July, 2009
Summer Construction Projects
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August, 2009
During April school inspections continued. Each school inspection involves an initial visual inspection to identify any immediate issues, identifying any issues that need further examination and then ultimately, a course of action for repairs.
As of April 14th all schools had the initial visual inspection. The District office complex was also inspected. Of those, KMS, Mirada, Estrella and Monte Vista had preventative maintenance that was identified for immediate attention. Each community was informed via a letter going home with students.
When any minor or moderate issues were identified, a plan is being developed for further examination and/or repair in the upcoming months. We will also be reviewing drawing, permits, and work history at all schools where areas of concern were identified through the onsite inspection.
The Kyrene Elementary School District intends to evaluate up to 26 structures within the elementary schools, middle schools and administrative offices of the District as necessary to identify roof areas where there is a reasonable possibility of significant failure or collapse due to existing conditions, loading, or construction. The work to inspect schools will be prioritized with the highest potential risk first.
The intended scope of work is as follows:
1. A list of schools to be evaluated will be submitted to the engineer, who will conduct short initial site inspections at each school, which will include the following:
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Walk all accessible roofs. Note sags, excessive deflections, obvious roof drainage system deficiencies and large visible roof loads.
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Walk around the buildings. Note unusual distress in bearing walls or columns.
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Walk through rooms and other areas with large clear spans. Note unusual conditions or distress on visible structural elements
A contractor will accompany the engineer on inspections to provide necessary access, input on feasible repair options and any needed shoring. Any large roof areas or major structural elements with significant visible deficiencies or overload that could lead to structural failure or collapse will be immediately assessed and shored as necessary.
2. The engineer will prepare a brief report to include the list of schools prioritized for risk of possible roof collapse and a short description of any significant deficiencies observed at each school. Engineer will immediately notify administration by phone or email report if any school requires temporary shoring.
3. Engineer will then conduct a more detailed evaluation of each school starting with the highest risk. This evaluation will include the following:
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Review construction, remodel and addition plans available from school, district and City only as necessary to identify roof structure types, components and design loads. Obtain and review permit history from City to identify changes or additions to roof dead lead from roofing, mechanical or fire sprinkler work.
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Visually inspect all exposed roof, ceiling and bearing wall surfaces for obvious evidence of unusual distress, excessive deflection, movement or leaks. Pay particular attention to long clear spans, girders, beams, placed wood trusses, members supporting large concentrated loads and previous structural repairs. Investigate bearing conditions for long, heavily loaded or continuous members. Perform a limited inspection of attic areas with sufficient and safe access.
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Identify roof construction as possible where plans are missing or incomplete. No destructive testing will be performed.
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Inspect roof drainage systems and document any obvious deficiencies. If appropriate, perform a limited roof drainage analysis at selected areas.
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Prepare a letter report which will include a brief description of main structural elements, history of performance of these elements in general based on their experience, any hazardous structural conditions or significant deficiencies/distress. Appropriate structural recommendations for repair, reinforcement or preventive maintenance, and any recommendations for additional structural inspection and/or evaluation.
As before, a contractor will accompany the engineer on inspections to provide necessary access, input on feasible repair options and any needed shoring. Any imminent hazards observed will be shored as necessary and reported to administration by phone and email.
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Mirada_Letter 4.2.09
» Monte Vista_Letter 4.13.09.pdf
» Estrella_Letter 4.13.09.pdf
