STEPHEN F. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Stephen F. Austin Elementary School
CAMPUS DATA
BUS LANE
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PORTABLES
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1776 Texas Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086
Year Built
1988
No. of Buildings
1
No. of Portables
2
Approx. Total Square
Footage
Grades Served
61,500
K through 6th
2013-2014 PEIMS
583
Original Planning Capacity
645
Building Levels
1
NOTICE:
Issues designated as non-compliant or code deficiencies may have become non-compliant or deficient as codes have been updated or changes in
the site conditions have progressed into non-compliant conformance. Identification of these deficiencies does not indicate the facility was
constructed out of code compliance at the time of actual construction, and declaration of certain items may not warrant immediate action.
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MASTER PLAN
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
COLOR LEGEND
2
Administration
Circulation
Library
Athletics
Fine Arts
Toilets/Support Spaces
Cafeteria/Kitchen
Computer Lab
Resource
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MASTER PLAN
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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CIVIL - SITE
Introduction
This report provides the results of the Civil/Site assessment of the above referenced school performed by Pacheco
Koch Consulting Engineers, Inc. (PKCE)
The Civil /Site assessment consisted of: 1) a site visit for a visual evaluation; and 2) a meeting between Weatherford
ISD faculty members and PKCE staff, focused on the following items:
1.
Paving
2.
Surface Drainage
3.
Accessible Route / Parking
4.
Utilities (no subsurface verified during site visit)
5.
Erosion
Based on observed conditions, recommended improvements for each of the deficiencies identified have been
accompanied with estimated quantities and an opinion of probable construction cost, to be used as a budgetary tool.
Site Visit: March 17, 2014
On the above date, PKCE personnel visited Stephen F. Austin Elementary to observe the items discussed above.
The table below shows each deficiency found, the photograph number, an estimated quantity, a unit cost, and a
construction cost estimate, all based on available construction cost data at the time of this assessment. Items not
included in this assessment are as follows: design fees, overhead contractor cost including mobilization, bonding,
permitting, on-site job office cost, etc…
Meeting with Weatherford ISD Staff
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014, PKCE personnel met with representatives of the School District’s Maintenance
Department to learn about any known issues that may not be discovered/visible during the site visit and to gain
historical/current knowledge of the site.
During the meeting, the following Civil/Site issues were brought up for Stephen F. Austin Elementary:
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Sidewalks around the building have settled, creating tripping hazards, specifically around southwest area of the
building.
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Existing handrails on multiple ramps throughout the site are damaged and need replacing.
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Installation of perimeter fencing around playground areas is desired.
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A new sidewalk route from the south drop-off loop west along Washington Drive is desired.
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104
134
64
94
84 4
4
74
34
11
4
24
54
14
144
154
124
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Sidewalk settlement adjacent to building
Sidewalk/Specialty pavers settled at interior courtyard
Sidewalk settlement adjacent to building
Sidewalk settlement at concrete ramp
Surface drainage issues adjacent to building
Surface drainage issues in north parking lot
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Surface drainage issues at portable buildings
Surface drainage issues adjacent to building
Surface drainage issues in north parking lot
Erosion Issues at concrete stairs
Slope stability/erosion issues
Lack of pedestrian route along Washington Drive
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Concrete curb damage
Accessible ramp at front entrance
Accessible parking space
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – STEPHEN F. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY
Photo #
Description
Level
Approx.
Quantity
Concrete sidewalk settlement adjacent to building.
1,2,3,4
Demo
300 SY
Recompact subgrade and install new concrete
sidewalk.
300 SY
Demo existing courtyard on west side of building and
replace with new concrete courtyard.
1 LS
Surface drainage issues adjacent to building and
throughout site parking lots.
5,6,7,
8,9
Install/improve site drainage system.
1 LS
Slope stability/erosion issues
10,11
Sod affected areas to eliminate further erosion around
concrete structures.
1,500 SF
Lack of pedestrian route along Washington Drive.
12
Install concrete sidewalk.
120 SY
Concrete curb damage.
