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HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLANfor

ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Prepared by:

DENNIS KOWAL ARCHITECTS52 West Main Street

Somerville, New Jersey 08876

DRAFT - 30 MAY 2006

Table of Contents Executive Summary 1-1 Developmental History 2-1

Developmental history

Historical Context Description of Existing Conditions

Analysis of Site Character defining feature Exterior Features Interior Features As-Built Conditions Exterior Conditions Interior Conditions Accessibility Building Systems Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Structural

Treatment and Work Recommendations 3-1 Philosophy Objectives Recommendations Cost Estimates Proposed Plan Drawings Specifications Cyclical Maintenance Plan 4-1 Additional Information and Appendices 5-1

D E N N I S K O W A L A R C H I T E C T S 52 West Main Street · Somerville · New Jersey 08876 · Telephone 908-231-0201 · Fax 908-218-7979

Executive Summary The purpose of this Preservation Plan is to guide the rehabilitation of the Orange Public Library. Although the majority of the Library is or can be restored to the original condition at the time of design and construction, the project is classified as a rehabilitation because a small building addition is required and some small changes to the original furniture and shelving plan are needed. In addition, new infra-structure will be inserted to provide for modern technology, computer training facility, fire alarms, etc.

I. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE

This building is of the utmost historic significance for five reasons:

1. It was designed by Stanford White of McKim Mead and White1 in 1900 2. It is the oldest library2 in Essex County, New Jersey

3. The Library is named after Dr. Joseph William Stickler3, the inventor of the

medicine for scarlet fever. The building was constructed at the expense of his parents, in his memory. Dr. Stickler practiced medicine in Orange. The Sticklers were involved in the design and execution of the Library.

4. The Library represents a classical revival contrast for the City which was dotted with

brown stone and brick Victorian designs of other public structures. The Orange Library was created to “express the intentions of the upper class philanthropists of the City to bring the working classes into civilized society, and thus encapsulates in tangible form the ideological bases of the early 20th century”4

5. The building is in remarkable original condition with mostly reversible modifications

which have left the original construction intact (although somewhat buried beneath or above the changes). This includes the striking interiors of oak paneling, carved fireplaces, coffered plaster ceilings and the original rotunda.

II. PROJECT CONCEPT The building was constructed as a public Library and has continued to serve the residents of Orange and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. It is currently open 2,964 hours per year (six days a week and open some evenings) and is the only Orange Public Building that is utilized by the entire demographic of the community from pre-school to senior citizen!

1 From the Title Block of the Original Drawings with associated architects Messrs. Brower and Albro 2 From the National Register nomination form 3 From “Celebrating 100 Years-The Pride of Orange” 11 April 1985 Part Two 4 From the National Register nomination form

Orange Public Library 1-2 Preservation Plan Executive Summary

The central downtown location makes it both a popular and convenient stop. The building, if rehabilitated, could serve the community for another 100 years as a public library. The expanded meeting rooms will also add necessary space for cultural, educational and recreational programming for the Community. The Project Concept is to reveal as much of the original construction as practical (hidden by drop ceilings or new flooring materials) and to sensitively insert new wiring and technology without disrupting the original atmosphere and detailing. New support spaces such as a public meeting room, stair, and delivery room shall be contained in a small addition at the southwest corner of the site and separated from the existing building by a glass skylight and walkway. This will allow the existing exterior windows to remain and function as borrowed lights in the area adjacent to the addition. The monumental front stairs may remain because the natural grades will be used as a new barrier-free entrance along Essex Street .

III. ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITY The City of Orange is about to celebrate it’s bi-centennial. A renewed interest in the city and the library has led to the creation of several task forces, not the least of which is the Planning Commission who fully endorses this rehabilitation. The Preservation Architects chosen for the project, DENNIS KOWAL ARCHTIECTS, specialize in both historic preservation and public library design. DENNIS KOWAL ARCHITECTS designed and managed the rehabilitation of the most important Beaux Arts building in the State of Virginia, the Handley Regional Library. DENNIS KOWAL ARCHITECTS and their same team of consultants will provide the design, guidance, and public presentations for the Orange Library Restoration.

IV. PUBLIC BENEFIT The Library is used by nearly 100,000 visitors per year and continues to be the only public building in Orange which has programming and materials for pre-school through senior citizens. Some of the benefits to the community include:

Variety of Services Provided

Internet access- free to the public Books on Tape Meeting space for groups Summer reading program Preschool story time Busy bees blind quilting Resume assistance Employment assistance Genealogical assistance Research for City Hall Orangeanna Collection Newspapers from 1884 Literacy tutoring Foreign language materials Homework assistance Medical resources Tax forms & tax assistance

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V. PUBLIC INTERPRETATION The library has a significant local history and genealogical collection which is currently difficult to access because of lack of public display space. The Project Concept includes moving the materials from storage and non-public locations into the prominent Watson Room and/or current Directors Office; both rooms are adjacent to the Main Reading Room and are beautifully detailed, secure, and appropriate for this major collection. The history of Orange is important to New Jersey as Thomas Edison, the Stetson Hat company, and Samuel P. Bush (patriarch of the Bush political family) all were residents. The history of the Library, the story of the architecture and architects, and preservation of the building materials will be presented in a permanent display in the new Local History Room. A dedicated computer for the building and city history will also contain links to the New Jersey Historic Trust and the entire rehabilitation process.

VI. HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY The Library was dedicated on 21 June 1901 and has continued as a public library for 105 years. A recent building program prepared by DENNIS KOWAL ARCHITECTS under a grant by the New Jersey Historic Trust has determined that the Library could easily be rehabilitated to serve the projected needs of the City of Orange for the next quarter century (and more). Since Library size is based on population, it has also been determined when the City is fully “built-out”, the Library with a small addition will still continue to serve the needs of the community. The Library has been an essential element in the history of Orange for over a century. With the proper rehabilitation and expansion, the existing building can continue to serve quite well as the Orange Public Library.

Orange Public Library 2-1 Preservation Plan Developmental History

Developmental history 1900 The original Building was constructed.

GROUND LEVEL PLAN (6,603 SF)

MAIN LEVEL PLAN (6,502 SF)


1936 A two-story addition with a 400+/- square foot footprint was added to the west side of the existing building. This addition consists of a single room, named “The Lower Watson Room”, added to the lower level and “The Watson Room” was added to the main level. A stair was constructed within the space to connect the lower room to the upper.




1978 A two-story addition with a 2,276 square foot footprint was added to the rear (southwest) of the building. On the ground floor, the Children’s room was enlarged a meeting room was added as well as restrooms and storage space. A stair was also added for egress purposes leading to an egress corridor constructed through the 1900 and 1936 portion of the building and exiting into a new areaway with stairs up to grade.

On the main level the addition is comprised of a large stack room, a stair tower leading to the ground level means of egress. A local history room was also added.

An elevator was also inserted into the existing 1900 section of the building. An elevator machine room was constructed within the 1900 section of the ground level.





