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School Facilities Evaluation Project
Medicine Hat Catholic Separate Regional Division #20
St. Louis School
Medicine Hat, Alberta
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ken Hutchinson Architect was engaged by Alberta Infrastructure to carry out evaluations of existing schools in the
Medicine Hat Catholic Separate Regional Division #20 using the standard Facilities Evaluation Format developed by
Alberta Infrastructure and supplied by the regional coordinator. This evaluation was conducted November 26th, 1999.
St. Louis School - Medicine Hat, consisting of basement plus 2 upper floors, constructed in 1911, with additions
completed in 1955.
The school is constructed of load bearing brick and concrete masonry walls with wood roof structure. Floors consist of
concrete slab on grade construction. (Basement and gym). Upper floors constructed of heavy timber framing (1911)
and steel joists (1955).
Interior finishes are well maintained but dated. Selective repair and refinishing is recommended.
The building is compartmentalized by fire separations which do not appear to meet code. Combustible roof assemblies
require 45 minute fire protection. This condition appears to exist. Travel distances appear to conform with code
requirements, however stairs are not protected.
Mechanically the HVAC system has been recently upgraded and is in good condition. The plumbing system is well
maintained and in good condition, except the water lines are galvanized and in places showing signs of significant
corrosion. These need to be replaced.
Electrically the system is old but has been well maintained. the lighting system should be upgraded.
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Estimated Costs for Mechanical and Electrical upgrades are:
4. $25,000.00
5. $ 90,902.00
Summary of Observations and Recommendations:
Evaluation Ratings 3 or less
The estimated construction cost for the remedial work identified in the attached evaluation forms, has been based on
Costing Unit Rate Chart developed by Alberta Infrastructure. Items of unit costs not identified in the rate chart or
individual items which were deemed more appropriate to estimate individually (ie. hardware corrections, stucco repairs
etc.) have been based on unit costs as per attached unit cost supplement. All estimates are based on Medicine Hat costs.
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Site related work
Building exterior
Building interior
Mechanical
Electrical
Portables (not applicable)
$
Total Estimated Cost
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22,000.00
38,200.00
21,500.00
25,000.00
90,902.00
0.00
$ 197,602.00
Space Adequacy Assessment
The existing area according to the School Building Area Guidelines and Supplement - Maximum Gross Area of
School Building Projects, is deficient.
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Existing Area (m2)
Projected Required Area (m2)
1,418.31
1,546.0
Deficient (m2)
127.69
Specific area deficiencies are listed in Part 7.
Further Investigation
The following recommended investigations are included:
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Geotechnical and structural assessment
Parking adequacy - Review with municipal requirements.
Site Size / Area Adequacy.
Barrier Free Access.
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Structural assessment.
Belt coursing (staining of exterior brick walls).
Building Envelope Integrity.
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Structural Assessment
Fire / Life Safety re: Fire Separations, Travel Distance, Exterior Fire Escape, Barrier Free Requirements.
4
Acceptability of oil impregnated air filters.
School Data Plan Information
The plan information for this building is reasonably current. However, the form varies from the regular School Buildings Branch
standard. The area information appears incorrect. It is recommended that the building plans and corresponding areas be up-dated.
Refer to attached mark ups.
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December, 1999
Ken Hutchinson Architect Ltd.