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PHYSICAL PLANT RECOMMENDATIONS
A. SITE
1
Circulation
No specific recommendations
2
Driveways and Parking Lots
Monitor areas of recent site work where trenching has occurred;
areas may settle over time
Sidewalks and Curbs
Repair damaged curbs and sidewalks near the receiving area
3
4
Site ADA Accessibility
Renovate site infrastructure to conform to ADAAG and PA-UCC
requirements. Renovations may include site regrading, drop curbs,
ramps, railings and signage.
5
Play Areas
Not Applicable
6
Landscaping
No specific recommendations
7
Physical Education Areas
Provide ADAAG compliant accessible routes to all of the various
areas; repair worn areas in the field turf lawn areas
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Utilities
No specific recommendations
B. BUILDING EXTERIOR
1
2
Masonry
Repair cracks and reseal joints
Investigate incidences of trapped moisture and take corrective
action, as needed
EIFS
Repair (refinish) rust stains
3
Curtain Wall
Not Applicable
4
Windows
No specific recommendations
5
Doors and Entryways
Correct seals at certain doors to correct water infiltration issues
6
Repair damaged doors (few locations)
Roofs
Continue / complete roof replacement project(s)
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Canopies, Soffits, Fascia
Check and reseal flashing, copings, etc., that may be contributing to
increased moisture in wall cavities
Repair damaged soffits / canopies (few areas)
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C. BUILDING INTERIOR
1
Administrative Offices
No specific recommendations
2
Athletic Facilities
No specific recommendations
3
Art
4
Provide a separate room for kiln, where needed
Renovate the outdated Art Rooms
Auditorium
Service or replace folding partitions
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Improve accessibility to Auditorium and provide direct access to the
Platform from house in conformance with ADAAG and PA-UCC
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Repair peeling paint and localized cracks
Repair railings at raised platform
Consider expansion of dining area or schedule changes to reduce
crowded conditions
Classrooms
Consider renovating remainder of classrooms that were not
upgraded as part of previous project in 2000. Replace casework,
countertops, flooring, ceilings, visual display boards, etc., that are in
fair or poor condition. Repaint walls and trim as needed.
Computer/Keyboarding Lab
Replace carpet
Replace casework and countertops
Repaint trim and walls
Replace visual display and writing surfaces
Remove window A/C units, provide a dedicated A/C system and
restore windows
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Cafeteria and Kitchen
Repair soft spots in floor
6
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Corridors
Consider renovating the remainder of the corridor areas that were
not upgraded as part of previous project in 2000. Replace flooring,
ceilings, lockers, tackable surfaces, Tectum sound panels, etc., that
are in fair or poor condition. Repaint walls and trim as needed.
Replace carpeted wall surfaces (B Wing)
Repair damaged bulkheads and other finished surfaces
Faculty Dining
Repair damage to GWB at window infill
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Clean and sanitize the FCS rooms; strip and reseal flooring
Repair any minor damage that could harbor bacteria
Reconfigure one or more workstation per ADAAG and PA-UCC
11
LGI
Not Applicable
12
Library
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Correct water leaks at sprinkler fittings and repair finishes (ceiling)
Replace stained or damaged ceiling tiles
Return Library classroom(s) to their intended use
Consider improvements to sitelines or electronic surveillance
measures for better supervision
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Repair, regrind and refinish terrazzo flooring
Install missing base material
Install missing thresholds
Provide a secure vestibule connecting the Administrative Suite to the
main entrance
14
15
Additional space is needed to support Music program
Repair concrete floor slab cracks and damaged VCT
Repair damaged fin-tube radiator
Repair damage to stair in Choral Room
Secure freestanding music storage casework
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Nurse's Office
No specific recommendations
ACHIEVEMENT
METHOD
Music
Address sound transmission issues between Music Rooms
Other
Safety & Accessibility
Main Lobby
Repair all water damaged ceiling, soffit and bulkhead areas
Educational Program
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Stairways
No specific recommendations
19
Tech Ed Labs / Shops
Replace casework, countertops, flooring, ceilings, visual display
boards, etc., that are in fair or poor condition. Repaint walls and trim
as needed.
Install missing thresholds at doors
Provide additional space to support growing programs
Correct noise (HVAC) problems at TV Studio
Replace carpet at TV Studio
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Special Education
See 'Classrooms' items
Provide additional Special Education program spaces and support
spaces
18
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High
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Consider renovating remainder of the Science Rooms that were not
upgraded as part of previous project in 2000. Replace casework,
countertops, flooring, ceilings, visual display boards, etc., that are in
fair or poor condition. Repaint walls and trim as needed.
