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P O L K W I S D O M POLK WISDOM BRANCH
SITE AREA: 70,000 S.F. - 1.6070 ACRES
PARKING SPACES 69
LIBRARY LANE
CAMP WISDOM ROAD
ENTRY
STAFF ENTRY
BOOK DROP
NORTH
PROPERTY LINE
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BUILDING
View of the entrance
View along the street
P O L K W I S D O M
B R A N C H L I B R A R Y
Site & Location Plans
This is a low building with
a bland elevation, primarily
identified by signage.This
building has a major
abestos abatement
requirement.It is
a mid-sized branch in
need of renovation.
P O L K W I S D O M
Polk-Wisdom Service Area
A D D R E S S :
F A S T F A C T S
P H O N E / F A X :
7151 Library Lane, 75232
214-670-1947 fx 670-0589
Five
65,208
109,223 materials used
C U R R E N T F A C I L I T Y :
Opened in 1970; 15,768 GSF
C O U N C I L D I S T R I C T :
A R C H I T E C T :
Braden & Jones
C O L L E C T I O N S I Z E :
' 9 8 / ' 9 9 M A T E R I A L S :
IV - 159 NEWS
Book
Drop
Auditorium
Staff
Lounge
Outdoor
Patio
Manager's
Office
Computer
Center
BOOK
RETURN
Circulation
Desk
Janitor's
Room
Staff
Workroom
Entrance
Children's Area
Adult Area
Reference/
Computer Area
Lobby
Mechanical
Room
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P O L K W I S D O M
B R A N C H L I B R A R Y
Existing Floor Plan
P O L K W I S D O M
DISPLAY SPINNERS (5 TO 7 SHELVES)
BOOK BIN
COMPUTER WORKSTATION - PUBLIC
COMPUTER WORKSTATION - STAFF
PHOTOCOPIER
DISPLAY TABLE
ATLAS TABLE
HIGH SHELVING (5 TO 7 SHELVES)
LOW SHELVING (3 OR 4 SHELVES)
CASH REGISTER
PRINTER
MICROFORM WORKSTATION
WOMEN'S ROOM
CHILDREN'S COLLECTION SHELVING
Youth Easy Books & Picture Books
Youth Fiction
Youth Non-fiction
MEN'S ROOM
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YNF
Youth Biography
Young-Adult Fiction (Sci-Fi, Mystery)
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ADULT COLLECTION SHELVING
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Adult Non-Fiction
Adult Biography
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Adult Special Collection
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Reference Collection
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IV - 160
(Items and notes in red show
new design ideas and suggestions
for solving existing problems. These
are not meant to be prescriptive or
to provide complete solutions.)
(Add new windows for security)
(Add new windows for security) P O L K W I S D O M
No structural deficiencies were observed.
A S S E S S M E N T S
STRUCTURE
ROOF & INSULATION
EXTERIOR WALLS
EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS
ACCESSIBILITY
INTERIOR FINISHES
CHILLED WATER PIPING
HEATING WATER PIPING
COOLING TOWER AND CHILLER
CHILLED WATER PUMP
VENTILATION SYSTEM
PLUMBING FIXTURES
ELECTRICAL MAIN AND PANELBOARDS
EXIT LIGHTING & LIGHTING
TELEPHONE WIRING
CONTROLS
MISCELLANEOUS
The built-up roofing system appears to be weathered, but in fair condition.
There are signs of blisters in a portion of the roof.
The exterior brick wall appears to be in good condition.
The existing storefront system is in fair condition.
Carpet is in poor condition. Plaster and drywall interior finishes are generally in fair condition.
Ceramic tile in public restrooms is a patchwork as a result of modifications for ADA compliance.
Staff area doors, door hardware, millwork, and staff restrooms are non-compliant
with accessibility requirements.
The chilled water piping is in fair condition, but the insulation vapor barrier is in need of repair.
The Heating water piping is in fair condition,
but the insulation vapor barrier is in need of repair.
The two cooling towers are in fair condition but are corroded and old.
The semi hermetic chiller is in fair condition and does not work well.
The chilled water pump is in good condition
but the casing is not insulated.
The ventilation system is in fair condition, but may not meet the latest
Indoor Air Quality Standards.
