Basic Building Condition Assessment Part 3

Basic Building Condition Assessment Part Prepared for Delivery through AGLEARN Performing Basic Building Condition Assessments Overview of Tasks       Obtain a Basic Condition Assessment Form from I-Web for each building to be Assessed Verify header info and/or fill out blanks for each building User input will be required for Inspector name, inspection date and remote travel time Consider each standard work item for each building and determine if it applies, based upon typical life and existing condition Obtain applicable quantities for each item Note any other significant or critical maintenance or operation items in the blanks provided on the form Header Information to be Verified    Unit, Site Name, Bldg ID, Bldg Name, Size, CRV, Bldg Category, Sub-Category, Maintenance Level, Historic Status and Real Property tie, as well as date of last survey will all come out of the I-Web database Confirm whether the form is appropriate for the actual building – basic or complex, and if not make a note; if the building turns out to be in the complex category note this on the form and arrange for an assessment by an Engineer Verify the accuracy and make changes on the form where needed; note that CRV cannot be changed, it is computed by INFRA, and is based upon GSF, category and sub-category Additional Tasks  Print out I-Web Report BLDWK03L:Building Work Item Details for the building to be inspected  Note work items that have been accomplished since last survey  Recording date and cost for accomplishment will no longer be mandatory Header Information to be Input      Inspector Name – Record full name, not initials Inspection Date Remote Travel Time – Record to the nearest hour based on the average number of hours it normally takes to travel to the site from a populated area, such as a small community, where materials for repair or restoration may be obtained Base travel time on the most likely method that will be used to transport labor and materials to the jobsite (one-way trip time) Travel Time will be used by INFRA to compute the “remoteness” factor, which affects work item cost Travel Modes Work Item Input (for all items)      Input the quantity needed for the appropriate standard or custom work item Input the year the work is needed (planned year), or the fact that it has been deferred As input requires mm-dd-yyyy use last day of FY Realize the work will be recorded in I-web as annual or deferred maintenance not depending upon the nature of the item, but instead based on the year the work is needed, with DM as the default Input reason and priority – H&S, mission or resource, critical and non-critical – with mission non-critical as default Review Question #1 Which of the following statements is correct about CRV? a This is a value that reflects how much it would cost to replace an asset to agency standard in the general locale b This is a value that reflects how much it cost to design and construct the asset in a particular location c This is an accounting value that is used to determine maintenance cost recovery of a particular asset d Both “a” and “c” Review Question #2 True or False The remoteness factor that needs to be recorded on the inspection form is an indicator that will be used by the system to determine the total cost of the work item WI 05002 – Wood Decks     The item is removal and replacement of wood or composite decks, per square foot, including substructure and foundation Railing is a separate item If wood decks are waterproofed every year they should last about 20 years; otherwise they may last no more than 10-15 Waterproofing is O&M WI 05003 - Railing     This item consists of the complete removal and replacement of exterior railing along the perimeter of porches and decks, as well as along steps and ramps with the Forest Service “standard” Includes required scaffolding to accomplish the task Measured in linear feet of rail Typical life of railing is 20 years WI 06001 – Siding Replacement     Removal of existing siding and replacement to Forest Service standard (fiber cement board or similar) Existing may be wood, plywood, aluminum, vinyl, hardboard, etc Unit of measure is 100 square feet; measure the complete surface, including openings (do not deduct for openings) Typical life expectancy of siding under the influence of sun and rain is normally about 25 years Hail Damage WI 06002 – Exterior Doors     Removal and replacement of “man” doors, frames and hardware (not storefront) Existing may be wood, aluminum, steel, etc Unit of measure is “each”; there is one in the top photo, two in the bottom photo Typical life expectancy is normally about 20 years WI 06003 – Garage Doors    The item is removal and replacement of overhead doors of a variety of types and materials that are broken, rotten or nonfunctional The unit of measure is “each” The quantity shown in this picture is “two” The expected life for this item is 20 years WI 06004 – Painting (Exterior)    Buildings with wood siding such as this one on the conveyance list need painting every years The item includes surface preparation and caulking as well as priming (when needed) and painting of all exterior surfaces, including trim Measure the gross square feet of surface area to be painted, including openings Inspecting Forest Service Buildings What site & exterior work items would you record on this building? WI #24 – Windows      This item consists of removal and replacement of windows to the Forest Service “standard” Unit of measure is “each”, or per “Window Unit” (one in this photo) Does not include storefront May be needed to increase energy efficiency if single pane Typical Life 30 Years Window Work Item Quantities Example: This photo shows “window units” For casement windows such as this each opening unit is one unit, although they are mulled together The paired components of sliding or double windows should be counted as one window Measuring Windows (continued) An example of “two” double windows This photo of a slider shows “one” window WI 09001 – Painting    This item includes masking, surface prep, prime and top coat for interior walls, ceiling and trim Expected life for this item is years Measure total square feet to be finished, including openings Review Question #1 Which is a correct reason for coding the work item “Complete Building Replacement” a The building does not meet accessibility requirements b It is immediately obvious that the amount of deferred maintenance greatly exceeds the building value c The building is functionally obsolete and has already been classified for demolition in the Facility Master Plan d Both “a” and “c” e Both “b” and “c” Review Question #2 True or False Replacement of a 24 foot long by foot wide accessibility ramp with composite decking would need to be represented by a “custom” work item Answers to Review Questions &  Correct Answer to Question – “e”  Correct Answer to Question – “False This would be appropriately represented by the Deck Replacement work item.” The End