ACHIEVEMENT
METHOD
Other
Safety & Accessibility
Science
Provide additional Science Labs as needed to support the
educational program
Consider reconfiguration of rooms reported to be cramped
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Teacher Planning rooms
Not Applicable
21
Toilet Rooms
Conditions vary throughout the facility; renovate any toilet facilities
where conditions are fair to poor. Any changes should conform to
ADAAG and PA-UCC.
23
Environmentally Sensitive Materials
Maintain ACBMs in a non-friable state; consider the removal of all
VAT and any other ACBMs, PCBs, etc., from the building
See individual descriptions for specific items to be addressed
Accessibility (ADA) Issues - recommendations per ADAAG
Although not an ADAAG or PA-UCC issue it is recommended to
provide a building-wide master key system for all doors to improve
security and accessibility
Provide accessible drinking fountains
Provide accessible workstations in the Art, FCS and Science Rooms
Modify ramp in the Tech Ed area per ADAAG and PA-UCC
Provide required clearances at doors / room entrances
Provide ADAAG and PA-UCC compliant access to assembly and
performance areas (Gymnasium, Auditorium and Platform)
Provide exterior railings in conformance with ADAAG and PA-UCC
Provide barrier-free lockers as required
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See individual descriptions for specific items to be addressed
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Building Code Issues and Safety Concerns
Follow recommendations in the CPTED-RED Report
Install and identify fire extinguishers in a consistent manner
throughout the facility
Confirm / maintain fire-rated assemblies as required (It appears that
some rated doors / glass may have been replaced with non-rated
units)
See individual descriptions for specific items to be addressed
X
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D. HVAC
1
2
Hot Water Heating System
Boiler Number 1 has reached the end of it expected life. Confirm hot
water system is balanced. Install 10,000 gallon fuel oil tank to
decrease delivery requirement.
Air Conditioning System (Chilled Water)
Verify chilled water distribution system balance; replace chiller with a
new machine with a variable frequency drive
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Provide an Area of Rescue Assistance in the stair towers, where
required
Replace elevator with one that conforms to current ADAAG and PAUCC requirements
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Ventilation System (Air Distribution)
Replace the existing heating only units with a different unit that will
move more air and have a cooling coil. In addition, ductwork may
need to be added to the system to distribute the air more effectively.
If this is not possible, at minimum, additional fans and openings
should be added at lower to upper levels to provide cross ventilation
of the space.
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Exhaust System
Provide dedicated exhaust for the Ceramic Art area or a dedicated
hood, depending on usage needs; refinish dust collection equipment
located outside
5
Additional Systems
No specific recommendations
6
Temperature Control System
Where possible provide or un-seal operable windows for occupant
comfort
Survey building control valves and dampers to confirm operation and
interoperability with thermostat control
Verify calibration of thermostats
Install thermostat where terminal heating equipment is not
thermostatically controlled
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E. PLUMBING
1
2
Fuel Systems
Provide master shut-off in each gas line serving classrooms and
provide emergency shut-off switch on wall
Domestic Water Service
Investigate system and install pressure-reducing system, if
necessary
3
Domestic Hot Water System
No specific recommendations
4
Sanitary Waste System
No specific recommendations
5
Plumbing Fixtures
Provide tempered water to emergency fixtures as required by
current regulations
Provide emergency showers where required
Replace lavatory systems with more durable fixture(s)
Kitchen Systems
6
7
No specific recommendations
Fire Protection System
No specific recommendations
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F. ELECTRICAL
1
Electrical Service
No specific recommendations
2
Branch Panels
No specific recommendations
3
Receptacles
Provide additional receptacles / circuits as needed to support
program
4
Lighting
Control classroom lighting and other spaces with occupancy sensors
to shut off lighting when the space is unoccupied
5
Platform (Stage) Lighting
No specific recommendations
6
Exit Signs / Emergency Lighting
No specific recommendations
7
Exterior Lighting
No specific recommendations
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Stormwater Drainage
Replace roof drains and include cleaning of piping system after
reroofing
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Emergency Generator
No specific recommendations
9
Telecommunications
No specific recommendations
10
CATV
No specific recommendations
11
Intercom / Clock System
Install speakers in office spaces where required
12
Remote Sound System
No specific recommendations
13
Fire Alarm System
The fire alarm system should meet current codes; however,
problems were reported; recommend fixing troubled conditions
through the vendor
15
Security
Install camera system with digital recording
Extend security panel to alarm all exterior doors
Consider access card system
Computer Cabling
No specific recommendations
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS
1
Provide accommodations for potential future growth
2
Provide additional space for small and large group instruction
3
Provide additional storage for instructional materials and supplies
4
5
Improve security zones and separations within the building
Provide space for expansion of "Little Lions" Program and/or future daycare
6
See individual descriptions for specific items to be addressed
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PART 2
February 5, 2007
Summary of Recommendations
Deferred Maintenance
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FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
EDUCATIONAL MASTER ACTION PLAN