SUMMARY REPORT
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Location/Address
Initial Year Built
Building Area
National S.F./Student
PRN SD 64 S.F./Student
Difference +/Site Area
8101 N. Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
1998
135,579
131
177
-46
18.5 acres
Building Capacity Analysis
Teaching Stations (TS)
Number
Students per
TS
Capacity
23
2
27
10
621
20
Classrooms
Special Ed
Total
25
System Type
Building Factors
Electrical
Mechanical
Roof
Total
Grounds
641
Cost to Correct
Priority 1
Priority 2
Priority 3
$882,590
$16,000
$0
$470,039
$199,750
$0
$0
$449,054
$154,296
$0
$0
$18,780
$528,544
$16,000
$0
$2,205
$882,590
$648,804
$173,076
$546,749
$796,505
$0
$0
$796,505
FCI
Replacement
2.6%
$33,894,750
$1,679,095
$419,774
Campus Total
Other Costs
Grand Total
$2,098,869
System Deficiency Summary
34%
Building Factors
Electrical
65%
0%
1%
Mechanical
Roof
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
19-Jul-11
Building:
Reviewer:
ASSESSMENT
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
Item No. Description/Evaluation
1
Land
Site is approximately 18.5 acres (per 2010 survey), including green space to west,
owned by Park District; state guidelines for 7-9 grades is 15 acres, plus 1 acre for
every 100 students (23 acres total)
Reviewer:
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
K. VanSant
Rating
Photo
1
S-1 SITE
Item
Land
School is located adjacent to busy collector street
Site is slightly undersized for current enrollment numbers
Soccer field to the west is owned and maintained by the Park District
2
Preparation
Site is relatively flat, with areas of poor drainage in the north parking lot; no steep
inclines, except to west at soccer field for dual-use detention
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2
Priority
K. VanSant
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
-
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
-
$0
Preparation
$0
$0
3
4
Access
School is primarily accessed from the west; drive entrance is off of a semi-busy
street with 3-way stop sign; additional site access on east side, adjacent to
Jefferson School by way of a one-way street terminating at a stop light with a busy
collector street
Onsite student drop-off area provided to north
3
Parking
Approximately parking for 125 cars in west parking lot, and approximately 10
spaces provided in small east lot (not marked well)
Parking lot to north needs to be resurfaced, potholes need to be repaired; Plans in
place to patch areas of the large north lot and drive aisles this year by using a
Change Order for current site project work being conducted at Franklin ES
Asphalt parking areas in fair condition
4
6
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-
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
-
$0
Parking
Refer to items below
Asphalt drive aisle in fair condition
5
Access
Sidewalks
Perimeter asphalt sidewalk to east abuts Greendale St. and is separated by only a
concrete curb
Some onsite sidewalks are generally in good condition; some areas with large
cracks ranging 2-3 inches in width, noticeably every 20-25 feet
Tall fence provided along busy street (Oakton St.) to south for student safety
5
Drainage
Site is in an area with high water table and has poor drainage in some areas; some
standing water occurs in north parking lot and portions along west side of building
after moderate rainfall
In general, Scott believes that the large parking lot to the north of the school has
good drainage, but the slopes/pitches in some areas of the site are bothersome to
him
6
$0
Provide new asphalt paving and parking striping
3
SY
$24.00
6,805
$163,320
Provide new asphalt paving
3
SY
$20.00
2,778
$55,560
$0
Sidewalks
Patch/compact sections of paved walk
$0
3
SY
$50.00
20
$1,000
-
$0
$0
$0
-
$0
-
$0
Soccer field slopes from north to south with planned detention area; water from this
detention appears to be encroaching too far north at southeast corner of soccer field
-
$0
Downspouts on the north side of building appear to be tied into underground
stormwater system and catch basin to north
-
$0
Drainage
1
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
19-Jul-11
Building:
Reviewer:
ASSESSMENT
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
Item No. Description/Evaluation
*xA18
7
4-Poor
19-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Reviewer:
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
K. VanSant
5-Failed
Rating
S-1 SITE
Item
Photo
K. VanSant
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
Issues with ice on south path in winter and standing water near the south entrance
Provide grading improvements; seed/sod areas
3
SF
$2.00
700
$1,400
Grass has receded around stormwater catch basin to north of northwest entrance;
grade has eroded leaving catch basin exposed 4-6” above grade
