During the 2024-2025 school year, the architectural firm shall perform all physical inspections required to complete the Building Condition Survey which shall be conducted by a team that includes one or more licensed architects and/or engineers. The survey shall include, but not be limited to, all program spaces and inspection and survey of all building system components as listed by RESCUE for evidence of movement, deterioration, structural failure, probable useful life, need for repair and maintenance, and need for replacement. The survey shall include, but not be limited to: • The building site, including utilities, paving, playgrounds and playfields (including synthetic athletic surfaces) • Roofing • Exterior elements of the building, including walls, doors, windows and fire escapes • Building structural elements • Building interior finishes, doors and hardware • Electrical systems, including service and distribution, lighting and communications, technology, infrastructure and cabling • Plumbing, including water distribution system, drainage systems and fixtures • Heating and cooling systems, including boilers, furnace terminal units, and control systems • Ventilation systems • Air conditioning systems, including refrigeration, terminal units, and control systems • Special construction, including stairs and elevators • Fire protection and security systems, including alarms, detection and fire protection • Environmental features, including appearance, cleanliness, acoustics, lighting quality, thermal comfort, humidity, ventilation and space adequacy