13
Sawcut and replace affected concrete curbs.
150 LF
Non-compliant accessible ramp at front entrance.
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1 EA
Install ADA compliant curb ramp.
Accessible parking space violates ADA maximum
slope. (Ex. slope =2.5%)
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50 SY
Sawcut and install new concrete pavement to achieve
maximum allowable slope of 2%.
Playground area fence
**
300 LF
Install new fence around playground area.
* An engineer’s drainage study and plan is needed to verify the extent of the site drainage system needed to
eliminate existing surface drainage issues. The engineer’s study will define the exact construction scope for the
required improvements.
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** Installation of a new fence around the playground area was an item discussed with the Weatherford ISD
maintenance department at the meeting on April 1, 2014, and has thus been included in this cost estimate
exhibit.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
In this view, the concrete walk has settled and the concrete walk
surface is non-compliant.
This photo of the wing wall indicates cracks at the exterior brick
face.
Here, you will notice cracks appearing in the sealant at the control
joint. The typical length of control joints in this area are between
18’-0” to 20’-0” above the window lintel. (The control joint locations
are noted on the plan.)
This view reveals cracks that were found in the sealant at both
sides of the aluminum window at the cafeteria. The typical window
size of this window type is 9’-0” long by 6’-8” in height. The light
pattern on this type of window is 3 wide and 3 high, with the lower
left and lower right glazing being operable.
This photo shows rust build up at the steel lintel beam. (See plan
for all locations where this similar condition is noted.) This
condition is found at various locations at the Main Entry. There are
two areas located at the height of 9’-0”, two areas at 8’-0”, and two
areas at 16’-0”. There are three areas at the Library, where this
condition is shown at the height of 11’-8”.
At the plaster soffit, we noticed damage and overflow extension is
missing.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
Here, you will notice cracks appearing in the sealant at the control
joint. The typical length of control joints in this area are between
8’-0” to 10’-0” above the window lintel. (The control joint locations
are noted on the plan.)
The concrete walk, shown in this photo at the main entry, is
damaged and the threshold is non-compliant.
This photo indicates where soil erosion has occurred because of
drainage toward the building.
This picture shows damage at the aluminum window sills. The
window size where this damage at the sills occurs is 9’-0” long by
6’-8” in height. The light pattern on this type of window is 3 wide
and 3 high, with the lower left and lower right glazing being
operable.
The location of this photo is at the Library, and it shows the main
window to the Library. We noticed that the mortar joints, at this
location, are damaged at the brick face.
Here, you will notice cracks appearing in the sealant at the control
joint. The typical length of control joints in this area are 5’-0” above
the window lintel. (The control joint locations are noted on the
plan.)
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
This ramp is located near the entry. We have two major issues at
this location. The issues are as follows: Cracks in the concrete,
and the ramp slope is non-compliant.
At the porch light fixture, we noticed that birds are nesting above
the fixture. We also noticed that the fixture is showing wear and
discolored stains.
At this location, it is noted that the decorative steel railings are
showing wear with chipped paint in certain spots.
This photo is located at the courtyard. The exterior wall joint, at
the walk, indicates damage in the sealant.
The concrete walk at this location is settled and is non-compliant.
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum door and windows. The dimensions of this door
window unit are as follows: 9’-3” height by 6’-0” length by -6’-0”
height by 3’-0” length by -3’-0” height.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum window. The dimensions of this window unit are as
follows: 6’-8” height by 6’-0” length.
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum window. The dimensions of this window unit are as
follows: 6’-8” height by 3’-4” length.
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum door with transom unit. The dimensions of this door
with transom unit are as follows: 9’-2” height by 3’-4” length.
At the porch stoop edge, we noticed that the sealant at the
concrete walk indicated damage and exposed rebar in some
areas.
At this location, it is noted that the decorative steel railings are
showing wear with chipped paint and rust in certain spots. We
also noticed that the decorative gate is misaligned.