Standing water around concrete splash blocks create erosion, areas with grass
receding
Areas around building perimeter at north exposure where grass has receeded
Site has poor drainage and paving areas are in poor condition
Provide compacted fill around catch basin, seed
area
3
LS
$1,000.00
1
$1,000
Provide grading improvements; seed/sod areas
3
EA
$500.00
9
$4,500
Seed/sod area
Provide grading improvements and new paving
3
3
LS
EA
$3,000.00
$439,725.00
1
1
$3,000
$439,725
$0
$0
Provide bushes and landscaping
3
LS
$100,000.00
1
$100,000
Prune trees and bushes away from building
3
LS
$2,000.00
1
$2,000
*xA18
7
Landscaping
Area around school has trees ranging from 15-20 feet in height; minimal low-level
landscaping/bushes/plantings
Pruning and maintenance needed on existing trees/bushes; trees planted too close
to exterior building walls
Green space provided adjacent to building for outdoor learning, but not much for
variation in site to accommodate environmental education
Landscaping
-
$0
$0
$0
8
Athletic Fields
Soccer field to the west is owned and maintained by the Park District
Existing exterior water fountain at northwest of building is clogged and not draining
properly
8
Playground
N/A
9
Athletic Fields
-
$0
$0
$0
9
$0
Provide hard surface play area with basketball
hoops, etc.
No hard surface play areas provided for student activity (ie basketball, etc.)
Rating COST SUB-TOTAL
Rating 1-New
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Playground
3
LS
$25,000.00
1
$25,000
$0
$0
$796,505
Recommendations:
Priority
2
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
ASSESSMENT
Rating
A-1
Item No.
1
2
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
BUILDING FACTORS - Interior
Description/Evaluation
ADA Accessibility
Entrances are accessible; building appears to meet ADA requirements
Accessible shower/toilet stalls provided
Multi-purpose room stage accessible by ramp
Drinking fountains appear to be in compliance with ADA requirements
Foundation:
Concrete foundations appear to be strong and stable; no major cracks
observed
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Building:
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
Rating
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
Photo
A-1
A-1 BUILDING FACTORS - Interior
Item No. Item
1
ADA Accessibility
-
2
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Foundation:
-
$0
$0
$0
3
Walls:
Majority of interior partitions are CMU with some metal wall partitions
Interior walls have been constructed with appropriate control and
expansion joints
3
Walls:
-
$0
$0
$0
4
5
Entrance/Exit:
Exterior doors open outward and are equipped with panic hardware
Proper number of stairways provided for student egress
Good circulation and adequate entry/exit points around the building
4
Energy Conservation:
5
Entrance/Exit:
-
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Energy Conservation:
$0
$0
$0
6
Windows/Doors:
Wood doors provided throughout, generally in good condition; some
contain vision panels
6
Windows/Doors:
-
$0
Hollow metal door frames in good condition
-
$0
Doors appear to meet wall ratings
-
$0
Wired glass observed in all openings; size of glazed openings appear to
meet current standard for maximum sized openings
-
$0
$0
$0
7
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Floors:
Corridors contain worn carpet, due for replacement
Classrooms contain worn carpet, due for replacement
Offices/Administrative contain carpet in fair condition
LRC contains carpet in fair condition
Multi-purpose room contains rubber flooring in good condition
Gymnasium contains wood flooring in good condition
Fitness room contains rubber flooring in good condition
Entrance lobby contains quarry tile in good condition
7
Floors:
Provide new carpet tile
Provide new carpet tile
Provide new carpet tile
Provide new carpet tile
3
3
3
3
-
SY
SY
SY
SY
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
1,560
5,702
700
700
$54,600
$199,570
$24,500
$24,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
1
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
28-Jul-11
Date:
Building:
Reviewer:
ASSESSMENT
Rating
8
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
Stairways - rubber stair treads/nosing strips in fair condition; strips are
damaged/broken in areas
Bathrooms areas typically contain ceramic tile in good condition
Ceilings:
2'x2' ACT typical throughout building; generally in fair to good condition
Lockerooms and kitchen areas provided with ACT appropriate for
wet/clean areas
Gypsum board soffits in miscellaneous areas appear to be in good
condition
Large classrooms (with operable partitions) - damage to ceiling grid/tiles
adjacent to operable partition
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Provide new rubber treads/nosing strips
1
LF
$10.00