Historical Context: The following is excerpted from the National Register Nomination Form. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This is the oldest library in Essex County, New Jersey. This Indiana limestone structure is a classical revival cruciform plan by McKim, Mead & White, “largely extended and somewhat redesigned …” and executed by Messrs. Brower and Albro who were engaged as associate architects. (Clark 1959:17) This building is related in detail to Columbia University’s Low Library, designed by McKim ca. 1893-94. Not only the exterior classical devices, but many interior elements have been reduced to a smaller version of the grandeur found in Low. The central rotunda has been made the circulation desk, with reading wings leading to either side. The cruciform plan is carried out exactly. The crossed-bar lights, set high in the walls, friezes bearing the titles “Religion”, “Literature”, “Philosophy”, etc., all appear, as do the polished marble columns with ionic capitals in bronze (see Roth 1977:30-31, 32; P1.48,49). Both McKim, and later White, were working from Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia Library prototype. White was involved in restoring the original library in 1895-96, and created an even closer adaptation of it for New York University in this period. In his total concept of the Columbia campus, McKim had designed Low Library in Indiana limestone to purposely emphasize its distinctiveness in an over-all mass of red brick and white limestone buildings. The Orange Library was built during the period when the dark brown local quarrystone First Presbyterian Church stood alongside the red brick Victorian Gothic Music Hall at Day Street and the Masonic Temple was clearly visible in its brick and terra cotta splendor, several blocks East. Thus, the intended contrast follows the expected pattern and the building demonstrates a continuum of thought in the neo-classical period. Sociologically, the building was intended to express the intentions of the upper class philanthropists of the City to bring the working classes into civilized society, and thus encapsulates in tangible form the ideological bases of the early 20th century. It should be remembered that after 1893 the economic base of the City, the hatting industry, was in a turmoil and that there were minor disruptions in production prior to the final strike in 1909 which brought the industry to its knees. The Rev. Amory H. Bradford, pastor of the Congregational Church of Montclair, recognized this in his dedication speech: “. . . One of the chief benefits of a building of this kind is that it becomes an object lesson on the proper way to use riches. It is difficult for men to learn that what they call their wealth is in no true sense entirely their own. But a fraction of the credit belongs to them. The community is the silent partner in every large fortune. Providence and his fellow men always do more to make a man rich than he does for himself. This is the truth that gives Socialism its fascination. The best antidote to the financial and economic heresies which are agitating our times is a recognition on the part of those who have large property that they are but trustees and that the community has rights in their fortunes quite as sacred as their own . . . no man uses his wealth aright who does not at the same time that he is studying his own interests consider with equal care the welfare of his fellowmen.” (transcript, The Orange Chronicle, June 22, 1901, p.3) The level of aspiration for the Library is further described by Rev. Bradford: “Into this building some day a young man from a hat shop with a soul as yet untouched by light, will aimlessly wander and open some book – he knows not and cares not what – but that will be the birth of that soul . . . From being a nation of workers we are coming to be a nation of readers, and soon we shall be a nation of thinkers . . . Here [ in the Library ] the rich and poor will have equal rights; from this building will go out influences which will ennoble individuals, purify the fountains of citizenship, exalt the ideals of all the common people and lift even the roof of the humblest citizen . . .” (op. cit.:4)


There is no record extant of what the working people of the City thought about these lofty aspirations, but the financial woes of the day-to-day operations of the facility indicate that there was no wide-spread base of support from the general public. A mailing of several thousand requests for a one-dollar donation ca. 1910, brought in only $400. Large donations rather than small contributions were the main means of survival; but the library kept expanding its influence into working class and ethnic neighborhoods, as well as to branches in West Orange. Today, the Orange Library continues to serve all elements of the community, but it has taken a much more pliant “consumer-oriented” position appropriate to current philosophies of society. THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Exterior: The dedication ceremony speech (6/22/1901) referred to the building as “severely classic Greek, being as regards the central portico, model closely after the celebrated Erechtheum in Athens, which is conceded to be one of the most perfect specimens of the Ionic order of architecture. The central portico is imposing, with its massive columns supporting a fine pediment, and all the details of the work are kept strictly within classic lines. On either side of this central portico are the two wings in which the same architectural design is closely carried out. The total length of the front of the Library is 102 feet. The roof as well as the dome is covered with copper, which by the action of the elements is toned to a beautiful and restful brown color. The building is built of Indiana limestone, backed with hard burned brick, each stone being anchored securely into the brick wall behind it. All the walls are laid in Portland cement, and the construction is as solid and substantial as it is possible to make it.” The building exterior has not been altered in any way, and the only discernible variance from the above description is the copper dome, which through the years has turned soft blue-green. The original front doors have been replaced by balanced glass doors. The original handle is kept in storage. Fluorescent lighting has been installed beneath the pediment. A copy of the original landscape plan is attached; there have been various additions over the years, and the original plantings have begun to dominate the architecture of the front portico. Interior: Again, quoting from the dedication speech, “The great central rotunda is surrounded by eight columns of polished pink granite with bronze zapitals, and the floor is laid in marble mosaic of an artistic pattern. The rotunda has a height of about forty-five feet, the ceiling of the dome being tinted a delicate shade of blue, warming into an ivory tint in the middle portion, and this is accentuated with gold mouldings, while the lower section is painted a grey color. The ornamental plaster work in this rotunda is among the finest to be found in the entire country. On the right and left of the rotunda are respectively the general reading room and the reference room, the latter divided by a row of book-cases into a reference room proper and a children’s room. The ceilings of these rooms are veritable works of art, being covered with deeply recessed octagonal panels, painted in an ivory tone, with gilded mouldings. The walls of these rooms are painted a rose color down to within eight feet of the floor and below this, in the reading room is a wainscot of antique oak, and in the reference and children’s rooms book-cases of the same material, while at the base of these is a bottom course of polished black marble. The floors are of quartered oak, finished in the best manner. Opposite the doorway is the main delivery desk, with access on each side to the stack room in the rear. This delivery desk, as well as the furniture of the buildings, is in antique oak finished to correspond with the rest of the trimming. Behind the delivery desk runs a corridor giving access on the right to the Trustees’ room, and on the left to the Librarian’s room and cloak and toilet rooms. To the rear of the delivery desk is the stack room, with antique oak facings to the steel shelving. This shelving is divided into three stories, of which only two are at present completed, the two stories giving accommodations for 30,000 volumes. Directly in the rear of the stack room is the alcove for the medical library of the late Dr. Stickler, arranged by itself in a way that will admit of the most


convenient access, while in an adjoining alcove is the medical library of the late Dr. William Pierson. At the extreme rear of the stack room is a fine stained glass window, under what in the future is to be placed a bust of Dr. Stickler. The window represents two youths intently reading a book, above them the motto “Veritas” and at the bottom being the inscription, “The Tree of Knowledge is grafted upon the Tree of Life.” [The design is attributed to David Maitland Armstrong and Helen Maitland Armstrong]. In the basement of the building are a storage room for bicycles, a repair room for books, and other conveniences, including toilet rooms for men. The entire building is heated by steam and lighted by incandescent lamps, the fixtures being of the latest and most artistic pattern. The workmanship in all its details in the entire building is of the very best and reflects the greatest credit on all of the contractors. Over the years several changes have been made in the interior of the building. In 1936 the Mary C. Watson alcove was added to the rear of the reference room. This room continues the above described design and furnishings of antique oak, and housed a distinguished art book collection. During the 1940’s the dome was closed with a false ceiling to conserve energy. The floor was covered with rubber tile through the entirety of the main level. More recently new lighting fixtures have been installed throughout the main level. These are not particularly compatible, but are a compromise with economics and utility. In 1977 a request for $2.5 million in Federal funds for a modernization program was denied because it included the removal of the stacks in the original portion of the building. Plans were subsequently amended so that all changes were restricted to space built off the rear and west side of the structure and none of the original features were altered. In 1978-80, funding of $375,000 for 4,400 additional square feet enabled the addition of new shelf space on the main floor, with an enlarged children’s room on the ground level, a new meeting room, and facilities for the handicapped (restrooms and elevator). The old stack area will be converted to storage space. The original antique oak furnishings in the reading rooms have been replaced by modern birch-topped tables and steel frame chairs. The Trustees’ Room (now the Director’s office) has been maintained in nearly original condition. A set of 15 pages of microfilmed plans is available at the Library. These are copies of the original McKim, Mead & White plans. There are also microfilms of the recent addition plans.


Description of Existing Conditions

Analysis of Site

The Orange Public Library is currently located at the intersection of Main Street and North Essex Street. This location is central to the County as well as the City of Orange. The land was purchased for the intended use of building the current building. The building was completed in 1901. A small addition was added to the West side of the building in 1939 and a larger addition was added to the rear of the building in 1978.

The building occupies a corner site in the center of Orange Downtown and was built to

contrast with the other existing structures. This contrast still exists today. The building color (limestone), the setback (set back from all store fronts), the monumental stair entrance, and the copper topped dome all create a unique point of interest.

On-street parking lines two sides of the Library and additional parking is within walking distance (the train station parking is on the next block). However, no parking exists on the site and no new on-site parking is being proposed. Therefore, the building will continue to sit back on a lawn as originally designed. The two additions (1937 and 1978) are barely visible from any public view as they are adjacent to other buildings and buried within the block. The Library occupies an ideal location for a city Library where public transportation and walking are the chief means of access.


Historic photo depicting Main Street Front Elevation 1922


Character Defining Features Character defining features- with interior and exterior photos. For structures with chronology of construction and alterations, annotated plans and diagrams should be provided defining the major changes. At minimum, the Plan must list and date all major alterations.

Exterior Details

North Elevation- Four ionic columns and Greek pediment set on base made of stairs follows the rules of the Ionic Order.

North Elevation- The fluted columns follow with front to back scrolls and the egg and dart infill are classically ionic.

North Elevation - Carved Roman numerals proudly proclaim the 1900 date of the building. The original door has been replaced with a smaller wood and glass door.


North Elevation - Coffered ceilings

North Elevation- Scrolled corbels support the main entrance door entablature with rosettes, dentil molding, and scaled down egg and dart.


