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40 40 40 the categories of preferred, marginal and non-compliant. Preferred characteristics of this facility include: • The buildings and its' access road are located outside the Category 5 storm surge innundation. • The buildings and its' access road are located outside the 500 -year floodplain (Zone 7Q. • A clearly defined, continuous loadpath from roof to foundation is present. • The building was in good condition with no apparent signs of deterioration. • The buildings' exterior walls are constructed of fully reinforced masonry. • No evidence of degradation is present on roof. No verification of wind parameters used in desig but a 1992 design generally meets high wind requirements. Marginal characteristics of this facility include: • The building has a lightweight roof system. • The building is within the Vulnerability Zone of two Section 302 facilities but with low release potential. • The building has unprotected windows and doors that lead into shelter areas. Non-compliant characteristic of this facility include: • Several hazards within lay -down range of building. The building has a roof span that exceeds 40 feet. Retrofit Recommendation: Ma j r • Have a structural engineer evaluate roof system to determine modifications required to resist uplift and bending forces. • Install shutters or other protective systems on unprotected systems windows to exterior doors to meet the SBC Standard SSTD 12-94 of Dade County version of the South Florida Building Code (Section 2314.1, 2314.5 and 1-2314.4). Minor (Please note that while these minor retrofit recommendations will enhance the integrity of shelter space evaluated they will not increase potential usable shelter square footage.) • Remove potential lay -down hazards. • Remove potential debris hazards. • Secure portable classrooms and mobile homes on the site.