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Roseland Community Center Project # 17-0201 August 15, 2017 Wall Systems: • The drywall on the exterior walls is cracking in multiple areas. The majority of the cracks are limited to the eastern wall with the south showing a few cracks as well. MBV Engineering, Inc. attributes these cracks to the excessive settlement the building experienced as well as to the foundation reinforcement project. • The lap siding on the exterior of the structure is showing some areas of moisture damage. The majority of the paint which protects the structure is peeling away and will need to be redone. • The block walls showed a few cracks, but overall are in good condition. • The interior headers were showing signs of deflection. MBV Engineering, Inc. determined the maximum deflection to be 0.49" which is equivalent to L/218. The next deflection was 0.44" which is equivalent to L/304. The smallest deflection was 0.17" which is equivalent to L/460. The code maximum allowable deflection is L/360 which is exceeded by two out of three of the members reviewed at the time of inspection. • Multiple areas were found to be missing proper insulation in the frame walls. • The north gable wall has multiple damaged members, as well as damaged sheathing. • The exterior paint was found to be elastomeric in nature. Doors: • The two entry doors and the bathroom door for the Roseland Community Center were inspected by representatives of MBV Engineering, Inc. The current threshold at the southwest entry door is 3.75". This current threshold does not meet ADA compliance. The ADA code states the maximum allowable threshold is 0.5". At the time of inspection the clear widths of the doors where within allowable code tolerances. • The main south entry door has a ramp in front of it which currently is not within ADA compliance. The landing in front of the door does not meet proper width or depth dimensions for ADA compliance. The landing at the bottom of the ramp is also not in compliance with the ADA code. • The main entrance door is not properly sealed when closed due to the settlement issues experienced on the east side of the structure. Life Safety: • No items of concern in regards to life safety compliance were discovered at the time of inspection. Interior Elevations: • MBV Engineering, Inc. performed an interior elevation survey to determine if the current floor slopes within the structure meet the ADA standards of not exceeding 1 unit vertical for every 48 units horizontal. An attached topographic map of the floor system can be seen and it was noted at the time of an inspection there is a 2" drop off in the southeast corner of the structure. After our investigation MBV Engineering, Inc. has determined the floor slopes are within the ADA tolerances. 5