The sculpted relief is crisp and in excellent condition. The words on the open book can be read “Wisdom is glorious and never fadeth away, Who so seeketh her early shall find her sitting at his doors”.

A copper dome with intricate detail is the high point of the library. This dome is the center of the library plan as it is located over the rotunda (circulation space).

This articulated copper parapet is located at the base of the copper dome.

The existing windows in the entry and the reading rooms are steel frames with steel mullions.


Interior Features

The rotunda is located at the heart of the original 1901 building. A plaster dome with a center stained glass oculus is accented by gold leafed trim at the base of the dome.

The stained glass oculus at the center of the dome is trimmed with several rings of articulation.

The perimeter of the rotunda space is marked to the north, south, east and west by marble columns flanking ornately trimmed openings to the adjacent spaces. Each column is accented at the crown and base by black marble.

The two reading rooms which flank the rotunda to the east and west have high coffered ceiling with plaster crown moldings.

The reading rooms are lit by pendant lights as well as the natural light brought in by the monumental windows lining the upper half of the each room at the exterior walls. The windows are the original divided light with original stained wood casings and trim.


The lower part of the walls in the East Reading Room (currently housing the Young Adult collection) are lined with the original built-in shelving.

The built-in shelving along the walls in the East Reading room is original stained wood in very good condition.

The windows in the East and West Reading Rooms are all original. They are operable windows though several mechanisms are not currently intact. The window units are metal and are in overall good condition with some glazing in need of replacement. Generally all wood trim and casings in very good condition.

The trim band in the rotunda space is accented with a top dentil mold and egg and dart band. The gold leaf paint is original to the building.

Lettering appears above each of the four entrances to the adjacent spaces from the Rotunda.


The built-in bookcases in the East Reading Room are accented by wood carved pilasters and crown moldings.

The marble fireplace surround and brick firebox in the West Reading Room are original to the building.

Wood carvings at either end of the wood mantle above the fireplace in the West Reading Room are original to the building.


The mezzanine stack area is original to the 1901 building with a barrel vault running down the center of the space. A stained glass window is the the focal point at the end of the room. Two level of the stacks are visible on either side of the room.

Carved wood endcaps accent each shelving range. The metalwork and semitransparent detail are designed as part of the guardrail system at the end of each aisle at the second level.

The metal detail and glass flooring system complement ach other as part of the original design.


The exterior walls at all three levels were designed to provide a lot of natural light which filtered through the glass floors to the levels below and into the stack aisles.

The upper second level of the mezzanine stacks are accessed via this metal stair.


Throughout the Reading Rooms and first level of he mezzanine are, the running base is black marble.

The endbrackets of all the shelving in the mezzanine area are metal and are original to the stack system.

A stained glass window is the focal point of the mezzanine space.


The windows at the mezzanine exterior walls are all double hung and have the original stained wood trim surround.

The original wood trim is intact at all the windows in the original building.

The original stained wood bookcases with glass doors are in the Director’s office.

The wood carved mantel at the fireplace in the Director’s office is original to the 1901 part of the building.


As-Built Conditions Exterior Conditions North Elevation Description: Cut limestone exterior with fluted limestone columns set on a granite

base and granite stair; the original entrance doors may have been wood and glass set in a wood frame and an operable wood and glass transom; second story windows are of six operable panels of painted iron and glass set in a wood frame; the gabled roof is standing seam copper; a copper covered dome crowns the elevation.

Alterations: The entrance transom and frame exists but the original doors have been replaced with a single wood and glass door with filler jambs. The standing seam room has been replaced with a slate roof. Fire alarms bells and lighting have been installed on the façade.

East Elevation Description: The southern end of the East Elevation contains one over one original

punched wood and glass windows in poor condition; the limestone exterior is


of less ornate design and the roof originally had standing seam copper roofing. The exterior is in good condition with some exceptions.

Alterations: The standing seam roof has been replaced with a slate roof. Some electrical conduit has been run on the outside of the building.

Note: Visible portions of the South Elevation are also pictured in the East Elevation above South Elevation Description: See East Elevation Description Alterations: See East Elevation Description West Elevation Description: West Elevation is adjacent to multi-story brick building and not visible.

Alterations: The 1979 (windowless) addition has been added adjacent to the original West Elevation and has obscured the original windows in the glass floored stack area (mezzanine).


Interior Conditions

Ground Level Plan

Main Level Plan


Second and Third Level Plans


Inventory of Spaces

Ground Level Space Entry

Description

The lower level entry corridor is original to the 1901 building with plaster walls, which are in need of repair. The ceiling is also plaster and in poor condition with the substrate of terracotta or brick showing. Surface mounted conduit and pipes with asbestos wrap are mounted to the ceiling. The flooring is the original terrazzo and in good condition. The door to the exterior is handicap accessible and is not original. The door to the Children’s room a half glass wood door in a wood frame. The door to the adjacent receiving room is wood door with a vision lite and a hollow metal frame. The only trim is a painted wood base. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent.

Alterations The exit door is not original. The fluorescent light is not original. Space Receiving

Description

This room is original to the 1901 building. The walls and ceiling are asbestos plaster. The walls surrounding the elevator are painted gypsum board. Surface mounted conduit and piping with asbestos wrap are mounted to the ceiling. The floor is terrazzo. The room has no trims with the exception of the stained wood trim at the windows, which are wood double hung in wood casing. The lighting is pendant mounted strip fluorescent lighting.

Alterations The lighting as well as some piping and conduit was added to this room. A portion of the room was sectioned off in 1978 for the addition of the elevator.

Space Corridor A

Description

This space has plaster walls and ceiling in fair condition. The flooring is terrazzo. The wall base is painted wood. There is one door in this space, which leads to the fire alarm closet under the stair. This door is stained wood with a painted wood casing.

Alterations This room has not been altered. Space Stair A

Description This stair is painted metal structure with stained wood banister and black slate steps. The walls and ceiling are painted plaster.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Closet

Description This space is original to the 1901 building. The walls are asbestos plaster and the ceiling is painted plaster. The plaster is in good repair. The wall base is painted wood and the flooring is terrazzo.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Elevator Machine Room


Description

This room was added in 1978 with the addition of the elevator. The walls and ceiling is painted gypsum board. The flooring is terrazzo and the lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. The only trim is vinyl base at the walls. The doors are solid wood in hollow metal frame.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Men’s Room

Description The walls and floor are ceramic tile. The ceiling is painted plaster. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. The plumbing fixtures are ADA accessible.

Alterations The plumbing fixtures and most likely the ceramic tile are not original. The wall between the men’s room and women’s room is not original.

Space Women’s Room

Description The walls and floor are ceramic tile. The ceiling is painted plaster. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. The plumbing fixtures are ADA accessible.

Alterations The plumbing fixtures and most likely the ceramic tile are not original. The wall between the men’s room and women’s room is not original. The door to the locker room is not original.

Space Locker Room

Description

The walls and ceiling are painted plaster. Surface mounted conduit and piping is mounted to the ceiling. The room has lockers lining the walls on the north and south side. The flooring is terrazzo. There a re several doors leading to the corridor, the engineers room and the staff room. All doors are five panel wood doors in wood casings. The lighting is surface mounted strip lighting. One double hung window in the room is original and lead painted on the window and the casing.

Alterations The lockers are not original. The lighting is not original. Space Staff Room

Description

This room has plaster walls and ceiling and has original terrazzo floors; both are in good condition. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped piping runs along the ceiling. One double hung window in the room is original and lead painted on the window and the casing.

Alterations This room has been painted although no other alteration s have been made. Space Engineer

Description The walls are exposed brick. The ceiling is plaster with surface mounted fluorescent fixtures. The floor is painted concrete. The room accessed by the only door which is a five panel wood door with wood casing.

Alterations No alterations have been made to this space. Space Children’s Room and Children’s Annex


Description

The Children’s room has two sections. The first section if original to the 1901 building. This section has plaster walls and ceiling. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. There is surface mounted conduit and piping throughout the ceiling area. The flouring is terrazzo. The windows are original wood double hung with wood casing and trim. There is one door to this area which is wood with half glass and hollow metal casing. The second section was added in 1978 and has a vinyl tile floor, painted gypsum board walls with vinyl base and suspended acoustic panel ceiling with lay-in fluorescent lighting. There is one door leading to the meeting room which is a wood door in a painted hollow metal frame.

Alterations The alterations to this room consist of the addition of the 1978. The changes to the 1901 portion of the room consist of the new entry door and casing as well as piping and conduit.

