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I I I 'M I 'i I '"i I I 1 7 17 fl,17 1'*", rl" tl""O ro"" sir - In an ongoing manner in order to develop a feeling of mutual trust . Commend�.ions #' , 1 . The positive attitude of students toward their school 2 . The staff 's dedication and expressed goal for excellence in instruction 3 . The opportunities available to faculty and students through local colleges . Recommendations 1 . Provide and support specific opportunities to Insure communication at all levels 2. Develop and implement programs which support and encourage participation by the minority population, their parents and the community 3 . Develop and implement both a long and short term maintenance program + 4 . Empower the faculty in the decision-making process 5. Promote and showcase students ' contributions and achievements throughout the facility 6 . Develop and implement a systematic public relations program 7 . Develop and implement specific programs to address students at-risk -50- , r 1 74 1 "1 1 7 1 �l 17, 1 77 fund-raising. The Friends of Football support a summer football camp and sponsor the freshman football program. i Perceptions The entire school committee was invited to meet with the visiting team. The four present expressed divergent views and often disagreed, on school issues and information. This sampling of views and opinions and attendant lack of dialogue with the other members made it difficult to determine the degree to which the school committee cohesively supports the educational program of the high J_ school . RM Financial constraints continue to exist and there is expressed fear for the future . In general, there has been adequate financial support for the educational programs in the high school; however, the facility itself is in documented need of repair and refurbishment. Some members of the community felt that school outreach was adequate, while others felt more was needed. Some groups elected to work on their own . Parents and community 6b members were not involved in the formulation of the r philosophy and goals of the high school . Commendations +�* 1. The participation of community members in such groups as the Principal 's Parent Discussion Group, Volunteers in Northampton "M (VINS) and the Drug Council 2 . The outreach program that solicits minority involvement in the educational program 3 . The Friends of -Football for support of the _ football program Recommendations 1. The school committee and central office work together to identify problem areas, develop corrective strategies and provide unified support for the school 2 . Provide adequate financial support to maintain the school facility -97- : i roll, r SCHOOL FACILITIES Standard - rr The site, plant and equipment shall support all asp of the educStional program of the school and shall, ; maintained to ensure the safety and the health of nth j occupants . There shall be evidence of on-going plannin' ,`p . address future facility needs: Description Northampton High School is centrally located in a' Primarily residential area of Northampton. The school was` built in 1940 and a large addition was put into use in 1968. There are three above ground floors and one basement level. floor. There are fifty-one classrooms - plus - specialized ': areas for art, technical drawing, homemaking, print shop, music, wood shop, T.V. studio, Little Theatre . There is a library, auditorium, cafeteria, and a gym. The building is partially a . P Y ui q peed for handicapped access . There are athletic fields on the school site as well as .` x , gther fields to which teams are bussed. Perception a The facilities are generally adequate for instruction' I with several notable ualifications . 9 Part of the building Is fifty years old and shows signs of the half-century of use . In general the interior of the building is clean and the staff, students and administration express satisfaction with the overall cleanliness of the facility. In spite of - the conscientious custodial care, there is a general lack of everyday preventive maintenance -and 5--E-ot—ar—lack of on range maintenance planning. T e custodial staff is hard pressed to keep up with the on-going general problems, and _unless improvements are made 'in maintenance, deterioration of the facilit Y will continue, eventually to the point where the facility will not be adegua e o suppor a programs _ and will be detrimental to the health and safety of the 2ccupants of the school building. -In fact, existing health and safety issues must be addressed immediately. Commendation The pride taken in the cleanliness of the facility by the custodial staff r _ -41- I 'I"" I '"" a I"" I "I". I "I"" I"I"" I I"" I 'I"" I'"m I'I" I I""" I"m I""" Flow ro"I" rm-wl r"-"" r"I", aw school 's programs and services. Moreover, there are also minority groups with needs that are different from those of the majority. Minority students have needs that the school is now charged with identifying and serving. This effort is being impacted by fiscal restraints,. making it difficult to respond . Historically, there has been an emphasis in the Northampton School System to prepare its student body for entry to college. In 1990, 75%• of its graduates went on to No further their education, 50% of these at four year colleges L or universities. In that same year, 9% entered the work force directly out <)f high school . The remaining 16% of the graduates entered the military, stopped their formal education upon graduation, or were undecided about the future. Northampton High School has an annual drop-out rate of approximately 6%. While this drop-out- problem has been Al identified by the school community, the solution is not readily clear . Recently, the elementary school facilities and programs have been the focus of attention for the school system's administrators and for the community at large. New building construction and changes in programs have occurred, with a concurrent commitment to address the needs of the at-risk L6 population at that level . During this time, the high school 's physical facilities and instructional support staff endured a series of cut-backs In nanc a resources; mon es that were needed to maintain the plant and support programs were siqnHicantly reduced. oThe community is now recognizing the problems emerging from this period of financial restraints and the existence of problem areas . Special interest groups, booster clubs, and other fund-raising organizations have emerged in the last several years in an effort to deal with these areas . There is evidence of support and concern within the community at large. Together, the school and community can work toward establishing _new goals and new attitudes that will meet their changing needs. ff j I -9- support for the school to accomplish its goals and to progress . Northampton High School 's original facility nov celebrating its fiftieth anniversary is in serious need of repair and maintenance. A long range service program does not exist. The present condition of the building, continued requests for repair, and the self-study documents clearly evidence an ongoing lack of attention to building needs . Deterioration has taken place. Summarily, a systematic program of repair and maintenance must be developed and implemented so that the facility can continue to su ort` both its inhablEants an a school 's educational programs All health and safety issues need immediate attention. The professional staff and the community of Northampton possess both the commitment and the energy to respond positively to the needs of Northampton High School . Y � !I 1 I ^ —7— ,# - s EXCERPTS FROM ACCREDITATION REPORT The school shall maintain a development which includes Comprehensive morientation efor onew administrators, faculty and staff . There shall be a formal process of supervision and evaluation for administrators, faculty and staff . There shall be effective and cooperative relationships among the school board, central office and school administration. The principal, although accountable to higher authorities, shall have the autonomy and authority necessary to be the responsible leader of the school. Appropriate administrative and personnel records shall be maintained by the school, consistent with federal and state !;������' law and local policy. Necessary food and transportation tJ services shall rided SCHOOL FACILITIES The site, plant and equipment shall support all aspects of the educational program of the school and shall be maintained to ensure the safety and the health of the occupants . There shall be evidence of on-going planning to address future facility needs . COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT The school board shall formulate educational policy, support the educational program of the school, and secure appropriate financial resources. The school shall have a planned program to promote communication between the school and parents and between the school and the entire community. The school shall solicit participation of community members and organizations in the support and development of school programs . SCHOOL CLIMATE The school shall foster a . climate which promotes - an effective educational program and encourages participation , in the school and community. There shall be evidence that the education and the well-being of the student are primary concerns. Within the school community, . there shall be evidence of mutual respect, adherence to rules and Procedures, and concern for property. The administration, faculty, staff, and students. shall demonstrate positive _ working relationships and pride in educational achievement. r • 47 . Provide handicapped accessibility to all areas of the building 48 . Correct the lighting in the backstage area -45- ,rM 31 . Provide safe access to playing fields located at the bottom of the embankment in back of the building 32 . Correct the problem of computer down time in the English writing lab 33. Rewire the business rooms for electrical outlets �. 34 . Locate art classrooms in close proximity to facilitate the sharing of equipment and materials 35. Install a lock on the inside door to room 113 to protect student art projects Z .. 36 . Increase storage space for student art projects and art supplies 37. Repair the heating unit in the art storage room in room 113 "" ., 38 . Provide the art department with updated and adequate-sized sinks 39 . Provide better ventilation in art room 304 40 . Install safe electric service to sewing c hIn-es"-r ff-the h6mema-k-In -'-&rea 41 . Install a ventilation fan in the home ieconomics food lab 42 . Provide adequate space for choral practiceK� " and music department storage 43 . Correct drainage problems in the front walk area to alleviate icing conditions during the winter months low 44. Paint safety zone areas 'in the wood shop according to OSHA standards 45. Correct all clocks to reflect the correct time ■ 46. Replace fire curtain in the auditorium which sheds asbestos when moved -44- i' 16 . Correct the hazardous pedestrian and vehicular traffic pattern in front of the I school 17. Provide doors on all lavatory stalls for 44 W44 ,C6 I privacy 18 . Provide sufficient, convenient storage space 5 � I to all departments and programs 19 . Update the electrical system to Y provide safe and efficient delivery of electrical energy 20 . Install ventilation in the cafeteria kitchen area 21 . Allow only authorized personnel behind the Iserving area of the cafeteria kitchen 22. Improve the efficiency of the intercom system to provide communication to all areas of the building in case of emergency 23 . Replace hazardous fire doors in the old section of the building -224 . Provide acceptable storage area for I 4 combustible liquids presently stored in the pr -nt—strop r� 25. Remove stored items in the exit hall in the Irear of the print shop/technical drawing area Me 26. Provide adequate ventilation in the science rooms to allow removal of harmful vapors 27 . Rewire ventilation hoods in the science rooms to alleviate the necessity of the teacher leaving the room to activate the blowers 28 . Provide electrical outlets in the wood shop area to remove the hazard of tripping over extension cords 29 . Provide acceptable storage area for I combustible materials presently stored in the �s art area 30. Implement a plan to dispose of hazardous waste materials from the science and industrial arts areas w 43- —mow s EXCERPTS FROM ACCREDITATION REPORT r c Recommendations 1 . Address all health and safety issues immediately on 2 . Establish and implement short and long range maintenance procedures go 3 . Develop and implement immediate and long range preventive maintenance procedures on 4 . Remove or encapsulate friable asbestos thermal insulation in the boiler room, tunnel area and corridors 5 . Post right to know worker compensation notices in all work areas 6 . Install heat and smoke detectors throughout j the building 7 . Label locations of all fire extinguishers r 8 . Provide an emergency eye wash station in metal shop 9 . Provide fire blankets in the homemakin g area and cafeteria kitchen -- - -10:-.__-.._.P1ovide an emergency shut-off valve for the gas line servicing the homemaking area 11 . Label locations of "Panic Button" shut-offs in the wood shop and metal shop areas 12 . Redesign and post fire exit signs in each room in a uniform manner to be more conspicuous and easily understood in an emergency 13 . Correct excessive/deficient heating in various building areas l 14 . Remove wooden cutting boards in the cafeteria L kitchen area and provide appropriate replacements 15. Renumber and correctly identify rooms and 1 offices throughout the building -42- s Library/Media Center Strength of Facilities- The library is centrally located on the first floor. Ample electrical Outlets are available. The lighting is good. The available space of the library is adequate. Strength of Equipment- The periodicals reference materials and books are excellent and very current. Weaknesses of Facilities- It's location is so central it is often used as a hallway. It is difficult to regulate the ' ' . heat with occasional closings due to cold temperatures. The head librarian's office is not located within the library. The design (round) is poor which makes it difficult to monitor all student's activities. If the library did not have to be used for a study hall, this might not be such a weakness, There is a lack of storage space on first floor for T.V./Y.C.R. equipment. Weaknesses of Equipment- The.beii is often difficult to hear. busic Strength of Facilities- practice rooms �* Strength of Equipment- stereo system Weaknesses of Facilities- insufficient storage, need for additional chorus space Weaknesses of Equipment- no computer, lack of provision for replacement of instrument Physical Education Strength of Facilities- field space, 2 softball diamonds, 1 baseball Strength of Equipment- weightroom equipment, sufficient equipment to offer a varied non-traditional, lifetime/ fitness activities in the curriculum. Weaknesses of Facilities- lack of adequate indoor activity space, inadequate indoor and outdoor storage space; poor drainage of fields; no safe access to outdoor fields; number of Physical Education lockers is insufficient; toilet facilities for female student and staff area is inadequate ( 1 for all females). The doors to the gymnasium are in poor condition Weaknesses of Equipment- lack of storage leads to broken and stolen equipment cienc Strength of Facilities- gas and water shut off valves are easily accessible Strength of Equipment- generally well updated Weaknesses of Facilities- lab rooms and classrooms should be separate; insufficient storage space and ventilation in most rooms; repairs needed in some rooms Weaknesses of Equipment- more computers needed to allow students to access educational programs; more fume hoods needed to allow greater variety of laboratory investigations Qeneral Classrooms Strength of Facilities- rooms set up efficiently Strength of Equipment- Weaknesses of Facilities- size of rooms is too small for the number of students in some classes; storage space is limited; rooms 1 14.1 1 S,1 16,1 17,102 are disturbed by noise levels from industrial arts machinery and shop equipment V'P;gk'r}P'=4P' of Equipment- snortageo i'1g?'=v --oraga/fie._ tnt, �r;1VP,I11:1 moving between classrooms is inadequate; intercom system is inefficient for- emergency situations, and in need of repair Health Suite Strength of Facilities- separate room is available for quiet examination area Strength of Equipment- cots are available;vision and hearing testing equipment is now ours Weaknesses of Facilities- location is on the second floor, away from main office and elevator; more storage space is needed t � ry Weaknesses of Equipment- file storage is needed; need additional screen' Guidance Officer_ Strength of Facilities- separate, private officers for each counselor; Strength of Equipment- waiting room is equipped with computer for college information; copying machine is in v off ice l Weaknesses of Facilities- heating is major problem in winter time (vacation time); space for support services is inadequate Weaknesses of Equipment- a separate room for the noisy computer or a way to quiet it down is needed;copy machine is on it's last legs; waiting room furniture is in poor condition Faculty Work Space '' Strength of Facilities- space is adequate Strength of Equipment- two copy machines are available, one on first floor and one on the third; Weaknesses of Facilities- ventilation is poor Weaknesses of Equipment- only an Apple computer is available Administrative Office Space Strength of Facilities- central location Strength of Equipment- Weaknesses of Facilities- design/set up of layout of office is poor,with much congestion occurring especially '"" at the busy times . Weaknesses of Equipment- central synchronization of clocks is not possible; intercom system is not available MM in some areas such as, auditorium, gymnasium, mini-gym; more computers could be used Other Areas. 5oecifv: Strength of Facilities- Strength of Equipment- Weaknesses of Facilities- ,,,, Weaknesses of Equipment- Stairways/Hallways Strength of Facilities- width of stairwells and hallways Strength of Equipment- handrailsY A 4 'eaknesses of Facilities- stair treads are badly worn and slippery, some fire doors onl r direction making passage difficult for handicapped; Y. Weaknesses of Equipment- Lavatories j Strength of Facilities- Lavatoriesare located in same relative place on the top three floor Strength of Equipment- number of stalls and sinks is adequate Weaknesses of Facilities- lavatories are nonexistent on basement level;condition of stalls does privacy; no ventilation in female faculty's rest room on first floor by language hall; l handicapped accessible facilities Weaknesses of Equipment- many sinks faucets are spring loaded making washing of the hands ve ' d Custodial/Maintenance Work Space Strength of Facilities- : Strength of Equipment- Weaknesses of Facilities- inadequate space for supplies and office x.. Weaknesses of Equipment- Audi ssemL,iv-Area r.l�u ,wl rr r,vvvrrrt. r Strength of Faci IMes- large wing space on stage;seven bars above stage for drops and lights;seating for about 1 ,000 Strength of Equipment- good sound system Weaknesses of Facilities- inconsistent acoustics; all curtains outdated; too iittie storage for,costumes, "w scenery, props; inadequate lighting source; seats need to be replaced; painting needed, upgrrr� o * ' ` wiring needed 1 Weaknesses of Equipment-no intercom; fire curtain sheds asbestos when moved �J � ` ';' TM f- Cafeteria/K itchen Strength of Facilities- nice view out large, new windows 4 Strength of Equipment- telephone now works <� Weaknesses of Facilities- location on third floor; poor design with congestion in lines; no ventilation,always HOT; storage is lacking �. Weaknesses of Equipment- lack of drinking fountain; ovens, freezer and pans are in poor condition;no sink for hand washing by staff; wooden butcher block cuttings boards are still used; no speaker in kitchen to hear announcements M Student Activities Area (yearbook., newspaper, office) Strength of Facilities- little theater which is used by debate club for speeches ;strength of Equipment- yearbook equipment is supplied by publisher _ Weaknesses of Facilities-yearbook needs storage space and a work area;student activities office is a corner,of k . a classroom- no security of money is available �IT Weaknesses of Equipment- ;4; Instructional Storage (c)assroom' cabinets, shelves) Strength of Facilities- shelves/cabinets available in all science classrooms r Strength of Equipment- 2w ti � Weaknesses of Facilities- shortage of storage space for equipment dnd books and supplies Weaknesses of Equipment- shelves are not strong enough to hold much weight; insufficient storage space,,;,;! Go-curricular Storage Strength of Facilities- Strength of Equipment- r41 Weaknesses of Facilities- storage space; activity space for popular intramural programs is nonexistent when sport teams are in season; gymnasium is not large enough forcing teams to practice in shifts or at alternate sites Weaknesses of Equipment- equipment often neglected, vandalized, or damaged because of lack of storage space 60 Qustodial/Maintenance Storage Strength of Facilities- , , Strength of Equipment- Weaknesses of Facilities- Inadequate, more space is needed Weaknesses of Equipment- Most equipment is old Parking/Walkways/Exterior Liahting Strength of Facilities- walkways are paved Strength of Equipment- there is some lighting, but not enough Weaknesses of Facilities- parking spaces are insufficient for staff/faculty and students;exterior lighting is Inadequate; paveo walkways are unlevel causing dangerous icing conditions in winter Weaknesses of Equipment- parking lot is in poor condition on B' FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT Strength of Facilities- two separate rooms are available; one room ( 1 13) is good sized PStrength of Equipment- some professional equipment such as a slab roller and clay extruder; kiln Weaknesses of Facilities- rooms are poorly designed, with one never intended to be an art room; -work areas and storage space are poorly designed; small windows do not help with ventilation; a large fan recently installed is noisy making hearing difficult during class in room 113; there is only one sink located in , a tight corner (304); the side door to room 113 does not lock leaving an unsecured room; televisions"M had to be removed due to a lack of space; tables are old and have been known to collapse during use; it is difficult to clean clay area therefore the dust level remains high; heat in the store room is very high and efforts to repair it have been unsuccessful; kiln is located on the first floor and ceramic projects must be transported from first to the third floor *mWeaknesses of Equipment- there should be a storage area for A.V. equipment as it could be used daily; more potters wheels are necessary, however there is no room for them; there are some things that don't work correctly, such as blinds and cabinet doors; teacher's desk is propped up on the right side 40 because of broken led Business Education owStrength of Facilities- adequate labs Strength of Equipment- modern computers, office equipment,etc. Weaknesses of Facilities- electrical situation „,Weaknesses of Equipment- Home Economics Strength of Facilities- adequate size Strength of Equipment- up to date 'Weaknesses of Facilities- no separate clothing lab; no preschool space for proposed child development course Imp Weaknesses of Equipment- no electrical outlets for sewing stations or hoods over stoves for ventilation Industrial Arts Strength of Facilities- adequate size Strength of Equipment- quality and quantity ieaknesses of Fac:iiitiei- no eiectricdi outlets frofn ceiling (wood and rneiai labs); extremeiy poor ventiiation poor location- noise to other classrooms is disturbing Weaknesses of Equipment- all not appropriate for technology education curriculum ; much is outdated Vocational Education Strength of Facilities- room is good sized; has enough storage; daily cleaning, which is aided by students Strength of Equipment- washer, dryer, refrigerators, study carols weaknesses of Facilities- located in basement (not central) so interaction with other students