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The fiooring finish over the existing concrete slab also has a variety of coverings which include 
terrazzo (lobby/public areas) carpet (offices) ceramic tile (toilet rooms) and vinyl tile (back of 
house areas). The condition of the floor coverings vary depending on age and abuse but in 
general they are overused and dated . 
The ceilings though out the building consists of decorative acoustical lay-in tile or painted 
gypsum paneling. The age and abuse of the materia I is causing decay and failure which is 
reducing the acoustic properties in many areas. 
1.4 Structural System 
The existing structural system consists of exterior and interior load bearing CMU walls with 
internal steel reinforcement. These walls are supported by continuous concrete footings set 
below grade. The roof is supported by a reinforced concrete deck over steel deck form which 
is supported by steel joists. The slab is a steel welded wire reinforced concrete slab on grade 
with thickened interior areas for load bearing walls. The existing structural system is in good 
condition with no signs of stress, movement, or failure. There's a section of the building that 
was originally designed as the operations center which is enclosed by 12" reinforced CMU and 
is capped with a 12" concrete deck below the roof structure. This area was designed to 
withstand additional forces and to remain intact during severe storm situations. 
1.5 ADA Observations 
Access to the front door and egress points are currently not accessible due to steps and steep 
slopes. There is no ADA parking area designated or marked located at the front entrance. The 
side south entrance does have marked ADA spaces and a ramp to access the side entrance . 
None of the present toilet f aci I ities comply with the current ADA requirements. The door 
hardware (lever type required) and the space required forthe approach (to properly function} 
to many of the required doors do not meet current ADA standards. Building renovat ions and 
site alterations will need to be provided to comply with current requirements of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, (ADA). 
2.0 HVAC Systems 
2.0 Existing Conditions 
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