Space Office

Description

The office area is an alcove to the 1901 section of the Children’s room. The walls are painted block. There are two windows; fixed window in hollow metal frame. The door is a painted wood door in a painted hollow metal frame. The ceiling is painted plaster with surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations This space was added in 1978. Space Meeting Room

Description

This space was added with the 1978 addition. The room is entered either through an exterior door or through the Children’s Room. The room is tiered toward the west. A ramp runs down the north side of the room. The flooring is vinyl tile with vinyl base along the walls. The lowest part of the room is carpeted. The walls are painted gypsum board. The ceiling is suspended acoustic tile with recessed can lights. There are several doors in this room. All the doors are solid wood with painted hollow metal frame.

Alterations The room has remained unchanged except a stage that was originally located at the west end of the room was removed and the carpet was added.

Space Kitchen

Description A small kitchenette is located off the program room. The walls are painted gypsum board, the flooring is vinyl, and the ceiling is suspended acoustic tile with lay-in fluorescent lighting.

Alterations This room has not been altered. Space Toilet A, B, and C

Description

All three toilet rooms were added with the 1978 addition. They all have ceramic tile floors and walls with gypsum board ceiling and surface mounted fluorescent fixtures. All the plumbing fixtures are outdated and not ADA compliant.

Alterations No alterations to these spaces have been made. Space Storage C


Description

This room has painted gypsum board walls with vinyl base. The ceiling is suspended acoustic panel ceiling with lay-in fluorescent fixtures. There is one door from this room leading to the meeting room which is solid wood with painted hollow metal frame.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Stair B

Description

This room has painted gypsum board walls with vinyl base. The ceiling is suspended acoustic panel ceiling with fluorescent fixtures. There is one door from this room leading to the meeting room which is solid wood with painted hollow metal frame.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Corridor D

Description

This room has painted gypsum board walls with vinyl base. The ceiling is partly suspended acoustic panel ceiling with surface mounted fluorescent fixtures and the other part is the original plaster ceiling with surface mounted fluorescent fixtures. There are several doors from this corridor leading to the meeting room, the stair, and the lower Watson Room. All the doors are which is solid wood with painted hollow metal frame.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Lower Watson Room

Description

This room was added to the Library in 1939 and may be entered from the main level via a painted metal stair in the Watson Room, through the adjacent periodical room or from the corridor to the west. This room has painted plaster walls and ceiling. The wall adjacent to the corridor is gypsum board. Surface mounted conduit is mounted to all walls and pipes running along the ceiling with asbestos wipe wrap. The floor is vinyl asbestos tile. The wall plaster is in need of some repair or removal. The wall trim consists of painted wood base and is need of some repair. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. There are two doors leading to the room. The first door is from the egress corridor to the west and is a solid wood rated door and rated hollow metal frame. The door to the periodical room is a five panel wood door in a wood casing.

Alterations

The room has been altered with the addition of the egress corridor. A portion of the room had been divided by a gypsum board wall, which was used to create an egress corridor to the west. At the time this corridor was built, the existing stair from the Watson room on the main level was modified.

Space Areaway

Description

This areaway was added with the addition in 1978. The egress corridor from the program room on the ground level exits into this space. A set of metal stairs is located within this area, which goes to grade. The area is constructed of block walls with limestone on the front face and is open above. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent.

Alterations The lighting has been added. Space Periodical Storage


Description

This space is original to the 1901 building. The walls are painted brick and the ceiling is painted plaster. Surface mounted conduit and pipe wrapped in asbestos is on the walls and the ceiling. The floor is vinyl asbestos tile. The lighting is pendant hung fluorescent linear lighting. There are two doors in this room. One leading to the Lower Watson Room and one on the opposite side of the room leading to the corridor. Both doors are five panel wood doors in wood casings.

Alterations The fluorescent fixtures and some piping is not original. Space Corridor B

Description

This space is adjacent to the Children’s Room office and the Mechanical Room. The floor is painted concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster with peeling paint. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations This space has not been altered with the exception of the addition of the Children’s office alcove.

Space Corridor C

Description

The floor is painted concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster with peeling paint. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Mechanical A

Description

The floor is concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster with peeling paint. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations No alterations have been made with the exception of HVAC equipment being added.

Space Storage A

Description The floor is concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations No alterations have been made. Space Mechanical B

Description The floor is concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations No alterations have been made Space Storage B


Description

The floor is concrete, the walls are painted brick and block, and the ceiling is plaster with peeling paint. Surface mounted conduit and asbestos wrapped pipe is mounted to the ceiling as well as surface mounted fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations No alterations have been made

Main Level Space Vestibule

Description

A wood finished and windowed vestibule was installed within the Entry, presumably to create a weather barrier for the entry doors. The structure has three walls, with an independent ceiling, and is attached to the front wall of the entry around the main entry doors. The ceiling height is approximately 7 or 8 feet within the 20 foot ceiling height space of the entry.

Alterations This structure is not original to the building but has not been altered to date. Space Entry

Description

This space is long with a display niche with half dome ceiling at either end of the room. The walls are plastered with painted crown mold, picture mold, and marble base. The ceiling has a plaster finish with surface mounted light fixtures (not original). The entry door is stained wood with stained wood trim. The windows are fixed with operable transoms with stained wood trim. The mechanisms for the operable transoms are no longer intact. The original 1x1 ceramic tile flooring is visible at the display niches although the rest of the entry space has vinyl flooring.

Alterations The lighting is not original. The flooring is not original but covers the original mosaic tile. The entry doors have also been replaced and are not original.

Space Circulation

Description

The circulation space is an octagon shaped space and is the center of the library plan. A circulation desk has been located in the center of the space. The ceiling of the space is a lay-in acoustic panel ceiling with lay-in fluorescent light fixtures. There is still a plaster dome with glass center oculus above. Tall marble columns flank the entries to the four adjacent spaces. The wall base is black marble. Painted trim on the walls includes running trims and a border of lettering. The dome is painted with molded trim at the base and at the edge of the glass center. The flooring is vinyl tile. At four opposing elevations radiators sit in front of the walls.

Alterations

The original space had been modified with the installation of the suspended acoustic ceiling and fluorescent light fixtures. Structure was installed into above the new ceiling and traversing from one side of the upper domed space to the other. Vinyl flooring had been installed over the existing mosaic tile.

Space Periodical / Young Adult Room


Description

This space flanks the center-domed space on the west side and is a large rectangular shaped space with high-coffered ceiling. The upper walls and ceiling are plaster finished. On the two exterior walls there are large stained wood operable awning windows on the upper half of the wall. All walls are lined with original built-in stained wood bookshelves. A center range of stained wood original shelving runs down the center of the space dividing the space in two. Radiators are built into the casework at the exterior walls with decorative gratings in front. The flooring is vinyl tile. Wood sub floor with a layer of tile adhesive shows through at locations where the vinyl tile is coming off. While areas of the coffered ceiling show signs of water damage as well as at the exterior walls and the plaster around the windows and the southern section of the interior wall adjacent to the domed circulation space.

Alterations

Pendant florescent lighting is not original. There does not appear to be any recent damage though several areas had plaster damage with the southern interior wall section having had a section of plaster removed and replaced with plywood.

Space Reference Room

Description

This space flanks the center-domed space on the east side and is a large rectangular shaped space with high-coffered ceiling and fireplace on the south wall. The upper walls and ceiling are plaster finished. On the two exterior walls there are large stained wood operable awning windows with mullions on the upper half of the wall. The lower seven or eight feet are paneled with stained wood. Original radiators are free standing with a black marble cap and located at the two exterior walls. Two five panel stained wood doors were at either end of the south elevation with stained wood trim. A fireplace is centered on the south wall of the room with original stained wood mantle and carved brackets. The flooring is vinyl tile. The room currently has several librarian desks and a bank of public computers as well as shelving along the walls and freestanding. The wiring for the desk and computers are run from conduit on the walls and across the floor.

Alterations Pendant florescent lighting are not original. There does not appear to be any recent water damage though several small areas had previous plaster staining from leaks.

Space Stair A

Description

The stair railing is made of painted iron with stained wood handrail. The steps and landing are made of stone and the base mold at eh steps and landing is black marble. The walls and ceiling are painted plaster. There is one stained wood window with stained wood trim and mullions.

Alterations The upper landing of the stair was modified in 1978 to accommodate the adjacent door, which was relocated to accommodate the new elevator.