is very limited; outlets in floor are not useable Neaknesses of Equipment- need stove, sink and a phone basement level 1 10 - handicap access doesn' t meet code for office for children ono men' s room on third floor toilets need good cleaning - poor acoustics and lighting in auditorium ° lockers are battered and damaged ` n ' °too dark in corridors S ) C. Cwt l�ITI S �c�= Apo I no�� �"`(u rr need more cabinets/storage, chalk and tackboards 4 ventilation is very bad history office to small ' • an office, conference, learning center would be ideal ENGLISH .rooms 210 and 212 have a lot of group work and "hands- on" projects that occur and the rooms simply can not accomodate these kinds of learning situations ` -very poor ventilation °' women's rooms need ventilation � rm 103 has no windows • need computer terminals for classrooms 116- public address system is too loud ao• sound intrusion from shop below ceilings tiles spotted from leaks sr water fountains need "platform" screens which _ prevent students from dropping trash/ litter/ garbage in drain basins o too hot or too cold 4 electrical outlets needed • need podium in each classroom - need more working overhead projectors 6 no clocks in classrooms FOREIGN LANGUAGE insufficent chalk boards Q- too hot or too cold ® a* dead air because of poor ventilation 0-electrical outlets needed ® public address system too loud a no clock in rms. 104, 100, 323 -desire/ need foreign language resource center room, off-air satellite transmission from other countries • - very poor storage need more cabinets, chalk and tackboards COMMON AREAS " all areas too small, dark and depressing not enough seats "larger kitchen space needed , not enough conference rooms ° • handicap access needed (especially student bathrooms) „ '- elevator is unreliable d`better lighting needed in stairs and better heating ,**,Poor ventilation in toilet areas go-'cafeteria on third floor in awful should be on first floor m elevator not handicap accessable o-poor ventilation , funiture in lounge is old • lounge is too small , a o no handicap access to basement level, and no restrooms on , ,. r �R a 4 f 6-no surge protectors , must divide circuits (watts) ` would like tables organized horizontally and wired permenently - repair or replace greenhouse counters and cabinets and windows, T move thermostat - chalk boards are in poor condition SPED '' - need blackboard in room 112 +- public address system too loud c • too hot or too cold A &- poor ventilation ° -more electric outlets needed -need more file cabinets and more shelving *-no clocks (rm.108 , 110, counseling office) -desks for kids are too small *-bathroom located between room 110 112 is not functioning- toilet doesn' t flush- not sure if water is on -never used 4-no intercom in s.a.c. office across from auditorium o-can' t hear bell in counseling office "410 — o•corcerns about asbestos in bldg. �.. - confidential material is easily accessable because many people have access to our building PHYSICAL EDUCATION - ►- one heating blower in locker oom winadequate ventilation in main gym and very poor in mini gym o inaudible announcements in gym and on fields, no phone in gym 0-cannot hear bells outdoors Q-clocks broken in gym, lockerfiooms, amd minigym a all areas have some code violations for elctricity, heat, C ventilation and handicap access - rooms too small some classes taught in hallways and foyer - limited storage v only one toilet in girls locker000m $. poorly lit stairwells o no handicap access to girls locker000m - refer to NEASC self study prepared by physical education staff - too cold in winter in lockerooms e no hot water in locker oom - ceiling tiles falling in gym - indoor spaces too small for classes of 80+ students rubberized floor needed in mini gym HISTORY o too hot or too cold 9- public address system too loud - cabinet locks broken - room sizes too small for 30+ students *- room 219 always cold ' { ' o -no clock on the third floor works R L' *- not enough electrical outlets yid �v�5. no screens on windows therefore students with bee sting allergies are at real risk with no screens and our little windows open in the hot weather. We do not have a bee sting list available when we are frequently invaded- and a teacher must try and kill 'all of the bees. M o covering on plumbing pipes damaged TECHNOLOGY (HOME EC. ) Q- need ventilation for cooking electrical outlets pose safety hazard for sewing classes b- no ladies room on the floor of room g.25 "" cb,- too cold in winter no computer outlets .. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY c- no clock in rm. 314 No a- the lights that are out need to be fixed or replaced *- computer outlet needed because they are now operating on 1/2 plugs and strip outlets *. only 1 or 2 electrical outlets per room ,. TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION * . poor ventilation in room 321 very hot and stuffy s . two computer outlets needed in room G05 @ - some electrical outlets don' t work in room G02 a• no bells or clocks (G01 , G02, G03) shops need repainting anew tiles needed - tech classes need a classroom for non shop work there is wasted space �+ o- better ventilation needed in wood, metal labs 4- more electrical outlets needed in all labs eate'cltdrawing needs computer outlets, cabinets and better lighting *- no clocks in wood and metal labs -poor walls, ceilings and equipment in wood and metal labs room size is too small for program SCIENCE o- too hot or too cold �-- *, very difficult to remove lab fumes because windows are too small V--a--s- raw wires are exposed *-bulbs needed in many light sources *-back sinks are not useable - screen needed to be replaced (torn and secured on an angle) a no clock or non sychronized time , room sizes are too small for number of students am slab tables need to be secured to aid in class organization •desks aren' t moveable mss• need exhaust fan, fume hoods 49-11 —o- need ground faults and polarity check, d.c. outlets taped over need to be fixed ■ ti -- no dressing room area �• . needs to be painting and carpeting in the aisles and pit ART more cabinets needed * .new tables needed -room size is too small for 25+ students •- often overly hot or cold *-have to use many extension cords because no electrical outlets * - one sink has no trap so it clogs, faucet drips w no clock ' -multiple ceiling panels missing *-lack of storage �"-O-kiln should not be in the same room as students even if it is �* vented o� no floor drain - not enough bulletin boards - not designed well for multidiscipline ,more display space wanted or even a small gallery . no computer outlets HEALTH *_ very hot in the morning and cold by noon ,. *. the air is dusty and stagnant • lights are missing . cabinets and potable chalk board needed 6- health room should have foot petals for sink *. bell system is too loud - no unit in the sci. off ice m. not enough outlets MATH (computer science included) 4° too hot or too cold frequently below 66 in winter v--&- the ventilation blows dust around computers, and dirty air causes 6 people to have trouble breathing, bad air quality - lights out due to budget " mp unsafe use of old electrical tables and cords, only 3 outlets per entire room (rm-126) , extension cords and circuit breakers in abundance need/desire more white and tackboards more display spaces and flexible space' desired W math office is too far from math classes and space is limited _ stained ceiling tiles, and walls could use painting *, need extension cords or more outlets (rm. 319) . no locks on cabinets and some need repairing &- leaky windows +s no clockS(rm5 128/ 103/ 123/ 121/ 119) - 3 panels next to windows on either side should be bulletin boards. need bulletin boards on corridor wall. more board space , • needed . too many kids for qu4ity of blackboard and size of room LIBRARY 6 The library is so cold on some winter mornings that it is kept closed. It creates unacceptable work conditions for students and faculty. - higher wattage is needed/desired - need floor outlets for computer ' equipment is very old wneeds/desires locked storage carpet is worn GUIDANCE Q �uncontrolable heat problems (sometimes too hot and sometimes too ' cold) -more tackboards needed 4 -many clocks don' t work * 0 -public address system is too loud - would be useful to k.*ve an area on the first floor to communicate -with students about different events- ie. a kiosk- type structure or more bulletin board structures MEDIA a - no cross ventalation * - better lighting needed • plighting is inadequate to meet needs of studio screens needed for windows 0 - synchronized clocks needed o -intercom ring is hard to hear -patching or repair of the floors, walls, ceilings are needed the room can no longer function as a studio/vidto library MAINTAINENCE O, poor control of heating 9- auditorium needs wiring and painting *, cast iron radiators (40 ' s bldg) so valves are easily vandelized %-there was an energy crisis in the 70 's and irreporable changes were made to systems MUSIC *- not enough electrical outlets (especially on front wall of room G.26) • the fenestration is leaky and not sound proof the cabinets/storage and chalk & tackboards are too small and too few rickety old folding chairs a• insufficent lighting for stage to do even simple productions *-.•-o• the wiring is a fire hazard s^most wiring to the balcony is inoperative .b._#.lighting board sparks GOOD AVERAGEi POOR : COMMENTS 14. Room Aesthetics ; a_ Floor � � 2 ..• b. Walls �--' C. Ceilings d _Equipment _ e. .T� . .r J.. ._ r;s 15. Room Function ` •, b. Students Per Class C.. Room La Xou t �..T.��.,�.,,... .., �_. er 16. Common Areas - Cafeteria � �' ' - Toilets .p. - Corridors V .-. .. F... « ..IViIR...•r..f'Mw.we•M .a:: - Auditorium Little Theatre ra 1 • - k ..�, „ - Conference Rooms Za✓ - Elevator } - Stairs Handicap Access' ___..._.__...: _ . 17. Other Concerns : ` skn F t`• ' [' aRr Yf •l� yY �• F4y� A,RCHTTECTS.INC. ' I � ... June 26,1994 DIRECTORS Ra7 S. &owa.A31 Eduard L JeadrT A.I.A. j Five Year Capital Improvements Plan PRINCIP Northampton High School J. "° ' Northampton, Massachusetts SENIOR ASSOCUTES: ." ASSOCIATES TEACHER/STAFF SURVEY Mark T. Daaa4 /� Dan Batnar 1. Department I-f�f° �`�� A= L.. ae moo: t . 2. Room Number � 3. Teacher/Staff Name �x f ' GOOD AVERAGE POOR COMMENTS , r , 4 . Heating 5. Ventilation 6. Lighting ( � 7. Electrical Outlets I 8 . Computer Outlets 9. Plumbing ✓? �� ' 16. Fenestration 11. Equipment 2. a. —C.abi.nets/S.t-oragP b. Chalk_& Tackboards c. -Screens — ----. �.,_ _ -120 12. Public Address System 13 . Clock/Bell System e Attachment #CC 8 - Teacher/Staff Survey and Comments - Facilities and Equipment (Comments From Staff) Excerpts From the Accreditation Report IV ON i s` w i i E ` i • 6. A -.. #111 '� .> _i y !'• •i ��� ��� �' k Roof over Gymnasium. Dark spots are repairs r s done about five years ago � I 9 or 'AI s0. .j • a��K ,y_ X' H✓ `t•t � d condition. 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W.3 Ah 144 `I :'�!E. `r'A.,.,r. w' �� "\�k odr �J`y" \w"#4 �ti y�• � � .'f y�► : 1� �.�rvi b K XtiJ rwr. .(} .,,,F'�l.'�. ✓r � o:. t � e: � � �. .,r �."r �'� a It 8 _p>r{.y ..,i,e�i�`!\ .'V�i a. y �t / t�y-.. ♦ ., - , � Ff.. ` �.�!``G+7'P�,��'4.'1."v •�s i�d�. �' r s�i .. 511� `� w ,1 ,�,r ' +.nom ''� rt'J,lr•�. MJ t � "*.�a^ '�} � a� f�� ,• �'� !,f .� 4 �„, ��ii :��•'i'J'N•"�OS« 9� '�`� 'I :p� h 2+ i Via';.. i.r . f'�' w�,�i/ �. �A.'►•..'`� ,l l nr� 'gyp g,.r<. �� �q�. '+. '�� 1� .4� :• 7'w�ft'1 •.!�cif '�'s.9 .' ��y S' W I i The existing silicone and polyure- Reeoat Application Procedure "The completed project proved to be, thane roof was originally installed over a 1.Thoroughly inspect existing roof with extremely cost-effective to the owner, failing asphalt built-up roof.The energy- moisture scan costing substantially less than total efficient polyurethane insulation was 2. Perform spot repairs to membrane/ removal and replacement of the original applied in a 1-inch thickness,adding an coating coated polyurethane and underlying R-factor of 6.5.The insulation probably 3. Replace damaged or wet insulation built-up roof composition.The roof has ,< e. paid for itself in the first six or seven 4. Power-wash and rinse entire surface served well and with the enhancements years of service. made on this contract,will continue to During ile recoat project, only a 5.Apply two coats of Dow Corning 0 P j Y 3-5000 Silicone Coating serve for another 15 to 20 years." very small area of insulation required 6 When the recoating project was a" . Embed ceramic granules into topcoat replacement. The life expectancy of the completed,the NYS Office of General revamped 1991 insulation system is 7. Issue manufacturer's warranty Services,the owner of Building#18, now at least 30 years. "This project went as planned. received a 10-year roof membrane S.D. Carruthers Sons,the Dow We were very pleased to find that only warranty from Dow Corning. Most Corning®-approved roofing applicator limited and well-defined areas required coated polyurethane roofs can be a. which successfully bid the job, used repair,"says Gerald R. Carruthers, considered for the warranted recoat the following typical guidelines to President of S.D.Carruthers Sons. program. Existing silicone-coated roofs recoat Building #18: are excellent candidates for the pro- gram. Polyurethane roofs with other 1 � coatings require specific testing by Dow Corning's technical department. A low section of roof on Building#18, measuring approximately 10,000 square Building 1118,the facilities building, feet,was also reroofed during this pro- at the State Office Campus.New York jeet. Now,the entire 170,0.00-square- r States Office of General Services - specified the recoat project.They foot roof area is protected by the Dow are responsible for all buildings Corning Seamless Roofing System. in the state. . i. I��OLYCOAT =SYSTEMS, IN C. „'ING THE INDUSTRIAL,COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ROOFING MARKETS „s,xf, • F, Ipayco�11� — SYSTEMS, INC. Owner: ` �a. ew New York State Office of Recoating Gives General Services * , Building: New Life To Roof b. "■ Building#18, State Office Campus Albany, NY Every roof has a certain life span over with polyurethane and silicone:_, - Problems: which varies depending on mainte- Many of these skylights had constantly` . • Large roof past warranty period nance,abuse and original application leaked and required costly mainte- •Several deteriorating coating specifications.After 16 years of sound nance. Second,ceramic granules were conditions service,the 160,000-square-foot roof added to the roof surface to create a t � •Leaking skylights on Building#18 of the New York State tougher membrane with greater abuse; ` Solution: Office Campus was recoated to ensure resistance.The application of granules ; Dow Corning®Silicone Coating System its continued, long-term performance. is now a standardspecification by Advantages: Unlike other roofing systems,a silicone- New York State. 4 ,, ,yJs, ;1< •Renews and prolongs life coated roof can be easily recoated of existing roof rather than totally removed and - •Ease of application reroofed. • 10-year manufacturer's warranty The 1991 project required two In 1976,Building#18 was reroofed ,. •Preserves existing insulation for changes to the original specifications with a silicone and polyurethane added economy and installation procedure.First,over system.In 1991,the 160,000 y Applicator: square-foot roof was recoated with 1200 linear feet of skylight were sealed Dow Corning 3-5000 Silicone Roof 9 �a S.D.Carruthers Sons, Inc. Coating,adding protection to the existing untouched Insulation and providing a 10-year warranty .. F" v � A i as r t a. i F, Roofing System Manufactured and Warranted by: DOW CORNING ! DOW CORNING is a registered trademark ri POLYCOAT of Dow Coming Corporation. �SYSTEMS.INC Hudson Falls• New York 12839 .518 747-0654 �_ ATLANTA ! 404.691-5250 PITTSBURGH / 412-741-8930 ROOF INSI`F C I ION ENERGY SAVINGS Sl1RVFY • DFSI(NI • SPECIF',^ 10N DFVr!, F"4r-NT 11 "nnnnVFD APP1 ICPT0RS CARRUTHERS Mr. Ed Gross - Page 2 January 27, 1993 7. Trim, clean, and install sealants as required. 8. Upon completion, the project will be inspected by an independent testing y7. firm engaged by the Manufacturer. Upon approval of the system recoat, a new warranty will be issued. _ A "ball-park" estimate for the cost to accomplish the above would range from $2.25 to $2.75 per square foot of roof area. With this treatment and normal maintenance your roofs should continue to perform well for another ten years. ` Ed, we appreciate your concern for your roofs, and wish all of our customers were as conscientious. We installed the G.E. system on your High School eleven years ago. The G.E. system continues to perform well and certainly warrants continued monitoring and upgrading as time progresses. Planning for and implementing a recoat program will guarantee many additional years of service life. Until such time that a recoat program be enacted, we would suggest that this roofing be monitored on a regular basis and routine maintenance be performed as required, particularly now that the manufacturer's warranty has expired. As discussed, should you want us to make a detailed inspection of this roofing annually, and provide a I written report to you, our charge for this service would be $500.00 per year. We thank you for this opportunity to be of service, and to continue the fine relationship we have had over the years. Please advise should you need any additional information. Very truly yours, S.D. CARRUTHERS SONS, INC. 1 ` Robert J. Minder I Sales Manager RJM/fy Enclosure - GE Recoat Specification cc: Gerald R. Carruthers WD�JSTR/gL + CARRUTHERS cONrwac�a$ .; January 27, 1993 '' Northampton School District 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 ATTENTION: Mr. Ed Gross, Superintendent Buildings and Grounds REFERENCE: Roof Repairs and Maintenance - High School Dear Ed: In response to your request for information on extending the warranty coverage;'and ,.� indeed, the useful life of your existing G.E. Silicone/Polyurethane Roofing system; we are pleased to provide the following information: "> General Electric has a "Recoat Program";whereby they will issue additional'warianty'' coverage upon the completion of an inspection, repair as necessary, and recoating of your present G.E. Silicone Roofing system, totaling approximately 60,000 SF. The proposed scope of a typical recoat project would be as follows: g• 1. Perform a complete inspection to identify and locate deteriorated surfaces or conditions. 2. Remove and replace all deteriorated foam and/or coating. Installed replacement materials will be compatible with and match sound adjacent. e , materials. 3. Power wash all roof surfaces in preparation for recoating. Adhesion tests will be performed to assure bonding of the new material to the substrate. 4. Furnish and apply new Silicone Coating membrane to the entire roof surface. Minimum dry film thickness of the new silicone rubber membrane will be in accordance with Manufacturer's requirements. S. Furnish and apply 3M ceramic granule treatment as membrane protection. 6. Reflash and seal all existing expansion joints, roof drains, and other d penetrations, as required and deemed necessary to provide a watertight condition. ATTACHMENT #CC 7 i August 30, 1994 ! ARCHITECTS INC. DIRECTORS FIELD INSPECTION AND ROOF REPORT Roy a aro.m. Northampton High School Edward L Jetdry, A-" Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 PRINCIPALS � C. J. Rhftbam Architects Inc. examined the roof surfaces of SENIOR ASSOCIATES Northampton High School . The surface is silicone M°bard. R. $at"A" over urethane foam. Reportedly this roof was applied �. ASSOCIATES about ten (10) years ago after the loose gravel was Mark T. Dunn. A.I.O. vacuumed off, but the built-up roof remained in Dot Rafter A= Itwret6e KW= place. g. The following was observed: 1. There are small holes on the surface from dime am size to a few inches in diameter. 2. There are some (at least one) spongy areas which a feel like there is water below. 3 . There are some areas which crackle when stepped upon as though they are not well bonded to the "" substrait. 4. In one location where the 1966 addition - joins the 140 1940 building, the joint has been caulked several - times. 5. There is evidence of prior cut outs and patches done by a roofer . and evidence of silicone caulk . patches as small repairs done by the Owner. "" The Owner received a proposal (attached) for repair, recoat and rewarranty from S.D. Carruthers in January 1993. The letter briefly describes the repairs to be o done, the recoating process, the testing, the granule application etc. , and the cost of about $150,000.00 recommend this work. Note that, because of the 40 magnitude, bid specifications and competitive sealed bids are required. That and the one and one-half year delay add to the cost. Architects Inca proposed to allocate $175,000.00. r 64 co WC WMM / =RTRa rox. UAMACMMM 01060 (413) 564-7224 � r • 5_7 CMR: BOARD OF FIRE PREVEtv^T•lON REGL'I..ATIONt aw "` conunuec z the fac;Lry has unprotecied stet) t,"rS for r in trzc shall be reaofitt cathodic prott~uon by llcccrnbtr :�. 199t. Unulpcathodic 'ro aoocd. an annual Lightness test shall be D rccaon has be cathodic tecaon o , if the saw and)or piping do not have DfO > Decanter :.)- 199E the owner/operator shat nave the.Link grid' PtDmg Mmoved from the Bound on or before December (12) A tightness test shat be none on both the tank and 1998. an among ashodic Protanon as well as six to I2 months d p3 agV�n one month befo adored. Protra�on has bec (13) The provisions of 527 CMR 9.07(x)(4) shall be L � Of the above- mP ed with when menooned devices "ddm6 any eta O4) . Written noeiicaoon shall be riven to the head of the fire depa'zrrtent before /1 uppuLing begins clearly describing what devices W U be inssalled. �IiI�J PA. WaSif (A) a ' n tiOVC4rD tnrl Wye'. f1•t c T.,3. (l) �ttraanrnt Crr..ae Qre�rl. } p� s• .�, (a) shall be litruMd to 500 gallon y capacity if the tank is adja=t to a building or othe Struatac. Far quantities in excess of SOD looted a mirtimstm of 2S bons capaciry,the tanks)shall be *_ born any building or strum= and shall 1 in accordance with M-GL e. 148, 4 23,in addinon to a regeurc a license ftrc deputmt L PcMul from the head of the ' (b) Shall require a Pctmit to =1212. maintain. and store from the head of the fire V. dcpart:rten: (c) Shat] be )rased at lur'favc tees from any building opcttin s. � twit (d) Shall have a eontautment disc eapabie of eonutining 110% of the etpaciry o� all proouc,, WiLlun the dirt,. uaor utc building's ��- ea.—.age from vr�euur tr..aFi:. Tru type of ���, shall be �w be 1nom Or SIM-iii MIC=On tt tree C'ti0r. shall (� F 3==r- •'�''o. tAe Aea; r~teat brs:orb,�-rt � ps."pose:.a fence ee an c>:cuc tie pttv�yt anasinort;t f IMI of MC " � 1: tnc�cots not�AavvcsanfIcna enuosms., rnt fill usa1; be bi g t (t) The anrs shall tae vc.- ant: the vents vents s sal? be a M=rn= of 1 ' inches it, -r eat c ti teats shall =7rar tm not less attic IZ'above the:that=':sound kvei and shat t,c w iourzd tttzt v spors Will not oc trapped by eves or othe obrrucaoru and r shat' be at)cast Svc foe. both anv buatim, o tihj. inches in daurn=shtan be lonua on the top of the ask and be a minirnstrn of (i) The fill than bo a ttsnne)-type hoppc fin large enough to Prtveu gipping and SPILagc wnen Mimt. The funnel-type htrPW troll have a tigtu-$tang hinge;, o; w cntuned Cap which shall be closed,-ben not in us:. ' G) The Pon use for Dumping oat the sz r The fill and the d f urad for MLIJ be loomed on the top of the tart 4 lY) The S PP3ng oct Shall-not be the saute uppCr tar waste oir titles stall be o:Ao of SUPpo!' T the �ZSrt 3Cd load. and the ��mausIIWe titit'trial and caDible Sltdutg, o•. Wang. against se�)ttt t• 9.0c. t:ru~s shall be L:.