100
-
8
Ceilings:
Provide new ceiling tiles, grid to remain
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
3
SF
$2.00
105,187 $210,374
-
$0
-
$0
Replace tiles and damaged grid components
2
SF
$3.50
576
$2,016
$0
$0
9
Casework:
Plastic laminate casework provided throughout, generally appears in good
condition
Science rooms equipped with wood casework and chemical-resistant
counters
Wood storage cabinets provided in industrial tech areas
Plastic laminate and metal shelving units provided in LRC
Wood window stools provided throughout building appear to be in good
condition
9
Casework:
-
$0
-
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
$0
10
11
Hardware:
Door hardware in good condition and meets accessibility standards
Keying system appears to be compatible throughout building
10
Restrooms:
Restrooms comply with current ADA design standards
Typical finishes include: ceramic wall and floor tile, ACT ceiling
Wall-mounted fixtures provided
Mounting locations/heights of accessories and fixtures appear to meet
current standards
11
Hardware:
-
$0
$0
$0
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
-
$0
Restrooms:
$0
$0
12
Support Spaces:
Multi-purpose room provided with acoustical wall treatments and acoustical
CMU
12
Support Spaces:
$0
$0
13
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Safety:
All classrooms, corridors, auxiliary spaces and toilet rooms have strobes;
heat detectors are located in corridors
School is equipped with fire extinguisher cabinets or fire extinguishers
Building is equipped with sprinkler system
13
Safety:
-
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
$0
2
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
Rating
14
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
ASSESSMENT
14
Conveying Systems
-
Recommendations:
A-2
BUILDING FACTORS - Exterior
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Foundation:
1
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
Conveying Systems
Dover elevator provided to access all levels; 2,500 lb. capacity
A-1 COST SUB-TOTAL
A-1
BUILDING FACTORS - Interior
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Rating
$0
$0
$0
$516,560
Priority
Photo
A-2
A-2 BUILDING FACTORS - Exterior
Item No. Item
1
Foundation:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
2
3
Walls:
Exterior walls have been constructed with appropriate control and
expansion joints
Exterior walls constructed with brick, board insulation and 8" CMU
2
Entrance/Exit:
Main entrance is provided with canopy, other entrances do not have
exterior protection
3
Walls:
-
$0
-
$0
$0
$0
Entrance/Exit:
Provide entrance canopies
3
EA
$5,000.00
3
$15,000
$0
$0
4
Energy Conservation:
Large Aluminum windows allow for good natural daylighting; window
systems are due for replacement
4
Energy Conservation:
Replace aluminum framed windows with double
paned window systems
1
EA
$750.00
265
$198,750
2
SF
$60.00
2,538
$152,280
$0
Large spaces (multi-purpose, gym, etc) have clerestory windows with
translucent panels; generally appear to be in good condition
Replace clerestory translucent panels
5
Windows/Doors:
5
Windows/Doors:
6
Hardware:
6
Hardware:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
Rating
7
A-2
A-2
1-New
2-Good
Safety/Security
3-Fair
COST SUB-TOTAL
BUILDING FACTORS - Exterior
4-Poor
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
ASSESSMENT
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
7
Safety/Security
$0
$0
$0
$366,030
Recommendations:
A-3
EDUCATIONAL SPACES
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Special Education Classrooms
1
Rating
Priority
Photo
A-3
A-3 EDUCATIONAL SPACES
Item No. Item
1
Special Education Classrooms
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
2
3
Kindergarten/Pre-K:
N/A
2
Classrooms:
Larger classrooms are equipped with moveable partitions to provide
flexibility in class size
3
Kindergarten/Pre-K:
$0
$0
$0
Classrooms:
$0
$0
$0
4
Media Center:
Large, attractive space with good natural lighting; computer lab space and
adequate small group space
4
Media Center:
$0
$0
$0
5
Gymnasium:
Large gym with operable partition for separation of class activities; allows
for different class sizes
Gym provided with acoustical wall treatments and acoustical CMU
5
Gymnasium:
$0
$0
$0
6
Music:
Music spaces appear adequate in size to meet class needs and are
provided with proper sound treatment
6
Music:
$0
$0
$0
7
8
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Art:
Art spaces appear to be adequate with storage and prep areas
7
Science:
Science rooms appear to be well-equipped with casework/storage and
workspace; teacher station provided
8
Art:
$0
$0
$0
Science:
$0
4
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
ASSESSMENT
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
$0
$0
9
10
11
A-3
A-4
Item No.