Space Corridor A

Description This corridor has painted plaster walls and ceiling with marble base and painted crown. The doors in the space are original stained five panel wood doors with stained wood trim.

Alterations Alterations to this space have been limited to the modifications to the stairs in 1978. Vinyl flooring was installed in 1978 as well.

Space Corridor B


Description

The walls and ceiling are painted plaster with a base of black marble and painted crown mold. The floor is vinyl tile. The door openings are original and are stained wood, as is the wood trim around the door frame. The lighting is surface mounted. There is a small closet adjacent to this space with a stained wood five panel door and with a janitor’s sink inside. The room is plaster finished.

Alterations The vinyl flooring is not original and neither is the fluorescent lighting. Space Director’s Vestibule

Description The walls and ceiling are painted plaster with stained wood base and painted crown molding. The five panel stained wood doors adjacent are original with stained wood trim.

Alterations This space has been unaltered with the exception of painting. Space Secretary’s Office

Description

The walls have painted gypsum board walls and suspended acoustic panel with surface mounted fluorescent fixtures. The wall base at the 1900’s section of the space is the original painted wood with vinyl base over that. In the 1978 section of the room the wall base is only vinyl base. The flooring is vinyl tile. The door frame adjacent to the Director’s Vestibule is stained wood trimmed but is without a door. The door at the south end of the room is stained wood with hollow metal frame.

Alterations The room was partially constructed in 1900 and then extended in 1978. The door adjacent to the Director’s Vestibule has been removed thought the original stained wood trim and frame remains.

Space Director’s Office

Description

This room is lined with original 1900 built-in stained wood bookcases with center glass panel. At the center of the north wall is an original 1900 fireplace with original stained wood mantle and surround, brick insert and marble hearth. The flooring is the original wood plank and the ceiling is plaster. The crown moldings and ceiling trims are painted and intact. The door from the Director’s vestibule is the original five-panel stained wood. The door to the Watson Room is similar although it was installed as part of the 1936 addition. The original window frames and trim at the south wall are intact though the windows have been covered and most likely removed.

Alterations

With the 1936 addition of the Watson Room a window in the east wall was removed and a door inserted. With the 1978 addition, the windows at the south elevation were removed and replaced with a wall panel although the window frame and trim remain. HVAC vents have been installed in these panels.

Space Watson Room


Description

This room may be entered from the Director’s Office or the Reference Room. There is a single pane wood door in hollow metal frame on the north wall at the east end of the elevation and leads to the egress stairway in the 1979 section of the building. The room has original plaster walls and is lined on the north, south and west walls with built in bookcases with outlets in the bases. The east wall is a plaster finish exterior wall. A metal stair is located along the south elevation and leads to the Lower Watson Room on the ground level. The flooring is vinyl tile. The original vinyl tile can be seen where the flooring the newer vinyl had come up.

Alterations The staircase, which is original to the 1936 addition, was reversed to accommodate modifications to the lower level space that the stair leads to.

Space Stair B

Description This stair was constructed as part of the 1978 addition to the building. It may be accessed on the main level from a solid wood rated door in the Watson Room or the same type

Alterations Space Administration

Description

The administration room originally referred to as the Local History room shares its use by providing space for administration as well as the Orangeana collection. The room was added to the building in 1978. The walls are metal stud with Gypsum board surface. The wall adjacent to the director’s office enclosed the original windows, which are still visible in the Director’s office though panels have been fitted in the casing instead of glass. The walls are trimmed only with a vinyl base. The ceiling is suspended acoustic panel with lay-in type fluorescent fixtures. The doors are solid wood doors in hollow metal frames. Two windows are located in the wall adjacent to the non-Fiction Stacks and are set in hollow metal frames.

Alterations The room has not been altered to date. Space Non-Fiction Stacks

Description

This space was added with the 1978 addition. The interior wall surface is painted gypsum and the walls at the exterior walls are pained block. The wall trims consist of only a vinyl base. The ceiling is a suspended acoustic panel with lay-in fluorescent fixtures. Some water damage has occurred at the ceiling tiles under the located of HVAC units. The water leakage will be repaired when the units are replaced. The flooring is vinyl composite tile. The only door in this space is a solid wood rated door in a rated hollow metal frame leading to the egress stair.

Alterations This space has not been altered to date. Space Toilet A, B and C

Description

These toilet rooms were added with the 1978 addition. All rooms have ceramic tile flooring and walls. The plumbing fixtures are outdated and in rooms B and C do not meet ADA clearances. The ceilings are suspended acoustic panel with lay-in fluorescent fixtures.

Alterations These rooms have not been altered to date. Space Fiction Stacks, Mezzanine level 2 and 3, Stair C and D


Description

This space is original to the 1901 building. The room is a three story space with a metal structural shelving system with glass floors inserted into the space in a ‘U’ shape. The center of the space is open the ceiling above. The ceilings along wither side of the space and over the shelving system is flat and plaster finished while running the length of the center of the room is a vaulted ceiling running from north to south with an arched top window on the south elevation. The window is located from just above the second level floor and through to the third level. Originally the east, west and south walls were exterior walls with windows ion the east and west elevation at each of the mezzanine levels and the main floor level. The windows are all double hung with wood casings and the large arched top window at the south elevation is stained glass. The walls are all plaster and asbestos. The ceiling are plaster finished. The plaster at the side walls is in poor condition as is the flat ceilings at the sides. The plaster at the ceiling in the center-vaulted area is in good condition. The flooring on the main level is vinyl asbestos tile. The flooring on the mezzanine levels is glass tile and is cracked or missing in about 10% of the space. The structural system is painted black and in fair condition. The lighting consists of surface mounted strip fluorescent lighting at the stack areas on all levels. The lighting at the center of the space is sconce lighting mounted to the end of the stack rows and are up/down incandescent fixtures. There is piping mounted to the side walls which is rusted and has caused surface stained and damage the plaster walls which it is mounted to. The upper levels of the stacks are accessed by stairs which were constructed in the same manner as the stack metal system. On he main level, these stairs are located at the north end of the space and have plaster walls on either side. The stairs at the upper levels are located in the glass floor area at the north end of the space and are not enclosed by walls through they do have handrails. None of the stairs meet ADA width.

Alterations

Alterations that have occurred in this space consist of the blocking of the windows where the 1078 addition was added. These windows are intact though panels have been inserted into the wood casing. The sconces, which are mounted to the ends of the stacks, are not original and have been added. The surface mounted fluorescent fixtures are not original.

Space Cataloguing

Description

This space is original to the 1901 building. The walls and ceiling are plaster finished with some evident of peeling paint. The walls around the elevator is painted gypsum board. The ceiling has a plaster cove at the perimeter. The lighting is surface mounted fluorescent. The flooring is vinyl tile. The walls are trimmed with a stained wood base and trim at the base of the perimeter cove at the ceiling. The windows are original wood encased double hung with stained wood trim. The door is original five panel wood door with wood casing and trim. The center panel of the door is split though intact.

Alterations

The room was altered in 1978 when a portion of the room was subdivided for the elevator. This required that the door be moved from its original location down the wall a few feet. The original door was reused. The lighting fixtures are also not original.

Space Elevator

Description The elevator was added to the building in 1978. A portion of the adjacent catalogue room was partitioned off for the elevator enclosure.

Alterations The elevator has not been altered though it has been repaired.


Space Toilet D

Description The toilet room is currently not being used. The walls and floor are ceramic tile and the ceiling is plaster. The original fixtures are still in the room. The original wood double hung window is still in the room.

Alterations This room has not been altered. Space Attic

Description The attic space has exposed structure and is insulated at eh ceiling. The walls are exposed brick and the floor is wood plank. The room is currently used for storage. The room is lit with surface mounted incandescent fixture.

Alterations The room has not been altered with the exception of the insulation at the ceiling.


