Pleasants County Courthouse Detail Report

Old Jail Annex

 

Component

Current Status

Recommendations

Cost

General Exterior

The exterior is in decent shape. Front (P1).

Left (P2). Rear (P3). Right (P4). It was constructed in 1926 and is 1,478 square feet.

 The building is a grouping of the original 1926 Jail, an old house, and a metal shed.  Even though the building is well maintained it does not reflect the quality that is recommended for state government and judiciary functions.

 

We recommend demolishing the building, and in its place, building a new Judicial annex.

 

 

Exterior Walls

No evidence of cracking. Mortar appeared to be in good shape.

 

 

Roof

The roof is in good condition with no known leaks. The roof is pitched. It is shingled where the old living quarters are and metal above the jail. (P5, P6).

 

 

Windows and Doors

Front doors (P1). Right side (P4). Rear (P3).

 

 

 

ADA Compliance

There is handicapped parking and a ramp to the front door.

 

 

Fire Safety

No visible smoke detectors or fire alarm systems.

 

 

Structure

 

No visible structural defects.

 

 

Security

Used by sheriff’s department-Deputies are present.

 

 

Electrical

The first circuit breaker was old. The main circuit breaker was in good condition and located in the basement.

 

 

Mechanical

The HVAC units appeared to be in good condition. See table below for each individual unit.

 

 

Work Safety

There are a lot of randomly stores items in the holding area, (P11, P12).

 

 

Space requirements

No information available at this time-records portion of report not completed.

 

 

Total Cost

 

Include these spaces in the new court building

Cost included in the new court building.

 

 

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