Nicholas County Annex Detail Report

 

Component

Current Status

Recommendations

Cost

General Exterior

The second annex is a two-story facility that is in overall good condition, (P21).  The second story once was apartments, however they have been turned into law offices.

 

 

 

Exterior Walls

The brick and concrete exterior walls appear to be in good condition.

 

 

 

Roof

Were unable to access the roof. There are no current reports of leaks.

 

 

 

Windows and Doors

The first floor windows are in good condition; however, we could not get a close inspection of the second floor windows.

 

Replace windows on the second floor

$8,000

ADA Compliance

The handicap accessible restrooms meet most of the ADA requirements, (P20).  The sink drainage pipe and hot water pipe are insulated. There was no fire alarm or strobe light.

 

Install fire alarm and strobe light bathrooms

$400

Fire Safety

It is not apparent that a fire alarm is present. There is no sprinkler system. 

 

Install fire alarm

 

Add another handrail to stairs.

$5,000

 

$200

Structure

 

There is cracking evident above the doorway of the WV Division of Environmental Protection, (P15).  Cracks are also present in the ceiling of the stairwell leading to the second floor.

The cracks should be repaired.

$100

Security

There were no security measures in place. All entrances including the rear entrance were unlocked and easily accessible.

 

A security system should be installed including:

     Metal detector

     Alarmed exit doors

     Card access system

     CCTV

    

 

$4,500

$4,500

$9,000

$4,500

Electrical

There were no noted electrical service problems.  The electrical panels should have covers and not be taped, (P8, P11, P13, P16, P17)

 

Install electrical service panels with covers.  Do not use tape on electrical panels.

 

Replace antiquated lighting throughout

$1,500

 

 

$1,200

Mechanical

The HVAC system appears to be adequate (P10, P19).  There is a Payne gas furnace and a split system air conditioning system.

 

 

 

Work Safety

No were no evident work safety issues.

 

 

 

Space requirements

Space concerns have been addressed in the Main Courthouse Report.

 

 

 

Subtotal

 

 

$38,900

Soft Costs

Professional fees, permits, surveys and studies

20%

7,780

Total

 

 

46,680

 

 

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