1
2
3
Technology:
Computer labs provided
Smartboards provided in some classrooms
9
Small Group Instruction:
Limited areas for small groups provided
10
Storage:
11
COST SUB-TOTAL
SUPPORT SPACES
Description/Evaluation
Administrative Spaces:
Administrative areas are basic, but provide proper appearance for age
group of children
Counselor's office appear to be adequate
Administrative personnel are provided sufficient work space and privacy
Technology:
$0
$0
$0
$0
Small Group Instruction:
$0
$0
$0
Storage:
$0
$0
$0
$0
Rating
Photo
A-4
A-4 SUPPORT SPACES
Item No. Item
1
Administrative Spaces:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Teacher Spaces:
Teacher's lounge on first floor with casework, tables, etc.
2
Clinic:
Health/clinic area appears to be appropriately sized with cot space and
sink/cabinet storage, and adjacent toilet room; a separate office space
would be ideal
3
Teacher Spaces:
$0
$0
$0
Clinic:
$0
$0
$0
4
5
Reception:
Suitable reception space is available for students, teachers, and visitors
4
Cafeteria:
Full-service kitchen with serving line provided; storage areas provided
appear adequate
5
Reception:
$0
$0
$0
Cafeteria:
$0
$0
$0
6
Misc/Other:
6
Misc/Other:
$0
$0
$0
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Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Building:
Reviewer:
Rating
1-New
A-4
A-4
COST SUB-TOTAL
SUPPORT SPACES
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
ASSESSMENT
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
$0
Recommendations:
S-4
ROOF SYSTEM
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Roofing Type/Material:
Majority of roof areas are pitched with asphalt shingles, original to the
building (1998); all pitched areas have ridge vents
In general, substrate at pitched roof areas appears to be solid
Rating
Priority
Photo
S-4
S-4 ROOF SYSTEM
Item No. Item
Roofing Type/Material:
In general, equipment curbs at flat roof appear to be in good condition
Problems during the winter months occur with snow build-up on the ridges;
water gets into the ridge vents and leaks into the spaces below
Miscellaneous nail pops below asphalt shingles were observed throughout
the roof areas
N/S west pitched roof area, above classroom wing - multiple areas with
missing asphalt shingles
N/S west pitched roof area, southwest corner - metal soffit panel is not
attached and is hanging down
E/W portion of pitched roof, above elective classrooms - shingles missing
in central area of roof, near ridge
E/W portion of pitched roof, above elective classrooms - miscellaneous
"soft" spots observed along the south slope toward the ridge
E/W portion of pitched roof, pop-up on north side (above elective
classrooms) - shingles missing
Roof area over LRC - top layer degrading; large amount of air pockets on
south slope
Roof area over LRC - multiple punctures/holes in cap sheet
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
-
$0
-
$0
-
$0
Provide heat trace at vented ridge lines
1
LF
$45.00
2,000
$90,000
Replace shingles
1
SF
$23.00
50
$1,150
Provide new shingles
1
SF
$23.00
15
$345
Secure soffit panel
1
LS
$150.00
1
$150
Provide new shingles
1
SF
$23.00
10
$230
Provide new shingles
1
SF
$23.00
10
$230
Provide new shingles
1
SF
$23.00
10
$230
Replace roof in this area with shingles, in lieu of
modified bitumen
2
SF
$23.00
660
$15,180
Refer to roof replacement item above
$0
Roof area over LRC - poor transition between different roofing systems,
both sides of cricket/gable
Refer to roof replacement item above
$0
Roof area over LRC - poor transition between different roofing systems at
junction of southeast corner of exterior wall
Replace transitions
2
LS
$500.00
1
$500
