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ACCESSIBILITY & CODE REVIEW <br />Introduction <br />The current Public Works facility was built in 1971 and has major deficiencies related to accessibility, energy code, fire suppression and mechanical <br />systems. Our accessibility review identifies conditions in the existing building that require immediate attention including; restroom clearances (water <br />closet, lavatory and shower), non -accessible door hardware, accessible door clearances and accessible counter heights. <br />The existing building does not meeting current energy code requirements, fire suppression requirements, exiting requirements and mechanical system <br />requirements as discussed on the following page. We did not complete a full OSHA safety assessment as a part of this study, but there are several <br />items in the building that should be assessed further, including proper headroom clearances under the Vehicle Maintenance mezzanine. <br />As a result of the extent and variety of code, accessibility, and safety deficiencies in the current building, it is our opinion that the most economical <br />approach if remodeling is considered would be to remove all existing interior rooms and reconstruct the interior build -out of the vast majority of the <br />existing space. This also results in the best design fit with the long-term needs of the Public Works department. <br />The existing Men's Restroom does not have proper <br />clearances for accessibility, with any amount of <br />remodeling the restrooms would need to comply <br />with the latest Minnesota State accessibility code. <br />The existing Women's Restroom does not have <br />proper clearances for accessibility, with any amount <br />of remodeling the restrooms would need to comply <br />with the latest Minnesota State accessibility code. <br />CNH <br />ARCHITECTS 31 <br />