West Park Elementary School
Building Data
- Original Construction Date: 1950
- Building Additions: 1957, 1968, & 1977
- Approximate Square Footage: 51,315 SF
- Modular Square Footage: 3,088SF
- Developed Ground: 6 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 – One area of the soffit above the office entrance had peeling paint. The roof surface drainage is satisfactory.
- Wall – No significant observations of deterioration.
- Floor – No significant observations of deterioration.
HVAC
The HVAC is made up of a number of steam unit ventilators and radiators. The HVAC controls were a combination of pneumatic, DDC, and electro-mechanical. Main boiler room is in poor shape.
The steam 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 and condensate piping infrastructure. To repair the piping would require a vast quantity of concrete cutting and repair.
The restroom fixture count is low compared to the student population.
Electrical
The main service is a Siemens Fused Switchboard, rated 1200 Amps at 208Y/120 Volt, three phase, four-wire. Panels are full and additional outlets are required in most areas.
Lighting fixtures are primarily fluorescent with T12 light bulbs. The light fixtures should be replaced with newer energy efficient T8 and electronic ballasts. Additional Emergency Lighting is required to bring the school up to code.
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 has no existing issues. There is no fire sprinkler system.
Building Condition Evaluation Summary
Component #1 – Exterior Building Condition
The overall structure was in good shape and was given a fair rating value due to the piping infrastructure for repair.
The walls were in good shape and was given a fair rating value due to the piping infrastructure for repair.
The roof was given a good rating.
The windows and doors were given poor rating due to condition.
The trim was given a poor rating due to condition.
Component #2 – Interior Building Condition
2.1 The floors was given a fair rating.
2.2 The interior walls were in fair shape throughout the school and was given a fair rating.
2.3 The ceilings were in fair shape and was given was fair rating.
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 steam piping is unsatisfactory, but the overall system is poor. Therefore, the overall rating given was poor.
3.4 The cooling in the school was given a fair rating based on age and performance.
3.5 The lighting was given a fair rating.
Component #4 – Safety/Building Code
4.1 Overall the means of exit was given a fair poor rating.
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 given a unsatisfactory 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.