-listed and stall 9.0c. to thtc design c =—U ir. 7 CMR":, (rn) Inch task it which kt:rnotu wags` is >. ttartp and )sbr-jcd Uvicughot t the ttQ1oG of bt:itig aa�mttltsr~ Stan be clearly 1. The wont •H/+Z.RDOUS w� at:urhetiaDon unth the toliowinr ; =. The h i"•dous -as¢ ioendfied in words (et.; W/�� OIL) 'Inc type hz:AM a«ocita.. W Mth inc wsss: � <. The cast on which each indicted in We , (cr.,TOXIC). period d uU: Mars Ine+ytbcL. w,, a�astiantm beg3t>s in star tank. .all be Placed on tnc sloes of each ' k titan they art e:hearjv visible. for inspecuon. tatsk>A such s martntr me 527 CMR- 94 =7 CMR: BOARD OF FIRE PREVENMON REGULATIONS RIR C` connnutr (b) A oev►ce which shall v iv n r alcn tJ►c ►nd► ►dual del rn g p oduct when the tank is no Mori in- 90% full by msmcung the flow tnto the tank or tstggenng a high-ievel alarm. (4) All tanks shall be equipped with leak deteeoon. The following methods arc acceptable: (a) A double-walled tuck with an approved interstitial space monitor. • (b) An approved m-tank monitor which shall be utilized in accordance with S27 CMR 9.05(D)(2)(b). (c) Monitoring for vapors in the soil through the use of a continuous monitor. (d) Monitoring for vapors in the soil through the use of a monthly monitoring device. All monthly monitoring records shall be kept for the remaining operating life of the facility and shall be made m ulily available upon request of the Marshal or the head of the fire department or his designer- N= 1: 327 CMR 9.05(G)(4)(c)err(4xd)is used.the provisions for obswation and trwnitOMS wells provided in 40 CFK parts 280 and 281 Environmental Pi on Apncy Underyound Stotatc Tanks Technical kcquirtrrtents-shall be .. deemed ac=epabk usilass the head of the fire deparmtcu detamir= that more strinEent mastics are nqubcd. NOTE 2: Not all the above-mentioned leak descction methods will be adeowte tC detect the P=cna of all products cvvcmd within the scope of 527 CMR 9.00. The owner/operator shall use a luk detrrsion method and associated touipmcnt which is eapablc of oetccang the produce being stored. The following sehedWt shall be trauvtd for the upgrade of leak dent,•-Lion on cxistinF undcrpound storage unks. if this sehedalc is not complied with. sec 127 CMR 9.05(0)(5), (6) and (7). - ---T THE TANI WAS INS i ALLr-D U.K DZMECTION REQLM= BY D.0 - before 1969 or unknown 1970- 1974 1991 197,5- 1979 19r- 1990-Le: 1988 1903 (5) L' the tank Does not have lak oemetion instilled in acorda-sce with the above- ` _y mentioned upgrade st:heduic but has a spill coatairtrstcn: nunhoic, overriU prevention / drvicr.-and r, the oak vwU be tightnes:to=d Q=Mr the 5tL.IOLh.and 15th Year sftr mesa zoa.znd at ftve-vetir inmrvals unri) 1998. (6) If the tank does not have lak otsrccion Menhe;s in &==Marie with the sehedult in S's7 CMR 9.03(0)(4) and Does not have a spa) eontaiarrr�tt ntanholc, ovcrill — --' prevention device.and cathodic protrw;i=the oar shall be rightness tcsw.6 on an annual -' basis until 1995. (7) If the tank Does not have leak oetction installed by D=cmbe7 1 1995, the ownevoperawr shill have the oak rcmoved from the ground on or before Decemoc 199E. (8) All pr=wited piping• .onc of the following rtquirsaitenu by December .ere :2. 1990: (a) If ttx piping has se:ornaary eonainmcw,an approved imtcstitW spate monitor troy be used (b) An auwmatic flow rtsrictvt.an auto=dc shtssoff devicc..cr a continuous alarm - asa _____� svncrn shay be itutalied. These Devi= :Hall attutatc)y act= a ltak of three Fallon pc hour with the prooabWry of oesGavn of 099 and a probability of false alarm of 0.01- If this opnon Is ualszcd the piping shall be teouveo to be tightness trsstd on an annual basis. to monthly monitoring for vapors in me soil shall be +►ttt pcfamte>r and cocumcn:td. (9) If a 'rraopmr,Sucoor,Sy=n is used.leak ot=bOn is not rt ouimd on the piping. (10) If a summon system is used which is not a European Suction Systerr., one of the tolrowMg leak oe=don opnons stall be required for me pipint: • (a) .If me piping tss s-^arci;.iyy wnninmat:ah appmvcd in=xizial spa=monitor shall be used. (b) A tightness test shall be conducted every three yeas. 4 sew 7I30!y3 viecctivc ;nN3) en CMR - 93 ` F ATTACHMENT #CC 127 CMR: BOARD OF FDtE PREVENTION REGULATIONS contutucd OIL TANK IMPROVEMENTS 9.C5: , (3) The owner of eve msung storage tank which does not have an acceptable form W of ieak acu=on (Ref: 527 CMR 9.05(G)(4)). but which does have a spill eonWnmcnt manholt. an overfill prevention device and cathodic protection shaU have the lank tutcd at the owner's expense during the 5th. 10th, and 15th year afar installation and u five yes intervals thereafter until 1998. (4) The owner of every existing Storage tusk which does not have an acceptable form Of leak detection (Ref: 527 CMR 9.05(0)(4)), and which does not have a spill conairiment nwLhok. era► overfill prevention device and cithOWc protection shall have the tank tightness tasted at the Owner's expense on an annual basis until 1998. (S) Every eu=ng suction piping sytscm not of Ewvpean design shall either have secondary containment with an approved interstitial space monitoring system or shall be tested during the 3rd. 69h.and 9th year after in UU&Uon and at three year intervals dm=fter. (6) With rtspi=to any tuck to which the mvrn mrY Comroi ralttuk-�ts tbt SZ7 CNii. 9.05(E)acne applicable, the head of the We depwmucttt shaltl-mquirt the opera= to have it aid its piping ply lasted.at the owner's atpeasc,Whenever the operator fails... .. _ tto prepanc. Se=dlt:, and SnAu "Abe daily.iaveatory secOads Cr fails ter.perfo=%bc „t:qusd monthly talc latio.,- - (7) The bead of the e depwm=t may require the owner of far any CXLC Z tank to bave it and iu piping used At the owner's ctcpeax.in Any tau is which tbt owner has failed to make timely applicanon for a permit as regained tinder 527 CMR 9.07(x). (8) Except for testing Performed on a rink and its piping prior to their being covered. a tusk shall be tested by any final or precision tt=not mvolvutg air pt:ssure which can accurately detest a leak of 0.10 gallon per hour with a probability of dc=cion of 0.99. and a probability of false alarm of 0.01,and which has born approved by the Marshal. (9) All :eau shall be Approved and administered by qualified persons. and-arty---such___._ - -. --------------------------persons shat-notify-tbc head-of the firs ccparraeat prior to&=uristc>ytg a (10) Tht owne of ever)• tcusting pressur=ed piping rfsmm whin is not m=etre; ,e through the use of soil monitors at let end of every—icaasr t xmm minim= Shan nave me pIPiag tested,At tat owner's expeasc,on an Annual basis. 01) Bvpy waning prew==d piping sysurh which has aeconosy Conainmeu and an &;rproved mtcr=u&j spasz Monitor uaU be extntpt from ughamss u=ns of tat pipm;. ('Z) The person pafom3ing any asst tinder 527 CMR 9.05F shat promptly supply tat 0%%ne: Wb> the head of the fire oeparurient with ce^Zbrvt ropier of all test rtsulu for s tanr sno is pipin;. Tht k=d of tht fm ne-ttrmteat Shall keep his copy with the reconu of that storagt facility. Gj�•� (G) t�rr?dini' e!�ijennp Undt-rt'rovn Serra.. Tank �vstems. (1) Fiej OD aut)cz ►mot...': acclusiveiy,ior tOttsumpOvt use on the prt:rtiscs S1'ta1l be etempt from the requusmenu of 527 CMR 9.05(0)(4) through (131. Waste oil ranks stitch Comply with the upgrade schedule in 5Z7 CMR 9A6(C). fiaaroous warm tanks shall be, exersspt bona me requrt:ments of 527 CMR 9.05(0)(1) through (13) and 527 CMR 9.06(0). Q) All cmmmg unoerVound smraLp aas;s shall be reavh=d with a str2 coaairuncm manhole and an tm:venoon dcvict on a, betorn:Se rtber 30. 1994 unieu the ► stout took is muuzd to bt:uppaded with Stage 17 Vapor rteeavery sh a==&net with a 330 CMR 7.00 Wort tin date On all tanks which ATt required to smplcm=t Sant D Vapor n=vve:v before Septernbe:30. 1994 a spill eonainm=1 maahoie and An ovCdjj Few=inch oeviet shall be msalkd and operational on the am Stage 11 Vapor recovery U m be Jz effect is&=mZanm with 310 CMR 7.00. Yvel oil tames of 1.300 pDons or less apadty UdImc+d exr1u3tive1y fer CQ!%"mpflvt Um oh tic pre n acs:null be tz npt from mht M=fit of a Spill Coaerinrrtesu manhole. provided the tank was In=Iieti Mort: January 1. 1989. (=! An °"c 111L T"' nen device shah be deigned so as not to prcciuoc the abiliry to l perform Any teguud atem= test on dtt ask turd pipir,-. Tr- :::wing options Are f a:.Ce'�i�OIC: (a) A device rhieh shah sutomaneal)y shut off flow into the ask when the tank is no more than 95% full. (Fff=rivt 7nm) m CMR.92 Al b i 34+F h GUIDE TO RESPONSE ACTION RECOMMENDATIONS d t This chart gives the interpretation to the response codes used in Se_ ction9. GUIDE NUMBER RECOMMENDED RESPONSE ` y. k.�t 1, Maintain ACBM in place using O & M procedures, no damage recorded. Monitor area for future damage. 2. Protect from damage with suitable coverings such as rewettable fiberglass cloth, metal jackets, or PVC covers. 3. Repair damaged areas or remove as recommended, start program by August 31, 1993 and finish by September 1, 1994. 4. Repair damaged areas or remove as recommended, start program by July 1, 1994 and finish by September 1, 1995. 5. Repair damaged areas or remove as recommended, start program by Jul!O, 1995 and finish by September 1, 1996. 6. Remove these materials at first opportunity, post warning labels in ,.. area and restrict access or strictly monitor use until problem is abated. I 7. These materials to be removed for anticipated renovations. Maintain and repair existing damaged areas until removal-is complete. Isolate and post areas to warn of asbestos hazard. 8. Remove these materials as early as possible. Initiate response action upon acceptance of this report and finish within 60 days or other schedule sufficient to'protect occupants of the space. 9. These materials not covered by AHERA Rule, but recommendations for proper maintenance are included for each material. i s Updated: 8/20/93 a }5 N ' r.b Ail { fA ; City of Northampton Public Schools FINAL REPORf Northampton High School Floor Location Description Size Amount Condition Response Rear Stairwell Floor Tile 9"X 9" 600 Sq.ft. GOOD .s Boys Shower Room Duct Connector 4 ea. 20 Sq.ft. GOOD Corridor 2 Floor Tile 9"X 9" 1,715 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 ` r. Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 45 fittings POTNL DMG 2 Whirlpool Block Pipe Insulation <6"dia. 25 Ln.ft. GOOD 1 ° ' T` Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 4 fittings GOOD Wood Shop-Rm.7 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 43 fittings DAMAGE 4 ? ; Receiving Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 17 fittings POTNL DMG 2 , Metal Shop-Rm 6 Floor Tile 9"X 9" 145 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 °* Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 32 fittings POTNL DMG 2 ' ' Basement Corridor 3 Floor Tile 9"X 9" 1,280 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 38 fittings GOOD 1 '� 1St.Floor Hallway 112-119 Floor Tile 9"X 9" 1,250 Sq.ft. GOOD * ? Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 22 fittings GOOD 1 Hallway West to Library Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 5 fittings GOOD 1 Hallway North Floor Tile 9"X 9" 1,145 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Hallway to SW Stairs Floor Tile 9"X 9" 970 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 15 fittings GOOD 1 Hallway: 101-Athletic Block Pipe Insulation 6"-12"dia. 110 Ln.ft. DAMAGE 3 Dept. Floor Tile 9"X 9" 1,860 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Board Room Floor Tile 9"X 9" 255 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Radiator Cover Lining 55 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Teacher's Room Floor Tile 9"X 9" 705 Sq.ft. GOOD. 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 6 fittings GOOD 1 Faculty Lay. Floor Tile 9"X 9" 640 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 8 fittings GOOD 1 Conference Room Floor Tile 9"X 9" 255 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 15 fittings GOOD 1 Christian's Office Floor Tile 9"X 9" 150 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Radiator Cover Lining 55 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Athletic Dir.Office Floor Tile 12"X 12" 160 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Work Room Floor Tile 12"X 12" 310 SgJt. GOOD 1 Guidance Office Block Pipe Insulation <6"dia. 35 Ln.ft. POTNL DMG 2 Main Office Block Pipe Insulation <6"dia. 55 Ln.ft. POTNL DMG 2 Library Office Floor Tile 9"X 9" " ' 190 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Auditorium Floor Tile 9"X 9" 5,000 Sq-ft. GOOD 1 Block Pipe Insulation <6"dia. 55 Ln.ft. POTNL DMG 2 Fire Curtain 2,275 Sq.ft. GOOD 9 Book Storage Floor Tile 12"X 12" 85 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Film Storage A/V Room Floor Tile 9"X 9" 515 Sq.ft. GOOD 1 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. 30 fittings GOOD 1 Bath for Rm 103 Block Pipe Insulation <6"dia. 10 Ln.ft. POTNL DMG 1 9 AHERA Reinspection 8/18/93 Homestead Inc. y r 6 � 3 Cost estimates were calculated for the total removal of the ACM i from the building. Complete removal, not including Barnes- and i. Jarnis, Inc. , consulting and industrial hygiene services and I reinsulation, is estimated at $836,900.00. Complete removal, �k including reinsulation, is estimated at $991,800.00 . No repair R, costs are provided because no material needs major repairs at " this time. AM MR I Room Recommended Response Action Classroom 213 Remove 1 fitting �. Classroom 201 Remove 20 feet of pipe insulation • and 3 fittings. All are exposed above the suspended ceiling. # t Classroom 200 Remove risers along exterior walls. Seal back of closet. All other ACM in the building is in good condition. Any minor cuts, tears, or breaks on the ACM should be repaired by the in- house maintenance staff once they are trained. All ACM that is not removed during the School District's removal project this summer should be monitored periodically as part of the Operations and Maintenance (0&M) Program. COST ESTIMATES Removal of all ACM in the ..building is. ..not- practical or economically feasible. Most of the ACM present no health hazard to the building occupants, as long as it stays in good condition no or is in isolated areas . joCost estimates for removal for all areas where an action, such as removal or isolation, must be performed during the Summer of 1989 are given below. - ---- .------------Room ------------- -- _-.Cosh 2,200.00 Boiler Room $12,100 .00 New Building Crawlspace 800 .00 Crawlspace Under Library 56,500 .00 Crawlspace A 8,500 .00 Boys' Shower Room 13 800 .00 Girls' Shower Room ,600.00 Small Men' s Room - Basement 600.00 Auditorium Chemistry Prep Room Not Available 2nd Floor Corridor 1,800 .00 Room S-3 200 .00 Classroom 220 100 .00 Classroom 214 100 .00 Classroom 213 100 .00 500 . 00 Classroom 201 Classroom 200 700.00 l t SAMPLE METHODOLOGY All material that could not be identified as glass, rubber, metal, wood, concrete, vinyl cloth, or fibfrglasswas suspected to contain asbestos. Samples materials, except for the floor tiles. The floor tiles were assumed to contain asbestos . The number of samples taken was determined by the AHERA criteria for bulk sampling. RECOMMENDATIONS Removal or isolation of the ACM in the following areas is recommended for the Summer of 1989: Room Recommended Response Action Boiler Room Remove 12 Fittings and 50 feet of pipe insulation New Building Crawlspace Isolate and dispose of bag of asbestos cement Crawlspace Under Library Isolate Crawlspace A Restrict access and dispose of insulation sections in trash can and box Boys' Shower Room Remove all pipe and fitting insulation Girls' Shower Room Remove all pipe and fitting insulation Small Men's Room - Remove all pipe and fitting Basement insulation Auditorium Remove pipe insulation on risers in storerooms behind stage 2nd Floor Corridor Remove or enclose riser insulation Restrict use of desiccator and Chemistry Prep Room bottle of asbestos Room S-3 Remove 5 fittings Classroom 220 Remove 2 fittings Classroom 214 Remove 3 fittings i l _ AM I School Room ; Respons Materlal Size Type of Damage a' ea wra U t Leeds Elementary School Basement Storage Room 3 floor mastic continuous scra in2&abrasion 2,515 Sq.ft. $4,000 ti Leeds Elementary School Basement Hail 3 Floor file 9"x 9" extensive wear 235 S .ft. $750 Northampton High School Prop Storage___ 3 ipe Insulation-block type up to 12"dia. Impacts 90 Ln.ft. $1,000 Northampton Hi h School Corridor 5 3 P,ipe Insulation-block type I 6"-12"dia. general wear 40 Ln.ft. $800 Northampton High School Corridor 5 3 Pipe Insulation-block type €€up to 12"dia. gaps,cracks 7 Ln.ft. $200 Northam ton High School Hallway:101-Athletic 3 Pie Insulation-blocktype E 6"-12'dia. impacts 110 Ln.ft. $1,650 Northampton High School Janitor's Closet,N.Chase 3 i e Insulation c6"dia, impacts 35 Ln.ft. $600 Northampton High School Classroom 220 i 3 Ripe Fitting Cover <6"dia, impacts 16 fittin s $800 Northampton High School Classroom 220 3 Pipe Fitti22 Cover <6"dia. broken fittings 2 fittings $100 Northam ton Hi 2h School Classroom 217 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. broken fittings 2 fittings $100 Northampton High School Classroom 214 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. im acts 9 fittings $400 Northampton High School Classroom 213 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. impacts 1 fittin s $100 Robert Finn Ryan Rd.School Janitor's Rm near Rm 20 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. wear 1 fittings $100 Robert Finn Ryan Rd.School Room 12 ; 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. impacts 2 fittings $100 Robert Finn Ryan Rd.School Room 10 3 Pipe Cover <6*dia. impacts 1 fittings $100 Robert Finn Ryan Rd.School Room 3 3 Pipe Fitting Cover I <6"dia. impacts 1 fittings $100 J. F. K. Middle School Office#4 on Sta 'e(R7) 3 Pipe Fitting Cover <6"dia. impacts 1 fittings $100 $11,000 I i I I db j k 3/28/94 ' Homestead Inc. ATTACHMENT #CC '.. 5 Form 1. Individual Project Proposal De scriptan00 Justification Prepared By: Thomas S. Leue Date Prepareo4 yArch 28, 1994 roject Title: Asbestos Abatement- Program Area: Public Safety Project Description: Give a brief(1-2 paragraph) description of what the project includes. Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor capacity, etc. The Northampton Public Schools have made great progress in removing the hazard of asbestos throughout the system. However, all of the school buildings are not asbestos free, and an ongoing program of inspection, management and. in some cases, abatement is continuing. A recent school-- system wide survey of. asbestos identified a few problem areas . As shown on the attached list, there are several areas where the remaining asbestos is damaged, friable and/or remains a hazard to building occupants safety. Planning Context: Is the project part of a program plan? When was the program plan prepared? Who beyond the department head has approved it? Show the"highest"level of approval(e.g.,first a department head,then a committee,then the Mayor or City Council). When? " Not part of a program plan. Part of a program plan prepared on and approved bV "ri „ .�t„l44►�;�,r iq, nd,rduOoe. 10eli►ily ins pnncipai operation objectives of the program plan (e.g.,to resurface all of the streets in City within 20 years). How does the project meet the objectives? _. ,. Although not a formal program, on two previous occasions the City of Northampton has made great progress towards asbestos abatement. In 1988, a comprehensive plan for asbestos management was enacted, followed by widespread abatement actions in most schools. j IIII. con-test® 2� PO BOX 591.EAST LONGMEADOW.MASSACHUSETTS 01028(4131 525' MNCLUSIONS AND PECCMMENDATIONS The conclusions and re=mnendations based on the results of the test data are as follows: �* 1. Elevated airborne particulate levels were detected in several classrooms (215, 218, and 220) well above the current re=Mllended ASHRAE guideline of 75 ug/m3. 2. Results from the mold/spore analysis indicate the current cleaning procedures are not effective at reducing the mold growth. Cleaning procedures should be changed to a wet mapping process to reduce airborne dust. 3. Inspection of the unit ventilators revealed extremely dirty filters- The clogged filters may be restricting air flow through the unit ventilators. A thorough cleaning is suggested, as well as a periodic filter cleaning and changing program should be implemented. 4. Elevated carbon dioxide levels (1000-1500 ppm) are high for a building of this size and condition. CO2 levels in this range indicate that the current air supply is not supplying enough outside (fresh) air to handle the occupancy loading. 5. Trace levels of carbon monoxide were detected throughout the science wing. Although detectable (0-5 ppm) , these levels are well below the National Ambient Air Quality Primary Standard of 9 ppm. " 6. Formaldehyde samples taken in the Science Wing revealed airborne formaldehyde concentrations well below accepted exposure guidelines set by ASHRAE and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 7. Ventilation readings taken in the laboratory fume hoods (roams 213 and 215) revealed the exhaust fans are not efficiently exhausting all of the fumes. It is recamerd3ed the exhaust fan(s) be serviced and placed on a regular maintenance schedule. 8. Ventilation evaluations in roans 216 and 219 show fresh air supply rates of 8 and 9 cubic feet per minute (cfm) per student. These rates are slightly below the Massachusetts building code requirement of 10 cfm. Fresh air supplies should be rechecked following maintenance/repairs to the air system. �s 9. The motors on the wing exhaust system should be repaired or replaced as necessary to provide the proper draw in the roan in order to increase the supply of fresh air into the classrocros. 6 :.. 4 r ATTACHMENT NT #CC 4 1 £ A 1j PO BOX 591 EAST LONGMEADOW.MASSACHUSETTS 0'028(413)525 98' owlJf =CU17"r;�: s m"My , An Indoor Air 4 Quality 1T�2) study ��� ..: �3x7.�act.�.1 �t the Northampton High School Science Wing (roans 213-220) . k The conclusions and re=mendatica!s _:..e d m the results of the test data are as follows: 1. Elevated airborne particulate l- s -(.-re datected in several classrooms (215, 218, and 220) T.hve the current recto mended ASHRAE guideline of 75 ug/m3. "s 2. Results from the mold/spore indicate the current cleaning procedures are not effective at the mold growth. Cleaning A procedures should be changed to z: wet nipping process to reduce airborne dust. 3. Inspection of the unit ventilatr.�jz,. revealed extremely dirty filters. Zhe .clogged filters may be nevi ra_K:;:irzj air flaw through the unit ventilators. A thorough cleaningj i.s gLggested, as well as a periodic filter cleaning and changing prc) iam ncculd be implemented. 4. Elevated carbon dioxide levels (1.",00-1500 ppm) are high for a building of this size and condition. 002 :!Hvels in this range indicate that the current air supply is not enough outside (fresh) air to handle the occupancy loading. 5. Trace levels of carbon monoxide w a r'-etec'ted thro *=& the science wind. Although detectable (0-5 'these levels are well below the National Ambient Air Quality P='c 1-;,ry Standard of 9 ppm. 6. Formaldehyde samples taken in tai 4. Scieme Whig revealed airborne formaldehyde concentrations wei. . lt accepted exposure guidelines set by ASHRAE and the Massachtl:� .'; :.s Department of Public Health. 7. Ventilation readings taken in the laboratory fume hoods (rooms 213 and 215) revealed the exhaust fans a�-e not efficiently exhausting all of the fumes. It is recce the exhaust fan(s) be serviced and placed on a regular maintenance schedule. 8. Ventilation evaluations in room 216 and 219 show fresh air supply rates of 8 and 9 cubic feet per DiJxute (cfm) per student. These rates are slightly below the Massachusat s building code requirement of 10 cfm. Fresh air supplies should I:%-- rechecked following maintenance/repairs to the air system. 9. The on the wing exhaust system should be repaired or replaced as necessary to provide the proper draw in the rocen in order to �! increase the supply of fresh air into the classrocm. .h�� ton-test® ATTACHMENT #CC 4 y PO BOX591 EAST LONGMEADOW.MASSACHUSETTS 0102814131525•"9d ,U-44 ■ An Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) study mrrlacted t the Northampton High ; School science Wing (rooms 213-220) . aa. .r The conclusions and re=mmendatina _e`� the results of the test data W are as follows: 1. Elevated airborne particulate l - :l s W—sre detected in several classroons (215, 218, and 220) -above the current recommended ASHRAE guideline of 75 ug/m3. 