Morgan County Old Post Office Detail Report

 

Component

Current Status

Recommendations

Cost

General Exterior

The old post office has been purchased by the county and is under renovation into office space, (P1, P2, P3, P4).  It will be used during the courthouse reconstruction, (P5).  It is a single story building with a concrete foundation.  There is some settlement.

 

 

 

Exterior Walls

The exterior walls are brick.  They appear to be in good condition except for few cracks, (P6, P7).

 

Repair the cracks in the walls.

$500

Roof

It has a flat roof.  There was no access to the roof, so the condition is unknown.

 

 

 

Windows and Doors

The windows are aluminum with single glazing.  There is some minor corrosion and the caulking is in poor condition.  The doors are aluminum and glass and appear to be in good condition.

 

The windows should be recaulked.

$4,000

Fire Safety

Unknown, the building is under renovation.  This should be provided with the renovation.

 

 

 

Structure

 

The interior floors appear to be in good condition.

 

 

 

Security

Unknown, the building is under renovation.  This should be provided with the renovation.

 

 

 

 

Electrical

Unknown, the building is under renovation.  This should be upgraded as needed with the renovation.

 

 

 

Mechanical

Unknown, the building is under renovation.  This should be upgraded as needed with the renovation.

 

 

 

ADA Compliance

The building should be made ADA compliant with the renovation.

 

 

 

Work Safety

There are some asbestos flooring tiles.  The asbestos will be covered by carpet.

 

 

 

Space requirements

Space concerns will be addressed with the renovations.

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

$4,500

Soft Costs

Professional fees, permits, surveys, and studies

20%

$900

Total

 

 

$5,400

 

 

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