The china plumbing fixtures are in good condition but do not meet the requirements of the
State of Texas and the Texas Accessibility Standards.
GE:. The rating is 800 Amps and the voltage rating is 120/240 VAC 60 Hz.
No history of failure or problems with Main or Panelboards.
Southwestern Bell.
Various.
The exit lights are powered from emergency self-contained battery packs.
Emergency panel is tapped ahead of main panel.
The condition of the indoor and outdoor lighting is poor.
Some restroom outlets do not have ground-fault interrupters.
The audio/visual fire alarms seem inadequate.
Security camera not operating.
No action required.
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
EXTERIOR WALLS
CHILLED WATER PIPING
COOLING TOWER AND CHILLER
CHILLED WATER PUMP
PLUMBING FIXTURES
STRUCTURE
ROOF & INSULATION
EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS
INTERIOR FINISHES
ACCESSIBILITY
HEATING WATER PIPING
VENTILATION SYSTEM
TELEPHONE WIRING
CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL MAIN AND PANELBOARDS
EXIT LIGHTING & LIGHTING
MISCELLANEOUS
Patch and repair blistered portions of the roof. Plan for roof
replacement in 5 to 10 years.
Remove and replace all masonry control joint sealant and backer-rod systems.
Remove and replace all wall penetration sealant and backer-rod joints. Clean.
Repair insulation vapor barrier with PVC jackets or mastic.
Replace carpet. Replace all ceilings and provide new vinyl wall
covering.
Renovate staff area, kitchen and staff restrooms, for full compliance with ADA requirements.
Install an insulating cover with a vapor barrier on the pump casing.
Increase outside air volume if needed to meet requirements of ASHRAE 62 and Building Codes.
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Repair insulation vapor barrier with PVC jackets or mastic.
Replace the cooling tower and chiller with comparable new models.
Replace with fixtures meeting the current requirements of Texas and the TAS, in regards to
mounting height, proper flush valve installation and water usage.
Clean and inspect.
Remove and replace.
Replace bulbs and check the condition of the batteries of the exit lights.
Add more exit signs to comply with code. Replace indoor lighting
and replace existing outdoor lighting. Install new switches for the lighting as necessary.
Replace outlets with GFCI Type.
Consider upgrading to NFPA, TAS/ADA Requirements.
Evaluate and replace security cameras as necessary.
HEATING WATER BOILERS
The boiler is in good condition, however the flue connection needs to be replaced.
HEATING WATER BOILERS
Replace the flue connection.
AUDITORIUM AIR HANDLER
The roof mounted exhaust fans are in fair condition except for the fan serving the work area,
which is not working.
The Chilled Water Air Handling unit serving the auditorium is in good condition
but needs to be a horizontal unit above the ceiling with a rooftop unit for off-hours use.
AUDITORIUM AIR HANDLER
Replace exhaust fan serving
work area with a comparable new model.
Replace the Air Handling unit with appropriate new model.
BUILDING AIR HANDLER
The Chilled Water Air Handling unit serving the main building is in fair condition but
is at the end of its economic life span. The economizer on this unit is no longer working.
BUILDING AIR HANDLER
Replace the Air Handling unit with a comparable new model.
EXHAUST FANS
EXHAUST FANS
P O L K W I S D O M
B R A N C H L I B R A R Y
Building Infrastructure: Assessments & Recommendations
The parking lot is in poor condition. There are no trees in the parking lot.
The surface run-off system is being blocked by curb cuts filled with grass.
SITE/LANDSCAPE
Replace parking lot and redesign surface drainage system.
SITE/LANDSCAPE
IV - 161 R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
- Replace the parking lot and redesign the surface drainage.
- The renovated library should examine the design of the entrance
to make it more accessible and inviting.
- A new and expanded service point should be considered.
- Renovate the auditorium and adjust the design so that it
can be secured from the library proper.
-The renovated library should provide new interactive display
units and bold wall graphics.
- Renovate the computer center to make it more attractive
and useable.
- Provide high quality, accessible consultation desks.
- Provide new furniture (some constructed of wood) that is
multi-tasked and wired for laptop accessibility.
- The parking lot needs regrading and resurfacing