2. Results from the mold/spore �1-� is indicate the current cleaning procedures are not effective at the mold growth. Cleaning Procedures should be changed to � wet :rapping process to reduce airborne dust. 3. Inspection of the unit ventilators revealed extremely dirty filters. The -Clogged filters may be restxa.K::�i ,zj air flow through the unit ventilators. A thorough cleaniir. 9_s SgUggestod, as well as a periodic filter cleaning and changing pr,;.Lan shcul.d be implemented. 4. Elevated carbon dioxide levelz (I.000- Isoo ppm) are high for a building of this size and condition. C:r,2 yvels in this range indicate that the current air supply is not i _lyizxj enough outside (fresh) air to handle the occupancy loading. 5. Trace levels of carbon monoxicla •4 a r'.etected throughout the science wing. Although detectable (0-5i) , 'these levels are well below the s.. National Ambient Air Quality Pr L,.ay Standard of 9 ppm. 6. Formaldehyde samples taken in Science Wing revealed airborne formaldehyde concentrations we-11 -clad accepted exposure guidelines set by ASHRAE and the MAs.-_achv,r . I`pr.at hik+irf- rf "00 it. i"-I Hi- 7. Ventilation readings taken in the laboratory fume hoods (roans 213 and 215) revealed the exhaust fans cze not efficiently exhausting all of the ALmies. It is recommended the exhaust fan(s) be serviced and placed on a regular maintenance schedule. 8. Ventilation evaluations in roces 216 and 219 show fresh air supply rates of 8 and 9 cubic feet per 1riimxte (cfhm) per student. These rates are slightly below the Massachusetts building code requ went of 10 cfm. Fresh air supplies should be rechecked following maintenance/repairs to the air system. 9. The motors on the wing exhaust system should be repaired or replaced as necessary to provide the proper draw in the roan in order to increase the supply of fresh air into the classrooms. 1 M ROOF. ROOF ROOF LEGEND Flij (E) EXISTING DEVICE rE (R) REPAIR OR REPLACE (N) INSTALL NEW DEVICE 323 EXIT SIGN U& EMERGENCY LIGHT 'N 3S-S , �F FIRE EXTINGUISHER ® ALARM PULL STATION r� E �► ALARM HORN 308 307 321 VISUAL ALARM l ROOF OF'LISRART CAPETERIII 4 ' f ' 309 319 Al Sc' in K 3C^SS 3C- 31Z ROOT a--1 BOOx Ft' - 314 316 ST"on 318 a2� THIRD FLOOR. PLAN SCALE 0 ro 20 49 201 I I 200 I vE �E UPPER GYTFASIUM R II 226 224 (I LEGEND (� •202 I (E) EXISTING DEVICE S 20-w^ ® II II (R) REPAIR OR REPLACE v CI.OFF I it (N) INSTALL NEW DEVICE .204'. •20S 229 227 223 i EXIT SIGN EMERGENCY LIGHT E F FIRE EXTINGUISHER `. A ALARM PULL STATION x21 D '208 .207 ALARM HORN �K ; LJJ . �E 4 W VISUAL ALARM UPPER AUDITORIUM I ROOF OP LIBR&RY .219 -3MG. OFF. 209 , ir03t. . 21e ssrc�osnc • � 80s: - � �tis :pip' : . - c ZSiet - r ZO-ES 2c-8N ` T.V. STUDIO, . ` k• .. •-.. . - _ .. , . !. •,21� _ s1i! OFD .Z18 . , ! Z3rf� - _ - SECOND FLOOR. PLAN SCALE 6 W 29 4Q � I s-s 00, 188 lei ' co 182 183 128 LEGEND �,, I 126 124 GmASIQM (E) EXISTING DEVICE 184 1 8 1a—W S L, (� 1�im (R) REPAIR OR REPLACE 6 E� • (N) INSTALL NEW DEVICE FACIILTY PACIILTY A.V.. (�) 125 LIBRARY LOIIDTGB LIB EXIT SIGN 186 1123 (N) EMERGENCY LIGHT CFP / R) MEN WOMEN C/� STAGE ® FIRE EXTINGUISHER ' N ® ALARM PULL STATION 1.2z H ALARM HORN 188 VISUAL ALARM C LITTLE 118 THEATRE LIBRARY X19 ti �! 1/omm AUDITORIUM �, 112 „c�� 10E> -BOYS cls�s X14 ccinAxcs } ,; -• ''' _ - - _ 'orgicEiC . n. t 12i FIRST FLOOR-.'PLAN SCALE a �o zA 410 .+�;cgr Rooac _ V a s-a ssoRAC� E-4 W E+ • ,.. soILLR TtGO�!t � �1 ss•. LOCKMU cIRLS• LocKm PSI c�2 ' EXISTIliti '"�� Iwo WOODWORK 6 C �tOILLR ROOK H i p 4 N LEGEND f{ (E) EXISTING DEVICE N E C4-w W M E II r rs.ROOrs cl (R) REPAIR OR REPLACE Si'GR]1GL E (N) INSTALL NEW DEVICE 'PRINT Axop TECH, DRAW CLOTHING LAB r GO G95 C29 G27 . G25 EXIT SIGN �E EMERGENCY LIGHT MK NE c�sa q E ® FIRE EXTINGUISHER D ALARM PULL STATION — ALARM HORN JANITOR VISUAL ALARM it 1 GROUND ' FLOOR .PLAN.' , . Waft" MMMON mmm AMR-" mown" momimm i J-j ROOF. ROOF ROOF 2 323 6 3S-S 388 ® 307 321 U EXIT STAIR AND DOOR SURVEY ROOF OF%IBRARY CAFETERIA NOTES: { 399 319 Existing stair enclosure complies with Code. ■ 2 Existing doors do not meet present Code requirements for 31/ width. O Existing doors do not meet present Code requirements for � self-closing and positive latching hardware. %M O Guard rails do not meet present Code requirements. - - - 5- Existing stair treads/nosings are hazardous and should be 30-3M.: repaired. .� t . ( - Handr 23 '3YZ . RppFL_ O ails do not meet present Code. _ Q � - �? improve lighting within stair tower. - " .314 . •316 STORE 318 ; 3?P O Adjacent room doors cannot empty into stair towers. V � •OOR 'PLAN' .THIRD FL . 5Ca�5 0 10 LB • a S-S _ • 201 211 I 0 UPPER GY1MMtUK 228 224 3 h .212 I 2C-w O2 I I CI.OFF �) .214, •205 229 227 T 222 I i H 221 213 •207 a O UPPER AUDITORIUM ROOF OF LIBRARY 219 EXIT STAIR AND DOOR SURVEY $aiG• OFF. 209 NOTES: FOA• Existing stair enclosure complies with Code. 210 pi _ 2 Existing doors do not meet present Code requirements for 110l�8 SALOODiY• O width. OExisting doors do not meet present Code requirements for - �i2R�8 self-closing 'and positive♦latching hardware. 0 � O Guard rails do not meet present Code requirements. 20-ES_ _ 2 2Q-B!1 • ` - S Existing stair treads/nosings are hazardous and should be 213 �_ Q ---,- �. repaired. _ NV T.9. STUDIO j ® • 8.$ Q _ I101tSE OC. 8• ?� 1 O Handrails do ,not meet present Code. 8?. O Improve lighting within stair tower. 2i4 21c, OFp ..218 all OAdjacent room doors cannot empty into stair towers. © -' O SECOND now''PLAN SCALE z1r q,o S • 100 101 102 S- 103 I 128 126 124 ' GYMNASIUM .ViLmeil is\ 104 0 1C-W FACOLTY FACULTY A.v.. UO 12S . LIBRARY LOUNGE LIS ItAR _ [[ 106 1�3 MEN 13 iTOM8Di STAGS 121 •�S-GN 108 Q LITTLE !d EXIT STAIR AND DOOR SURVEY [ 110• THSATRS LIBRARY X19 E NOTES: t i N - 94 O Existing stair enclosure complies with Code. fp WOMlt -AUDITORIUM 2 Existing doors do not meet present Code requirements for width. 112 �3 Existing doors do not meet present Code requirements for Qself-closing and positive latching hardware. _ HOTS .;CI1ViS• - , Guard rails do not meet present Code requirements.. $ V Existing stair, treads/nosings are hazardous and should be 05 2' `LOBBY - repaired. "' •�:1`_ �� yt Handrails do not meet present Code. 2 ' "Q improve lighting within stair tower. X16 6oiDfWC3 OtCB 4gT�i. B� ; C �8 Adjacent room.doors cannot empty into stair towers. j + , • FIRST FLOOR•'PLAN j ._. SCALIC . t�1 � V - STORAGE H N a z o CA Wr 80I Gg2 G61 LS6t 1i0tR?t O s u A x 0 ® �- ?S!.LOCttE GIRLS1 LOCKERS 0 s 1i100DWORIC EXISTING MUSIC QILLR ROOM 'G26 o Li FT7 CIL 4 ` O GC-W O TEAM.ROOM • E-4 STORAGE a J ,.PRINT_.fiHOP TECH. DRAW. CLOTHING LA8 004 cgs G29 .G27 . ,�25 H W-SE JANITOR EXIT STAIR AND DOOR SURVEY NOTES: Existing stair enclosure complies with Code- : . zisting.doors do not meet present Code requirements` for idth. OExisting doors do not meet present Code requirements for self-closing and positive latching-hardware. QGuard rails do not meet present Code requirements. O5 Existing stair treads/nosings are hazardous and should be • repaired. OHandrails do not meet present Code. LRa�a4 O Improve lighting within stair tower. Adjacent room doors cannot empty into stair towers. . GRO�JND a FLOOR ..1'�AN: • " FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS(cont'd.) Residential(R-3) (1018.3.3) SUPERVISION Institutional (1-1) (1018-3.4) ) I Fire suppression systems(1020.1) le, Interconnection (1018.4) "x Fire protective signaling systems (1020.2) SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Alk Standby power (1019.1.2) Approval (102 1.1) High-rise buildings (1019.2) Required (1021.2) Covered mall buildings (1019.3) Atriums (1019.4) NOTES -12- FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (cont'd.) .. Sound stages, film laboratories and Control valves (1012.6) exchanges (613.7, 613.8 and 613.9) n Hose connection (1012.7) Stages and enclosed platforms (615.5) Signs (1012.11) Paint spray booths and storage rooms (618.9.3) During construction (1013.2, 3018.8) Exit lobbies (812.3) Trash rooms and chutes (2506.6) FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS FIRE S,FrRINKLER SYSTEMS -0 �' � + Required (1014.1) s 1 Connections (1014.2) NFiPA 13 system (1004.2.1) Location (1014.3) NFiPA 13R system (1004.2.2) VIED� ,, - Height (1014.4) esign (1004.3) Signs (1014.8) ctuation.(1004.4)prinkler alarms (1004.5) YA2D HYDRANTS prinkler riser(1004.7) Fire hydrants (1015.1) EA SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FIRE PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS .A Approved use (1005.2) Approval (1016.3) Design (1005.4) 1- Assembly(A-4) and Educational (E) (1016.4.1) Actuation (1005.4) Business (B)(1016.4.2) Stgndpipe connection (1005.6) Domestic supply (1005.6.1) Residential (R-1) (1016.4.4) "' Cross connection (1005.6.2) Residential (R-2) (1016.4.5) Check valve (1005.6.3) T Loc�attio,n,(1D 6..5 /7l lei Man"ua f ieallarm boxes (1016.5.1) OTHER SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Power supply (1016.6) Water-spray fixed systems (1006.0) Requirements (1016.7) Foam-extinguishing systems (1007.0) - Alarm-indicating devices (1016.7.2) ` Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems (1008.0) Zones (1016.7.5) .' Halogenated extinguishing systems (1009.0) Voice/alarm signaling system (1016.8) �. - _� Dry-chemical extinguishing systems (1010.0) Wet-chemical range hood extinguishing AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS systems (1011.0) 114,0 Approval (1017.3) STANDPIPE SYSTEMS Institutional (1) (1017.4.1, 1017.4.2, 1017.4.3) Building height (1012.2.1) Residential (R-1) (1017.4.4) Building area (1012.2.2) Sprinklered buildings exception (1017.5) r Mutts(10 12.2.3) Zones (1017.6) r Stages and enclosed platforms (1012.2.4) SINGLE-AND MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE Approved system (10 12.3, 1012.3.1) DETECTORS Piping design (1012.4) Residential (R-1) (1018.3.1) Water supply (1012.5) Residential (R-2) (1018.3.2) • w -11- a�w STRUCTURAL(cont'd.) • SPECIAL INSPECTIONS (Articie 13) Specification for fireretardant- Owner's inspection program treated plywood (1702.1.2) specified (1308.0) Wall bracing (1703.2.5) MASONRY (Article 14) Wall sheathing (1703.2.8) w Design/construction standard Sill plate anchorage specified (1400.2, 1400.3) (1703.2.11) w� Mortar type (1402.6) Truss connector plates specified (1704.3) Cold-weather construction protection specified HEAVY TIMBER �* (1402.9) Minimum dimensions (405.0) CONCRETE (Article 15) Design/construction Plain concrete design/ standard specified (1703.1) construction standard specified (1500.2) STEEL (Article 18) Reinforced concrete design/ Structural steel design/ construction standard construction standard specified (1500.1) specified (1801.1) Minimum concrete strength--------- _ __._.Sfio drawing preparation -- (Table 1503.3.2a) specified (1801.3) •Cold-weather curing Formed steel design/ specified (1504.6, 1504,7) construction specified (1802.1) WOOD (Article 17) " Formed steel member Design/construction standard identification (1802.5) specified (1701.1) Open-web steel joist Grade mark specified design/construction (1701.1.1) standard specified (1803.1) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (Article 10) T� FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS (Where required) Residential (R-2) (1002.9) D i Assembly (A-1) (1002.2) Windowless story (1002.10) Assembly (A-2) (1002.3) Specific use areas (313.1.4.1) Assembly(A-3) (1002.4) Unlimited area buildings (504.1) High hazard (H) (1002.5) Covered mall buildings (601.9) Institutional (1) (1002.6) High-rise buildings (602.3) Mercantile (M), Moderate hazard storage (S-1), HPM facilities (603.1.2.1) Factory and Industrial (F-1) (1002.7) Atriums (606.2) • �-- Residential (R-1) (1002.8) i'" Public garages (609.2.1) own -10- STRUCTURAL (Articles 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 and 18) Design Loads On The Drawings (1101.1) WIND LOADS (1112.0) STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATIONS Load shown Comment Submitted (111.7) Basic Wind Speed (Figure 1112.3.2) Sealed (111.7, 108.1) Effective velocity pressure, P.(Table 1112.3.3) Wind and earthquake calculations Importance factor, 1 (1112.3, 1113.1.3) (Table 1112.2a[1]) Load combinations Wall pressure coefficients, considered (1114.1) Cp (Table 1112.2a[2]) - --- UNIFORM LIVE LOADS (1106.0) Windward CP Floor area use Load shown Comment Leeward Cp Total design wind load, Pd w. (1112.3) Pa=(P f) (Windward Cp+Leeward Cp) EARTHQUAKE LOADS (1113.0) Exceptions apply- Yes or No? (1113.1) • Partition load (1104.3) Shown Comment Concentrated loads (1107.0) Earthquake design zone: Impact loads (1108.0) (Figure 1113.1) Special loads (1109.0) FOUNDATION (Article 12) ROOF LOADS (1110.0, 1111.0) Soil type (1201.0) Load shown Comment Bearing value (1201.3) Minimum roof loads Soil report (1202.1) (Table 1110.2) Flat-roof and low-slop e Foundation-Footings snow loads (1111.4) (1205.0- 1221.0) High-slope roof snow Foundation walls (1222.0) loads (1111.5) � Retaining walls (1223.0) Unbalanced snow loads (1111.6) NOTE: Prior to the issuance of a permit to build,the owner or agent shall submit to the code official a state- Drift snow loads (1111.7) ment describing the soil in the ultimate bearing Sliding snow load (1111.8) strata (1201.1). • -9- PLASTICS (Articles 20, 21 and 22) •LIGHT-TRANSMITTING PLASTICS (2001.0) Light-diffusing systems (2001.5) Approved plastics (2001.1) Partitions and bathroom accessories Design and installation A (2001.6,2001.;� (2001.2,2001.3) Awnings 1�' Glazing applications I`-` (2001.8) (2001.4) Glazing of unprotected FOAM PLASTICS (2002.0) openings f t Labeling g .. (2002.12) Exterior wall panels Nt' Thermal barrier (2001.4,2102.7) f2002.2) .. Roof panels /V/,—" Prescriptive installations I (2001.4,2003.0) (2002.3) Skylight assemblies :79 ' !JJ / Diversified tests NV (2001.4,2204.0) (2002.4) • MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS +w (Articles 1,9,12,16, 17,21,22 and 25) Signed/sealed plans Flood-resistant construction (108.1, 111.7) (2101.6) Parapet walls i . j;t i Ratproofing (905.6) (2101.7) Thermal-and sound-insulating r Wall sidings and veneers materials 1 / (2103.0) (928.0) Safety glazing 171 �! ! Waterproofing/dampproofing A.;'/.4– (2203.0,2206:0,2207.0) (1224'0) Waste- and linen-handling Gypsum board materials /�f'. systems (1603.0) (2506.0) Decay and termite protection & Refuse vaults IL5 aw (1702.5, 1702.6) (2507.0) ■ -8- FIRERESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION (Articles 8,9,22,23 and 26 and Table 401) • Note ❑ Mixed use separations (313.0) ❑ � ,f Indicates required rating in hours. ❑ NC indicates noncombustible construction. Other separation assemblies • EXTERIOR WALLS (905.0) - Fire partitions (910.0) North East West South Exit access corridors (810.4) ILI 'D Am Loadbearing ❑ ❑ ❑ u Tenant separations (910.0) ❑ ` ` Dwelling unit separations (910.0) ❑ em Nonloadbearing 131 Fo_1 7 F L-21 • Smoke barriers (911.0) IT • Nonbearing partitions (Table 401) FIRE AND PARTY WALLS , , Interior bearing walls, columns, (907.0 and Table 907.1) ❑ �{� girders,trusses (9120) 0 • FIRE SEPARATION ASSEMBLIES (909.0, 913.0 and Table 313.1.2) • Structural wall supports (912.0) 0 __„ Exit enclosures_(81,7.11,_909.0) _.LI • Floor construction (913.0) ❑, Other shafts (909.0) ® Roof construction (913.0, 914.0) Roof coverings sl �i C/ ' `',.%Ci:`sr .0'1t.L Interior finish /) .77 Ifr7-7— 4M % 230'0) (922.0,'923.0 and Special fireresistive Tables 922.5 and 922.8) requirements (904.0) Exterior trim restrictions OF Exterior opening protectives . (9260 ;1i ; (sos.o) Roof structures T alt. Other opening protectives (9270) 40 (908.0, 909.3, 910.3, 916.0, Skylights �'lc 917.0,2608.0) (2204.0) Firestopping/Draftstopping + (921.0) INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS (Articles 7 and 26) Room dimensions /...G� J..,f.'13 Air-bome noise(STQ (708.0) / (714.2) Roof spaces Structure-borne sound(IIC) y (709.1) (714.3) is Crawlspaces ^ I Hoistways �- (709.2) (2607.0) -7- 4 GENERAL BUILDING LIMITATIONS ON (Article 5) • PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED AND AGED .. Accessible buildings &facilities (512.4) -�� Where required (512.1) Assembly and Educational seating (512.4.1) --` Employee areas (512.1.2) PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS Grade level access (511.1.3) _ Construction and use (514.1 -514.3) Use Group B (512.1.4) Separation (514.4) w Use Group R-1 (512.2) Local approval (514.5) Use Group R-2 (512.3) Egress and size (514.6-514.8) SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (Article 6) COVERED MALL BUIL\GS MEZZANINES Te nant sepa1.3) Area limi tion (605.2) Egress (601 Egre (605.3) Mall width (601.5) O nness (605.4) Structural elements (601.6) ATRIUM "■' covering _ - -- - - - ---- - _- .--- ng (601:7) Automatic sprinkler system (606.2) A-1,A-2 occupancy requirement Use (606.3) ,,� • Automatic sprinkler system (601.9) Smoke control (606.4) Standpipes (601.10) �� Enclosure (606.5) Smoke control 601.11 ° +.w ( ) ' � Fire protective signaling (606.6) Fire department access to equipment (60 .12), Travel distance (606.7) Kiosk requirements (601.14) SPECIAL RE()UIREMENTS •• Parking structures (601.15) HPM Use facilities (603.0) HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS - Membrane structures (604.0) Automatic sprinkler system (609R.3) \ Open parking structures (607.0) Modifications (602.4 and T e 602.4.3.1) )Private garage (608.0) Fire dampers (602.5) Public garage (609.0) Automatic fire detection 02.6) Use Group 1-2 (610.0) Voice alarm (602.7) Use G up 1-3 (611.0) Fire department co unication system (602.8) Stages a platforms (615.0) Central control sy em (602.9) Special am iiement buildings F616.0) Smoke control 02.10) Special hazards Elevators (60 .11) Flammable and combustible liquids (619.0) Standby er and light (602.12) Swimming pools (623.0) Stairway doors and communication (602:13) Other-See referenced code sections • Seismic considerations (602.14) (612.0, 613.0, 614.0, 617.0, 620.0, 621.0, 622.0) +�s -6- UNLIMITED AREA BUILDINGS (Article 5) Use Group Classification Indoor recreation building • (504.1) �.; (504.1.2) Type of construction x`dire separation (504.1) Building height (Story, feet) (504.2) North East West South (504.1) Exterior wall rating Fire suppression (504.2) North East West South (504.1, 2.11) Opening protectives-'- School buildings (504.1.1) (504.2.1) North East West South w MEANS OF EGRESS (Article 8) OCCUPANT LOAD (806.0 and Table 806.1.2) General limitations Other (803.0) *� Sq. Ft./ occt. Types and location of exits (807.0) Floor person Occt. loads Location Area-i- (Table = load (806.1.1, Total Exit access travel distance 806.1.2) (806.1.2) 806.1.3, (807.5 and Table 807.5) 806.1.4, Emergency escape p d4 1 (809.4),l , .. ) Exit access corridors �^� -i �`� (810.0) . Aisles.and seats (811.0) Z t% f '" Grade passageway A ) ( (812.0) 1 Means of egress doorways (813.0) cry/ Revolving doors CAPACITY OF EGRESS COMPONENT (808.0 and (814.0) Table 808.2) Horizontal exits Egress width (inch/occupant) (815.0) Ramps Doors/Ramp (816.0) Location Stairways �}. ? Corridors Stairways Interior (8171 -81711) Exterior (817.1 -817.10, 817.12) -0.4 = Access to roof 1,s/ ** �/ G✓ .�� 1 0 (818.0) Smokeproof enclosures .&A C L = o " (819.0) 2 Eire escapes /'1-!r_ G.4on�4s ( .0) r Slidescapes 1 NUMBER OF EXITS (809.0) (821.0) Location Required Shown Exit signs �'�� �j%Awr'j--w , (822.0) Means of egress lighting .�/g (823.0) Guards (824.0) • Handrails (825.0) � v'� w NOTES: N.R.—Not required HEIGHT& AREA COMPUTAT!CN;!� N.A.—Not applicable (Articles 3 and 5 and Table, av 1) wt • Use group �' ! .; �; Allow. classification – Bldg. ht. Bldg. ht. (302.0-313.0) Story, feet Story; ;ear (201.0, 501.3) (Tar,i,� u AREA MODIFICATIONS TO TABLE 501 %of Allowable Tabular Area (Table 501) 100% Open ,.„ - J 1 perimeter % Reduction for Height (Table 501.4) - % (502.2) North East 'Z✓ �t 5 % Increase for Open Perimeter + % �I _ .:✓ Open w . (5022) perim. � – 1 Q ft. Perin�e:u; Open perimeter Q n A/ %Increase for Automatic Sprinklers + % ---T= -- - �y 'r" (5023) (Open perim.rrF.,.ra j - %Tab. area increase -- Total Percentage Factor = % (502.2) 2x(%o Open p–: Conversion Factor I (Total Percentage Factor 1100) ,, TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION Determine whether the building is a single-use building or a mixed-use building. If t •nonseparated uses(313.1.1),fi ll in Case I worksheet. If mixed use with separated uses 40 CASE I—SINGLE-USE OR MIXED-USE CASE II—MIXED-USE NONSEPARATED USES Enter Table 501 and find ii.': Enter Table 501 with single-use group or most restrictive cation providing Tabula, 4M use group of the mixed-use classification and find mini- the ratios of the Adjusted att mum construction classification providing a Tabular Area Tabular Area(TA)for each use equal to or greater than the Adjusted Tabular Area. 1.00. / on Actual Floor Area ft.2 Actual Floor Area, Use 'i.2 ' Adjusted Tabular Area ft.2 Use ft.2 w Minimum Type of Construction Required Adjusted Tabular Area 'Jse .2 (313.1.1, 501.1) se ft.2 Type of Construction Assumed for Review zB � � Adjusted Tabular Area (401.2, 401.3) Tabular Area --+ " If greater than 100 Actual floor area/conversion factor required. . r16;r11_1_ L71/ Minimum T ype of.Cons tnuh,i'gi ., (313.1.2, 501.1) • ,/) Type of Construction Assured for Review _ (401.2, 401.3) aw -4- Zia 1z1%.," 1r,11 1 V%"-' JL .,..,.w .K•,�� ��'� r.-_, BOLA NATIONAL BUILDING CODE Valuation: PLAN REVIEW RECORD Plan Review# Fee: Date: JURISDICTION �� C'y, Coun , Township,etc.) *� BUILDING LOCATION (Street a Tess) BUILDING DESCRIPTION '`' 7 dlll�yiyt / { # r t . umerals indcated In parenthesis are applicable code sections of the BOLA Nadonal Bulding Code/0990 �lanxeview acoompllshed as indicated In this record is limited to those code sections specifically Identified herein - CORRECTION LIST Code +w No. DESCRIPTION Section " Copyright,1990,Building Officials and Code Administrators Intemational,Inc.Reproductions by any means is prohibited. BOCA°is the trademark of Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.;and is registered in the U.S. ` Patent and Trademark Office.NOTE:In order that we might develop other programs and provide additional services of benefit to the Code Administration profession,please re-order additional copies of this form from: e BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL,INC. 4051 W. FLOSSMOOR ROAD COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, ILLINOIS 60478-5795 -1- s go ATTACHMENTS +we �w requirements. Lighting improvements which are not addressed in the Plan should be pursued knowing that a $12,000 audit will allow the city to enter a rebate program with the Electric Company and government grants that will pay for a majority of the costs. As a result of the work of the ' Needs Committee and this Report, the City will now be better equipped to make a long range decision of how to proceed: New Building vs. Renovated Building. After the $500,000. is spent, there will remain to be spent about 1. 5 million probably in large part from the taxpayer 's pocket versus about 20 million, seventy percent (70%) reimbursed, plus a new site, minus the sale price of the existing building. NEW BUILDING EXISTING BUILDING Building Cost 20.3 M More Repairs 1.5 M Site Cost (est. ) (0. 5 M) Sale of Existing (est. ) (1. 5 M) SFSB Reimbursement 14. 2 M +�. ------- ------- 5. 