Repair gap between soffit and fascia
3
LS
$25.00
1
$25
Provide new shingles
1
SF
$23.00
3
$69
Provide new protective top coating
1
SF
$60.00
5,000
$300,000
Provide splash blocks and protective pad at all
downspouts
1
EA
$50.00
10
$500
Replace each vent
3
LS
$100.00
1
$100
Pitched roof area over LRC/mechanical room (east side) - gap between
metal fascia and soffit panels
Pitched roof area over LRC (west side) - portions of shingles missing at
northwest corner
Large flat roof area, adjacent to MPR - top coating is degrading in multiple
areas, especially at downspouts from higher roof areas
Large flat roof area, adjacent to MPR - no splash blocks provided at
downspouts from higher roof areas
Large flat roof area, adjacent to MPR - plumbing vents do no meet current
standard of 8" above roof surface
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Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Building:
Reviewer:
Rating
Reviewer:
K. VanSant
ASSESSMENT
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
Flat roof area, between LRC/mechanical and south gym roofs - top coating
is degrading in multiple areas, especially at downspouts from higher roof
areas
Flat roof area, between LRC/mechanical and south gym roofs - oil canning
occurring at metal fascia on gym roof; gutter system dented
Pitched roof area over MPR (west side) - portions of shingles missing and
nail pops occurring where gutter straps are fastened to roof
Flat roof area over entry (south area) - transition at roof curb needs
repaired
Issues with roof leaks in Multi-purpose room and Gym
K. VanSant
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
Provide new protective top coating
1
SF
$60.00
760
$45,600
Replace metal fascia
3
SF
$8.00
160
$1,280
Replace shingles
2
SF
$23.00
80
$1,840
Repair roof curb
3
LS
$400.00
1
$400
Repair leaks
1
LS
$10,000.00
1
$10,000
Insulation:
Board insulation provided in exterior wall cavity
Insulation:
Drainage:
Miscellaneous debris found in gutters
Roof area over MPR - Downspout is disconnected from gutter
Pitched roof area over MPR (west side) - gutter straps and fasteners are
corroded
Pitched roof area over LRC (northwest corner) - gutter straps and
fasteners are corroded
Drainage:
Remove all debris from drainage system
Connect downspout to gutter system
1
1
LS
LS
$500.00
$50.00
1
1
$500
$50
Provide new gutter straps and fasteners
2
LF
$7.00
150
$1,050
Provide new gutter straps and fasteners
2
LF
$7.00
30
$210
-
$0
$0
$0
Openings/Skylights:
In general, skylight curbs at flat roof appear to be in good condition
Openings/Skylights:
Flashing:
Generally, flashing, counter-flashing and caulking appear to be in good
condition; few areas require special attention
Southwest corner of large flat roof area (modified bitumen system) crack/gap in counter-flashing at wall, brick visible below
Flashing:
Lighting Protection
Lighting Protection
-
$0
-
$0
Provide new counter-flashing and sealant this area
3
LS
$400.00
1
$400
$0
S-4 COST SUB-TOTAL
S-4
ROOF SYSTEM
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Recommendations:
Priority
7
Date:
Building:
Date:
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Reviewer:
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Duct Systems:
Duct systems generally appear to be in good condition
Rating
F. Berger
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
Photo
M-1 VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Item
Priority
Duct Systems:
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
Air Handling Systems:
Air Handling Systems:
Cooling is provided by rooftop-mounted condensing units. There are four Carrier
38AH-084-600 BA units with reciprocating compressors and one McQuay ACP041.
