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Current Status |
Recommendations |
Cost |
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General Exterior |
This building was constructed in 1984 and is approximately 8,000 square feet. The exterior is in good condition. The building has two stories with a basement, (P7, P1, P2) |
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Exterior Walls |
The walls are made of brick and the foundation is concrete. The walls are in good condition. There is no evidence of damage to the exterior walls of the building. |
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Roof |
Half of the roof is pitched with asphalt shingles. The other half is a rubber membrane roof. The rubber membrane roof has a few bubbles and minor ponding, (P3). There are walking pads on the roof for access to mechanical equipment. |
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Windows and Doors |
The doors are aluminum/glass and steel. They are in good condition with no evident damage. There are no windows and the employees stated that they really need windows for fresh air, and a comfortable workspace. |
Install windows throughout the office areas for fresh air and a comfortable working area. |
$20,000 |
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Fire Safety |
There are fire alarms, but no sprinkler system. There are two exits for each room that holds fifty people and two exits for each floor. One of the exit doors on the second floor was locked and the employees stated that it is kept locked. This should be addressed with the fire marshal. |
Install fire alarm system with annunciator, horns and strobes. Install panic hardware on locked door upstairs to all exit access. |
$ 5,000 $ 1,000 |
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Compliance |
The accessible bathroom hot water piping is not insulated and there is not a proper turning radius in the bathroom stall. There is no grab bar behind the toilet. The doors leading to the public accessible areas do not have lever handles; they have knobs. The restrooms do not have fire alarms and the fire alarms in the building do not have strobe lights. There is no The building is accessible. |
Install lever handles on public doors. Renovate handicap accessible bathrooms to make them Install proper signage throughout building |
$ 1,200 $ 8,000 $ 1,200 |
Structure
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There were no structural defects found in the building. The building is new and in good condition. |
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Security |
The building has no guard on duty nor does it have any cameras. The building does not have any security measures, except locks on the doors. |
Install a security console and closed circuit television system. |
$50,000 |
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Electrical |
The current electrical system appears to be in good condition. The electrical system is a newer installation with wiring enclosed in conduit. There are newer Square D panels with proper labeling, (P4) |
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Mechanical |
There are two natural gas air handlers located on the roof which supply forced air heat throughout the building, (P5, P6). The building has several window air conditioning units that supply room with air conditioning. |
Install a central air handling system in the building for efficiency, aesthetics and employee comfort. |
$30,000 |
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Work Safety |
The employees have a safe work environment, but they need security cameras. |
Install security cameras for safer work environment to employees. This was addressed under the security issues. |
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Space requirements |
The employees were crowded in rooms. Additional office space is needed. |
Additional space will be covered under the courthouse detail report. |
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Subtotal |
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$116,400 |
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Soft Costs |
Professional fees, permits, surveys and studies |
20% |
23,280 |
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Total |
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$139,680 |