1 M 1.5 M Clearly, renovation of the existing building is less expensive and that results in a facility of 26,000 SF larger . Conversely, a new building would probably be more convenient to use in a number of respects such as bus loop drop-off, music rooms near the auditorium, easier access to athletic fields, the art department all in one location, the kitchen with easier access to grade, etc. . Architects Inc. thanks the Teachers and Staff for their input in meeting with us and for filling our needs questionnaire, thanks the Administrators for sharing with us previous reports and data, and the Maintenance Staff for invaluable insight and many buildings tours. �s CONCLUSIONS Based on the area of the present facility, there is theoretically sufficient space for the p present and projected future student populations. The room sizes for general classrooms are adequate. Area deficiencies appear in the Art Department, Music Department, Science Department, and Physical Education. Obviously, re- allocation of existing space, where practicable, is the most economical method of surmounting these issues. Beyond that, proposed plans within this Report suggest areas when additions can be built. The physical condition of the present facility is at a critical stage. There are many areas which should be addressed in the very near future in order to prevent irreparable damage. Included among these are repair and re-surfacing of the existing roof, repair to the brick parapets and east cafeteria wall. Major improvements to the electrical , heating and ventilating systems are addressed in this Report as paramount. The envelope repairs mentioned above should be stabilized during the same time that the improvements are being made. Unfortunately, there is not sufficient funding allocated to accomplish this. Further, once the comfort levels of the occupants are satisfied, and life safety and handicap access issues resolved, major cosmetic improvements including painting, floors and ceilings should be addressed. To do all of these needed projects is expensive. A total of the necessary work, excluding discretionary code issues, as presented in the Needs Assessment Chapter amounts to nearly two million dollars. Given the constraints of $100,000. per year for five years, Architects Inc. has tried to identify projects that would improve the occupant comfort levels, facilities usage and life safety concerns. In some instances, as noted in the Five Year Capital Plan, these projects exceeded the allotted amount and are overlapped into the next year. Of more important concern, is the fact that repairs to the building envelope are deferred to later years or in the case of the roof , not addressed at all . Handicap access improvements have also suffered. Improvements for a unisex handicap toilet are recommended in the first year because the Access Barrier Board Code CMR521, Section 3. 3.A.2 mandates improvements based on percentage of construction costs. This toilet room alone doesn't address the code requirements without an accessible building entrance, never mind the A.D.A. M YEAR FOUR (4) 1. Accreditation Report Deficiencies . . . . . $ 9,000. 00 ��c� - Fire Extinguishers - Eye Wash at Metal Shop - Emergency Shut-Offs at Home *■ Economics and Shops 2. Repair Walking Surfaces at Southeast and Northeast Stair Towers at 1940 Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 15,000.00 3 Asbestos Abatement . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. $ 7,000.00 4. Repair East Wall of Cafeteria . . . . . . . . . $ 39,000.00 5. Partial Improvements to Science Department and Art Department X rU Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21,000- 00' 0,4- Projected Construction Cost = $ 91 ,000: 0- - Architectural/Engineering Fees = $ 9,000.00 Total = $100 ,000.00 YEAR FIVE (5) .s 1. Additional Ventilation Improvements to Art Department and Shops $ 20,500.00 2. Improvements to Art Department $ 10,500. 00 - Sinks , Kilns w 3. Parapet Wall Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60,000. 00 Projected Construction Cost = $ 91,000.00 Architectural/Engineering Fees = $ 9,000. 00 Total = $100,000.00 "• wo MM on YEAR TWO (2)_ 1. Complete Remainder of HVAC Control System Work Installed in Year One (Item 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 63,440. 00 2. HVAC Controls System for 1966 Building 1* $ 34, 160. 00 Projected Construction Cost = $ 97 ,600.00 Architectural/Engineering Fees = $ 8,500.00 — Tot em_-= $-106 ,144-.-0-0 YEAR THREE (3) 1. Upgrade the Remainder of Electrical Outlets in the 1940 _.BuildIng-: . . : :°_$----4-6 ,200.00- 2. Upgrade Electrical Outlets in +u 1966 Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 24 ,800.00 3. Oil Tank Code Compliance $ 15,000. 00 4. Install Automatic Controls on Exhaust Fans and Unit Ventilators . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,000. 00 Projected Construction Cost = $ 91,000.00 Architectural/Engineering Fees = $ 9,000. 00 Total = $100 ,000.00 es RECOMMENDED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS YEAR ONE (1) 1. Improvements to Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6, 500. 00 - Heating and Ventilation - Install Interior Storm Windows 2. Electrical and Lighting Improvements . . $ 16,000. 00 - Replace Gymnasium Panelboard and Add Light Switches - Add Emergency Lights in Southeast and Northeast Stair Towers --Add Exit Lights in Cafeteria - - Repair Aisle Lights in Auditorium 3. Add Electrical Outlets in Room Nos. 123, 125, 309, 316, 318 , 319 and 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,000. 00 4. Add Night Thermostats and HVAC Zone Control Valves (Eight Locations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,000. 00 5. Repair and Upgrade Heating and Ventilation System Controls at Gymnasium, Auditorium and Third Floor (1940 Building) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 32,400.00 6. Add Alternate - Make Improvements for Handicap Accessibility (Unisex Toilet) . . . . . . . $ 10,000. 00 Projected Construction Cost = $ 92,900.00 w Architectural/Engineering Fees = $ 9,800.00 Total = $102,700.00 AM on ON 5. Desirable A. Replace V.A.T. Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172, 000. 00 go B. Install S .A.T. Ceilings . . . . . . . . . . 4 25,200. 00 .M C . Renovate Auditorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50, 000- 00 (Lighting Identified Elsewhere) - Paint - Ceiling - Curtains - Carpet - wD. Gymnasium Renovations . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 142,000. 00 - Finishes - Bleachers - Locker and Toilet Rooms - Folding Partition Repairs E. Classroom Door Closer Hardware . . . $ 30,000.00 aa� F. Music - Storage and Practice . . . . . $ ? G. Improvements to Gymnasium Locker Rooms and Storage . . . . . . . . . $ ? H. Art Room - Sinks, Kiln . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 500. 00 I. Fire Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90,000. 00 J. Storage Area for Science Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . $ ? K. Improvements to Clock/Bell System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 22,000.00 4. L. Renovate Toilet Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 160,200. 00 M. Improvements to Front Sidewalks and Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37 ,000.00 �w go wA 3. Important A. Lighting (All Except Auditorium) (+$12 ,000 Audit - Rebates) . . . . . . . . $ 175,000.00 B. Upgrade Ventilation for Science, Shop and Art Departments . . . . . . . . . . $ 48 ,000.00 C. Accreditation Report Deficiencies $ 9,000. 00 !�* - Fire Extinguishers and Signs - Eye Wash at Metal Shop - Emergency Shut-Offs at Home Economics and Shops D. Handicap Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 99,950.00 - Toilets - Entrance - Access Route and Elevator 4. Recommended A. Dual-Fuel Boiler Conversion . . . . . . $ 48,000. 00 B. Stage Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70,000. 00 - Dimmer/Lighting System - Upgrade Wiring - Improved Flexibility C. Handicap Door Hardware $ 21,000. 00 D. Egress Door Hardware at Stairs . . . $ 49,000. 00 E. Smoke Door - Magnetic Hold-Open Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $ 10 ,000.00 F. Upgrade Windows at 1966 Addition . $ 108, 500. 00 G. Library Storm Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 500. 00 H. Correct Hot Water and Sewer Venting at Locker Rooms . . . . . . . . . . $ ? w W1 FIVE—YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL ARCHITECTS INC. NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS DIRECTORS Roy S. Brown, A.I.A. Zdw.rd L lendry. AJ.L PRIORITIZED NEEDS ASSESSMENT PRINCIPALS vw Stw" T. Dralcnlleh A L C. J. white m 1. Urgent SENIOR ASSOCIATES %hard IL x`t"n°' A. Correct Electrical Deficiencies . . . $ 16,000. 00 ASSOCIATES Mark? tea- A*. - Gym Panel Board and Switches �� - Emergency and Exit Lights Ann L Saoz B. Library H.V.A.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,000. 00 Coil , Traps , Controls , Fresh Air and Exhaust . C. H .V.A.C. Zone Valve Controls . . . . . . $ 14,000.00 2. Very Important e6 A. H.V.A.C. Control System . . . . . . .. . . . . $ 135,000.00 B. Upgrade Electrical Outlets . . . . . . . . $ 85,000. 00 C. Oil Tank Code Compliance - Spill Containment , Controls , Venting, + • Testing, Etc. $ 15,000. 00 D. Asbestos Abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,000. 00 E. Roof Warranty Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 175,000. 00 F. Repair and Repoint Parapets . . . . . . . $ 60,000. 00 X66 G. Repair East Wall of Cafeteria . . . . . $ 39,000. 00 64 00MC MW= / NOSTeAHMN. rA:6 OWNCM 01060 (413) W4 7M L 14 VVMN VMZZT / FRAImroHAX YASSACHp EM 01701 (hoe) era—eels wA 9. Energy Conservation A. Improve Lighting (See Text) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12, 000. 00 B. Install Interior Storm Windows at Library . . . . . $ 2, 500. 00 * These are requirements of the current Building Code for a school of this construction type, area and height. Article 32 of the Code which deals with Repair , Alteration, Additions and Change in Use of Existing Buildings does not specifically mandate Code " improvements for an unaltered structure or one that is receiving ordinary repairs , except that places of assembly ( the Auditorium ) may continue in use provided it meets the requirements of Section 615 . 0 for stages , special permanent equipment, seating, passageways, balconies, etc. , and, further , that "The Building official shall determine whether the �. existing building , with proposed work incorporated, complies with the provisions of this article" (Article 32) . The Building official has discretionary powers and can accept compliance alternatives which provide for the public health and safety of the occupants. 5. Health and Environment A. Provide Improved Exhaust Ventilation at the Science Labs , Art Rooms and Shops . . . . . . See Mechanical Estimates B. Complete the Remaining Abatement of Friable Asbestos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 ,000.00 6. Site Conditions A. Remove Existing and Install New Sidewalks at the Elm Street Building Entries Including Improved Drainage . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,000.00 B. Make Improvements to the Buried Oil Tanks Including Spill Containment , Overfill Prevention, Cathodic Protection, Leak Detection and Relocated Venting $ 15,000.00 C. Provide -Safe--Access--to-'Athl6tic--F elds-- From Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Define Problem 7. Handicap Access - Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200. 00 - Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,000.00 - Building Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000. 00 - Interior Accessible Route - Magnetic Door Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,400. 00 - Lever Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 ,000.00 - Elevator Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37,500. 00 8. Occupancy Space Function +*s A. Addition to Music Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350,000. 00 B. Addition to Science Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 130,000. 00 C. Additional Space Allocation Within Existing Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ ? 4. Code Compliance *A. Provide Fire Rating Requirements Necessary to Meet Present Code Construction Classification Type 2 : 1. Option No. 1: a. Divide Building Into Subdivisions With---Fire Wall s_.NeceSsary-_to__M_ eet,_____ Tabular Area Requirements . .. . . ... . . . . . $ 22,500.00 b. Install a Limited Area Fire Suppression Sprinkler System at the Auditorium, Stage, Shops and Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55,000.00 2. No 2 : a. Install a Fire Suppression Sprinkler System Throughout the Building . . . . . . . . $ 300,000.00 *B. Install a Fire Suppression Standpipe ** System With Fire Department Connections $ 25 ,000.00 *C. Install Positive Latching Panic Hardware and Closers on Doors Leading From Corridors Into Stair Towers (See Attachment #CC 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 49 ,000.00 *D. Provide Labeled Doors and Frames With Minimum Width on Each Door of 32" Into Stair Towers (Attachment #CC 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,000. 00 E. Correct Exit Sign and Emergency Light Deficiencies (Attachment #CC 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,400.00 w. F. Provide Fire Extinguishers as Shown on Attachment #CC 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500.00 .R ®ew B. Heating and Ventilating 1. Improve Heating and Ventilation at Library: - Coil , Controls , Traps , Fresh Air and Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,000. 00 2. HVAC Zone Valve Controls for Entire Building . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 135,000.00 3. _ Upgrade Ventilation_ for Science,_Art. .____ and Shop Departments $ 48,000.00 4. Dual-Fired Boiler Conversion . . . . . . . . . .. . . . $ 48,000. 00 C. Electrical 1. Correct Electrical Deficiencies at __-__-_--__.. _ ----- ---- . --- ,-- Gymnasium 6 ,0 __ ._- _ . _. . ._ _ _ .__. . - -1--- 00-- fig ---_ $ - Panelboard - Switching - Emergency Exit Signs " 2. Upgrade Electrical Outlets Throughout School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 85,000.00 w - Computer Rooms - Shops - Home Economics 3. Upgrade Lighting Throughout School $ 175,000. 00 - Cost of Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (+) $ 12 ,000.00 " - Substantial Rebates From Electric Companyy and Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Total Cost = $ 4. Improvements to Clock/Bell System . . . . . . . . . $ 22,000. 00 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 90,000. 00 . Fire Detection System . . . . . . . . +er +Aw 0. Improvements to Industrial Arts/Home Economics : - Improve Ventilation (See Mechanical - Improve Electrical Service Estimates Below) P. Renovate Boys ' and Girls' Toilet Rooms (Total = 6) (267 S .F. x $100.00/S.F.. Each) . . . . $ 26,700.00 Each Toilet Room 2. Structural A. Repair Parapets at 1940 Building See 1.D B. Repair East Wall of Cafeteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See 1. E 3. Mechanical Systems A. Plumbing 1. Renovate Boys' and Girls' Toilet Areas . . . . See 1. P 2. Renovate Men ' s and Women' s Toilet Areas . . . See H.C. Report Estimates 3. Renovate Gymnasium Locker Room Showers and Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See 1.K 4. Repair and/or Provide Additional Sinks at Art and Science Departments See 1.M and 1.N 5. Improve Hot Water to Locker Rooms . . . . . . . . . Define Problem 6. Correct Sewer Smells at Locker Rooms Define Problem 7. Eye Wash at Metal Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? 8. Emergency Shut-Offs at Shops and Home " ' Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? I . Restore Auditorium: - Paint Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,800. 00 - Upgrade Lighting and Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 70,000.00 - Install New Carpeting at Aisles . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,400. 00 - New Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 24,000.00 - Replace Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 110,000.00 - Replace Proscenium Curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 34,000.00 Install New Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13,325.00 or _ Repair-an-d--Paint-Existing--Ceiling :; : -- -- ,50 :20-- -- J. Renovate Gymnasium: *�► - Repair and Paint Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,500. 00 or - New Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23,000. 00 - New Bleachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 58 ,500.00 _ -New-M-(tor--ized_-Falding_-Pa-rti-tzon ::: . . . . . 75,-000:0 - Repair and Motorize Existing Folding Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,000. 00 (+/-) K. Renovate Locker Rooms and Add Toilet Facilities (8 ,500 S .F. @ $40.00/S.F. ) . . . . . . . . . $ 340 ,000.00 L. Find Additional Instructional Space (See S .B.A.B. Survey) M. Improvements to Art Department: - Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4 ,000.00 - Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 8,000. 00 N. Improvements to Science Department: - Repair Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,500.00 "' - Ventilation of Fume Hoods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,000. 00 IN NEEDS ASSESSMENT ens 1_ Physical Plant Improvements A. Replace Windows at 1966 Addition With Thermally-Broken Double- Insulated Aluminum Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 108, 500. 00 B. Improve Insulation Values at Building Envelope $ 0. 00 C. Perform Corrective Warranty Work on Roof . . . ... $ 175,000. 00 D. Repair and Repoint Brick Parapets at 1940 Building (6,000 S.F. @ $10.00/S.F. ) . . . . . . . . . . . $ 60,000.00 m E. Repair East Wall of Cafeteria $ 39,000. 00 - Remove and Rebuild Wall at Bowing Condition - Identify and Correct Masonry Cracks Rep a-i r--W at-eY Damaged yP l-a st e r--Fin-iSh-e-s------- — -F. Prep and Repaint Steel Lintels at 1940 Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10 ,000.00 G. Replace V.A.T. Floors at 1940 Building ($1.50 + $3.00 Demo. + $0.25 Level = $4 .75) - Second Floor Corridor: 4,200 S .F. - Third Floor Corridor : 4,200 S .F. NO - First Floor Classroom: 8 ,000 S .F. - Second Floor Classroom: 9 ,300 S .F. - Third Floor Classroom: 10, 500 S .F. AM 36,200 S .F-. x $4.75/S .F. $ 172,000. 00 go H. Install S .A.T. Ceilings at 1940 Building Corridors ( @ $2.00/S.F. ) First Floor: 4 ,200 S .F Second Floor Corridor: 4,200 S .F. Third Floor Corridor: 4 ,200 S .F. S .F. x $2.00/S .F. $ 25 ,200.00 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Based on the deficiencies identified in the Facilities Analysis, the following list of "needs" with associated estimated costs is presented. These corrective measures encompass major areas of work required to ----- ----- being ---he -exist-ing - sebool_-back_ n_l ne - "" Code requirements and educational facilities space planning philosophy, and to upgrade physical plant conditions which have suffered due to dalayed maintenance. In general, items are listed in the same sequence as they appear in the Facilities Analysis without regard to priority. Additional items not specifically mentioned in the Facilities Analysis are a t--the--e-n-d-.-TAI • solutions to the same problem are included. w __ __�- sir►:w --•�'----� -- ,� - - e own MW Loose mortar at front wall of cafeteria looking down at roof over TV/Media Classroom. •t Loose parapet �I ;;_ <�;-_��, _��_, ,,�,, cn o u � OEM '.4 w o0O 0 C S4 U S4 --4 3 +� C �4 �C 0 �4 N U 4 .Q 0 _ >I fA �4 S 1 r rl C O -1 ro r� •r-I N ��_�_ U1 S-i •'•I •r-I � as 4j 04 a) U] U1 O —1 44 4-) ct' rt3 1:.1 rn RS fo U) O �4 NO u-i 3 •n M 0 R 'CS O � U aw f 3 �4 v o a •�+ 4J > w ova (d 4 4 0 wMw � ar. sa .0 �. 6ilu � �ts't.ei�kf �� M• ' r�'t ;., 11 s pill E v r r s i-- Vf ILI pit i . ■ ! 1�1 f ! 1 .� ■! 1 EIS �, .E:��I t 1 juanzallu 11 lilt toll Rju low all lot ljpilas mill IMIM ago f_ ■ • • ri t 1 1 ! � � � 1 �*��. �. kY,�- i 1 b t Doors to southeast stair tower �. of 1940 ' s building. Should u have positive latching exit devices per code. mom Typical condition of Boy' s and Girl ' s Toilet :; '' Rooms . Stair treads at southeast and northeast stair towers are a hazard. Walking surfaces should be replaced and be flush with stair nosing. Primary access to athletic fields from gymnasium. i i r h, i ?y i f t,f t I� i 11rt Department: Relocate kiln. Provide additional sinks and storage. Increase space allocation for department. Location of existing ',oil tanks at west side of building. Make improvements and separate catch basin from tank fill area. -x -a- Improve site drainage and �. install side walks appropriate for a municipal building. 'f f F � C �r i yam; Elm Street Bus loading - a" area. Curb and walk - "r ' do not alig Sidewalk material not. appropriate a ^ for a municipal building t t i II( 1 ' x;Ld�wtk entry to northeast Li tali toret of 1940 building. ""itIMM. not appropriate for A.gihA&A E � � � 1 L £�= :- �; war PHOTOGRAPHS 'CIP Evaluation Criteria: Review the criteria set forth in the FY 1993 Capital impro\m nts Program (e.g., risk to public safety, systematic replacement, external coordination, etc.). Write a brief de!IcrsF ion of how the project meets as many of the criteria as may be applicable. • 1 . The project is a first necessary step towards accomplishing the following longer term (3 years) goals : a) Improvement of the teaching environment by replacing inadequate lighting in classrooms and other school spaces . b) Reduction of operating cost by increasing the efficiency of the physical plant and the operations and maintenance program. c) Improvement of the aesthetic environment of Northampton High School and making an initial step towards overall building renovation. 2 . The audit will help identify the capital improvement needs of the building as a part of the overall building renovation plan. Schedule: If the project will take several years to complete, outline the schedule here and on Form 2. If applicable, be sure to include work done in prior years, including studies or other planning, and refer to the Previous City Authorization item(below). This project will take less than one year to complete . The final report ' •will be completed in time for the next grant application deadline, expected in February, 1995 . Coordination: It the project is dependent upon or linked to one or more other CIP projects, identify them and indicate what the relationship among the projects is. This project is a part of the overall building renovation plan. The engineer chosen for this aspect of the building needs evaluation will ■ coordinate with the architect chosen for the renovation plan. However, _ because of the requirement that the Technical Energy Audit be accomplished by an engineer on a limited list pre-approved by the state ww Energy Office, a separate contract for this aspect of the work is more practical and simpler than tying the two projects together. P' Jam `�L H;61, MEMORANDUM N L lanarjer Nortripmr),on Sonoo: De-pt T A. s t P-,,k a. H�u S;n F;'� I_eUp IrIer(.111 Consuitam Date 312r'-,V93 Re: N. H. S. ILj,,,htinc, liad vr'u,,r.i T eiVlCon I-Inis t,,Ut orip, so here i- a. ketchup meTro h C-3-►d n We :11ad a hrie, i-neetlnu in Pebruany "JISCUSSFIg the rlasufts ct a meeting_ 0. U C*,;-Iik ar" in Nosev.icr�nv ar)d n e P a OT r!e N.,;-; S. since a,,ea 'ot e nt !Ic:,I!!r,(- S !f:C;P,tIT!V �oelovv One 1 E S E�--om—nor-aed ievels 7 (, readl n�4,5 P�rP, Sill". stua4y atvacned, of A10 to fo)0t,,_-ar-,dI!qS 7`;.s is nloslty le :,,,,.anlv :.0 olhers not Ti.inctiGning- The Normamptor. En,-_:--,tgy irl Jarouar�.,, to rec-on.-trriend tihe School Derariment i-niarmo existing li,gnt fixtures to k0ht i--VC-IS UP tO thC 0601rlal -rj,,; W�4i _L),.jjjfC- f-6 r St,-jjiaT;C,, ,Df !'I kAj ! , in ymarly JeVt 'S for "e n e thy ; s th !-la � t �; Pr avo It is t�i,-_ stated p-kcy of NEFi' lha, ;3-)erg*., n ,loes ,ic; rn-an v reduced use of the f a;,,iiity. -1 hie pei ha,-,3 m I so Ui,,-j e d policy of the 1980's Whereby lighting leveis were reduced to a point where the t9aching environment is compromised is not an endorsed policy of the members of this Commission. We S estcreiiol t strongly urge the School Departurient to take the-fir t ocirortunifi-y-tcr gi ing so as to enhance tt-,e iearnina environment. The N'E-:P,,- and ivs-?, ;f v-'!!: DE, aoie ro ei-nonstrale funn!ng to provide an fc.�, lht' ,,wt� no aic!t-.ase, .1r,;&;nL!r,C 0; trie s. Je cxisfi7 c1ci-i ��vre orcourage tne _)o1 F)�2!Dt, to u, q r a L j:, - ;!