This photo shows soil erosion due to water drainage issues and
cracks in brick face at the corner.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
Here, you will notice cracks appearing in the sealant at the control
joint. The typical length of control joints in this area are between
18’-0” to 20’-0” above the window lintel. (The control joint locations
are noted on the plan.)
The brick face at this corner shows major damage, discoloration of
bricks, and soil erosion.
The brick face at this corner shows cracks in it.
The mow strip, in this photo, is settled along the perimeter. (Mow
strips are typically 4” below grade)
In this photo, you will observe that the leaves and debris covers
the area drains for the water drainage. This photo was taken in the
Courtyard area.
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum door with transom unit. At both locations in the
courtyard, the lintel length is at 12’-0”.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
This location shows cracks in the sealant around the perimeter of
the aluminum door with transom unit. At both locations in the
courtyard, the lintel length is at 3’-0”.
This photo indicates cracks near the corner of the exposed grade
beam, along with soil erosion.
In this view, we noticed that the sealant at the expansion joint is
showing major damage in it. (The control joint locations are noted
on the plan.)
(This is typical at the west elevation.) We noticed that the sealants
at each of the control joints are showing major damage. (The
control joint locations are noted on the plan.)
Here, you will notice cracks and damage appearing in the sealant
at the control joint at the Gym wall. The typical length of control
joints in this area are between 24’-8”+/- long. (The control joint
locations are noted on the plan.)
This view is the Kitchen exit door. The concrete at the threshold of
this exit door is cracked, broken, and chipped.
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BUILDING CONDITION: EXTERIOR
Here, you will notice cracks and damage appearing in the sealant
at the control joint at the screen wall for mechanical units. (The
control joint locations are noted on the plan.)
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BUILDING CONDITION: INTERIOR
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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BUILDING CONDITION: INTERIOR
Damaged plastic laminate and floor base in high traffic areas of
Cafeteria.
Damaged tile sill in Cafeteria.
Damaged/missing floor base.
Stained ceiling tile. Source of leaker should be identified and
repaired.
Stained carpet finishes in various locations.
Cracking of gypsum board finish in select ceiling locations.
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BUILDING CONDITION: INTERIOR
Delaminating vinyl wall covering in restroom locations.
Non-compliant egress door – clearance.
Wall nicks and dings in various locations.
Damaged plastic laminate and floor base in high traffic areas of
Cafeteria.
Non-compliant electric water cooler installation
Damaged/missing VCT flooring at entry door transitions – select
locations.
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BUILDING CONDITION: INTERIOR
Rusting HVAC grilles in high humidity locations.
Damaged plastic laminate finishes.
Non-compliant sink installation
Damaged floor base and wall finishes in select locations.
Discolored/stained tile at HVAC grilles in select locations.
Mis-seated exhaust shaft in custodial area.
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BUILDING CONDITION: INTERIOR
Damaged wall tile in select locations.
Non-compliant sink installation – access.
Non-compliant sink installation - Pipe Protection.
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ENGINEERING REPORT - MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING
Stephen F. Austin Elementary was built in 1988. This facility does not include a fire sprinkler system. The air
conditioning systems consists of single zone and multizone air handling units served by two air-cooled water chilling
units and two cast iron hot water boilers. In addition, the building also has rooftop a/c equipment as well as splitsystems a/c equipment. The chillers were replaced in 2002. The systems and equipment all seem to be in good
working order, but after 25 years of service with most of the equipment, some upgrades are necessary in order to
provide continued reliable service. Our recommendations for these upgrades are listed below.
Building electrical service is 277/480 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire, 2000 amp main PBS switch, served from power company
pad-mounted transformer. The building interior lighting system was retrofitted with T8 lamps in the majority of the
building, with the exception being the office and main corridor, and cafeteria addition. These areas utilize T12 type
lamps. Light levels in the cafeteria are very low, with the lit space appearing to be too dark. Gym lighting is HID
type. The building fire alarm system is equipped with an addressable type manufactured by “Notifier”. It appears to
be in good operating condition.
MECHANICAL:
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Provide new fire sprinkler system throughout building in order to improve life safety.