Accessibility Entry Existing Conditions The main entrance to the building is located along Main Street and is accessed via the monumental stairs at the front of the building leading to the first floor of the building. This entrance is not handicap accessible. A second public entrance is located in the rear of the building adjacent to the Children’s Room. This entrance is accessed via ramp from the sidewalk to the east of the building and wraps the rear of the building and enters the ground level of the building. Because the means of access in the rear wraps the building, the entrance is somewhat hidden from view. This entry is handicap accessible with an automatic door opener. This entrance leads people to a small foyer with the receiving room and Children’s room immediately available. Down a very short corridor and around the corner is the elevator and the stair to the main level. The foyer is very small and the means of movement form here to the stairs and elevator involves multiple corridors making the experiences unintuitive and insignificant for a commonly used entry. Currently as the library functions, this door is locked when the Children’s Room closes at approximately five pm each day. If anyone requires the use of this entrance, they must call ahead so that library personnel might meet them at the door. This is obviously a functional system but not ideal. Proposed The proposed plan for the Library would maintain the historic monumental stair and entry at the front of the building. This elevation would remain unchanged. A new entrance would be built at the side elevation. This entrance would be accessed directly from the side street eliminating the need to walk around the back of the building. Upon entering, a meeting room would be located to the left and staff offices would be available to the right. The staff offices would provide some level of visual security. The stair and elevator leading to the main level would be immediately available directly ahead eliminating the need to walk through corridors and around corners to access the library. Movement between floors Existing There are four means of movement between floors. The first is a stair leading from the Watson Room to the Lower Watson Room. This stair is for staff use only and will not be discussed in terms of accessibility as it is not public, nor is it the only means of access between these two non-public spaces. An egress stair was installed with the 1978 addition on the west side of the building and provides emergency egress from the main and lower levels through a lower level egress corridor to the exterior areaway. A stair within that areaway leads to grade. The main means of movement between floors is the historic stair at the east side of the building and the nearby elevator, which was installed in 1978. This stair is accessible though still somewhat narrow causing some difficulty for elderly or handicapped people and is not as ‘grand’ as one would expect for a historic building. There are additional stairs that lead from the first level on either side of the fiction room to the second level mezzanine and then another two to either side of the third level mezzanine. None of these stairs meet accessibility standards but are historic and are mostly integrated with the metal shelving structure. Proposed The existing stairs in the Watson rooms will remain unchanged and will remain non-public. The egress stair in the 1978 portion of the west side of the building will remain unchanged, as they are accessible and functional. The historic stair on the east side of the building will be removed allowing the new lower level entry to take its place. A new stair is planned to be located immediately adjacent to the new entry. The new entry and stair are somewhat larger


in size than the present and present a more open and airy feel upon entering the building. The stair will provide more direct circulation between levels. Restrooms Existing Lower Level: There are three restrooms located within the meeting room area. None of these restrooms are ADA accessible. There are two restrooms, one men’s and one women’s located in the staff area. The Women’s room is located adjacent to the staff locker room, which is not accessible to the public, and the men’s is located off the corridor across the hall from the elevator. This is also intended for primarily staff use. Main level: There are three restrooms located off the non-fiction stack space in the 1978 addition. None of these restrooms meet current accessibility standards. One other restroom on the main level is adjacent to the elevator and is no longer functional. Proposed Lower Level: New accessible restrooms are planned for public use. These restrooms would be usable for the library patrons as well as for those people using the new program room. New accessible restrooms would be located for the staff adjacent to a new staff room as well as one for the Children’s Room. This restroom would be located within the Children’s room and near the Children’s room so that its use might be monitored. Main Level: New accessible restrooms would be located within the renovated 1978 portion of the building. The corridor leading these restrooms would be visible from the administrative office for monitoring purposes. Meeting Room Existing: The existing meeting room is located adjacent to the Children’s Room and may be accessed from the inside of the Library by walking through the Children’s Room. This is problematic for the Library in that having adults walking through the Children’s room is not and ideal scenario. The Children’s room also closes at 5 pm, which limits the times when the meeting may be used. The meeting room has an exterior door, which might be used as an emergency exit. Because of the tiered seating, the number of people that can be seated is limited to about 50 people. Proposed: A two level addition is proposed which would include a new ground level program room. This room would seat 100 people, would be adjacent to the new entrance (which would be accessible) and would be useable after library areas through the use of a security gate. The gate would limit people to the entry, program room, and restrooms. This would allow more of the community to have use of a meeting room which is lacking the Orange community.


Building Systems Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

Heating- A single oil-fired Weil McLain model 80 low pressure steam boiler with a Carlin model 301CRDW burner provides heat to the original building. The boiler is approximately 5 years old and is vented into a masonry chimney. The steam and gravity condensate return piping feed steam radiators throughout the building; there are bare pipe heating manifolds that run through the book stacks along the outside walls. The toilet rooms have electric baseboard heaters for supplemental heat. The new addition is heated by 4 gas fired rooftop HVAC units through the ductwork of the common heating cooling system. Air Conditioning- The original building has a roof mounted air cooled packaged Carrier model 30GA030 chiller that provides chilled water to 2 indoor air handling units. The air handling units are Carrier model 39ED11 and are located in the basement area. Each has supply and return ductwork that supplies air conditioning to the various areas of the building. The new addition has 4 rooftop John Zink series 523 packaged heating-cooling units with gas-fired heat. Ventilation- The original building has a small in-line supply fan that draws outside air from a wall mounted louver and connects to the 2 air handling units. Toilets have exhaust systems; the building does not have any heated make-up air system for winter ventilation. The new addition is supplied ventilation air through the 4 rooftop HVAC units. Plumbing- The toilet rooms have tank type water closets and wall hung lavatories. The water heater is a w 50 gallon gas-fired, tank type vented into the masonry chimney. The gas service is a small residential type and feeds only the water heater and kitchen range. Electrical- The main switchboard is a Lincoln Electric 400 amp 120/208v-60-3 main distribution panel with a 400 amp main circuit breaker located in the basement area. The main distribution panel feeds 5 sub-panels and the elevator. Basic lighting is provided mainly by fluorescent fixtures; exit and emergency fixtures have back-up batteries. General purpose receptacles are sparsely located throughout the original building. Fire Alarm- The fire alarm system has ceiling mounted smoke detectors, pull stations and alarm bells. There are only 2 zones- lower level and main level. The elevator machine room has a self-contained Halon extinguishing system Comments and Recommendations: Heating- The steam boiler for the original building is relatively new but was installed without a barometric draft damper that is normally required in the breeching. The old steam system is serviceable but the radiators do not have any temperature controls for local zoning and the bare pipe heating manifolds in the book stacks are a potential safety hazard. The rooftop units on the new addition are approximately 30 years old, the heat exchangers and the units are beyond their normal useful life and should be replaced. Air Conditioning- The chiller is old and still serviceable but will at some point soon require major rebuilding or replacement. The air handling units are in good condition and can continue to be utilized requiring normal maintenance and repairs. The rooftop units on the new addition are approximately 30 years old, the units the compressors and the units are beyond their normal useful life and should be replaced. The existing mounting curbs are only 6 inches above the roof; the new units should have curbs that are a minimum of 14 inches high.


Ventilation- The original building lacks a winter ventilation system with heated outside air. This may require adding heat to the air handling units so they can operate during winter. An option may be a heat recovery type ventilation system that works independently or in conjunction with the air handlers. Plumbing- The main toilet rooms should be upgraded with new fixtures. Electrical- The main electric service is ample for the building but some of the old original panels should be replaced. Additional receptacles and circuits should be added in the original building to accommodate computer equipment, etc. Fire Alarm- The fire alarm system is minimal and not up to current code requirements. A new addressable fire alarm system should be installed with pull stations, smoke and heat detection devices and strobe and horn-strobe alarm devices. Structural A formal structural analysis has not yet occurred. The preservation team, with much experience in this type of construction, did not notice any “red flags’ during the building inventory. Most areas of the facility were observed above and below grade; attic spaces and basement walls were also observed. No signs of structural failure or on-going settlement were noticed. The exterior limestone and granite is in excellent condition with very minor re-pointing required. The typical patching with the wrong type mortars was not prevalent and no major cracks (hairline or otherwise) were noted. The mezzanine iron and glass structure supporting glass floors also appears in good structural condition. The rotunda plaster work observable above the modern lay-in ceiling appears in excellent and original condition.

