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Article 60 - Authorize Disposition of Gridley School

Town Meeting · Town Meeting archive year 2018 · Record 8b59fdddc75e679081

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Aspinwall, Charles

From:                        Aspinwall, Charles
  nt:                        Monday, March 05, 2018 8:47 AM
To:                          'rtepper@cbzhomes.com';'Emily G. Prigot'; 'chuck-Chapman@verizon.net'; Walsh, Ed
Subject:                     FW: Gridley &Water Works
Attachments:                 Bldg assessment compilation - Gridley.doc; Bldg assessment compilation - Wtr-swr
                             bldg.doc


The next meeting of the Gridley/Water Sewer Storage Building Task Force is scheduled fior March
12t" at 6 PM in the Paul Carroll room. Here are some of the criteria we talked about using to help
make our recommendation:

       Town need for building
   -   Historical value of building
   -   Potential town uses
   -   Potential community uses
   -   Condition of building
   -   Costs to repair
   -   Status of other town &school buildings (priority)
   -   Zoning, allowed uses
   -   Town financial condition
   -   Time

"ttached are two summaries of the building reports on both structures. See you on the 12`n


Charles J. Aspinwall
Town Administrator
801 Washington St.
Canton, MA 02021
781-821-5000 Office




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GRIDLEY SCHOOL BUILDING REVIEW
                                     FEBRUARY 26, 2018

NOTES/RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GRLA REPORT AND COMMITTEE VISIT

A. Structural
   a. General
   - Foundation walls mortar joints are in poor condition.

   b. Recommendations
   - Repoint foundation

B. Architectural
       a. General
   - Walls throughout need repair and repointing
   - Stairs have old carpet that should be replaced. Railing is not ADA.
   - Flooring and ceiling finishes throughout needs replacement as well as selective door
       thresholds.
   - Exterior and interior doors need replacement.
   - Ceiling tiles in many places are stained and should be replaced.
   - The under stair storage area is illegal and contains exposed insulation and electrical conduit.
   - The second floor should be inspected for structural integrity.
   - Lead paint is certain throughout. Second floor tin ceiling mat be salvageable.
   - Upstairs toilet rooms are abandoned and used for storage.
   - Doorknobs are not handicapped accessible.
   - HP ramp rail needs repainting.
   - First floor windows need replacement
   - Rear corner gutter is not connected & is causing water damage and rot.
   - Front trim boards have water damage.
   - Pavement condition is fair to poor throughout the site.
   - Only one non-conforming MAAB parking spot
   - North entry door leading to ramp is not code compliant.
   - Door at midwidth intermediate landing opens back onto landing not code compliant
   - Stairway finishes are old, worn and need renovation.
   - Hurricane ties should be installed between rafter ends and top plate of outside wall.
   - Some hazardous materials (lights, ballast, bulbs)found onsite

       b. Recommendations
   -   Implement a program of pavement repair and improved pavement markings
   -   Implement a program to bring the accessible parking space, signage, and access aisle into
       compliance with MAAB regs.
   -   AI floor, wall, and ceiling finishes are in poor condition and need replacement
   -   Handrail and stair work is needed as they are not code compliant.
   -   North egress door latch proximity to adjacent wall must be addressed.
   -   A full building renovation is required for continued building service.
   -   An elevator must be installed to second floor
   -   There is peeling led paint throughout the building.
   -   After building is sprinklered and structure is addressed, occupancy of the second floor will be
       limited to 49 persons.
   -   The stair to the second floor stairs must have rails and treads &
       Repair peeling paint on the facade must be replaced.
   -   Peeling Paint on wood trim must be addressed.
   -   Railing on HP ramp must be repainted.
   -   Gutters must be reconnected and rotted wood repaired.
   -   Replace fire alarm system
   -   Close soffit gaps

C. ENVELOPE
      a. General
   - Roof shingles are at the end of their design life
   - Gutter is pulled away from roof.
   - Upper windows are boarded up.
   - Roof soffit repairs needed

          b. Recommendations
      -   Windows on 1S floor must be replaced.
      -   Roof shingles must be replaced. Gutters must be reconnected &replaces where needed.
      -   Rear boarded up widows should be replaced.
      -   Exterior doors &hardware should be replaced.
      -   Soffits require repair.

D. ELECTRICAL
      a. General
   - Panel is in fair to poor condition.
   - Fire alarm system is old but in fair condition


          b. Recommendations
      -   Replace electrical service
      -   Upgrade existing lighting
      -   Replace fire alarm system
      -   Replace lighting and controls
      -   Replace emergency lighting throughout.
      -   Replace all wiring &receptacles.
      -   Provide new exterior lighting

E. HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
    a. General
    - Gas forced air furnace is 20 years old.
    - Toilet room exhaust fans need replacement

      b. Recommendations
          Replace furnace, ductwork, registers, grilles, and diffusers
      - Install central air.
      - Replace exhaust fans.

E.     PLUMBING
      a. General
      - Fixtures are installed low for children and are at the end of their useful life.
      - Main Hall sink and cabinet need replacement
      - Building has no fire protection system (sprinklers).
      - No drinking water fountain is on site

      b. Recommendations
     - Replace all plumbing fixtures with efficient fixtures
     - Upgrade hot water heater
     - Replace old sanitary piping with new ABS or PVC piping.
     - Install water fountain
     -Install sprinkler system
     -Replace all sanitary piping