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Washington Highlands Branch Library
 
115 Atlantic Street, SWWashington, DC
Facility Condition Assessment/Cost Benefit Analysis
May 19, 2008Prepared for:
 
By:
 
Setty & Associates International, PLLC
 
SAi No. 8006.00
 
 
Washington Highlands Branch Public Library
 
Condition Assessment ReportWashington, DC
 
TABLE OF CONTENTSSection
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYwith Zoning ConsiderationsPURPOSE AND SCOPESUMMARY OF FINDINGS1.0 Substructure...............................................................................................................................1.02.1 Superstructure............................................................................................................................2.12.2 Exterior Walls, Windows, and Doors..........................................................................................2.22.3 Exterior Roofing..........................................................................................................................2.33.0 Interiors......................................................................................................................................3.04.1 Conveying Systems....................................................................................................................4.14.2 Mechanical Systems...................................................................................................................4.24.3 Electrical Systems......................................................................................................................4.34.4 Plumbing Systems......................................................................................................................4.44.5 Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression System.........................................................................4.55.0 Building Site Improvements........................................................................................................5.06.0 Accessibility Issues.....................................................................................................................6.07.0 Safety/Security...........................................................................................................................7.08.0 Hazardous Materials ..................................................................................................................8.0
Setty & Associates International, PLLC TOC
 
Washington Highlands Branch Public Library
 
Condition Assessment ReportWashington, DC
 
Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Setty & Associates International PLLC (SAI) has been contracted to perform a detailed condition assessment of theWashington Highlands Branch Public Library. The assessment shall also take into consideration the cost of replacement to systems and elements of the building to bring the library up to the current DCPL standards. A costanalysis was also run for comparison of constructing a brand new library.The Washington Highlands Branch Public Library is located at 115 Atlantic St., SW, Washington, DC. This area is amedium density residential neighborhood. This building is a single story with a full basement. Construction of building is brick and CMU. The building was built prior to any ADA requirements. As part of our assessment adetailed survey was performed by SAI on March 6, 2008 following heavy rains on March 5, 2008. Water intrusionfrom the ground and roof was apparent and has damaged the site and building. Each subsystem within the buildingwas surveyed analyzed and this has been presented in this report.The tables below present the costs for renovating the existing 17,000 SF structure and incorporating a new 3,000 SFaddition. This will bring the building up to the programming requirements of a new library.
ESTIMATE OF NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST
 
Description
 
Percentof Total
 
Square FootCost
 
CostSummary
 
Building Area
 
(gross sq. ft.)
 
20,000 $325.00Site Development 7.97% $25.90 $518,000.00Substructure 5.25% $17.06 $341,200.00Superstructure 19.32% $62.79 $1,255,800.00Exterior Enclosure 15.09% $49.04 $980,800.00Roofing 2.30% $7.48 $149,600.00Interior Construction 12.88% $41.86 $837,200.00Elevator 2.67% $8.68 $173,600.00Plumbing 4.88% $15.86 $317,200.00HVAC 15.74% $51.16 $1,023,200.00Fire Protection 3.13% $10.17 $203,400.00Electrical 10.77% $35.00 $700,000.00
Subtotal Trades
 
100.00% $325.00 $6,500,000.00Contractor Fees 20% $65.00 $1,300,000.00Subtotal Construction $390.00 $7,800,000.00Design Fees 8% $31.20 $624,000.00Permits/Fees 5% $19.50 $390,000.00Escalation 3% $11.70 $234,000.00
Total Building Replacement Cost
 
$452.40 $9,048,000.00
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