Upshur County Courthouse Detail Report

Annex

 

Component

Current Status

Recommendations

Cost

General Exterior

The annex was built in 1995. It is a three-story, brick 21,000 square foot facility. P1, P2, P3, P4. The third floor has a skywalk that connects the annex to the second floor of the main courthouse.

 

 

Exterior Walls

The exterior brick walls of the courthouse are in excellent condition.  There is no visible evidence of damage or wear.

 

 

Roof

It is constructed of metal roofing materials and is pitched. It is in excellent condition.

 

 

Windows and Doors

The windows are double glazed with vinyl-clad aluminum. P5.

 

 

ADA Compliance

There is on-street handicap parking available in front of the courthouse and is well labeled. P10. A handicap accessible entrance is available through the annex, and a sky way connects the annex to the main courthouse. The handicap accessible restrooms in the annex meet all ADA requirements. The annex is also equipped with an elevator.

 

 

Fire Safety

The annex is up-to-date with all fire code regulations.

 

 

Structure

 

The interior of the annex is in excellent condition. P6, P7.

 

 

Security

There is no security alarm system or cameras. 

Restrict all access to the building to the main entrance to the Annex.  Install a magnetometer and an X-ray machine Install security system.

Install ballistic material at the bench in the Magistrate’s Courtroom.

 

$40,000

$5,000

 

$1,500

Electrical

See attached table for individualized items.  All units are in good condition.

 

 

Mechanical

See table below for each individual unit.  All units are in good condition

 

 

Work Safety

The annex is up-to-date with no apparent problems or code violations.

 

 

Space requirements

More storage space for documents is needed.  The former jail is being used for the Emergency Communications Center and the Home Confinement program.  The second floor is available for storage. 

Convert the second floor of the former jail to a storage area for documents from the courthouse.

In addition, we recommend adding 5000 square feet of storage space for storage of documents.

 

$80,000

 

$270,000

Subtotal

 

 

$396,500

Soft Costs

Professional fees, permits, surveys, and studies

20%

79,300

Total

 

 

$475,800

 

 

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