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Sunset Elementary School

Building Data

  • Original Construction Date: 1957
  • Building Additions: 1968
  • Approximate Square Footage: 47,500 SF
  • Modular Square Footage: 3,584 SF
  • Developed Ground: 2 Acres
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Structural

  • Construction – The overall construction of the building is cast in place concrete.
  • Foundation – No significant observations of deterioration.
  • Roof – Standing water on the roof was observed which is unsatisfactory. Roof drains are ineffective. The cast-in-place concrete roof may be showing signs of long-term creep. Concrete has a known property called creep where small deflections (sag) occur over long periods of time under sustained loads. The roof may have drained well originally but the drains are located above interior walls which are support points for the roof. The roof sags between support points so the middle of the roof is now lower than the supports and drains.
    • Cracks between the cast-in-place concrete roof appear in places and some have been repaired. Other locations have not been repaired and probably do not need repair.
  • Wall – Water stains on the wall in the hallway outside the gym were observed.
  • Floor – Portions of the floor tile are deteriorated and replacement tiles need to be replaced. Uneven floor surfaces were observed outside the gym and hallway exit door.

 

HVAC

The HVAC is made up of a number of different type systems depending on the time of the building remodel. The vast majority of the schools heat is from steam radiant heaters. The HVAC controls were a combination of pneumatic, DDC, and electro-mechanical. A new boiler has been installed.

The steam and condensate piping is not in good shape and shows sign of wear and fatigue. A number of line sections have been replaced and or repaired. Overall the steam piping infrastructure is failing. This is in part by the amount of make-up water that is being used and the number of repairs being performed. To repair the piping would require a vast quantity of concrete cutting and repair.

Pipe insulation was missing on part of the piping for the steam system.

Plumbing

The plumbing fixtures are in the condition that would match the age and use of the facility. The domestic water lines were a combination of galvanized and copper. The sanitary sewer lines were a combination of galvanized and cast iron.

The plumbing infrastructure is in about the same condition of the steam piping infrastructure. To repair the piping would require a vast quantity of concrete cutting and repair.

Electrical

The main service is an old Westinghouse Fused Switchboard, rated 1200 Amps at 240/120 Volt, single phase, three-wire. A newer Siemens Distribution Panel (600 Amps) was added to sub-feed panels added during remodels. The existing main service switchboard and service cables need to be replaced. The old wiring in the concrete walls should be replaced. Additional outlets are required in most areas.

Lighting fixtures are primarily fluorescent and have recently been upgraded to the new efficient T8 light bulbs and electronic ballasts. Emergency lighting was added during this upgrade.

Data outlets have been added in surface mounted raceways. Additional data outlets are required.

The speaker/clock Dukane system is operational and in good shape. The security system is a Silent Knight Model 4820.

The fire alarm system is an addressable Secutron MR-2400 Fire Alarm panel with a Silent Knight dialer. Additional fire alarm devices are required to bring the building up to code.

Safety and Handicap Provisions

This building was more open and did not have many dead end corridors or interior rooms that were not accessible. There is no fire sprinkler system.

Building Condition Evaluation Summary

Component #1 – Exterior Building Condition

The overall structure rating was given a poor rating value. The actual condition of the structure is good, but in order to replace the steam, sewer, domestic and cold water, a large amount of concrete would have to be removed/demolished and replace. This includes some walls.

The walls were given a fair rating.

The roof was given a poor rating due to the amount of standing water that was obvious during the walk through.

The windows and doors were given fair rating.

The trim was given a fair rating.

Component #2 – Interior Building Condition

2.1 The floors were given a poor rating just due to wear.

2.2 The interior walls were in fair shape throughout the school and were given a fair rating.

2.3 The ceilings were in poor shape due to age and various leaks throughout the years. Therefore, the overall rating given was poor.

2.4 The fixed equipment was given an overall rating of fair.

Component #3 – Mechanical Systems Condition

3.1 The overall electrical was given a fair rating. No major problems observed outside of the lack of receptacles.

3.2 The plumbing has been well used and is in poor condition and was given a poor rating.

3.3 The heating system has a new boiler however, the piping is unsatisfactory. Therefore, the overall rating given was poor.

3.4 The cooling was given an poor rating due to the age of the system.

3.5 The lighting has been completely remodeled as was given a good rating.

Component #4 – Safety/Building Code

4.1 Overall the means of exit was fair.

4.2 The fire control capability is unsatisfactory due to no fire sprinklers being present.

4.3 The fire alarm system is fair and was given a fair rating.

4.4 The emergency lighting was in fair condition and was given a fair rating.

4.5 The overall fire resistance was given a poor rating due to the lack of a fire sprinkler system.

Component #5 – Provisions for Handicapped

A 3 out of 4 rating was given for this section due to the fact that it meets the basic requirements.