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HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT
for the
CSPS Hall
of the
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota
for the
CSPS Hall
of the
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota
Table of Contents | |
| Part 1 | Introduction |
| Part 2 | Physical condition Site |
| Part 3 | Exterior |
| Part 4 | Interior |
| Part 5 | Utility Systems |
| Part 6 | Patterns of Use Building Code Analysis - Accessibility Existing Conditions Recommendations Additional Considerations |
| Part 7 | CSPS Hall Cost Estimate |
| Part 8 | Chronology of Building Changes |
UTILITY SYSTEMS
HEATING SYSTEM
Description:
There are painted metal radiators in the third and second floor rooms, including the
theater/gymnasium/dance hall. There are no sources of heat in the Kitchen and the Washing Room. There is forced air system at the first floor.Condition:
The radiators are in good condition but there are some paint drips on the surface of the
radiators. The forced air system is in good condition.Recommendations:
Continue regular maintenance of the furnace, boiler, and radiators.COOLING SYSTEM
Description:
There are separate systems for the CSPS side of the building and also for the
restaurant side. The cooling system in the building is limited to the first floor. Ceiling fans provide some air movement in the
theater/gymnasium/dance hall. There is an exhaust system at the theater/gymnasium/dance hall. There were two of three condensing units that were
relocated from the restaurant side of the basement to the exterior of the building recently. When condensing units are placed indoors, they
greatly increase the heat load. The existing condensing unit and beer cooler still generate a fair amount of heat into the space.Condition:
The cooling system for the first floor is in good condition.Recommendations:
The cooling system is adequate for the first floor. The organization may wish to
install a cooling system for the second and third floors to increase the use of the building in the summer months and to increase rental/revenue
opportunities. Condensing units and ductwork can be easily installed from above without significantly altering the appearance of the primary
interior spaces.HUMIDITY CONTROL
Description:
There are two in-line duct fans located in the ceiling at the west side of the basement
that serve the first floor.Condition:
These fans appear to be in working order.Recommendations:
See recommendations under Ventilation.VENTILATION
Description:
Ventilation in the Theater/gymnasium/dance hall is provided by exhaust fans in the
attic, and side wall which pull air in from above and outside. There is a plenum that runs the length of the gymnasium/ballroom that vents to the
roof through two large ventilators. This system was inactivated when the ceiling was remodeled in xxxx, although the two ventilators are still on
the roof. There are grilles in the Meeting Room and the Men's and Women's second floor Restrooms. The grille at the Men's restroom is damaged. The
first floor restroom has an exhaust fan. All windows are operable, except the in-filled windows at the rear of the building and basement. There is
an exhaust system with make-up air located in the Kitchen. At the west side of the basement there is an open window that allows for natural
ventilation.Condition:
The existing ventilation system is in working condition. There is a lack of mechanical
ventilation at both second floor restrooms.Recommendations:
Provide exhaust fans at the second floor restrooms. A new forced air system would
provide fresh air exchange throughout the year to all areas of the building. Consideration could also be made to reactivate the existing roof
exhaust system.HOT WATER HEATER
Description:
The water heaters are located in the Kitchen and in the basement.Condition:
The water heaters are in good condition and meet the needs of the areas they service.Recommendations:
None at this time.PLUMBING SYSTEM
Description:
The plumbing system includes toilets, sinks, dishwasher and a drinking fountain. These
plumbing fixtures are primarily located in the north side of the building at the first floor. At the second floor, there are restrooms and a
kitchen located at the south side of the building. Plumbing also runs to all radiators. There recently was a storm/sewer separation project
completed at the building.Condition:
The plumbing system is in satisfactory condition. Caulk at lavatory fixtures is in poor
condition.Recommendations:
Caulk around lavatory fixtures.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description:
The majority of electric breaker boxes are located in the boiler room, at the north end
of the basement. The Kitchen has 2-110 and 1-220-service boxes. The elevator equipment room is located at the west side of the basement. There is
also an electrical junction box located in the second floor coat closet.Condition:
The electrical system is in fair to good condition. There is a problem with water
infiltration from an exterior opening above the main box.Recommendations:
Provide a cover or diverter to shed water so it does not follow the conduits into
the basement. None at this time although there may be a need to increase electrical service if expanding the air conditioning system.Electric Outlets
Description:
There are a limited number of outlets in most rooms. At the third floor, the archive
room has no outlets and the storage room has only one outlet. Outlets near water sources in the restrooms and kitchens have GFI protection. There
are several floor outlets located in the theater/gymnasium/dance hall.Condition:
The existing electrical outlets appear to be in working condition.Recommendations:
Although there are no code requirements, additional outlets may be needed to meet
future electrical requirements.Lighting
Description:
Most of the lighting fixtures in the smaller rooms are surface mounted incandescent
fixtures. There is surface conduit to the lighting at third floor storage room. There is fluorescent lighting in the Kitchen and the Washing Room.