There have been numerous compressor failures on the Carrier units over the years.
The
units
are in fair
to heating/cooling
good condition for the building is accomplished by a Variable
Space
ventilation
and
Air Volume system with air handling units located in the mechanical mezzanine.
AHUs are all equipped with Variable Frequency Drives, hot water coils for heating,
MDF room has a standalone Liebert unit for cooling
gym storage rooms do not have auxiliary heating. Heating for the storage rooms is
pulled from the gym by exhaust fans. The gym is heating-only, but does include
economizer and demand control ventilation
Additional ventilation for the main electrical closet needed.
M-1 COST SUB-TOTAL
M-1
VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Recommendations:
M-2
HEATING SYSTEMS
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Pumps:
Heating water is distributed throughout the building via base-mounted B&G pumps,
in a parallel pumping arrangement. The pumps do not have Variable Frequency
Drives. Pumps appear in good condition
Priority
Rating
Photo
M-2 HEATING SYSTEMS
Item
Pumps:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
211056.01
Piping:
Hydronic piping appears to be in good condition
Piping:
Boilers
Central heating plant consists of four Patterson Kelly SN1500 direct vent units.
Capacity on each boiler is 1,500MBH input of natural gas, output is 1,275MBH.
Boilers were constructed in December 1997, and provide hot water. The boilers are
It was reported that some classrooms do not receive enough heat during winter
Boilers
Chiller
N/A
Chiller
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
1
Date:
Building:
Date:
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Reviewer:
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
Description/Evaluation
M-2 COST SUB-TOTAL
M-2
HEATING SYSTEMS
4-Poor
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
F. Berger
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
M-1 VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
$0
Recommendations:
M-3
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Building System Monitoring:
Building temperature controls are a hybrid Siemens/Landis and Gyr, Direct Digital
Control/pneumatic system. System appears to be in good condition. Building
management system front end computer is on an older DOS system, with no color
or graphics. Building relief is by both gravity- and controlled-relief hoods and
dampers. Problems in the past with snow ingestion into intake plenums
M-3 COST SUB-TOTAL
M-3
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
Priority
Rating
Photo
M-3 TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
Item
Building System Monitoring:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
Recommendations:
M-4
PLUMBING SYSTEM
Item No. Description/Evaluation
Domestic Water:
Domestic cold water enters the building in the boiler room. There is a booster pump
provided
Domestic water piping appears to be in good condition
Domestic hot water for the building is provided by a PVI 54P250 and a PVI 27P250
Waste and Vent:
Waste piping systems appear to be in good condition. A new backflow preventer
has recently been installed
Priority
Rating
Photo
M-4 PLUMBING SYSTEM
Item
Domestic Water:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Waste and Vent:
$0
$0
$0
211056.01
Water Heaters
Water heater appears in good condition
Water Heaters
Rainwater/Snow Drains:
Some issues with seams on the gutters leaking
Rainwater/Snow Drains:
Exterior Water:
Exterior Water:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
2
Date:
Building:
Date:
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Reviewer:
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
Description/Evaluation
4-Poor
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
211056.01
F. Berger
M-1 VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
$0
$0
Other:
Other:
Problems in the past with gas pressure. The local utility is in the process of
upgrading the gas meter regulator assembly to correct this issue
Fixtures appear to be in good condition. Urinals are provided with automatic flush
valves
Elevator is equipped with a sump pump
M-4 COST SUB-TOTAL
M-4
PLUMBING SYSTEM
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Recommendations:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Priority
3
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
2
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
Rating
E-1
Item No.
1
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
5-Failed
POWER
Description/Evaluation
Service:
Main electrical service is 480/277 3-phase service
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Rating
F. Berger
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
Photo
E-1
Item No.
