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PALOMAR COLLEGE LIBRARY FPP

CERRITOS COLLEGE | FINE ARTS BUILDING FPP

CERRITOS COLLEGE | BURNIGHT CENTER FPP

San Marcos, CA

Norwalk, CA

Norwalk, CA

Type: Higher Education Size: 45,500 SF

Type: Higher Education Size: 60,000 SF

Type: Higher Education Size: 40,000 SF

The purpose of this report was to review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to determine the condition of existing equipment, code deficiencies, and recommend upgrades.

Palomar College was planning to extensively remodel the existing library building and convert it to predominately office space as a student services building. The purpose of the FPP report was to review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to determine the condition of existing equipment, code deficiencies, and recommend upgrades for remodeling the building. A walk through of the building was conducted by the architect, the firm, and campus personnel, and then we discussed the building systems with maintenance personnel and reviewed available record drawings of the building systems.

The purpose of this FPP was to review mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to determine the condition of existing equipment, code deficiencies, and recommend upgrades.

A walk-through of the building was conducted by the architect, the firm, and campus personnel, and then we discussed the building systems with maintenance personnel and obtained available record drawings of the building systems. Built in 1965, the Burnight Center houses theater arts, music, motion picture/television and production classes, as well as the WPMD radio station. In addition, various productions are held in the Burnight Center Theater every semester including dance productions, plays and musicals, choral and instrumental concerts, guest artist performances, and movies. The building is primarily a high-bay theater with seating on the floor level only and with classrooms in the two-story wings. The building is approximately 45,500 square feet.

A walk-through of the building was conducted and then we discussed the building systems with maintenance personnel and obtained available record drawings of the building systems.

Built in 1963, the Fine Arts Building houses classrooms, a large dance room, photography darkrooms and classrooms, pottery and ceramics areas, as well as some administrative areas. The building is approximately 40,000 square feet all located on a single level. The somewhat unique shape consists of a central core and four distinct wings.

Built in approximately 1980, the building houses the campus library. Most of the building was remodeled in 1994. Most of the engineered systems were replaced during the 1994 remodel.

Most of the engineered systems within the building were original and over forty years old. The recommended changes to deficiencies were projected to cost approximately $3,000,000.

The building was planned for expansion, which created some challenges for existing MEP systems. The FPP was prepared with the reuse of existing equipment being a priority, but the expansion did require some additional equipment. Ultimately the building was scheduled to be approximately 60,000 square feet. Recommended MEP changes and additions were estimated to be $3,600,000.

Most of the engineered systems within the building were original and over forty years old. Due to age, much was recommended to be replaced. The total estimated cost for MEP systems was approximately $3,500,000.