Tank unknown conditions 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 rainwater and 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: $3,059,500 or $10/sf

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GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

services HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR-CONDITIONING) Installed: 1966, 2001

Warranty: N/A

FEATURES & ELEMENTS Description: The majority of the building is serviced by a central heating and cooling plant that is in good-to-fair condition. Installed in 2001, two chillers by Trane provide chilled water for the building, and distribution is comprised of multiple primary and secondary pumps that deliver the chilled water to the terminal units. There is bypass piping to provide some redundancy in distribution. Two cooling towers provide heat rejection for the chillers.

The Administrative wing is equipped with a ducted packaged roof-top HVAC unit-type forced air conditioning system and is tempered with VAV air terminals, which are in fair-to-poor condition.

The Music, Band and LGI Classrooms are serviced by individual floor-to-ceiling vertical air-handling units with some spaces requiring multiple units.

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Generally, the Classrooms with outside wall exposure are serviced with floor-mounted unit ventilators, while Project and Science Laboratories have horizontal ceiling-mounted units. These Trane units provide the required outside air and are in good-to-fair condition.

The Auditorium, the Student Dining and both Gymnasiums are served by multiple air-handler units to condition the space with forced air. These units are equipped with variable speed drive supply fans to deliver the proper amount of supply air to heat or cool and the required outside air. These units were installed in 2001 and are considered to be in good-to-fair condition.

The Art program is equipped with two kilns and the existing ventilation is adequate but 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 in the stage scene shop area and is in fair condition.

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The Natatorium is serviced by two dehumidifying roof-top units as manufactured by PoolPak and installed in 2001. These units are in poor condition, have surpassed their serviceable life and should be further investigated for replacement as the harsh chlorine environment has deteriorated interior components.

The existing heating system is a gas-fired hot water system, installed in 1966, and is in good-to-fair condition. The heating water distribution system is a 2-pipe system, without a capacity for simultaneous heating and cooling operations. Heating water is distributed by redundant base-mounted pumps located in the boiler room and includes a three-way bypass piping connections to provide some energy consumption benefits.

The three gas-fired boilers, manufactured by HB Smith were installed in 1966 with upgrades converting from steam to hot water. These cast iron boilers, while original, appear to be in overall good condition. No leaks were noticed at the gaskets of the cast iron sections. Some sealing material and insulation are missing and would need further work. Each boiler refractory front wall was modified in 1998 to properly accept new Industrial Burners and all are in good working condition. Further assessment of interior combustion chambers system expansion tanks, check valves and isolation valves is recommended.

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The majority of the terminal equipment was installed in 2001 and is in fair condition. The system does feature individual temperature controls for space. The DDC type system was also installed in 2001 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 The boiler units require significant upgrades to continue their service 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.

5. 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: $8,260,650 or $27/sf

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

Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020

GREATER LATROBE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

services ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING, EMERGENCY SYSTEM Installed: 1966, 2001

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 by the boiler room, and is in fair condition. The main switchboard is a FPE fusible board with four main switches, a 1200 amp, 800 amp, 600 amp and 400 amp. 227-480-volt power is feed throughout the building electrical rooms to 120/208-volt transformers that convert the 480-volt power to 120/208 volts.

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

Classrooms are not equipped with adequate electrical outlets as they are not in convenient locations. Renovation work added data and electrical wire-molding.

Corridors provide sufficient coverage for service. 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 200kW model within the generator room that is in fair condition.

The 277/480-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, 4-cycle diesel model feeds multiple automatic transfer switches 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.

Upgraded areas in the Cafeteria are equipped with lay-in, 2-by-2 LED fixtures and the Corridor Artwork is equipped with 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.

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

The Auditorium has an obsolete and antiquated lighting console that controls the dimming equipment. The dimming equipment, border lighting and lighting instruments were replaced in renovations but have since met their serviceable life. The Stage lighting system is the original equipment and is considered obsolete as well as the other theatrical down lighting. The Natatorium space is equipped with pendant uplighting with 1000w metal halide lamps and incandescent can lights that are in fair-to-poor condition.

The Center for Student Creativity (CSC) is equipped with T-8, lay-in, 2-by-2 direct fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballast and parabolic louvers. Theatrical stage architectural lighting is present in the “performing” side of the CSC and is in fair condition.

The theatrical lighting system control console is non-functional, obsolete and requires replacement.

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The exterior site lighting system is equipped with building-mounted light fixtures, pole-mounted parking site fixtures and architectural pendant arm pedestrian site fixures are equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) metal-halide lamps. These fixtures are in fair-to-poor condition. Evaluation of illumination levels, fixture capacities and locations should be further evaluated. The upgraded 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. Lighting systems fail to meet the current energy conservation codes 3. Verify if site, security and egress lighting meet current code requirements 4. Energy performance of all fixtures and systems is poor 5. 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 2001-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: $7,648,750 or $25/sf

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

Facility Condition Assessment 2019-2020