Orange Public Library 3-1 Preservation Plan Treatment and Work Recommendations

Treatment and Work Recommendations Philosophy This is a rehabilitation project. The subject property shall be repaired and expanded while preserving and in most cases restoring the features that convey the historical and architectural value. The two major additions (one very nice-1939 and one not so nice-1978) shall not be removed since they greatly contribute to the functioning of the Library. A new addition shall be added at the rear of the building to bring the square footage of the completed facility up to standards. All of the additions shall be detailed to become compatible with the original construction. None of the additions significantly impact the major spaces or the major elevations of the original structure. The Main Level of the original portion of the Orange Public Library shall be considered a restoration. The original elements are all intact although some are concealed above lay-in ceilings or below layers of new flooring. Although a materials analysis has not yet been conducted, experience and visual inspection says that most materials are in excellent condition and are restorable. In fact, the exterior limestone is in excellent condition with the original tooling marks still very crisp in most locations. Biological staining and pollution of the exterior all appear to be manageable. Accessibility shall be addressed by a new entrance at the side street. The existing monumental entrance and stair at the main elevation shall remain. In effect, the entire front building elevation shall be restored to near original appearance. The lower level which has very little detailing and no architectural significance shall be considered a rehabilitation. Incidental details, such as original doors and hardware, will be re-used wherever practical. This level was not originally public space and housed storage, workrooms, mechanical rooms, lockers and staff rooms. The space now also includes a children’s library which shall remain. Objectives

The subject property was designed as a public library. In that a large component of public libraries has not changed since the library’s design in 1900 (namely, the shelving of printed books, tableside and chair side reading of those books, and a counter for checking out those materials), the building is perfectly suited for continued use as a library. In addition, many of the original features such as rotunda, built-in bookshelves, and large reading rooms are the same features a modern library might enjoy. In fact, the Orange Library has even more impressive and comfortable spaces than some of the public libraries currently being built. Work Recommendations The existing plans have been marked with a room by room description of the proposed scope of restoration work. These plans follow this section. A general verbal description of these approaches is provided below: TECHNOLOGY The area that the subject property does not currently address is the increased use of technology which requires power and data. Although wireless data connections are becoming more common in libraries, the public access terminals are almost always a hard-wired situation. It should also be noted that printed books are as popular as ever and electronic formats seem to localize in the reference collections and in audio/visual media. Therefore, even new libraries are still designed with the majority of volumes stored as printed materials.


The Project Concept is to provide for current technology such as computers and wiring without a major impact on the beauty of the existing spaces nor detracting from the atmosphere. Nova Screens (where the computer is under a table and viewed through a glass table insert) give a clear site-line for librarians to supervise a public space and also provide the added benefit of no large monitor boxes in the casual viewing angle, thus maintaining the original ambience of the rooms. Copiers and other equipment shall be located in alcoves and all wiring shall be integrated into a new building infra-structure. Surface wiring shall be removed and properly wired and concealed in walls or behind baseboard trim. Photographic records shall guide the recreation of light fixtures. Power and data jacks will also be integrated into the bases of table lamps with wiring concealed in table legs. Non-original light fixtures in main spaces shall be replaced. FINISHES The original finishes are mostly appropriate for a current library and will be restored to their original condition. The coffered ceilings which cover the two main reading rooms have been tested and contain asbestos. While testing report anticipated the removal and replacement of the coffers, these architectural elements are a major defining feature of the spaces and shall be saved. Since the plaster is 95% intact with only a few stained areas from previous roof leaks (now corrected by new roofing), the original coffers shall be retained and painted. Small areas will be replaced, if needed. Aesbestos only becomes an issue when it is airborne. Airborne asbestos can result from deterioration of the product containing it, disturbance of the product containing aesbestos, or attempts of removal of the ceiling. At this time, none of these are anticipated. The asbestos is currently encapsulated in the plaster and shall remain. The walls in the main reading spaces are deteriorating (plaster is separating from the lath, cracks and other signs of failure). These walls were also tested and found to have asbestos. Since these walls are deteriorating, they shall either be encapsulated with a covering layer of gypsum board (the monumental woodwork and trim are deep enough to absorb the ½” addition) or the plaster shall be removed and replaced. None of this plaster has ornamental detailing and the architectural impact of this replacement will not be noticeable. The original oak floors shall be refinished but are not appropriate for a modern library due to their non-absorptive sound character. An appropriate carpet shall be inserted in the center of the room allowing some of the original flooring to be seen along the perimeter while supplying sound absorption under the reading tables. The majority of other finishes and details shall be restored to original appearance. The granite columns, mosaic tile floors, stained oak trim and paneling shall all be cleaned and restored. There is very little noticeable damage or failure to these features. DOORS AND WINDOWS Monumental existing windows shall be routed to receive insulating glass but the shape, mullion pattern, and original wood shall remain. Original, smaller, double hung, one over one windows are in extremely poor condition. Some of these windows have been removed when the 1978 addition was placed next to the wing with the glass-floored stacks. The proposed new addition will be added adjacent to the other side. However, these original windows shall remain and be restored. Since these windows will now act to borrow light from the skylit (proposed) corridor, they may remain with the original single pane glazing. The original doors and hardware will be restored. A new front entrance vestibule and security gates (system to detect book theft) shall be added to the front entrance on the inside. The existing (and non-original) vestibule shall be removed. INFRASTRUCTURE


New distribution of services shall be integrated with the restoration work Chases and cuts for service runs shall be added in inconspicuous spaces and repaired to match existing. Lighting shall be upgraded using a combination of ceiling mounted pendant fixtures (existing to be cleaned, re-wired, and will remain), some uplighting and some new table lamps. Code required exit signs, emergency lights, and signage shall be added in a sensitive fashion to minimize the visual clutter without reducing safety. DOME AND SKYLIGHT The original plaster rotunda dome and columns are still in place. According to the nomination form, the colors and gold gilding are original. However, the upper half of the rotunda (including this gilding and stained glass dome) are hidden above a lay-in ceiling. Steel channels have been cut into this upper plaster work to support the lay-in ceiling. The ceiling and support steel shall be removed and the plaster shall be repaired and re-painted. The stained glass oculus shall be restored. The central pendant lighting fixture shall be duplicated and replaced.

GLASS FLOORED MEZZANINE The original glass floors, integrated metal shelving, and spiral staircases shall be cleaned, re-painted and restored. The structure is in excellent condition although some glass pieces are missing and will require replacement. A room by room description of restoration/rehabilitation work follows (See diagrams). Cost Estimates

The Cost Estimates have been prepared by Alexander Petersen of Tri-County Estimating who have extensive experience in historic restoration. Their estimates for the Handley Regional Library, also restored by DENNIS KOWAL ARCHITECTS, was accurate to the penny. The Handley Regional Library included all of the same features of the Orange Public Library including re

Immediate Priority Needs Most fortunately, the immediate priority needs of the Orange Public Library have been or are currently being addressed through the foresight and concern of the Library Board of Trustees. These include:

a. The original 1901 section of the Library has been entirely re-roofed including new slate and flashing, restored parapet caps and flashing and new roofing of the flat sections.

b. The original 1901 copper dome and trim has been repaired and made water-tight c. The 1978 addition flat roof (only 10 years old) is currently scheduled for repair in

2006. d. The 1978 roof-top air conditioning units are under bidding for replacement in 2006.

These units located over the 1978 addition on improper curbs have been responsible for some leaks and staining of the lay-in ceiling tiles. All will be corrected this year.

e. With the exception of the smaller double-hung windows, the exterior is in excellent structural and weather-tight condition. The exterior wood trim (a few windows and trim boards on the side street elevation) require immediate repair and painting. This work is part of this grant request.


Short Term Needs The Short Term Needs will address the falling plaster and collateral damage caused by the leaks which have not been addressed. Since this work involves some touching of plaster that contains asbestos, this work is best combined with the total renovation of the Mail Level so that the area can be contained and all demolition of intrusive elements (such as flooring that covers the original floors) may occur at one time. Therefore, the Short Term Need is to restore the interior of the Main Level and upgrade the infrastructure of MEP services. The short term needs includes the painting and caulking of exterior wood trim and windows. Long Term Needs The Long Term Needs include the addition to provide the needed meeting space, new toilets and barrier-free entrance, restoration of the exterior, rehabilitation of the Lower Level and 1978 addition (both levels).

