Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Red Deer School District No. 104 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 1

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1 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 1 Executive Summary In November 1999, Alberta Infrastructure, School Facilities Branch engaged Stephens Kozak Carr and Brown Architects to conduct evaluations on several schools, located in Central and Northern Alberta. The Consultant Team included Jo-Tech Engineering Ltd. to review mechanical items and Wiebe Forest Engineering Ltd. to review electrical components. The reporting format and evaluation criteria were developed by Alberta Infrastructure and coordinated by Group 2 Architecture, the Central Region Coordinator. The estimated construction costs for the remedial work recommended in the attached Facility Evaluation form were based, wherever possible, on the Costing Unit Rate Chart figures provided by Alberta Infrastructure. Items not rated in the Rate Chart were estimated with the assistance of local Contractors and Quantity Surveyors and represent current ( January 2000 ) estimated costs. The school was constructed in 1952 with additions occurring in 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1969 and Minor modernizations occurred in 1985 and The facility has a capacity rating of 2,340 students. The 1962 and 1966 additions, comprising the east wing of the school, were built using non-combustible concrete and masonry construction while the remainder of the facility was constructed in combustible wood framing with masonry or stucco veneer. The evaluation of the facility took place during the last week of November Architectural The west academic wings comprising the original 1952 building and the 1962, 1964 and 1965 additions, referred to as the 600, 700, 800 and 900 wings were found to be in extremely poor physical condition with major structural flooring deficiencies, roofing problems and general deterioration of all finishes and fittings. The central administration area has fared somewhat better, having undergone a modernization in Generally, replacement of floor finishes, a minor structural adjustment and refinishing of library millwork are the main areas of concern. The east wing, being of non combustible masonry and concrete construction, is in reasonable conditions with replacement of roofing, floor finishes, millwork and accessories as the main areas of concern. In order to accommodate mechanical revisions, ceilings will also require replacement.

2 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 2 Mechanical The primary concern is the lack of ventilation and deteriorated condition of the heating and plumbing systems for the 600, 700, 800 and 900 wings. Other concerns which should be addressed are exfiltration of water from the storm trunk line in the crawl space and operation of the ventilation units in the vocational (east) wing. Electrical There are four electrical services to the school and the distribution system is very complex and hard to maintain due to lack of parts. Life safety systems are generally inadequate and the existing security system is obsolete. Lighting which is mostly original to the year of construction, is below recommended levels and is energy inefficient. Computer network cabling has been run in a temporary manner and the existing backbone cabling is operating at its limit. The telephone and public address system was replaced recently. The existing elevator has some code violations and the technology is obsolete. Summary Recommendations and Estimated Cost for Renovation Ratings 3 or Lower Part 1 West Wing (600, 700, 800, 900 areas).1 Site Work (Complete Site ) 145,000.2 Building Exterior 1,617,000.3 Building Interior 1,338,900.4 Mechanical Systems 1.165,000.5 Electrical Systems 940,000 Subtotal $ 5, Part 2 Central Administration Section.1 Site Work See Part 1.2 Building Exterior 4,000

3 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 3.3 Building Interior 64,700.4 Mechanical Systems 18,500.5 Electrical Systems 312,800 Part 3 East Wing (Vocational & 3 Storey Academic ) Subtotal $ 400,000.1 Site Work See Part 1.2 Building Exterior 444,500.3 Building Interior 914,800.4 Mechanical Systems 468,000.5 Electrical Systems 1,093,000 Subtotal 2,920,300 Recommendations Total Estimated Cost $8,526,200 Architectural West wings (600,700,800,900) In view of the high cost, age, combustible construction and general disruption to the facility associated with upgrading this portion of the high school, serious consideration should be given to replacement rather than renovation of the west wings of the building. Central Administration Area A renovation to upgrade the flooring and millwork and to repair the exterior stucco finish is recommended. East Vocational Wing Renovation to this component of the facility is recommended. Exterior upgrades are required to roofing, and exterior overhead and man doors. Interior recommended upgrades include floor finishes, ceiling replacement as

4 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 4 required, millwork, chalk and tack board replacement. Upgrading of doors and hardware is recommended and washrooms require modernizing. Site Repairs are recommended to the roads, parking areas and sidewalks. Additional fencing and bicycle racks are needed. Mechanical Provide new ventilation system and upgrade heating and plumbing systems for the 600,700,800 and 900 wings. Installation of a glycol solution heating system for existing heat and vent coils and heat and vent control upgrades are recommended for the east vocational wing. Replace water tube boilers in the vocational wing and upgrade all miscellaneous items noted. Electrical A single new underground service should be brought into the school and the electrical distribution system brought up to currents standards. Fire alarm, and emergency and exit lighting require replacement. Lighting should be upgraded to suit current illumination and energy efficiency levels. New backbone network cabling is required, with selective new horizontal cabling. Due to the large size of the facility, installation of a closed circuit TV system is recommended. Space Adequacy Current School Area is 22,030 square metres. The School is deficient by 1757 square metres. The gymnasium spaces are well below area standards. There is an excess of standard classrooms and inadequate number of Science Classrooms. Further Investigations Possible rot in walls and roof structure, fascia and soffit framing in West Wing Cost associated with hazardous materials abatement throughout.

5 School Facilities Evaluation Project Page 5 Full Building Code review of complete facility emphasizing combustible portions. Floor settlement in Administration Area Water exfiltration from City storm sewer trunk line under Administration area Wall settlement cause at rooms 176/254 Sanitary drain below Main Corridor East Wing Air handling unit controls for East Wing Confirmation of existence of PCBs in fluorescent ballasts and some transformers (owned by School Board) Acknowledgements The Consultant Team is very appreciative of the input and assistance provided by the Red Deer School Division No. 104 Personnel and in particular Mr. Ray Congdon and Mr. Terry Mitchell. In addition, the team acknowledges the guidance and reviews of Alberta Infrastructure and Group 2 Architecture.