Attachment 7 Structural report.pdf

CEILING CONDITION

ASSESMENT REPORT

Solicitation 19SP5026Q0006 Attachment #2

REPORT STRUCTURE CEILINGS CHANCERY POST MADRID

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BACKGROUND

A comprehensive study is being conducted on all non CAA Chancery ceilings to analyze their condition and determine whether they pose a potential life safety issue. This requires consideration of the embassy's historical context and an understanding of the various renovation projects it has undergone.

We have focused on the presence or absence of formwork and, separately, on whether plaster ceilings are still preserved. When these ceilings have been cut or penetrated by installations, they pose a significant safety risk.

In this study we haven’t found a plaster ceiling thicker than 4 cms , except an area of training room that is 7 cms.

Accordingly, the situation of each floor is described as follows:

Basement:

The basement was originally a garage that was converted into office space.

Formwork

In the parking garage area, there were no false ceilings, only painted beams, which led to the removal of the formwork.

In the rest of the area, all beams retain their formwork

Plaster ceilings:

• Old garage area (HU, DPO, NEX, swing space, BCR, MAC, Telco, lactation room, and Spanish class): No plaster ceilings exist.

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• Old cafeteria area (Protocol and FMO): Hidden false ceilings existed but were demolished during the 2022 renovation.

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• FAC area: This area was previously external porticos and not part of the embassy;

hidden false ceilings exist. Additionally, in the FM office, due to the construction of the hardline, the lateral sections of the false ceilings were cut without proper anchoring, constituting a significant safety risk.

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• Restrooms: Visible plaster ceilings are preserved.

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Ground Floor (GF):

All beams retain their formwork, except for the consular area, where the formwork was removed during the renovation that enclosed the patio.

Regarding hidden plaster ceilings:

• Consular Area: No hidden plaster ceilings exist.

• MPR: Beams are exposed; no hidden plaster ceilings exist.

• Cafeteria, EDR: Due to the 1994 renovation, no old hidden plaster ceilings remain;

only new plaster ceilings exist. It is important to note that certain exterior areas were transformed into interior spaces during the renovation, leaving stone surfaces concealed in some areas.

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• DT and Training Room: Hidden ceilings remain in a hazardous state, with thicknesses ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm,most critical 16cm. Additionally, a dividing wall in the area was removed, cutting the ceiling without subsequent anchoring.

DT

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Training room :

• ECON, MSGR, POL areas, PBX: Due to the construction of a duct in 1980, plaster ceilings were cut, invading 50% of the offices. Despite being anchored, they show cracks that require inspection.

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• Restrooms: Visible plaster ceilings are preserved.

First Floor:

The entire floor retains beams with formwork, except for the GSO area, which was constructed later and features metal beams with brick.

Regarding plaster ceilings:

• Due to the 2020 renovation, which involved the installation of new removable ceilings, most old plaster ceiling were demolished, except for Agriculture, HR officer offices, and swing space, which require inspection due the maintenance of existing plaster ceiling.

Second Floor:

The entire area contains beams with formwork.

Regarding hidden plaster ceilings:

• Due to the air conditioning ductwork project, the plaster false ceiling was interrupted and cut. In the duct area, plaster ceilings were demolished, but in other areas, they were retained, anchored as shown in the photo, and with a profile.

Cracks are appearing in some areas.

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Cracks next to light fixture due the fixture anchored to the beam and assessment movement between plaster ceilings and profile light fixture.

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Additional Note:

It should be noted that the façade has been subjected to vibrations for two years due to the CSU window replacement project.

SECTIONS ( See drawings with areas)

SECTION A

Beam with formwork. No drawing or calculation about quantity of steel and distribution.

New Armstrong tile ceiling with a grid anchored to the wall and, where necessary, the grids anchored to the beams.

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SECTION B

Beam without formwork.

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SECTION C

Beam with formwork, bamboo and plaster ceiling, and new Armstrong tile ceiling with a grid anchored to the wall and, where necessary, the grids anchored to the beams.

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SECTION D

Beam without formwork, bamboo and plaster ceiling, and new Armstrong tile ceiling with a grid anchored to the wall and, where necessary, the grids anchored to the beams.

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SECTION E

Just cafeteria exterior parts converted on interior on renovation 1994.

Example exterior part :

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SECTION F

MPR

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CONCLUSION

Life safety repair: Immediate repair

Basement: FM, Engineer and WO office

GF: DT, Training room, DT Officer office, FBU server room, ECON , PBX , ECON , POL , storage and MSGR Gunny

1st floor : Swing space

2nd floor: west side

Recurring visual survey : Inspection every 6 months

Basement: FM, Engineer and WO office

GF: Bathroom and part PBX, MSGR interview

1st floor : Agriculture, HR officer and bathroom

2nd floor: north, east side

Survey every 2 years: Inspection every 2 years

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