So What's Grandview's Condition?

Let's take a look at the the 2005 buildings report to see how things looked almost four years ago at Grandview, where our kindergarteners are now temporarily housed. Keep in mind, every single person on the current board has seen this report. Angry Al Radosti, Brenda Worob, and Gloria Heater were members of the previous board who refused to believe this report was accurate and helped to bring conditions to where we are today.

2.0 Grandview Elementary
Executive Summary
Original 1954 Building: With the exception of the recently replaced clock system, the HVAC, P&D, FP, and EPT&D must be replaced.

1968 Addition: With the exception of the electrical service, wiring, main sanitary, fire alarm, public address, security and clock systems, HVAC, P&D, FP, and EPT&D.

2.1 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and Equipment
2.1.1 Air Handling Units
General:
• Two air handling units, with electric cooling and hot water heating, were installed in 1968. The air handling units, each dedicated to one large classroom in the 1968 Addition, have been abandoned in-place.
• An oil-fired air handling unit, located in the first floor mechanical room, serves offices and classroom in the original 1956 Building. Refer to Photograph B1 in Appendix “B”.
• Air is distributed through a combination of galvanized steel ductwork and underground asbestos cement pipe. The asbestos cement pipe is limited to the original 1956 Building.
Refer to Photograph B2 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The air handling units and ductwork are approximately forty years old and have far exceeded their useful service lives.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The air handling units and ductwork systems are not acceptable for reuse or continued use, and must be removed.

2.1.2 Boilers
General:
• Two oil-fired boilers, which generate space heating hot water for classroom and corridor
heating, serve the HVAC equipment in the 1968 Addition. Refer to Photograph B4 in
Appendix “B”.
• Two base-mounted pumps circulate heating water throughout the 1968 Addition. Refer to Photograph B5 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The boilers are approximately thirty-seven years old and have far exceeded their useful service lives;
• The base-mounted pumps appear to be approximately five years old and can be expected to last another ten to fifteen years. The space heating hot water system may not be thebest system choice to serve an upgraded facility with modern space program.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the base-mounted pumps.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The boilers are not suitable for reuse and must be replaced.
• The pumps are not suited for the new HVAC systems and must be replaced.

2.1.3 Cooling System
General:
• Classrooms in the 1968 Addition are equipped with through-wall units with direct expansion cooling coils, hot water heating coils and ventilation air provisions. Refer to
Photograph B6 in Appendix “B”.
• Supplemental cooling systems consist of several ductless split systems in various offices and classrooms. Refer to Photograph B7 in Appendix “B”.
• Window air conditions are not addressed within this report.
Age/Condition:
• The through-wall air conditioning units are over thirty years old and beyond their useful service lives.
• Ductless split system units do not provide code required ventilation air and are not suitable for a schoolhouse occupancy.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The through-wall air conditioning units and ductless split systems are not suitable for reuse and must be replaced.

2.1.4 Underground Oil Tanks
General:
• A 10,000 gallon underground oil tank, located on the west side of the 1968 mechanical room, serves the two hot water boilers. Refer to Photograph B8 in Appendix “B”.
• An oil pump set, located in the first floor mechanical room, supplies oil from the underground tank to the boilers. Refer to Photograph B9 in Appendix “B”.
• A 6,000 gallon underground oil tank, located on the south side of the 1956 mechanical room, serves the oil-fired air handling unit.
Age/Condition:
• The oil tanks and pumps are over forty years old and have far exceeded their useful service lives.
Code Issues:
• Any repair work resulting from leaks will subject the overall system to compliance with stringent, expensive Federal Environmental Requirements. Prudent evaluation of existing tank/piping system integrity and lead free performance is recommended. Suitability for General Reuse:
• The oil tank and oil pumps are not suitable for reuse or continued use, and must be replaced.

2.1.5 Automatic Temperature Control System
General:
• Automatic temperature control system is pneumatic and is served by an air compressor located in the 1968 Boiler Room. Refer to Photograph B10 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The control system appears to be over twenty years old and has far exceeded its useful service life.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The control system is not suitable for reuse, continued use, and must be replaced.