1
E-1 POWER
Item
Service:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
2
Switchgear:
Main switchgear is Siemens 2500A-rated switch gear. Building is supplied through a
2500A-rated switch
Switchgear:
$0
$0
$0
3
3
Feeders:
Feeders:
$0
$0
4
5
*E4
Panelboards:
Panel boards are installed throughout the building
4
Branch Distribution:
Transformers for 480-208/120 are located in the main electrical room and electrical
closet
Science Rooms 103, 107, 203, 207, 303,307 - existing floor box receptacles are
covered with dirt and may cause safety hazard if used
5
Panelboards:
$0
$0
$0
Branch Distribution:
$0
*E4
Provide new water-resistance floor boxes and
GFCI receptacles
3
EA
$762
21
$16,000
$0
$0
6
7
Emergency Systems:
Emergency generator that powers emergency lighting
6
Master Clock System:
Central clock/sound system is through a Rauland Telecenter 21 system, and
includes a battery backup. System appears in good condition
7
E-1 COST SUB-TOTAL
E-1
POWER
Emergency Systems:
$0
$0
$0
Master Clock System:
$0
$0
$0
$16,000
Recommendations:
E-2
LIGHTING
Item No. Description/Evaluation
8
General Lighting Sources: - includes lighting only
Priority
Rating
Photo
9
E-2 LIGHTING
Item
Priority
General Lighting Sources: - includes lighting only
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
9
10
211056.01
Classrooms:
T-8 lay-in grid fixtures with prismatic lenses. Lighting is all 277, and switched for two
level lighting
9
Corridors/Public Spaces:
Lay-in grid fixtures. Entryway and office areas use parabolic lenses
10
Classrooms:
$0
$0
$0
Corridors/Public Spaces:
$0
1
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
Rating
1-New
2-Good
3-Fair
4-Poor
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
F. Berger
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
5-Failed
$0
$0
$0
11
11
Stage Lighting:
Stage Lighting:
$0
$0
12
12
Auditorium:
Auditorium:
$0
$0
13
13
Support Rooms:
Support Rooms:
$0
$0
14
15
16
17
18
19
Emergency Systems:
Boiler room and science rooms are provided with emergency stops to shut off gas
supply
Emergency lighting is battery operated
Fire alarm panel is a Simplex model 4100, with the main panel located in the
electrical room
14
Exit Lighting:
Exit lighting appears to be adequate
15
Pool:
N/A
16
Gymnasium:
Lighting in the fitness room is metal halide
17
Site lighting:
Parking lot lights are controlled via a time clock
18
Electrial Controls:
Washrooms and corridors are equipped with occupancy sensors
19
E-2 COST SUB-TOTAL
E-2
LIGHTING
E-3
SIGNAL
Item No. Description/Evaluation
20
Voice/Telephone/Data:
Emergency Systems:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Exit Lighting:
$0
$0
$0
Pool:
$0
$0
$0
Gymnasium:
$0
$0
$0
Site lighting:
$0
$0
$0
Electrial Controls:
$0
$0
$0
$0
Recommendations:
Priority
Rating
Photo
20
E-3 SIGNAL
Item
Voice/Telephone/Data:
Priority
Unit
Unit/Cost
Number
Cost
$0
$0
$0
211056.01
2
Date:
Building:
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date:
28-Jul-11
RALPH WALDO EMERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Building:
Reviewer:
F. Berger
ASSESSMENT
Rating
21
1-New
2-Good
Sound Systems:
3-Fair
4-Poor
28-Jul-11
Reviewer:
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST
F. Berger
5-Failed
21
Sound Systems:
$0
$0
$0
22
22
Scoreboard:
Scoreboard:
$0
$0
$0
23
24
Fire Protection:
Building has a sprinkler system with a fire pump and jockey pump. System appears
in good condition
Classrooms, corridors, auxiliary spaces and toilet rooms have strobes
Heat detectors are located in the corridors
23
Initiating Devices
24
Fire Protection:
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Initiating Devices
$0
$0
$0
25
E-3 COST SUB-TOTAL
E-3
SIGNAL
211056.01
25
Security:
Building entrance is equipped with a security system
Recommendations:
Security:
$0
$0
$0
$0
Priority
3