*!t,, re� mr n" rr vz! syste-mes• vj;th siendj�nd C!"i! + Form 1. Individual Project Proposal Description and Justification i Prepared By: Thomas S . Leue Date Prepared: March 28, 1994 Project Title: Technical ,n rgy Audit Program Area: Energy Conservation Project Description: Give a brief(1-2 paragraph)description of what the project includes. Provide basic information, such as the location, size, acreage, floor capacity, etc. A federal grant program, administered by the state, offers 50% up-front payments towards qualifying building improvements for energy �® conservation. In addition, the Mass . Electric Co. will also provide partial funding for this project -so that- the entire cost of the City *■ should be recouped in approximately one year through the energy savings . This program has funded improvements in the Jackson St . School, J.F.K. Middle School and is scheduled to provide $80, 000 this year towards energy improvements in the Smith Vocational-Agricultural High School. In order to qualify for these funds, a through audit of the -facility -by -a— - registered engineer must be accomplished according to the state' s . requirements. This work was done in 1980 for the Northampton High School, but the old audits are now obsolete and must be replaced. The audits, as well as the work they recommend, is eligible for 50% federal cost sharing. w. The P .T.A. and the School Department agree that the building lighting is inadequate . At a minimum, this audit should qualify the school for a replacement lighting system that will brighten classrooms and yield significant energy savings . Planning Context: is the project part of a program plan? When was the program plan prepared? Who beyond the department head has approved it? Show the "highest" level of approval (e.g., first a department head, then a committee,then the Mayor or City Council). When? ® Not part of a program plan. ❑ Part of a program plan prepared on and approved by on Instruction for narrative: Identify the principal operation objectives of the program plan(e.g.,to resurface all of the streets in City within 20 years). How does the project meet the objectives? • �s • Retrofitting the fixed portion of the Library slot windows with interior storm windows was discussed as a partial fix to cold conditions . (other envelope improvements to the Library were also discussed as well , but the cost is probably too great for the benefit) . The payback for interior storm windows is probably in the order of eight (8) to ten (10) years. The real problem with the Library is that the coil is not producing enough heat ; windows are only a small piece of the pie. However , $2,500.00 to retrofit with storm windows is not too excessive and is still recommended, but only after the heating and ventilating repairs. �w ■ Electrical Conversely , lowering the temperature of overheated areas will help to reduce the AEI . With regard to lighting changes , higher efficiency fixtures to produce the same amount of lumens will lower the AEI , but brightening up dimly-lit areas will probably raise the AIE. According to Energy Consultant Thomas Leue' s letter of March 22, 1993, these two factors should balance each other out with dramatically improved lighting at no increase in cost . An Energy Audit costing $12,000.00, however , is required to get the Flectric Company grant through the Capital Improvements Program at no cost to the Owner . The Owner needs to appropriate only the $12,000.00 for the audit. We recommend the expenditure even if the building were to be replaced in five---(-5) - - to ten (10) years. Envelope Walls : There is probably no insulation in the masonry walls of the 1939 building which means an R-value of about 3 . There may or may not -be-poured vermi-culite__in _thewwa`ll-s__._ of the 1966 building which means an R-value in the range of 3 to 8. A more modern building might have a wall R-value of R-17. Roof: The 1939 Drawings show no roof insulation. The 1966 Drawings show two ( 2 ) layers of 3/ 4 " probably fiberboard, R-value about 6. A new urethane foam and silicone roof was installed about ten (10) years ago, adding probably R-11 to what existed. Therefore, the totals are approximately R-14 for the 1939 building ( including ceiling tiles , dead air spaces , roofing materials) and R-20 for the 1966 building. A new roof might have between R-22 and R-40. Windows : The 1939 windows were replaced several years ago with double-paned windows and several with insulated panels . The R-value is probably about R-2. The 1966 addition was not retrofitted, so the glazing is still single which means approximately R-1 . Using new, double- paned, low-E, argon-filled windows, we could get R-3. 5. The cost of replacing the 1966 windows would be about 1o ,5"gV , plus incidental fees . The payback is probably more than fifteen (15) years . The exact payback would be calculated as part of the energy audit. It is an energy conservation measure not worth „�, -considering unless the building is to remain in use. ENERGY CONSERVATION Annual Efficiency Index Northampton High School is a fairly compact building which normally keeps the Annual Efficiency Index (AEI) low. Annual Efficiency Index is defined as MBTU use per square foot per year. For more modern buildings , in spite of higher envelope R-values , their shape, fresh air intake, brighter lighting contribute to higher Annual Efficiency Index. The following are consumption and cost figures for Northampton High School for FY 1994: Electric 354,600 KWH $42, 175.00 Fuel Oil 54,075 Gallons $31,433.00 Gas 772 CCF $ 737. 00 $74 ,345.00__. _ MBTU calculations are as follow: Electric 354,600 x 11.6 4,113, 360 Fuel Oil 54,075 x 138.7 7 ,500,203 Gas 772,000 x 1.05 810,600 12,424 ,163 MBTU AEI = MBTU Divided By Area = 12,424, 163 Divided By 165,000 = 75 This is indeed a low number . More modern spread-out school buildings typically have AEI ' s in the range of 120 to 140. We expect that improvements in fresh air intake , warming of colder rooms like the Library and raising night setback temperatures in some areas by zoning , all in the interest of comfort and health of the occupants , will increase the AEI . 40 M awe w ENERGY CONSERVATION *es s a.e s - ROOF. ROOF ROOF StOfi, O i LATIt4 5D 323 • PAhll51 l . . 3S-S O spay p �Rr .O 318 387 321 op , LEGEND PERIOD'/ DAY STOR RDMt't © RoOP 0!*LISRl1R? � C�,FBTERZl1 � _ Rwm is o=im. Z P�IIA FROG �t�.-cll© Kcfuae,► 2 , 3090 i 319. . • - ._ -# PERIOI? % DAYS• 311 F-A FOOD:LAB Q ROOM IS.''VACAW `BO28 -,�GINA HE ' ROM AREA • — - SQUARE Q 3C-3 - -3YZ - -- --- - - • - • • 9 gyp. . . � . •� .- •.�� --- - ROT . 30 ' 3 •316 O $LORE 311 .THIRD FLOOR. PLAN °` SALE 0 in 2n .b .,.._.___.. ,.�.,_ .....�.� _,.....�. ..e.... e..�..w .....,.. ...,.d„ f ROOF F. a owsE Gil - -- - r?rotiocn p 211 ® ® Koor DPPLA GTfWlm prier srot 2�o i90 04C-MZZTB 224 Is r 0 loo ® TOR• (( 2C-W Pk�YSKAt_Sc Y5105 LAB 1{I�TO I WHYS.sct© 5� PHYSICS��I.s=c. YID astsl� 2s3 � I 205: Ss�ol Z 9 O 227 Q 0 0 CN6Ll 3 EN&UN / 221 .207 ( ' ®• LEGEND 6 k IF 'l EN(�1.15 UPPZR ADDITORICH ROOF OF IBRAR? Z19.Q f PERIOD'/ DAY 8lt6: OFF. 2o9 sc 2 ' ROOM IS OCCUPIED: E PANts�IQ > q # -PERIOD J DAY 210r FOOD LAB oFFI > r=l sAr�o>snc. ROOM IS*VACANT t;ltGUsH�Q� I r 1312 0 zS,,� ITT ROOM AREA avw sHQ 16 �o-ss zo-> SQUARE FEET- 1 v1�Fp Goftm.® _ 8-S eN t+ Toy* $TWIT C�-1sNC��ISH 3s4IStORY`"� 1 Y 214 216 d, sip Hi5 ' OF t�lsTrsrx b , ST _ - SECOND PLOWMAN sec 0 AD 20 40 ass � �_ �w � �� �� �� ®� �� 11�I1i11� � � w � �II�I� Iw111R Mw��l Stu aRT 0 r SP.P►NtiSM ® . . 19Q_ 101 tea. 0 C� T TN M 19 ® 28 6© 1 L �; GZi�l18IQN 19S lc_w 3 .VA ICr1991 sAM� IPAGVLI7F a,�►.. `iZS 196 • qg 71 ® ® Zf TN OFS u' 160 PIBW 14 O STAGS 23 Q i�14tS8D1 N O A © 60 MAT1° ..IS-Gv ® D LEGEND LITTLS h coMPu7�R0 THS�► ts LIBRARY X19 e # PERIOD'/ DAY ° I3 OCQJPIED oFF�c.E =a S' a ® 1EAUDITORItM 161 �� FOOD LAB q # PERIOD / DAY cn.u�z ® O ROOMM IS, VACANT Ailt OFF sroR z is`Z NET ROM AREA, 1C-8 Loris SQUARE FEET s-s uORK $_ oFF .114 •60IDamcs ' Calm ll. 1Sq OPFICS �+a C��• 725 ® r FIRST FLOOR. PLAN �SCALB a • to to 40 ,..�,,.. a.�. ■..�... .�...,. ..�... -..-s �.�.�w —..-nei �...wA. .�. V) =tat am _ a Ga rtA O ,go Y�sr ® t1E7AL.S 80ILER - � GIRLS• LOCKER$ aC-r8 _ .. • . _ SHOVER . w • _ � EtiililiG SF�OISERS (,.� . 1�OODAIO 3 .• nil ` r �¢ILER R001i ItiIS o ti� a t FA bR'ICAG9 ® 55 1 ' ® OFF. Y) IL OF a Trm.ROOM V sroRnc F. GC_W CG-M Ito 10b o Z NZ$NOP .'�ECEI. DIM CLMING Lha ( S tI MEN Gts C29 027 . cwtH 12 StAIK VIA" O ► 24 E�JEGfR1Uy. _ cC-SS STORq(,E STORAGE FAN ' GKST JANITOR LEGEND -Malssfl ►ca PERIOD'"/ DAY f 2 ROOM IS O=PIED FOOD LAB q # PERIOD 1 DAY -- ROOM IS VACANf. l= R00m AM, SQUARE l , aC.w aft GROUND"FLOOR .PLAN: wa Gymnasium, not divided, can hold seven (7) large classes per day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday , Friday) . Gymnasium, when divided, can hold fourteen (14) classes per day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday , Friday) . Gymnasium, when divided, can hold twenty-eight (28) classes on alternate day basis ( i one class meets Monday , Wednesday, Friday and the ether class meets Tuesday and Thursday) . SUMMARY: There are 133.5 vacant roozy per day. .. There are 256.5 occupied row , pz- iods per day. w Empty Rooms, No. Periods Room Room Number Per Day Chemistry 228 2. 5 Physics 229 2 Art 3 0 7 2 Resource 308 2 Comp. 309 5 English Comp. Lab 7 English 312 2 T.V. Studio - _ . _ 5* Accounting 314 4 Typing 316 2 ESL 318 2 Health 319 2 Talent Search French Study 321 7 Language 323 1 133. 5 * Not Included in Total ** Overbooked in 1994-1995 w �w Empty Rooms, No. Periods Room Room Number Per Day Math 126 1 Math 128 1 Little Theatre 7* Receiving/Printing 7* Biology 200 2 Biology 201 2 �w Anatomy 202 3 �. IPS 204 1 G. Science 205 0 English 207 3 English 208 1 English 209 English 210 1 English 212 1 History 214 1 History 216 1 �w History 218 2 History 219 1 History 220 1 History 221 2 History 223 2 .. Chemistry 224 0. 5 Chemistry 227 5. 5 ROOM OCCUPANCY SCHEDULE CLASSROOMS Empty Rooms, No. Periods Room Room Number Per Day Metal G01 4 Wood G02 4 Technical Drawing G05 4 Food G25 2 Sand G26 2 C. Health G27 7 Clothing Lab G29 5 Language 100 1 Art 101 2 Language 102 1 Math 103 2 Language 104 2 Language 106 1 ALP 108 2 SPED 110 1 SPED 112 2 w Math 119 1 Study 120 Math 121 2 Math 123 2 �. Math 124 3 Comp. 125 5 aw Physical Education 1. Gymnasium: More than adequate in size , but there are some difficulties . The dividing door is manual and cannot be operated alone. The bleachers need rehab. The intercom is hard to hear over a gym class. There is no emergency phone. Locker rooms also need rehab. Equipment storage is meager. �. 2. Additional Teaching Station: The instructors use the team locker room off the girls ' locker room, and it ' s way too small. Where is a weight:- room -which- is also too- small as a standard additional teaching station. Library This is too small for the seven hundred sixty-nine (769) students even if the separate A.V. library were counted as part--- o f_.._th e lz b-r azy -az e-a.-_ -Th-i s—i-s -alp o- n of—e-asy--to--add - onto. Auditorium This is adequate in size and seating capacity, though small in stage and set material storage area. It also lacks good lighting systems . adjacent band room, changing areas, etc. Rehab of seating, lighting, finishes , curtain, etc. , are in order. Administration This area is well-located and meets the square footage guidelines . Guidance This area is also well-located and meets the square footage guidelines. Health This area is not well-located and is too small. it should be doubled. tw Business Education 1. Classrooms : A little small to average. 2. Laboratory: In the middle of the approved range. Home Economics 1. Food Area: In the range. 2. Home Management: Only one-quarter the recommended size, but not a major problem at Northampton High School. 3. Clothing: Classroom is smaller than the required size. Industrial Arts 1. Shops are adequate size and under-utilized, if anything. 2. Mechanical Drawing is marginal in size , but adequate for class sizes of twelve (12) .or thirteen (13) . Science 1. Lecture Laboratory : Most of these are adequate in size. The smallest one houses only one (1) class plus lab, a group of only twelve (12) students. 2. Demonstration/General Science : These classrooms are marginal to oversized for the requirements , and average out O.K. Cafeteria 1. This Cafeteria can accommodate five hundred seventy-nine (579) students in two (2) sittings, or eight hundred sixty- eight (868) in three (3) . There are seven hundred sixty- nine (769) students currently. Its major drawback is location. It is three and one-half (3-1/2) stories up from ground level, which makes delivery more difficult for this one than for most Notes on Table 2 Secondary School program Standards as Regards Northampton High School Classrooms .. 1. Small group seminars, even down to the single numbers, are accommodated in regular size classrooms . There really are no small group seminar or half-size rooms . This obviously has no adverse affect upon need for classroom space. 2 - -Regular interchangeable classrooms are generally a--little- -- `"" smaller than current requirements for twenty to thirty (20- 30) students , but only three (3) regular classes exceed twenty-five (25) students (these have twenty-nine each) , and s,. most are in the teens. 3. There are no large group classrooms and no large groups , eighty ( 80) to one hundred twenty-five ( 125) students , _ assigned _anywhere . - Art 1. There are only two (2) Art Rooms; one at 820 square feet accommodating fourteen (14) to twenty-five (25) students at a time and having no storage , and one at 1, 344 square feet with a storage room. 2. There are no specialized rooms (e .g. , for ceramics) . Room No. 310 has a darkroom and a storage area . It might be appropriate to switch Art classes from Room 307 (820 square feet) to Room 310 ( 1, 03 � square feet plus darkroom and storage room) . Music 1. Rehearsal : Two ( 2) rooms should be available ; one for chorus , one for band. Ho*oever , only one (1) is. 't►sorY_,a�_.,Choral: The =horus rehearsal room could double More were much a class offered. (2) available are on the small used. none. These would be great for intets , small jazz bands or rock nw 603 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 38.04 continued TABLE 2 (continued) NORTHAMP'T'ON HIGH SCHCX)L Physical Education 1. Gymansium (2 stations) 6200 - 7500 square feet 8516 2. Additional Teaching Station 1200- 3500 square feet each None Library (Instructional Materials Center) Reading room - up to 1% of enrollment x 40 square feet - maximum. (Other areas may be added, if planned, i.e., office, conference, etc.) Size is 3631 square feet, i.e. , large enough for 605 students. Currently-there are 769 students. Audi_ torium This does not account for 496 S.F. .A.V. .library and 670 S.F. Facult ..Library. Seating for not more than planned enrollment nor more than 1000 persons. If the planned enrollment exceeds 1000, allow 7 square feet per person maximum. O.K. There are 950 seats and currently 769 students. Administration to 1500 square feet 1474- "w Guidance 800 to 1000 square feet* 1611 Health 500 - 1000 square feet 496 TABLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS Educational program spaces in the junior high schools and middle schools shall be the same as noted above for the secondary school, with appropriate adaptations, such as: Science - 1000 - 1200 square feet Physical Education (2 stations) 4500 - 7500 .square feet Aw Additional Stations up to 3000 square feet each Industrial Arts 1500 - 1800 square feet per station All applicants for middle or junior high school projects shall submit a brief narrative describing the educational philosophy and method.of implementation, as an aid in determining space needs. 'Spaces exempt from the gross square foot allowance. - 19 - 603 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 38.04 continued TABLE 2 SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM STANDARDS Program spaces for a secondary school may be shared in by the Commonwealth if they fall within these ranges. A variation of 5% is permitted. • NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL Classrooms 1. Small group Seminar 300, - 500 square feet None 2. Regular Interchangeable 750 - 850 square feet varies: 620 to 1000 - Generally (20-30 pupils) a Little Shy 3. Large Group (80-125 pupils) 1500 - 2000 square feet N/p, Art 1. General Area (storage not 1200 - 1400 square feet 820 - 1344 included) 2. Specialized Areas (storage 600 - 1000 square feet None not included) Music 1. Rehearsal (band, chorus, etc.) 1400 - 1600 square feet One Only - 1731 . 2. Theory and Choral 750 - 1200 square feet 3. Practice Rooms 75 - 130 square feet 70-78 -4. Ensemble Rooms - — _- up to 200 square feet-each -None_. Business Education 1. Classroom 750 - 850 square feet 690 - 860 2. Laboratory 750 - 1100 square feet 920 Homemaking 1. Food Area 1200 - 1400 square .feet 1280 2. Home Management (Depending on nature 2400 - 2600 square feet 642 of program--car, also be in regular classrooms.) 3. Clothing (One usually 1080 planned for 20 students, 1200 - 1400 square feet may vary from 16-24.) Industrial Arts Shops up to 100 square feet per pupil each shop Need 900 - 1800 1568 - 1754 w, Mechanical Drawing 900 - 1000 square feet 896 . (25-30 pupils) " Science 1. Lecture-Laboratory 1000 - 1200 square feet 608 - 1240 2. Demonstration/General Science 900 - 1000 square feet 837 - 1024 s . Cafeteria 15 square feet per pupil computed to accommodate not more than 1/2 nor less than 1/3 the planned enrollment O.K. - Can Accommodate 868 Students in Three (3) Sittings 18 - J No The $18 , 800 , 000 less state reimbursement percentage, plus debt service, plus site cost must be weighed against the cost of renovations (and additions , if any) probably without state reimbursement , plus debt service. NN IM ate. �w 4M .� .. .� II II OCCUPANCY/SPACE/FUNCTION School population figures and projections are as follows , according to the office of the Superintendent. 1993-1994 769 1994-1995 790 1995-1996 799 1996-1997 836 1997-1998 833 a. 1998-1999 820 1999-2000 811 2000-2001 758 2001-2002 754 2002-2003 773 2003-2004 784 Thus, for the next ten years the highest student population is *w expected to be 836. It would be difficult to justify a school designed for more than 900 students . SFSB allows a maximum of 155 SF gross per student (900 x 155 = 139 ,500 SF) . This compares to about 165,000 SF presently. The cost of a 139, 500 SF building at $145.25/SF would be $20,300,000 today plus site costs . There is a 34% vacancy in classroom space at the moment with 790 students . Even if a student population of 900 were to materialize, the building would still be under utilized. The fact that some classrooms are below the current square foot requirements for new classrooms is more than offset by the small class sizes in many cases and no class assignments at all in some of the largest classrooms. Unless the SFSB regulations were to change materially in five years , or the population forecasts were to radically change, it is likely that a new school building would be smaller than the '** current one. This would have to be weighed against possibly more efficient use of space. am ow ow aw xw ow W#-k ow ow awl ow ow w aw aw 1W ow OCCUPANCY/SPACE FUNCTION CONTENTS: - Occupancy/Space Function - Secondary School Program Schedule - Notes on Standards - Room Occupancy Schedule - Space Function Plans ■ ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 3 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, 1994 STAIR ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES • ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT ADA STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4 . 9 STAIRS 4. 9. 2 TREADS & RISERS UNIFORM SIZE YES NO TREAD WIDTH (NOSE/NOSE) 11 ' ' MIN YES NO OPEN RISERS NOT ALLOWED YES NO 4. 9. 3 NOSING CURVATURE 1/2 ' ' MAX S NO NOSING PROJECTION 1-1/2 " MAX YES NO 40 4 . 9. 4 HANDRAILS BOTH SIDES YES NO INSIDE RAILING CONTINUOUS YES NO " " • EXTENSION AT TOP LANDING 12 ' ' MIN YES NO EXTENSION BOTTOM LANDING 12 ' '+TREAD YES NO s CLEARANCE OFF WALL 1-1/2' ' MIN YES NO HEIGHT 30-34" YES NO RETURNED ENDS WALL/RAIL YES NO 4.8.7 EDGE PROTECTION CURB/WALT,/RAIL YES NO N.A. 4.9.5 DETECTABLE WARNINGS (IN DIRECT LINE OF PATH OF TRAVEL) YES NO NOW • ow OF, ow 09 ow No or ow 4w ow ow aw ow ow ow ow mw ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 2 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, 1994 • PARKING ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT ADA STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4 . 6 ACCESSIBLE PARKING ' ' 4 . 1.2 ( 5 ) ( a) If parking spaces are provided. . . then accessible spaces shall be provided. . . ' ' 4.6. 1 MINIMUM NUMBER YES NO TOTAL PARKING REQD SPACES '■" ---------------------------------------- 1 TO 25 1 26 TO 50 51 TO 75 3 76 TO 100 4 101 TO 150 5 151 TO 200 6 TO_..3.0.0—______ 301 TO 400 8 • 401 TO 500 9 4.6-.2 LOCATION NEAREST YES ND 4.6.3 STALL SIZE 96 " WIDE YES NO 60 " AISLE YES 0 SLOPE 1:50 MAX. YES -NO - SURFACE EVEN/NON-SLIP YES NO ++ 4.6.4 SIGNAGE YES SYMBOL YES NO 4.7 CURB RAMP at PARKING PRESENT YES NO N.A. 4.7.6 BUILT-UP CURBS NOT IN TRAFFIC YES NO N.A. 4.7,9 AT MARKED CROSSING WHOLLY WITHIN YES NO N.A. 4.7.10 DIAGONAL CUTS PARALLEL CUT YES NO N.A. 4.7.11 ISLANDS CUT THROUGH YES NO N.A. 4.7.2 SLOPE - RAMP 1:20 (iE NO 4.7.5 - SIDES 1:10 YES NO 4.7. 3 WIDTH 3611 MIN YES NO 4.7.4 SURFACE SLIP-RESTNT 'YES NO 40 One ramp is o.k. ; the other is too steep. MM APPENDIX: SITE SURVEY REPORTS ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 1 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE 7131 y 2 7, 1 Q a 4 CORRIDOR ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES 4W ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4.3 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE "4.1.3 (1) one accessible route shall connect all accessible spaces and elements within the facility. ' ' 4.3.3 WIDTH 36 " MIN YES NO 4. 3.4 PASSING SPACE 601 'X601 ' NO -(FOR PATHS < _60" WIDE) ( 200 'O.C. MIN) ES NO ( "T'S' ' OK) �n 4.4.2 OBSTRUCTIONS * CLEAR HEIGHT ABOVE 80" MIN NO PROTRUDING OBJECTS SEE FIG. 8 YES NO 4.3.6 SURFACE EVEN/NON-SLIP YES NO 4.3.8 CHANGES IN LEVEL 1/211 MAX YES NO * Except 72" for automatic openers at "Handicap Accessible" front entrance. ** Except 12" at threshold of "Handicap Accessible front entrance. INN ORIN ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 9 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, 1994 ROOM TOILET ROOM ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL,_ COMPLIANCE 4 . 22 TOILET ROOMS 4 . 21 NUMBER EA. T.R. ACCESS Y NO ACCESSIBLE PATH ADJACENT YES NO * 4.22. 2 DOORS (SEE 4.13 ) YES NO 4. 22.3 CLEAR FLOOR SPACE 60 " DIA. YES NO 4.19 LAVATORIES 4.19 .2 RIM HEIGHT 3411 MAX YES NO KNEE CLEARANCE (VERT) 2911 MIN YES KNEE CLEARANCE (HORIZ) 8 ' ' MIN Y O DEPTH 17 ' ' MIN 4.19 . 3 FLOOR SPACE 30W X 48D NO 4. 19 . 4 EXPOSED PIPES INSULATED YES 4. 19.5 FAUCETS LEVER/AUTO YES 4.19.6 MIRRORS BOTTOM EDGE HEIGHT 40 " MAX YES NO 4.23 .7 PAPER TOWEL HEIGHT - '"�" FORWARD REACH 15-4811 YE NO SIDE REACH .9-5411 NO 4.23.7 SOAP DISPENSER HEIGHT FORWARD REACH 15-48 " YES NO SIDE REACH 9-54" S NO ' 4.23 .7 SOAP DISPENSER HT FORWARD REACH 15-48 ' ' YE NO SIDE REACH 9-5411 S NO * Varies • ARCHI-EC-S INC . PAGE 8 NOR-Hkv1FTON , MA DATE July 27, 1994 • DRINKING FOUNTAIN/EWC ACCESSL 1 .Y ISSUES ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4 . 15 FOUNTAINS & COOLERS 4.15.1 NUMBER 50% YE NO ACCESSIBLE PATH ADJACENT N.—A. S NO 4.15.2 SPOUT HEIGHT 361 , MAX YES NO - *� 4.15.3 SPOUT LOCATION * FRONT YES_ NO SPRAY DIRECTION PARALLEL Cjt_S�) NO SPRAY HEIGHT 4 "MIN( CUP) YES 4. 15. 4 CONTROLS NO LOCATION FRONT/SIDE 4.27 . 4 OPERATION PUSH( 5# ) YES NO 4 .15. 3 CLEARANCES (CA.NTILEVERED�---� CLEAR KNEE HEIGHT 27 ' ' MIN YES NO • FLOOR SPACE 30W X 48D YES NO DEPTH 17-19 " NO 4 .15. 3 CLEARANCES (BUILT-IN/ FREE STANDING) CLEAR KNEE HEIGHT NONE YES N FLOOR SPACE 30W X 48D - NO 4.23 .7 -CUP DISPENSER HT FORWARD REACH 15-48' ' N.A. _ YES NO SIDE REACH 9-54 ' ' YES NO * Varies ,w ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 7 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, BUILDING ENTRANCE ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4 .14 ENTRANCES ' 4.1.3 ( 8 ) At least one principal entrance . . .ground level. . shall comply' ' 4.14.1 NUMBER 1 MIN YES N LOCATION ACCESS_ ROUTE S NO 4.14.2 ACCESS. SERVICE ENTRY NOT ONLY ONE YES NO 4.13. 6 CLEARANCES SEE FIG. 25 YES NO 4.13. 5 CLEAR DOOR WIDTH (FACE OF DOOR TO STOP) 32 " MIN NO --------__._-- ---.DEPTH____-_ — - --------_�� 24_1_' __. YES NO 4.13. 8 THRESHOLD HEIGHT EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR 3/411 MAX YES NO ALL OTHERS 1/211 MAX NO EDGES BEVELED YES NO 4.13.9 HARDWARE LEVER/PUSH/11U11 NO HAZARDOUS AREAS TEXTURED - _ 4butto NO - ' HEIGHT - 4 8 ' ' MAX PusNO 4.13.10CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS NO 4.13 .11OPENING FORCE INTERIOR & SLIDING DOORS 5# MAX YES NO 4.13.12AUTOMATIC DOORS FORCE TO STOP DOOR 5# MAX NO CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS YES NO 4.13 .7 TWO DOORS IN SERIES 4811 MIN + DR YES NO N.A. • ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 6 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, 1994 DOOR DESIGNATION Corridors ODCUB:,E DOOR ACCESSIBILITi' ISSUE. ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FC)R BUIL,1?INGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE �w 4 . 13 . 4 DOUBLE DOORS ONE LEAF MUST MEET STANDARDS 4.13 . 6 CLEARANCES SEE FIG. 25 YES NO 4.13 . 5 CLEAR DOOR WIDTH (FACE OF DOOR TO STOP) 32" -MIN YES. _ Np DEPTH 24 " MAX ES NO 4 .13 . 8 THRESHOLD HEIGHT ALL OTHERS 1/2 ' ' MAX ES NO EDGES BEVELED 'YES NO 4.13 . 9 HARDWARE . LEVER/PUSH/''U' ' OYES NO HAZARDOUS AREAS TEXTURED YES NO w HEIGHT 4811 MAX YES NO *4.13 . 10CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS YES NO * 4.13-_110PENING FORCE INTERIOR & SLIDING -DOORS 5# MAX YES NO 4.13.12AUTOMATIC DOORS FORCE TO STOP DOOR 5# MAX YES NO N.A. CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS YES NO N.A. 4.13 .7 TWO DOORS IN SERIES 4811 MIN + DR YES NO N.A. * Varies ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 5 NORTHAMPTON, MA DF,TE July 27, 1994 • INTERIOR DOORWAY ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES DOOR DESIGNATION-- ADA ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIREMENT STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4.13 DOORS 4.13 . 6 CLEARANCES SEE FIG. 25 YES ONO * -4.13 .5 CLEAR DOOR WIDTH - - (FACE OF DOOR TO STOP) 32 ' ' MIN YES NO DEPTH 24 " MAX ES NO 4.13 . 8 THRESHOLD HEIGHT ALL OTHERS 1/2 ' ' MAX Most YES NO Most YES _-- NO 4.13 .9 HARDWARE Most LEVER/PUSH/ ' 'U' ' YES NO HAZARDOUS AREAS TEXTURED YES NO '■' HEIGHT 48 ' ' MAX YES NO * 4.13.10CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS YES NO w * 4.13 .11OPENING FORCE Most INTERIOR & SLIDING DOORS 5# MAX YES ONO 4.13 .12AUTOMATIC DOORS FORCE TO STOP DOOR 5# MAX YES NO CLOSER SWEEP PERIOD 3 SECONDS YES NO 4.13.7 TWO DOORS IN SERIES 48 ' ' MIN + DR Most S NO * Varies rp� • ON u ARCHITECTS INC. PAGE 4 NORTHAMPTON, MA DATE July 27, 19 9 4 • „aR ELEVATOR ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES A.D.A. ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR BUILDINGS & FACILITIES FOR: Northampton High School CODE REQUIRIIMENT ADA STD. ACTUAL COMPLIANCE 4.10 ELEVATORS _ 4.10.1 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE - _ _ �_ _ NO ._ 4.10.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION SELF LEVELING YES 4.10.3 HALL CALL BUTTONS SIGNALS YES 4.10.4 HALL LANTERNS VISUAL, AUDIO, SIZE YES 4..10,5_ 4.10.6 DOOR PROTECTIVE YES i NO 4.10.7 DOOR SIGNAL TIMING YES 4.10.8 DOOR DELAY FOR CAR CALLS YES 4.10.9 FLOOR PLAN - SIZE YES w 4.10.10 FLOOR SURFACES NO 4.10.11 ILLUMINATION: 5 FOOT CANDLES YES NO 4.10.12 CAR CONTROLS; BUTTONS, TACTILE, HEIGHT YES G 4.10.13 CAR POSITION INDICATORS YES FN50 4.10.14 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION YES • in COST SUMMARY Northampton High School A.D.A. Study; August 1994 .�r w Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 ,200.00 Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000.00 Building Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . $3 ,000.00 "' Interior Accessible Route .. . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . .. . .. . .. $77,550.00 Toilet Facilities & Water Coolers $42,450.00 ---------- Subtotal #1 $129 ,200.00 General Conditions @ 20% $25, 800 . 00 Subtotal #2 $155 ,000 . 00 Overhead and Profit @ 15% $23, 300.00 Subtotal #3 $178 ,300 . 00 Architect/Engineer Fee $14 , 200. 00 Subtotal #4 $192 ,500. 00 Advertising and Printing $500.00 `w TOTAL $193,000.00 no an on . i ��LdGA1"Lt�1-� i �lFowo l l.x, WOMEW S HANDICAP T ILET. FLOOR` SCALE .. 3 " 1 t _o fl a I I � H . rkl 01.00 0 Ali 0,6. 5F - U. 0 MEN ' S HANDI CAP TOILET . FLOOR # P SCALE : = V -0 " . I I yJ or'(EN'S ► �' 4 / tcD) ' ry NSW �Aa-rltiON I 'I-s �oILET' S GIRLS� HANDICA TOILET FLOOR . f 1 SCALE s 4 " i 1 EE 010 i tJ�w��.�rtrt ors U � • � ��J�J�foti-�1" �� ��:fit ,�IZ,Af3'P�1� . • � � - • BOYS' HANDICAP TOILET FLOOR # 1 SCALE : a " OW 4M �w C. Boys' Handicap Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500. 00 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 ,200.00 Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700. 00 Handicap Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 850.00 Handicap Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500. 00 ** Handicap Urinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 750.00 Plumbing Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 800. 00 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 ,200.00 „ Patch and Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000. 00 Overhead and Profit . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500. 00 $ 9 ,000.00 D. Girls' Handicap Demolition $ 500.00 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200.00 Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 600.00 Handicap Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 850.00 Handicap Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500. 00 -- Plumbing Demolition $ 800. 00 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200.00 Patch to Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000. 00 Overhead and Profit . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 530.00 $ 9 ,180.00 water Coolers According to code and using the "reasonable accommodation" guideline, we assume one (1) accessible water cooler for each floor plus one (1) for the gymnasium. Five (5) @ $1,200. 00/Each . . . . . . $ 6 ,000.00 For less cost, one could provide cup dispensers, but they would need to be particularly sturdy to remain in place. Stairs There are forty-seven (47) landings requiring detectable warnings prior to descending . The means of accomplishing this would depend upon the type of surface to be accommodated, including steel , concrete, vinyl tile, rubber tread, etc. Also, handrails need to be extended beyond top and bottom risers in approximately eighty (80) locations . Some are aluminum, some steel pipe and some wrought iron. Forty-Seven (47) Detectable Warnings at Landings (@ $150.00/Each) . . . . . . . .. . . . . $ 7 ,050.00 ----- --- -'Eighty_(-801_-Handrai3_Extens --ons_ — _ --- ------ -- — ---- -- ' (@ $200.00/Each) . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . ....... . . . $16,000.00 $23,050.00 Toilet Facilities handicap access. Because of budgeting constraints , we did not include all the normal items such as replacing all floor-mounted urinals (no longer allowed by Massachusetts Plumbing Code) , all new partitions , paint , light fixtures, accessories, etc. A. Women' s Handicap Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 200. 00 Stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 480.00 Handicap Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500. 00 Relocated Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500.00 New Toilet in New Location $ 850. 00 Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . $ 500. 00 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 200.00 Patch and Paint .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 800.00 overhead and Profit . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 220. 00 $ 7 ,250.00 B. Men' s Handicap Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500.00 Three (3) New Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,600.00 Handicap Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700. 00 Handicap Lavatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500.00 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200.00 New Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ` $ 500.00 Patch and Paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,200.00 overhead and Profit . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,820. 00 $11 ,020.00 .w Building Entrance To avoid all the malfunctioning problems with the automatic entry doors , and the fact that the operators protrude below the code- allowed height, they could be replaced with a standard three foot (3 ` ) wide door and sidelight. 1. Remove Automatic Doors and Operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500.00 ,M 2. Install New Three Foot (31 ) Wide Door and Sidelight . . . . . . . . . $2,200.00 -- - 3.- - -Pa tcb----t-o-M a-tch a—d_-Paint- - sw $3,000.00 Interior Accessible Route There are twenty-six ( 26) pairs of 30" smoke doors in the ____._c o r r-i d ors;nzom�-wizl-e--e-n-uu-gh--t o be ac-e�sib-l-e-f or handiCappeu. In addition, there are numerous single doors to classrooms, offices, etc . , also 30 " wide . Because of wall thickness and configuration , it is not reasonably feasible to change these. The A.D.A. requires 32" net clear in the open position. There are no levers on any doors . 1. Supply and Install Magnetic Holders for Twenty-Six Pairs of Smoke Doors (52 @ $200.00/ Each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 ,400.00 (Note that this measure does not meet the letter of the code *w which requires a minimum 32" net clear door opening (A.D.A. ) or one 3 ' leaf (Massachusetts) , but we believe it is a reasonable accommodation. ) 2. Supply and Install Leverall Type Retrofit Lever Handles For All Knobs (100 @ $70. 00/Each) . . . . . . . $7,000. 00 This is more economical than replacing the entire locksets. These can easily be installed by the custodial staff. The elevator requires five (5) new hall doors, five (5) new hall lanterns, five (5) new hall stations and a new car. We presume a Variance could be granted to use the existing shaft as has been customary. 3. Elevator Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,500. 00 ry ■w Wt ow xw w or ow w w w ow M, mw ow o on ON RECOMMENDATIONS ON Parking The first three (3) spaces in the upper tier parking area closest to Elm Street should be properly designated for handicap parking only. This includes signposts, painted international wheelchair symbols, and traffic lines . 1. Three Signs Installed . . . . . . . . . . . $ 450.00 2. Three Galvanized Posts in -- - --- - - Bonotube-s�. .. . _ 3. Repainting Traffic Lines $ 300.00 $1,200.00 Ram s From this location, one could wheel up the ramp from the first tier to the service drive along the side of the building. The ramp is approximately the right slope, but double handrails each side are required. 1. First Tier Ramp Handrails . . . . . . . $3,000.00 The upper ramp is too steep, and a series of switchbacks seems unreasonable. But the sidewalk parallel to it along Elm Street could be used . There , a double rail on one side would be appropriate, but it would be longer than the ones to the first tier parking lot. 2. Sidewalk Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000.00 Parking out in front of the building would avoid some of this cost, but would require a handicapped driver to exit into a lane of traffic. Other costs would be incurred such as curb ramps . Alternatively, and probably with a Z.B.A. variance, one could save the cost of rampways and ease the handicap travel by constructing three (3) handicap spaces off the service drive at the left-hand side of the school near the "Northampton High School" sign. We would still have the cost of signs and lines as before, and would add about $2,200. 00 in paving , but we would save $5,000. 00 in ramp handrails. This alternative has not been included in the cost summary. ,7 r iii ♦ i' on on ow • i ` ii � s i . ) . � . . . \. \ . � . w� } l\LI�1141 @ . ».J B � / \ \ � : Q . 2 \ \ O « O _ / O . r � | ! � i aw ON lw ow ow ur ow owl' or sm 4w em aw ow ow ow 4w BOYS ' •O. 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IIS Ltewxx Lovuce tee 146 123 ru H ELEVATOF '• :,►� 111 lilt . 11t 7tasatas • eI82eRi Tut •lOD2l01:IVM 112 Loan emm . s--sTAIE�� • . -- TAI 6A. ` - FIRST FLOf1R•'FLAN ` ICAF ACCESS Scnx l I STAIR Into""M e j • stoR,►cr soirma STAIR Ctx �!L �_ •� CIRts' toes . i E7CIOT�MO S- if00ovou mvsle_ 'C76 b4ILER k00H / e e GG-X tRN4.ROOM 0��•1111 s t "INt ORO? t1oCN. DUN Ct.MrvQ L" G9! Ctf CI! '6I7. t2S 06-fs $TA� Et SVATOF, v RiDUOL GRODAID'FLOOR .ALAN.• HANDICAP ACCESS SC1l i•. . t v `►.yam _----_ �� ,, OF ' -Y rs; a ' ��KI t accommodation" could mean one (1) Men ' s , one (1) Women ' s , one ( 1) Boys ' and one ( 1) Girls ' . Because of the possibility of a new school planning five (5) years down the line, this is the approach we have taken . The Plumbing Code requires separate toilet rooms for students and staff in school buildings. Drinking fountains are standard type rather than handicap accessible type . The Code requires that at least half be accessible type. a� Building Entrance The "handicap accessible" entrance door leads to a five ( 5) stair and interior entrance ramp followed by a door wide enough to gain access into the main front corridor of the First Floor. To get into or out of the pair of exterior entrance doors , one must push a button, go over a 1-1/2" lip at the doorway, and wheel onto an approved landing. We have yet to see this pair of doors operate correctly. They either don ' t open at all , or they open and close repeatedly on no particular schedule . The side door between first and second tier could be considered accessible except that the closer requires too much operating force. Interior Accessible Route Interior corridors throughout the building, with one exception, ! * are sufficiently wide for accessibility to all spaces . The exception is the corridor from the grade level side door to the elevator . However , smoke doors around the building are in 3011 spans and most room entrances in the 1939 original building are only_30-"—wide. Th-ese�i-ave__n-o--tlrr-esh-o ds—wh�h—z� :;Tbu-t�h� closers do not allow the required three (3) seconds for passing through them. All the door hardware is knob-type rather than lever-type. Vertical Access At reasonable intervals iz all corners of the building are w. staircases for floor-to-floor travel . Treads and risers are generally in compliance with A.D.A. , and some handrails are as well . However , detectable warnings at landings are not present. The elevator car is not of adequate size and does not have appropriate doors , leveling ability , call buttons , alarms , detectable warnings , hall lanterns , Braille characters, etc. , as required by A.D.A. Toilet Facilities We examined all toilet facilities in the building for A.D.A. accessibility and found none in compliance . Because of the size and the number of floors in the building , " reasonable accommodation" might be defined as Men 's and Women ' s as well as Boys ' and Girls' handicap accessible toilet rooms on each floor , or sixteen (16) total . Or , bare minimum "reasonable NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL Existing Conditions Northampton High School , located at the beginning of Elm Street , Northampton, Massachusetts , is a generally rectangular concrete, brick and block structure with a courtyard containing a library. It is altogether four ( 4 ) stories in height , consisting of Ground, First Floor , Second Floor and Third Floor . The First Floor is generally three to six risers above front grade; the Ground Floor is generally level with or above grade in the rear , and the Ground Floor is generally at grade on the right side. The playfields are far below Ground Floor to-the rear and to the right side. Parking Parking lots are located on the right side below the School 's Ground Floor level . This means that one must go up a ramp or ---s-fair a��er��arking- togat� acCe�s—to--t-he-`bai�dng:---'PI�e paring lot is two-tiered, and there are two (2) separate curb cuts from Elm Street to drive in or out. At the upper parking tier near the front of the building , there are two ( 2) parking spaces marked "Reserved". There are no handicap signposts or painted symbols on the asphalt. In all , there are seventy-eight (78 ) « , parking spaces marked in the lots. Accessible Route From the parking lot , one must climb an asphalt ramp or the sidewalk at the street to get to a service walk /drive approximately at Ground Floor level on the right side of the School . From there, one can access the building one floor below the main entrance , the gymnasium and the auditorium . Alternatively, one must climb a steeper ramp or go back to the sidewalk along Elm Street to get to an entry walk which gives one access to a "handicap accessible" entrance. Neither the ramps nor the sidewalk have handrails. The upper tier ramp is steeper than 1 :12. �e qW i FOREWARD --AA ARCHITECTS INC. DIRECTORS Roy S. Brows ALA American Disabilities Act (ADA) Edward L Jand", A.I.A Accessibility Study PRINCIPALS Ste" T. Drakullab. A I A J. WMItubla= Northampton High 5cnool FOR ASSOCIATES Northampton Public Schools FiObard Z. x`t"aaa Northampton, Massachusetts ASSOCIATES Hark T. Dana, A-1 A AlmM- Al an The following Investigative Survey Report has been az A= LXM= prepared to evaluate the existing conditions with recommendations for compliance with the standards established in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . The scope of work for this study , while law, j-s _t.o_ f.ocus_on__�_ the provision for minimum access to the various spaces and facilities in the building. The facility studied is the Northampton High School. In preparing this Survey Report , several field visits were undertaken in the summer of 1994 by Roy Brown of Architects Inc. Also , discussions were held with members of the Northampton High School Building Needs Committee . ARCHITECTS INC. R S . Brown, A. I .A. w. 64 GOTMC VIRn-r / NORT8A1 MN, YABRUSU 1SIRS 01060 (413) 6e4-M4 Q 14 VMMS MW= / FRA"GRAN. HAAS CHUSC '8 01701 (5W) 872-SM on INDEX way American Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Study NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL Northampton Public Schools Northampton, Massachusetts Foreward . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . Existing Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ SitePlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls'./Women ' s Toilet Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys' /Men ' s Toilet Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EntryPlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls' /Women ' s Toilet Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys' /Men ' s Toilet Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CostAnalysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Prepared By: Architects Inc. 64 Gothic Street Northampton , Massachusetts 01060 (413) 584-7224 Date: August 1994 on IN RN go FEDERAL A.D.A. STUDY as Northampton High School Elm Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 ARCHITECTS INC. 64 Gothic Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 August 1994 conditions occur because of poor drainage . These sidewalks should be replaced with materials that are durable, stable and more appropriate for the front of a municipal building, and the topography adjusted to facilitate adequate drainage . Traffic conditions and patterns , and bus pick-up points on this side of the building have been debated in recent years and tabled for the present time. Handicap parking in this area should be improved, and is discussed elsewhere in this Study. There are presently two (2) ten thousand (10,000) gallon buried oil tanks behind the Boiler Room in the parking lot at the west side of the 1966 addition. The As-Built Drawings for the 1966 addition identifies these tanks as existing , which means they have --been- in the ground for at least-twenty-eight-- (28) years. Current Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, 527 CMR, mandate monitoring and improvements to these tanks in the coming years. (See Attachment #CC 6. ) Improvements include a spill containment manhole, an overfill prevention device, cathodic protection and leak detection. These improvements and a barrier separating the oil tank vent from an adjacent catch basin will prevent contamination to the river bed which occurred several years ago. the time of this survey ,, Several new exit signs need to be installed where indicated on the survey plan. Existing lighting is inadequate at the 194,0 ' s stair towers , and there are no emergency lights . Emergency lights need to be installed at the southeast and northeast stair towers of the 1940 building. Fire extinguishers should be maintained and/or replaced as indicated on the survey. Signs :should be mounted above extinguishers „ denoting their location. Health and Environment An Indoor Air Quality Study was conducted by Con-Test, Inc. , in May of 1990 in the Second Floor Science Department Wing . Elevated levels of airborne particulate and carbon dioxide were found in several areas. (See attached Con-Test Summary #CC 4. ) The summary recommends cleaning n �tb ods , maintenance, repair and -- ------repracemeTrt—s eZandit-i-o-n-s—. ^-Commences from the staff survey il-o- cate some of these problems are still present here as wel ?.. as it, <he Art Department and Shops. Additional ventilation p:: tibleni are discussed as part of the mechanical systems review. The other major concert affeC�_ iDg the occupant health and environment in the buildin is a�'D _stos. A 1994 report from the City-' s Energy Management Cr :�sultE .- (:attachment RCC 5) identifies areas within the school whhere J. _: damaged and friable , and presents a hazard to the occup-_,.4 '-.�, . Abatement costs for this work is minimal and shoul�- be _:; ;i Lessed as soon as possible . There are other asbestos-ccntai � g insulation and materials in the building in crawl spac, s an '. : '. ler rooms which remain non- friable, and do not prese:11:`.-1 a ,. _ to occupants at this time. Because of the high cost, .: or removal ($98 ,800.00 +/-) , it was determined to leave i_i. %).,ndiz Site Conditions Issues of immediate cor,.:rer i affect site conditions are drainage, sidewalk,-��,, by). iec parking and handicap access. The bituminous concrete aLcewa: a - :fie front of the building (F1 Tro Street ) are in 7,on_c:- present a hazard to occupants, especially in the wint-- _ wlie:4 ponding and icing of BUILDING CODE REVIEW Buildings in Massachusetts are regulated by the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR (Fifth Edition ) . Substantial portions of this document are based on the Building Officials and Code Administrators , International , Inc. National Building Code. To facilitate a review of the High School , B.O.C.A. ' s "National Building Code Plan Review Record" (Attachment #CC 1) was used to identify the present status of the building in relation to current Code practice. The following is a synopsis of that review with comments on the major deficiencies. The - existing build-ing- can be classified- as- Type-- 2 , non combustible construction , Use Group "E".. The floor area and building height exceed the present Code requirements (Table 501) even with the allowed area modifications. To comply with this Code classification , the building should be fitted with a standpipe fire suppression system (1012. 2. 1.2) , and should also be sub-divided into smaller areas with two-hour fire-rated separation walls which must penetrate the roof ( 908 . 