2.1.6 Exhaust System
General:
• General and toilet room exhaust is provided by roof mounted fans.
Age/Condition:
• The exhaust fans are over thirty years old and have far exceeded their useful service lives.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The exhaust systems are not suitable for reuse and must be removed.

2.2 Plumbing Systems and Equipment
2.2.1 Plumbing Fixtures
General:
• Plumbing fixtures consist of water closets, urinals, lavatories, water coolers and hand sinks located throughout the school. Refer to Photographs B11 and B12 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The majority of the plumbing fixtures appear to be at least thirty years old, have far exceeded their useful service lives, are in part faulty, and not capable of repair.
Code Issues:
• Systems are unable to meet Pennsylvania State System Performance Requirements.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• A majority of the plumbing fixtures are not suitable for continued use, much less reuse in an upgraded schoolhouse facility, and must be replaced.

2.2.2 Sanitary and Vent Piping
General:
• The piping is concealed in the construction and was not directly observed. For the purposes of this report, it is assumed the piping is cast-iron and of original construction.
• There are not reported problems with the main building sewer.
Age/Condition:
• Sanitary and vent piping system is over forty years old and has far exceeded its useful service lives.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The sanitary and vent piping is not suitable for reuse in an upgraded facility with modern space program, and must be replaced.
• Reuse of the existing main building sewer under a modernized program of space should be reviewed with the Municipal Sewer Authority.

2.2.3 Domestic Water Piping
General:
• The visible piping is copper and the majority appears to be of original construction.
• A two-inch Municipal water service supplies the property via an entry at the mechanical
room on the south side of the building. There are no reported problems with the service
entrance.
Age/Condition:
• The majority of the domestic water piping is reported to be over forty years old and has exceeded its useful service life.
• The Municipal Water Service Entrance Piping System appears to be at least twenty years old, and is unreliable at best.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The domestic water piping is not suitable for reuse in an updated, modernized program of space use, and must be replaced.
• The Municipal Water Company should be consulted to determine suitability of overall property water service entrance for expansion of useful capacity.

2.2.4 Domestic Water Heaters
General:
• One small electric water heater, located in the 1956 mechanical room, provides domestic
hot water to the plumbing fixtures in the original building. Refer to Photograph B13 in
Appendix “B”.
• A propane-fired water heater, located in the Boiler Room, serves plumbing fixtures in the 1968 Addition. Refer to Photograph B14 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The electric water heater appears to be less than five years old and in good condition.
• The propane-fired water heater appears to be over twenty years old and beyond its useful service life. The system may be unsafe in view of the age of the existing system, and original safety devices now required of equipment manufacturers.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the electric water heaters.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The electric water heaters are suitable for reuse. The need for additional capacity must be determined.
• The propane-fired water heater is not suitable for reuse and must be replaced.

2.3 Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
2.3.1 Automatic Fire Suppression. If substantial renovation is planned, a trade off cost study will be required to compare fire isolation affected by general construction barriers to full building fire sprinklering at $4.00 per square foot.
General:
• There are no automatic fire suppression systems in the building. If substantial renovation is planned, a trade off cost study will be required to compare fire isolation affected by general construction barriers to full building fire sprinklering at $4.00 per square foot.

2.4 Electrical Systems and Equipment
2.4.1 Electric Service
General:
• An underground 4160 VAC electrical service runs from a PECO utility pole on Grandview Avenue to a 150 KVA unit substation with 120/208 VAC secondary located off the new boiler room. The electric service is metered “PD” rate. Refer to Photograph B15 in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• Electrical service equipment is approximately thirty-five years old, and is in fair condition.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the electric service.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The electrical service equipment is suitable for reuse, assuming that electrical load resulting from an expanded program of space use, does not exceed existing capacity.

