Basement Assessment Report Preliminary Report by Aaron Sturdivant, Jacobs Engineering Group 1 Introduction

1.1 Background – During the week of April 28, 2013, approximately four (4) inches of rain

fell in the Washington, DC metro area. Water penetration was observed throughout the basement of the house maintained by the Washington, DC Chapter of North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. located at 1810 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 on the morning of May 1, 2013. Member of the House Board of Directors made the decision that a noninvasive assessment of the basement conditions was necessary. The condition assessment of the basement was conducted by alumnus Aaron A. Sturdivant, Facilities Management Engineer at Jacobs Engineering Group.

1.2 Purposes of this report – This report summarizes the key findings and recommendations obtained from the conducted basement condition assessment, which includes:

• Summary of current basement interior conditions • Immediate maintenance needs • Long-term maintenance and construction needs • Additional recommendations

Note: This preliminary report does not include issues due to ADA accessibility and

egress standards.

2 Key Findings 2.1 Current Basement Conditions

• Floors – Current vinyl tile flooring is not level, worn and shows signs of deterioration due to improper installation and water infiltration. (Picture 2.1.1, 2.1.2)

• Walls – Walls throughout basement are dirty, worn and shows signs of deterioration due to water infiltration. Vinyl wall base is dirty and detaching from wall in many areas. (Picture 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.5)

• Openings – All windows and doors are missing necessary seals. Some windows do not operate properly. (Picture 2.1.6, 2.1.7, 2.1.8)

• Ceiling – Majority of suspended acoustical ceiling tile (ACT) is stained, damaged and beyond its useful service life. Tiles show signs of wear due to high relative humidity throughout space. Entire area above suspended ceiling was not assessed due to accessibility restrictions. (Picture 2.1.9, 2.1.10, 2.1.11)

• Casework – Cabinetry in “bar” area is broken and worn. All countertops are worn and damaged. Bar style counter is not level.

• Electrical – Electrical panel not properly secured to wall. Can type light fixtures were not properly installed and are resting on ACT. Wiring was not inspected due to accessibility. (Picture 2.1.12)

• Mechanical – Cabinet unit heaters are all beyond their service life. No humidity control in space. Boiler appears to have approximately 10 years of service remaining. Piping and ductwork not assessed due to accessibility restrictions.

• Plumbing – Seals around all fixtures and drains need to be reinforced. Stainless Steel sink in “bar” area does not drain properly. Domestic hot water heater is nearing the end of its expected remaining service life. Sump pump appears to be in working condition. Piping not assessed due to accessibility restrictions.

Basement Assessment Report Preliminary Report by Aaron Sturdivant, Jacobs Engineering Group 3 Recommendations

3.1 Initial Recommendations – It was found that the spaces assessed are in overall poor

condition. It is recommended that the immediate needs listed below be addressed as soon as possible and to begin planning for execution of listed long-term needs. It is also recommended that a comprehensive condition assessment of remaining floors be performed at a later date.

3.2 Immediate Needs – The immediate maintenance needs throughout the basement are as follows

• Remove approximately 900 sf of acoustical ceiling tiles • Mount all can type lighting fixtures • Assess above ceiling conditions and seal cracks in walls above suspended

ceiling • Seal all door, windows, and plumbing fixtures • Clean all walls and floors • Remove all other water damaged finishes • It is recommended that no additional renovation work be done until it is

determined water penetration into area has ceased and any issues discovered upon removal of suspended ceiling are remedied

3.3 Long-term Needs – The long-term maintenance needs throughout the basement are

as follows • Hire building inspector to determine conditions of items not assessed during

condition assessments • Demolish all casework within the “bar” area • Remove and replace all remaining vinyl wall base • Clean, patch and paint all walls (approx.. 1400 sf) • Remove flooring and re-level floor • Install approximately 900 sf vinyl tile flooring • Install new casework in “bar” area • Clean and paint suspended ceiling grid • Install approximately 900 sf of acoustical ceiling tiles • Install humidity control system (dehumidifier recommended, window or

portable A/C unit preferred)

Basement Condition Assessment Preliminary Findings Pictures

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