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Building Characteristics: A partial set of structural and architectural plans for this facility was provided for evaluation. A clearly defined continuous load path from foundation to roof is present. Upon site inspection and review of structural plans it was evident that the buildings' exterior walls are constructed of fully reinforced cantilevered masonry and have no softspot areas. The plans called for an 8" CMU, 5" pipe columns (standard weight) were employed extending from the concrete, steel reinforced footers to top of a continuous 115/8' steel reinforced bondbeam. Steel truss girders (48" c/c) are attached to bearing points with two 1/4" full development fillet welds. The roof is flat with a 4' overhang and decked with standard corrugated metal decking, 2" rigid insulation, 2" lightweight insulating fill with a modified bitumen roof covering completing the system. No evidence of ponding or degradation was present on the roof. All drains were clear and free of debris. Windows, of an unknown glass type, comprised less than 14% of total exterior wall space. No shuttering/protective system was in place for either windows or exterior doors. The stringency ranking of the model building code used during the year of the buildings design (1976) according to the State of Florida Hurricane Shelter Evaluation Guidelines is a I on a scale of 0-4, the most stringent being 4. The building was in good condition with no visible signs of damage. Life Safety/Emergency Power: At the time of survey, the building conformed to fire codes. There was an emergency power supply generator (85 kw) with a 1600 gallon LP gas fuel tank which powers safety lights, exist lights, freezers, fire alarms, emergency lighting and kitchen equipment. Conclusions: When analyzed using the criteria outlined in the ARC 4496 Least -Risk Decision Making Guideline Compliance Summary, The Freshman Learning Center was found to have characteristics which fall under the categories of preferred, marginal and non-compliant. Preferred characteristics of this facility include: • The building and its access road are located outside the Category 5 storm surge innundation. • The building and its access road are located outside the 500 -year floodplain (Zone X). • The building is 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