2.4.2 Branch Circuit Panelboards
General:
• Branch circuit panels throughout the building supply lighting and general power circuits.
The majority of the panels are circuit breaker type except for the original fuse equipped
main distribution panel.
Age/Condition:
• Branch circuit panelboards are approximately thirty-five years old, are in poor condition, and have far exceeded their useful life. Spare breakers are not available.
Code Issues:
• Panels in the main electric room have insufficient clearance, thereby failing to meet the National Electrical Code.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• Panelboards are not suitable for reuse, or continued use.

2.4.3 Interior Lighting Fixtures
General:
• Each classroom has three rows of stem mounted, two lamp T-12, fluorescent direct/indirect light fixtures. Refer to Photograph B16 in Appendix “B” for typical classroom light fixtures. Corridor lighting is generally 2 x 4 lay-in with prismatic lens and T-12 lamps. Office lighting is 2 x 4 stem mounted with wrap around lens and T-12 lamps.
Age/Condition:
• Fluorescent light fixtures are thirty-five years old, are in poor conditions, are not energy efficient and contain “PCB” (HAZMAT) ballasts.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• Light fixtures are not suitable for reuse, or continued use.

2.4.4 Emergency Lighting
General:
• Battery powered emergency light units are used in the corridors and lobby in the original building. The newer building has a 15 Kw emergency generator with automatic transfer switch, plug fuse panel, and incandescent lights.
Age/Condition:
• Emergency lighting units are in fair condition. The 15Kw emergency generator is about
forty years old, and parts are unavailable.
Code Issues:
• The emergency-only circuits are no longer acceptable under applicable life safety code. Suitability for General Reuse:
• The entire emergency lighting system and generator are not suitable for reuse, or continued use.

2.4.5 Exterior Lighting Fixtures
General:
• External lighting fixtures are generally wall mounted incandescent floodlights and lights
over exit doors.
Age/Condition:
• Exterior light fixtures are in poor condition and are not energy efficient.
Code Issues:
• Not applicable.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• Exterior lights are not suitable for reuse.

2.4.6 Fire Alarm and Fire Detection System
General:
• The fire alarm system is a non-coded addressable system with pull stations and
notification devices.
• Audio/visual alarm units are located in corridors but do not serve toilet rooms or
classrooms.
• Fire alarm control equipment is manufactured by Silent Night Company, and replacement
parts are available. All alarms report to a central station. Refer to Photograph B17 in
Appendix “B”. The Owner reports no problems with false alarms.
• None of the areas were equipped with heat or smoke detectors.
Age/Condition:
• Fire alarm and detection system equipment is approximately two years old and is in good
condition.
Code Issues:
• Classrooms and toilet rooms do not have audio/visual alarm units, which does not comply in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Smoke detectors must be added to comply with latest codes.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• Fire alarm system equipment is suitable for reuse. The system must be expanded for
addition of code required smoke detectors and audio/visual alarm units.

2.4.7 Public Address System
General:
• The Public Address (PA) and communication equipment was manufactured by Bogen
Company, and includes: control panel in the administration office; speakers in all
classrooms, corridors and offices; and handsets that provide intercommunication between classrooms and the main office.
Age/Condition:
• The PA system is in good condition and is eight years old.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the PA system.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• PA system equipment is suitable for reuse.

2.4.8 Computer Data Network System
General:
• There are individual computers in the classrooms. A centralized network system does not exist.

2.4.9 Clock and Change of Class Program System
General:
• The original master clock has been replaced with a Lathom Corporation clock system. Replacement parts are available for this system. The clock control panel is located in the administration office and clocks are located in all classrooms. Refer to Photograph B18
in Appendix “B”.
Age/Condition:
• The master clock is approximately three years old and is in good condition.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the clock system.
Suitability for General Reuse:
• The overall system is suitable for reuse.

2.4.10 Security and Intrusion Detection System
General:
• Classrooms and entry corridor are protected with motion detectors with an audio alarm output device. Ultraguard manufactured the equipment, replacement parts are available for this system.
Age/Condition:
• The intrusion detection system equipment is approximately three years old and is in good condition.
Code Issues:
• There are no apparent code issues related to the security system
Suitability for General Reuse:
• Intrusion detection system is suitable for reuse and expansion.