5 ) . In -- Auditorium, Stage , Shops and Storage Areas . An alternative method of increasing the allowable tabular area without creating two-hour fire separation walls is to install a complete fire suppression system throughout the building. The length of exit access travel (Table 807) , number and location of exits , and units of egress width appear satisfactory; however many doors in the building do not meet the minimum width requirement of 32" (for each door) . In many instances, doors " into the two-hour f ird stair towers do not have positive latching hardware. "See Attachment #CC 2 for the Stair Exit and Door Survey . Stair nosing and walking surfaces at the 1940 's southeast and northeast stair towers should be corrected as soon as possible. Fifty years of foot traffic has worn through the floor finish and concrete slab substrate. Additionally , there are no closers on doors opening into one-hour fire-rated corridors. In both buildings, there are unlabeled doors within stair towers opening into adjacent rooms which does not comply with the present Code. Life Safety Attachment #CC 3 , Life Safety Survey, identifies the existing emergency lighting , exit sign , alarm and fire extinguisher systems. There are many exit signs that needed to be repaired at 4 40 MR fa CODE COMPLIANCE in The following identifies the major areas of concern involving the present status of the High School ' s compliance with State and Federal Codes and regulatory agencies with emphasis on Life Safety, handicap access and health- -Deficiencies identified- bere----will--be- - - — addressed further in the Needs Assessment, Items in parentheses are specific reference to the Code being discussed. Surveys and Drawings are included and identified as "Attachments" and can be found at the end of this Report. Photographs with captions are attached a� to the back of this section which further explain or identify new issrPS_ p r o v (f,e �9 a r w for c o r,lo u'� P-'DWP17 C)k;'-.Letq both for genera use and The target should r)c- a total of 6 gene-rPl r. ecept-acles Ptr rhassroom w1r,11i additional sperJL,1-1- , dedicated receptacles for computers . Addita.onaj.Ay , laboratory student tables will need T.o be re-powered. This will require the addition of new parelboards and feeders back to the main swj.tcriboard. The raster clock system needs to be replaced with new master clock and classroom clocks . sy!stem should be thoroughly The Auditorium stage light-t-ing A up-g;raded, with new dimmer rack and controller , new ghting outlets both back -stage and in the Wiring to- outside mouse,I and new lighting instruments. Since organizations are major Users Of this facility, they may wish to help subsidi2e this improvement• d The fire detection and alarm sYsten must be expande to allow for detectors throughout the bud-''ding , not just in storage rooms . A new panel should be installed , with .arise=-h at detec tors zone as --ed by cod n the Northampton Fire Department. �s NEEDS ASSESSNTW (MECHANICAL) i . Heating System a. While not strictly a deficiency, z,t may be desirable at _ some time to convert the present oil fired boilers to dual-fuel (gas/oil) capao lity. This would give flexi- bility to take advantage of competitive pricing and allow a back-up source. b. The steam distribution system, as mentioned in Section 4 . A. 1. b. , needs to be zoned to allow for better steam distribution to cold areas , without wasting heat by overheating other areas. The piping system lends itself to the installation of eight zone valves, with associated night thermostats and connection to central day/night control . C. The major, building-wide problem is over and under heating and lack of ventilation during occupied hours. The automatic temperature control system 1s seriously deficient and needs to be thoroughly refurbished. This would include new thermostats , valve operators (and valves in the 1940 building) , damper operators , air stream controllers, relays , F=E and EP switches and —central--control_-pax-el,__changes—GO--branr}--a --Faor� �z�—of - - the beating and ventilating system to full operational status. d. The Library heating and ventilating system needs to have its controls up-graded as described in Paragraph c. above, but additionally needs a reconditioning of the air - - handling unit itself including coil replacement , steam trap rebuild, outdoor and return air damper repair , and exhaust fan repair (belt and bearings) . 2. Electrical System a. The Gymnasium panelboard., with its exposed live parts, must, be replaced with a new circuit breaker panelboard, with separate light switches, so users are not required to gain access to the inside of the panel, to turn on the lights . ►� . Hard wired, self-contained, battery powered emergency lights will have tc be installed in the north stair towers of the original building to cover all stairs and landings . MR C. Hard wl.red, self-contained, battery powered exit lights will have to be installed in the Cat.eteria. d. The aisle 'Lights LT-., the .Auditor:i.um *_rust be re-w-i_red , Witt) new conduit stub-ups to the lights , to eliminate the broken and exposes', wire condi t_'i_ons now prevalent . an azar Cis :)r >nt 1 T F c" � � iC) OATS : Gy_mnasi.um pa.nelboard has exposed live parts . 2) There are no emergency lights in the north stair towers of the 1940 building. 3) There are no exit lights in the cafe- teria. sls lights i_*i the are inoperative. The major electrical shortcoming_- is-_the -lack" of 120 volt power outlets , both for general use and computers . This has resulted in a profusion of extension cords and drop cords . +� Additionally, many laboratory tables are without power, due to vandalism. The sound/communication system was recently up-graded _and.__Z-s._ 1-n- good_-candtrori;_ but--t -e------. clock/bell system has been erratic in opera- tion. The Auditorium electrical system is inadequate for current "semi-professional" use. The stage lighting system is of inadequate capaci- ty and is installed in the open (accessible) on static. Exposed wiring is run alo?'ig the wall to balcony mounted lighting. There is limited flexibility in the present system. There is a fire detection and alarm system installed, but the detectors give very limited coverage (storage rooms only) . ■s w Yl(7 .''-(.;, V7,Y :.:t'.,'=, V eS ot ter.''!1 n7 un'` s , such as rad a.tors , urit heaters , u.n7t ventzlators , and air hand-i_ -ing units . The unit ventilators and air handling units also pro- vide outdoor air for ventilation. with the in exception of areas specifically mentioned later , the heating capacity of the terminal units seems adequate . However , the majority in of the terminal units are not being controlled properly. There are inoperative wall thermo- stats , valve operators , damper operators , and cannibalized units with pneumatic tubing cut off . Additionally, the control of exhaust fans is not automatically integrated with the operation --of- the unit ventilators— and---air handling units. This results in some rooms being too hot, some being too cold, and some being inadequately ventilated. The automatic temperature control system is pneumatic . The air compressors and tubing seem to be in good condition, but the . central- - ----- ---- o t - - -c p l e d7zTn o c cup—e d-;_-nz t- ------ zz e d- o ontr - -. - setback , and exhaust fan operation are largely dysfunctional . Most of the thermostatically controlled radiator valves in the building have been removed because of vandalism. The Library has been one area of long standing concern due to its current inability to main- tain comfort in cold weather. The rated capacity of the heating unit should be ade- RM quate for the calculated load. Since this is not the case , we suspect that the unit ' s heating capacity has decreased over the years , It even though the outdoor air intake damper has been wired closed. Also , the Library exhaust fan is not operational , due to a broken fan ,o belt. C . Electrical System - The main electrical ser- vice is 1 , 600 amp, 208%120 volt, 3 phase and is in good condition. The maximum demand on the service has been approximately 500 amps , so there is adequate room for growth. Distri- bution through the building is to fused switch panels in the old building, and to circuit breaker panels in the 1967 addition. With the exception of items noted below, the electrical distribution is in good condition. There are , however, four items of deficient IN, r� t . s y A. Prys;,_ca. Plant 1 . Mechanical Systems a . Plumbing - The building is fed with a 3" water service , which although marginal in capacity for the existing system, will be OR adequate for future renovations which will utilize lower flow (water-saver) fixtures . Hot water is currently generated from the boilers ; the system has rccently had rr-pairs made and appears to be in good condition. The existing plumbing fixtures are serviceable as is; _only_ maintenance type work--should be- required. -- The only y potential problem concerns the urinals , which are floor stall type and no longer allowed by code. If any replacement were to be required, the entire battery would probably have to be replaced. The quantities of water closets , urinals , and lavatories exceed the code requirements for the current toilets to handicapped access . b. Heating and ventilating - The existing system is two pipe low pressure steam, with three oil fired steel boilers (installed in 1940) and one oil fired cast iron sectional boiler (installed in 1967 ) . The boilers burn No. 4 Biel oil , which is stored in two 10 , 000 gal-ion underground tanks . Condensate is returned to the boilers by a boiler feed pump system. The boilers have adequate capacity, as only one or two are run to satisfy the building ' s needs . All Boiler Room equipment is in good condition / eoX 0614 OR and is well maintained. (� / tion system is generally in good condition, the only problems being those of a maintenance al, 14 AS nature (such as steam trap overhaul , insula- �� 41:9" tion repair , etc . ) . ST��G �oO w The system, however , comprises one zone for the whole building, which creates problems during unoccupied hours , with the whole build- ing having to be warmed up to satisfy just the one area where the night thermostat is locat- ed. Conversely, areas with greater heat loss but which are remote from the night thermostat nn c6r�D��6� location may never warm up. Ta in Future Renovations The Code presently allows renovation of existing buildings subject to the requirements of Article 32 . Under this article, all floors would have to be specifically investigated to determine their adequacy and any portion of the existing building, which will not safely support the loads of the proposed: use group would have to be replaced or strengthened to provide such support. Also, structural alterations may not be made which will reduce the capacity of the building to resist latera.1 seismic forces unless the building as altered meets the requirements of the Code for earthquake loads. since this building -co meet. present Code Seismic requirements would be cost prohibitive, any_alterations which are__int.en��- d--should_Limit _the__movement-— or demolition of existing mason: walls. Additions which might be planned should be structurally isolated and provided with separate bracing systems. y _ WILLIAM M �- 30196 ra f e J William M. Barr au r. awl 40 Masonry Walls "" Exterior brick masonry appears to be in relatively good condition. some minor cracking attributable to shrinkage has developed in the classroom areas of the buildings. In Ow addition, substantial and significant deterioration of brick parapets has taken place. While the parapets still appear to be plumb and intact, substantial repointing and/or rebuilding is presently necessary. It is my opinion that if no repairs are made to these parapet walls, the rate of deterioration of their condition will accelerate. The present Code requires all masonry parapets to be reinforcedf-Se15;v/C to safely resist wind loadings. The reason for this is the lack of tensile strength of masonry structures. The present brick-parapets probably--have -no--r-einfarci-ng_ -Whi-le_---- _---- repointing them will return most of the original resistance to wind that the parapets had, it will probably still not be sufficient to resist Code required wind load unless SAKSrV/G reinforcing is added. The existing exterior Gym walls appear to be 16" unreinforced brick walls. An evaluation of the capacity of _-these_walls_._t0rPCi st._-V L _0r_�Pi smi c__ 1 Dads i ndi - Cat c- that these walls are probably not able to safely resist present Code required loadings. Cracking of brick walls in the gymnasium is probably related to shrinkage stresses. However, I would recommend that these cracks be monitored to be certain that movement has abated. Interior CMU walls are generally non-bearing and appear to be in relatively good structural condition. one crack in the North-West Corner of the Cafeteria CMU has developed and been repaired. However, the repair has reopened and it continues to move. It appears that one reason for this crack may be the way that this section of wall is tied into the stair wall and low roof construction . Movement in the stair wall structure above the exterior roof level is probably contributing to the cracking in this wall. Permanent repair of this corner will probably require the dismantling and rebuilding of the corner. A review of the structural drawings indicates that the resistance to lateral loads was probably intended to be provided by the masonry walls. The present Code requires all masonry bearing and/or shear walls to be reinforced in both directions with a minimum amount of steel reinforcing. This _ requirement does not appear to be met by the present building construction.�Because of the lack of reinforcement cc�%'ATwp°� in the masonry walls, a 6evere) earthquake would be likely to _ cause significant damage tv rile masoai-y sCructure. CoAa4O Determining the capacity of the existing building to resist wind and seismic loadings is beyond the scope of this d s-6 , , report. Floor Framing The floor and roof system of the original building is typically (with the exception of the cafeteria floor and roof construction) a cast-in-place reinforced ribbed slab spanning to concrete beams. Cast-in-place concrete columns support girders to spread footings or to foundation walls. This framing system is visible in the crawl space at the south-west corner of the building. The visible framing in this area is in good condition. The floor of the cafeteria is steel framed joists supported by girders which are hung from roof trusses supporting the cafeteria roof. The structure in this area was not visible.--No -significant movements or deflections- in - - --- $ the floor structure of the cafeteria Was evident. The floor loads posted on the 1966 addition's design drawings are sufficient to meet the requirements of today's Code. The upper floors of the addition were steel framed with a concrete slab pouz:°-�d on metal decks. The first floor is a cast-in-place reinf:c).-oed ribbed slab spanning to concrete.-beams-.___ No failures of floor -- ming were evident in the existing structure. Floors remaj_r, ".=,latively level and without indication that serious c.: .arioration has taken place in the structural floor fra-miD,_; _system. Roof Framing Inspection of the ex .. �.ing roof framing systems was not possible. The poste. dec_._can snow load of 30 pounds per square foot (psf) shown aD the 1966 addition drawings is less than is presently rcjuired (35 psf snow load) for new construction in the Nor-�,-._,-t pton area. Still the posted deck design load of 42 psf an,f. the posted joist design load of 50 psf should be close to t,:,a required design load with a 35 psf snow load. This &sou:.. ' -probably be true as long as reroofing is accomp1 `.sh_ . ? stripping existing roofs and using a non-ballaste�: for new roofs. The Code also requires the considerate_ of snow drifting at areas which are adjacent to higher W or roofs. Portions of the existing roof struck-=fa.re4 not designed to safely support these drifting loadz ,. S , _ renovations of the existing roofs be considered, I v �. recommend that the roof structures be analyzed a;:. that suitable reinforcing be added so that they c? n sz.._?ly support the Cade required drifting loads. Care: be taken in the selection of ' roofing materials ps Au res do t ut aa �rloading of the existing structure c(�es take place. a Five Year Capital Improvement Study For Northampton High School Structural Evaluation This report is provided as a structural evaluation of visible conditions at Northampton High School, and is based on my inspection of August 25, 1994 . It also comments on the present Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code (The Code) as it pertains to posted structural design loads, +.� Finally, it gives information concerning the impact that the Code would have on the future renovation of the structure of this building. Although the majority of the structure is covered by flooring, or ceilings, a good deal of information can be gleaned from observations concerning the condition of these surfaces and..__of_visible_wall. surf aces. In general the building structure appears to be in good condition. No indications of significant settlement was observed nor were failures of floor systems evident. Foundations The existing foundations appear to be in good condition. No significant settlement problems were evident in the main building structure. A number of hairline cracks have *■ developed in the building's foundations. These cracks appear to have been caused by shrinkage in the concrete and are probably a result of a lack of a sufficient number of control joints being provided. It is my opinion that this cracking is substantially completed and little additional cracking is likely to take place. " The interior concrete foundations supporting the original building is visible in the crawl space at the south-west corner of the building. The foundation consists of cast-in- place concrete columns supported by spread footings or walls. The foundations in this area are in good condition. ww The interior finishes of the 1940 building have exceeded their intended life span and are in need of replacement and rejuvenation . Several improvements have been made including repainting, new Toilet 1007 at the First Floor corridor , and '! acoustical ceilings in the classrooms . The remaining vinyl asbestos tile flooring in the classrooms and ceilings in the corridors need to be replaced. Painting and ceiling finishes , along with efficient lighting, are desperately needed to updat? this facility and improve the physical and psychological atmosphere. The original elevator ( 1940) is still in use and serves the handicap and kitchen needs. It is completely inadequate for the needs of a four-story building. (Refer to Handicap Access Report for more comments . ) The 1940' s Cafeteria situated above the Auditorium on the Third Floor is a novel approach to space function allocation and _--- deserves -more efficient vertical--acces-s th-an that_ pr-ov-ided-by tb-e present elevator . The Auditorium, with its many Art Deco features still intact, is in desperate need of rejuvenation. Needed improvements include new seating, stage curtains, lighting, electrical service, paint , carpeting, ceilings, etc. Restoration will return a treasure to the Northampton Community . (Refer to Code Compliance issues regarding the stage. ) The Gymnasium and Locker Rooms are "worn out" and are overdue for renovation work. The bleachers need to be repaired and refinished, or replaced . Ceilings need to be refinished . The folding partition system does not work and should be repaired or replaced. Equipment storage is inadequate. The finishes in the 1966 addition are in better condition , although there could be improvements in ceilings and window blinds . Specific areas , such as the Art Department , Shops, Science Labs and Music Department , require improvements which are addressed elsewhere . The interior structure , for both buildings , is structurally sound with minimal damage due to settling or deterioration due to the elements penetrating the exterior envelope. (There are isolated areas of plaster damage due to water damage. ) In general, the present conditions have resulted from delayed maintenance and misuse of the facilities. Attachment KC 8 at the back of this report further identifies concerns of the staff, and recommendations from the Accreditation Report of 1990. �r PHYSICAL PLANT The present High School consists of a three-story, at street , structure built in 1940, and a major three-story addition built in 1966 and set with grade one story below the original on a hill sloping west towards the athletic fields. The original building is a combination of reinforced concrete frame and slab along with masonry bearing walls as well as steel beams and trusses . Typical finishes include painted plaster walls and ceilings,, composition tile floors, glazed tile wainscot and painted and varnished doors and trim. on The 1966 addition is a steel frame structure with masonry walls and concrete on metal deck floor slabs carried by bar joists and steel beams. Typical finishes are composition tile floors, 40 painted walls, glazed tile wainscot, suspended acoustical tile ceilings , painted and varnished doors and trim. The exterior envelope consists of face brick with stone and pre- cast ornament_. _ Windows on the 1940 building- have been--replaced within the last five years with tinted, double-insulated glass . Windows on the 1966 addition are the original single-glazed units which are showing signs of poor performance. Review of the As- Built Plans suggests minimal thermal wall insulation - at the most , to be poured into the masonry cavities. The present roof , for both buildings, is a silicone/polyurethane system which is reaching the end of its present warranty. Field inspection of the roof indicates areas of repair Which should be addressed, (See Attachment #CC 7 for report and warranty recommendations. ) A major concern regarding the exterior envelope is damage to the base of the parapet at considerable lengths around the perimeter of the 1940 structure. This shows up visually as deteriorating mortar joints, and efflorescence at approximately two to three feet ( 2 ' -3 ' ) below the high point (coping) of the brick walls. The east wall of the Cafeteria is showing signs of bowing, above the windows, when viewed from the outside. Interior water damage on the inside in this area is also present and may be a result of the same problem. (Refer also to the Structural Evaluation for comments on this area. ) In general , the durable materials chosen for the buildings are in good condition with only surface cleaning and painting required to maintain their appearance. 14M IN FACILITIES ANALYSIS The Facilities Analysis identifies the physical plant, mechanical systems, structure, Code compliance, and space function conditions existing in the High School at the present time, WW' No FOREWARD ON 40 The following Study addresses the issues identified in the scope of services for the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan for Northampton High School , Northampton, Massachusetts. qX An analysis of the existing facilities, structure , systems and conditions , including Code Compliance and Program/Space Functions identify deficiencies and areas of concern. The facilities on analysis is gathered from on-site surveys , inspections , staff input, Accreditation Reports and relevant information from City Departments and interested individuals and organizations . Results of the analysis establish a -Needs Assessment Program that- forms the basis for Architects Inc. recommendations for capital improvements to the School. The recommended improvements are presented with an explanation, options (where relevant) and projected costs . Predicated on $100 , 000 . 00 being made available each year for five years, the recommendations are prioritized as to immediacy based on Life Safety, health and comfort , Code compliance, -space--function anrl - �- aesthetics , in that order. 6. ATTACHMENTS - #CC 1 : B.O.C.A. National Building Code Plan Review - #CC 2 : Exit Stair and Door Survey - #CC 3 : Life Safety Survey - #CC 4: Con.-Test Indoor Air Quality Study - #CC 5: Asbestos Abatement Report - #CC 6 : Oil Tank Improvements - #CC 7: Roof Report - #CC 8 : Staff Survey; Comments; Excerpts From Accreditation Report __ TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. FOREWARD 2. FACILITIES ANALYSIS - Physical Plant - Structural Evaluation - Mechanical Systems - Plumbing - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning - Electrical - Code Compliance - Building Code Review - Life Safety - Health and Environment - Site Conditions - Handicap Access e - Occupancy/Space Function - Energy Conservation - Photographs 3. NEEDS ASSESSMENT Identifying Deficiency Solutions and Estimates r 4. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Prioritized Needs Assessment - Recommended Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule and Costs 5. CONCLUSION FIVIE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS �w Rw PREPARED BY: ARCHITECTS INC. 64 GOTHIC STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 ,.x Ll C p FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS OF i i r PREPARED BY: ARCHITECTS INC. 64 GOTHIC STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS IF SEPTEMBER 6, 1994 i