Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Project consists of a Phased, Level 2 Alteration to the existing 1971 constructed, 60,890 gross square foot, elementary school to provide accessible bathrooms, energy efficient lighting, and kitchen hood and water heater replacement. Operable partitions dividing classrooms are to be removed and replaced with steel stud framed walls. The existing acoustic tile ceiling and grid will be replaced throughout and new finishes provided where necessary to accommodate the new bathroom layouts and classroom walls. The existing fire alarm, security system, intercommunication system and other ceiling mounted items are to be maintained in working condition and reinstalled to match existing conditions. 2. The work will be in two phases; Phase I will include approximately 31,244 gross square feet and Phase II will include approximately 29,645 gross square feet and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents. The building occupancy was Group “E” Educational and under Virginia Construction Code 2018, it will remain Group “E” Educational. Per VCC 303.1.3, assembly areas that are accessory to Group “E” are not considered separate occupancies. 3. The design student occupant load is 460 students with 90 staff, a total allowable 550 design occupancy. The code occupant load is 2,225 maximum occupants. All egress components including stairs and exits will remain unaltered.
