Berkeley County Annex 110-126 King Street Detail Report

 

Component

Current Status

Recommendations

Cost

 

General Exterior

Basement, 1st, 2nd, and attic levels at West King 110-126, (P1, P2).  Two building were joined by 2 breezeways. Address 110 is a newer building, while 126 is an older structure.  Workers, documents, etc pass back and forth between the two buildings, causing problems with congestion, space, and issues of workplace safety and order.  There is masonry at 110 and a stucco type exterior covering at 126.  The two buildings are in good condition with regards to the exterior. 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exterior Walls

The exterior walls are in good condition at 110-126.  There is one exterior masonry crack (rear right corner of 110) that is of concern. 

 

 

 

Roof

The roof of building 110 was accessed.  The roof is a graveled, flat type in good condition.  The roof of building 126 was not accessible.  There are water stains on some of the ceiling tiles which indicate there may be roof leaks, (P14)

 

Repair roof leaks

$1,500

Windows and Doors

Windows on the 110 side are in very good shape.  Some, however, show signs of rubber sealing coming out.  The front right corner of 110 had a window problem where two glass windows meet at a right angle.  These windows leak and water enters the judge’s office.  The windows on the 126 side are in good condition.

 

Repair the rubber seals in the damaged windows at 110 W. King and leaking corner windows.

 

 

$500

Fire Safety

There are no sprinklers in either building.  There is a fire alarm system with horns and strobes, exit lights, enclosed stairways and emergency lights.  No sprinklers were noticed.  Fire safety was up to date in 110.  The fire escape needs to be covered to meet fire codes, (P17)

 

There is a major fire concern with the upstairs portion of the building (126 side).  Workers have one-way in\out, causing a fire hazard.  In case of emergency, workers only option in case of an obstructed exit would be to jump out the windows onto the street. 

 

Provide a second exit from the second floor of 126 W. King Street with an enclosed stair tower.

 

Cover Fire escape.

$40,000

 

 

$5,000

Structure

 

The attic space in building 126 appears to be overloaded, (P10).

 

There is a wall crack in the bathroom, (P13) which should be monitored.

 

  Alternative storage is needed.

 

Security

The security was excellent at 110.  There are metal detectors, an X-ray machine, a deputy on duty, limited access to entrance\exit for use during normal operation, (P11, P12).  This is the main entrance for employees and the public.  The doors are not alarmed.

 

Install alarms on the exit doors.

$2,000

ADA

The accessible parking space is not compliant and the sign needs to state $100 fine, (P15).  The accessible bathrooms need to upgraded.  The building has an elevator and the entry is accessible.

Upgrade accessible parking space.

 

Upgrade the accessible bathrooms to meet ADA requirements.

$240

 

$15,000

 

Electrical

The electrical systems throughout the building appeared to be adequate.  The lighting is adequate.

 

 

 

Mechanical

The HVAC systems appear to be adequate for the service.

 

 

 

Work Safety

West King 110-126, used to operate as two separate buildings.  They are now joined by 2 breezeways passing between the two buildings.  Workers, documents, etc pass back and forth between the two buildings, causing congestion, space, and problems with time and workplace safety\order.

 

The 126 side had a major air quality problem in the upstairs restrooms (non-working exhaust fans and trap smell even with workers adding water.

 

Investigate options to alleviate the congestions and workspace problems between the two buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the non-working exhaust fans in the upstairs restroom in 126.

 

 

$10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

$200

Space requirements

There is a major space problem with both 110 and 126 sections at West King Street.

 

 

 

Sub Total

 

 

$74, 440

Soft Costs

Professional fees, permits, surveys, and studies

20% of total

$14,888

Total Cost

 

 

$89,328

 

 

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