In the gymnasium, replace the existing split system a/c units and gas-fired unit heaters with new rooftop a/c
units with gas heat.
Thoroughly clean and “overhaul” all existing air handling units throughout the building. This would include (but
not be limited to) cleaning the cooling and heating coils to improve heat transfer and replacing inefficient motors
and/or drives.
Replace existing chilled and heating water circulating pumps with new.
To avoid rusting and premature failure, paint all exposed gas piping on the roof.
To avoid shutting down large systems of water or gas service during routine maintenance procedures, install
service and isolation valves throughout the building.
In 6 to 10 years, replace existing kitchen area rooftop a/c unit with a new, more efficient unit.
10 Year Plan: Replace the existing air-cooled condensing unit sections of the Administration split system a/c
units with new, more efficient equipment.
10 Year Plan: As the chillers, boilers and circulating pumps reach the end of their useful lives, replace all such
equipment with new, more efficient equipment.
ELECTRICAL:
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Replace remaining T12 type fixtures with T8 type.
Replace Cafeteria lighting with new energy saving type to improve lighting output.
Provide occupancy sensors in classrooms and offices for automatic lighting shut-off as required by the
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for effective energy savings.
Replace HID lighting in Gym with T5HO fluorescent or LED type for energy savings and east ON-OFF
switching.
Replace all fire alarm devices throughout building and add horn/strobe lights to all classrooms for code
compliance.
Provide stage and front of stage lights with all controls.
Provide surge protection device (SPD) at main panel.
Provide additional parking lot lighting.
Replace existing site and wall pack light fixtures with LED type.
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ENGINEERING REPORT - MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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1
2
Replace existing light fixtures with more efficient type and provide
additional light fixtures.
3
Replace with T8 lamps.
4
Replace existing HID light fixtures with T5HO fluorescent or LED
type fixtures.
5
Replace all fire alarm devices throughout building.
6
Existing chillers installed in 2002.
Gas piping on roof in need of cleaning/painting.
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ENGINEERING REPORT - STRUCTURAL
Further Study is recommended of the corrosion of the floor joists and beams in the crawlspace where standing water,
a very humid environment, and corrosion was observed. Based on extent of corroded floor framing members, we
recommend that corroded elements be sand-blasted, re-painted, and reinforced with carbon strips.
Further study is recommended to determine if the unreinforced masonry will have any net axial tension or excessive
flexural tension under code required design wind forces, which is not permitted by the code. Retrofitting new structural
components may be recommended.
Further Study is recommended to determine if the structural unreinforced masonry has cracked behind wall finishes
such as interior coverings and exterior veneers due to foundation movement. Repair of such cracks or retrofitting new
structural components may be recommended.
Repairing all known cracks in all structural unreinforced masonry due to foundation movement is recommended.
If any modification to the Unreinforced Masonry is desired, Special Analysis will be required and significant
Architectural and Structural limitations may be required.
Further study is recommended to determine the design and condition of the connectors between wythes. Installing
new connectors may be recommended after study.
Further Study is recommended to determine if there is sufficient lateral anchorage at the top of all exterior
unreinforced masonry walls that are parallel to roof joists. Installing lateral restraints may be recommended after
further study.
Further Study is recommended to determine if installation of new bottom chord net uplift horizontal bridging angles
along the ends of the steel joist is required.
Installing new bottom chord net uplift horizontal bridging angles along the ends of the steel joist is recommended
when an opportunity presents itself such as a building remodel.
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NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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Rusted crawl space beam
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FOOD SERVICE
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, floor plans of this facility have been removed
from this report.
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FOOD SERVICE
Cold Storage Assembly – Poor condition.
Cold Storage Assembly – Poor condition.
Compartment sink present.
Convection Oven in poor condition.
Steamer Kettle in poor condition.
Serving Counters in poor condition.
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FOOD SERVICE
Mobile Milk Coolers in poor condition.
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SECURITY
NOTICE:
For the safety and welfare of the faculty, students, and staff, the security portion of the assessment
report has been removed from this report.
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