Exhibit F4 - Portugal Facility Report.pdf

Lajes – Facility Information Building Num Year Built Q-Rating Lajes ES/HS Bldg 234 1956 Q1 Lajes ES/HS Bldg 294 1973 Q4

General Facilities Description Site: Lajes Elementary/High School is located at Lajes Field, Azores, near the Nacer do Sol Military Family Housing Area. Parking areas are generally constructed using concrete while sidewalks are typically constructed using concrete. The school has a parking capacity of approximately 14. Site drainage is generally adequate.

Playgrounds: The campus contains 3 play groups. Play equipment includes 4 composite structures, 2 single-axis swings, and other miscellaneous equipment. Playground equipment generally complies with provisions of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Handbook for Public Playground Safety. Most playground equipment is installed on protective surfacing. Typical deficiencies observed include inadequate protective surfacing, entanglements, and deteriorated wood and metal surfaces.

Structural/Exterior Closure: We found some signs of damage to foundations during the course of the assessment. In addition, exterior walls showed some signs of of water penetration, and there was some minor damage. Roof coverings include cement asbestos panels and modified bitumen with some minor leaks reported. Exterior doors and windows are generally weather tight.

Interiors: Partition walls are generally painted masonry with some painted drywall. Ceilings in classroom and office areas are generally suspended acoustical tile. The ceilings in the gymnasiums are exposed structure. Flooring in high traffic areas is typically ceramic tile while carpet is used in most classrooms and offices.

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code: Corridors and stairwells generally comply with provisions of NFPA 101. Assembly spaces generally comply with egress requirements. Fire sprinkler systems are not present in any campus facilities. The campus has a fire alarm system which is activated by smoke sensors and pull stations and automatically reports to the fire department upon activation. Emergency lighting is not present at all required locations. Exit signs appear to be present at all required locations. Typical deficiencies include doors leading to corridors do not have closers, doors leading to corridors have vents, visual alarms are not present, and panic hardware missing at egress doors.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA): The campus is generally ADA compliant. The parking area does not contain the required number of accessible parking spaces. Exterior routes of travel are generally ADA compliant. The building has an accessible entrance.

Typical deficiencies include classroom door hardware is not ADA compliant, handrails at toilets are not compliant, lavatories are not compliant, no strobes on fire alarms, and stair handrails are inadequate.

Mechanical: Heating and cooling are provided by a combination of through-wall heat pumps and split units. Ventilation in restrooms is generally inadequate. Campus facilities have air conditioning with dedicated air conditioning for all LAN concentrator rooms. The campus has no elevators but has several chair lifts between floors.

Electrical: Minor electrical upgrades have been installed to support the computer network, but most wiring appears to be original.

Lighting is typically fluorescent with limited use of incandescent. Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles appear to be present in all required locations. The campus has an intercom system but does not have a remote handset for use during fire drills or emergency evacuations. The campus does not have a functional security system but does have a limited number of security cameras.

Plumbing: Plumbing fixtures have been partially upgraded and piping appears to be original. Domestic hot water is provided by a combination of oil-fired boilers and electric water heaters.

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HE1280-11-R-0001

Exhibit F4 Portugal Facility Report