However, the plumbing and mechanical systems while well maintained, are generally from the 1954 era and most are at the end or have long surpassed their useful lives. The exterior, including walls, windows and roofs, must be updated to improve the integrity of the envelope and to improve the inside environment as well. Although the quantity of exterior glazing was reduced substantially in 1985, the original single pane wood and steel windows remain. The windows are aging and are in poor condition and as such have become a very costly and time consuming maintenance item. The rubber membrane roofs are approaching the end of the warranty period and replacement, including insulation, should be considered.
Asbestos containing materials exist throughout the building.
All asbestos has been well documented and there are no health risks posed to the occupants. If renovation is proposed, the asbestos would have to be abated at that time. It should be noted and highlighted that there are major building components such as the boilers, unit ventilators, waste piping, electric service panels, emergency generators, etc., that are at the end of their useful lives. Therefore, as part of this overall study, major items will be identified and prioritized as needing work performed immediately. The school department data anticipates a student population rise to approximately 1,400 students in 2010.