There is a missing light fixture at the Women's and Men's Restrooms.Condition:
The lighting appears to be in fair condition. The light fixture in the Lobby has a broken
globe.Recommendations:
Provide light fixture in restroom or repair ceiling at second floor restrooms.
Replace globe in Lobby fixture.SECURITY SYSTEMS
Intrusion Detection
Description:
The security system is monitored by sensors at the doors and by various
motion-detectors for different zones.Condition:
The security system meets the needs of the organization although it is not regularly
armed.Recommendations:
None at this time.Fire Detection
Description:
There is a smoke detector in the Kitchen, Washing Room, and the third floor Meeting
Room. There is also a smoke detector and fire alarm strobe in the third floor Stair Landing. The fire alarm panel is located in the second floor
Coat Closet behind the hanging rod. There are plans to install a sprinkler system to the building.Condition:
The smoke and fire detection system is in good condition.Recommendations:
None at this time.Elevator
Description:
The elevator was installed during the 1979 and serves the basement, first and second
floor. It is not located to be accessible to the third floor. There is a sump pump for the elevator pit that discharges into the sewer with a
back-up discharge at grade.Condition:
It appears to be in good condition.Recommendations:
None at this time.ENERGY CONSERVATION
Insulation
Description:
Currently there is about 8" of cellulose insulation in the floor of the attic at the
second and third floors. There is not insulation at the roof rafters. Additional insulation was added to the roof when it was re-roofed which
increased insulation values.Condition:
The insulation appears to be in fair condition. The cellulose insulation has settled over
time.Recommendations:
None at this time.INFILTRATION & EXFILTRATION
Description:
Infiltration is the uncontrolled entry of unconditioned air into a building while
exflitration is the uncontrolled loss of heat or cooled air to the exterior. These uncontrolled air exchanges typically take place around windows
and doors and at intersections of differing building materials.Recommendations:
Inspect and replace sealants as part of regular scheduled maintenance.Weather-stripping
Description:
Weatherstripping of exterior doors and windows reduces air infiltration and helps
conserve energy. It is typically fastened to a door edge or face, or to the doorframe and threshold. At windows, all operating sash should have
continuous weatherstripping. It can be installed in the frame, sash, or both.Condition:
The double-hung windows are relatively new and have adequate weatherstripping.
Weatherstripping at the door heads, jambs and sill is in fair to poor condition.Recommendations:
Install weather-stripping at all doors as required. Openings from occupied to
unoccupied spaces, such as access to the attic should also be weatherstripped.Sealants
Description:
Sealants normally are installed at the junction of dissimilar materials to prevent air
movement and water penetration.Condition:
Sealant around exterior doors and windows is in fair condition.Recommendations:
Sealants around the door and window frames should be replaced in conjunction with
any future work or as part of scheduled maintenance.Trap Doors
Description:
There are trap doors in the ceiling opening into the attic above the stage at the
second floor and at the stair landing at the third floor. These doors are uninsulated.Condition:
The trap doors appear to be in fair condition. The door at the third floor landing is
difficult to open and close.Recommendations:
Provide a handle and reconfigure the structure around the opening to increase the
ease of operation. Install insulation at the back side of the doors.
This page last updated October 10, 2009