NEW ADDITION TO EXISTING

Division 1 General Conditions $ 70,000 Division 2 Demolition – New to Existing 10,000 Excavation 8,000 Division 3 Concrete Footings & Slabs 35,000 Division 4 Masonry – Limestone Panels 195,000 Division 5 Structural Steel / Bar Joist 65,000 Metal Deck 60,000 Miscellaneous Iron - Railing 10,000 Exterior Wall Stud Framing 45,000 Division 6 Miscellaneous Rough & Finish

Carpentry 30,000

Division 7 Roofing – Insulation – Flashing 45,000 Division 8 Interior Doors/Frames/Hardware 5,000 Exterior Entry Doors 2 Pair 10,000 Windows 10,000 Skylights – Entry 12,000 Roof Glazing 80,000 Division 9 Gypsum Board Walls & Ceilings 30,000 Acoustic Tile Ceilings 5,000 Carpet Flooring 14,000 Painting & Finishes 9,000 Division 10 Signage 5,500 Division 15 HVAC 50,000


Division 16 Electric 52,000 Subtotal $ 855,500 10% Overhead 85,550 941,050 10% Profit 94,105 1,035,155 10% Contingency 103,516 Total $ 1,138,671

* Exclude Fire Sprinkler, Library Equipment, Chairs/Benches/Shelving, Divisions

10,11,12,13 & 14, Plumbing, Renovations RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING

Division 1 General Conditions

$ 180,000

Division 2 Demolition – Removals 80,000 Cutting Exterior Walls & Patch 45,000 Division 3 Concrete Stamped Slab – Patch 8,000 Division 4 Masonry – Limestone Cleaning

40,000

Division 5 Structural / Misc. Iron - Anchors

28,000

Division 6 Woodwork – Rough Carpentry 10,000 New Wood Framing – New Overhang 50,000 New Finished Carpentry, Mouldings

60,000

Counters – Cabinets – Casework 31,000 Public Service Counters 65,000 Division 7 Roofing Repair – Insulation – Flashing

38,000

Division 8 Interior Doors/Frames/Hardware 43,000 Entry Doors & Glass Sidelights 25,000 Window Restoration & Replacements 47,000


Roof Glazing 90,000 Glass Partitions 25,000 Division 9 Thin Set Plaster Walls & Ceilings

40,000

Gypsum Board Partitions & Ceilings 150,000 Ceramic Tile Floors, Walls & Base 44,000 Refinish Existing Floors 25,000 New Wood Floors 5,000 Resilient Floor Tile & Base

20,000

Carpet & Throw Rugs 26,000 Acoustical Tile Ceilings 20,000 Painting & Finishes 80,000 Preservation Finishes* 494,000 Division 10 Metal Toilet Partitions, Lockers

12,000

Security Gate, Toilet Accessories 12,500 Signage 9,500 Division 13 Fire Sprinklers in Atrium 20,000 Division 14 Elevator Refurbished 35,000 Division 15 Plumbing 144,000 HVAC 310,000 Division 16 Electric 300,000 Replica Lighting 75,000 Subtotal $ 2,687,000 10% Overhead 268,700 2,955,700 10% Profit 295,570 3,251,270 10% Contingency 325,127 Total $ 3,576,397

* This number may range from $ 250,000 to $ 600,000 ** Exclude Fire Sprinkler in Building Except Atrium, Library Equipment/Furniture, Library

Bookcases, Chairs, Benches, Asbestos or Lead Paint Removals, Plaster Removals


Sitework

Division 1 General Conditions

8,000

Division 2 Site Demolition & Removals for Site

Work Only 3,000

Site Excavation & Grading 2,000 Retaining Wall Excavation 3,000 New Concrete Footing & Retaining

Wall 14,000

Column Piers & Footings 1,000 Stamped Concrete Terrace 9,000 New Ramped Sidewalk 10,000 Fence 3,000 New Gates 2,000 New Sidewalk to Terrace 3,000 New 3” Limestone Panels at Walls 28,000 Landscaping Allowance 4,000 Subtotal $ 90,000 10% Overhead 9,000 99,000 10% Profit 9,900 108,900 10% Contingency 10,890 Total $ 119,790

Totals

Addition $ 1,138,671 Renovation $ 3,576,397 Site work $ 119,790 Asbestos and Lead Paint Removal

$ 1,264,450

Total $ 6,099,308

Preliminary Construction Specifications ARCHITECTURAL BRONZE REFINISHING AND CLEANING This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without Prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only by an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. The refinishing and cleaning of bronze is highly specialized and should be conducted under the supervision of a metal conservator. The Danforth Memorial Library has a variety of bronze metal types all of which should be treated with a unique method for refinishing and cleaning. The scope of this report does not include provision for the detailed investigation necessary to restore each type of bronze. The purpose of this outline specification is to provide performance standards on restoration materials and methods and to set the parameters for the detailed analysis of each bronze type by a qualified metal conservator. PART I: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED:

A. The work of this section includes refinishing of exterior and interior architectural bronze components of the Danforth Memorial Library as follows:

1. Exterior Light stanchions 2. Low relief Ryle Memorial located in the first floor stairhall.

1-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. General Objective: The objectives of architectural bronze cleaning and refinishing are to

remove dirt and grime without damaging the substrate and to give all architectural bronze a uniform appearance consistent with original brown statuary finish, without blotches, streaks, runs, or any other kind of spotty appearance.

B. Refinishing Contractor: Work must be performed by a specialist with not less than five (5)

years of successful experience in the cleaning and refinishing of architectural bronze similar to that which is required by this project. The Contractor shall be required to submit references for five (5) projects of similar nature.

C. Refinishing Standard: Sample areas for every type of architectural bronze shall be prepared and shall establish a standard for architectural bronze refinishing of that particular architectural bronze type and fabrication.

D. An independent metal conservator should be appointed to identify locations for sample areas

and to monitor and review the samples prepared by the contractor. 1-3 SUBM1TTALS

A. Product Literature: Manufacturer’s product literature, instructions for use, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

B. Work Description: A written description of the entire methods and procedures proposed for

refinishing the bronze including, but not limited to: method of application, length of time of surface contact, temperature of applicat1on, repetition of procedure, etc., for coatings and solvents.

C. Methods of Protection: A written description in triplicate of proposed materials and methods

of protection for preventing damage to adjacent materials, pedestrians, vehicles, trees, plants and the building contents during the refinishing of bronze.

1-4 REGULATORY, SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with municipal and Federal regulations governing the cleaning, chemical waste disposal, scaffolding and protection to adjacent properties and worker protection.

1-5 SAMPLE PANELS FOR BRONZE REFINISHING

A. The Contractor shall obtain written acceptance of bronze cleaning and refinishing methods, materials, equipment used and sample panels before proceeding with the work of this section. Approved sample panels shall be marked and left unaltered. They shall be used as the standard for similar work throughout the project.

1-6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to the site in the manufacturer’s original and unopened containers and packaging, bearing labels as to the type of material, brand name and manufacturer’s name. Delivered materials shall be identical to tested materials.

B. Store materials off the ground in a dry, clean location. Remove materials which are damaged or otherwise not suitable for use from the job site.

1-7 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Protect adjacent materials, buildings, pedestrians, vehicles, trees, plants, and the building contents.

B. Products used for bronze refinishing may be harmful to masonry and glass.

C. Any damage caused by the refinishing process is unacceptable and shall be satisfactorily repaired at no cost to the Owner.

PART II: PRODUCTS 2-1 TRADE NAMES A. Reference in the specifications to materials by trade name is to establish a standard of quality.

It is not intended to exclude other manufacturers whose materials or procedures are equivalent to those named, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer or its designated representative. Contractor proposals for alternative materials or procedures shall be submitted for approval. Testing of the proposed materials or procedures shall be performed at the contractor’s expense.

PART Ill: EXECUTION 3-1 ARCHITECTURAL BRONZE REFINISHING A. The method for refinishing the architectural bronze will vary depending on the type of

architectural bronze, and the desired level of restoration (see “Bronze”, Chapter VIII: Exterior Cleaning for metal and masonry). The exact process will be dependent on test prepared samples. The gentlest method which effectively cleans the architectural bronze should always be used.

MASONRY REPAIR AND REPOINTING This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only by an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART I: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: The work of this section includes:

A. Exterior Limestone

1. Raking out and repointing existing open joints in the exterior limestone facing.

2. Repairing limestone.

3. Removing all deteriorated sealant joints, resealing window and door frames, and installing lead joint covers.

B. Exterior Brick

I. Raking out and repointing open joints in the exterior brick facing.

2. Repairing brickwork.

C. Exterior Granite

1. Raking out and repointing open joints.

2. Repairing cracked granite.

3. Repairing and resetting displaced granite. 1-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor: A firm with not less than five (5) years experience in masonry repointing and restoration.

B. Work Standards: 1. Repointing basic reference and standard for stone repointing shall be National Park Service Preservation Briefs: 2 Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Brick Buildings. by Robert C. Mack, AlA, de Tell Patterson Tiller, and James S. Askins for any aspect of masonry work not herein specified.

C. Source of Material: Obtain materials for stone restoration from a single source for

each type material required, to ensure match of quality, color, pattern, and texture. 1-3 SUBMITIALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturers’ technical data for each product indicated including recommendations for their application and use.

B. Restoration Program: Submit written program for each phase of restoration process

including protection of surrounding materials on building and site during operations. Describe in detail materials, methods and equipment to be used for each phase of restoration work.

1-4 SAMPLES

A. Sample Joint Raking:

1. Prior to raking out all areas, cut back joints at locations selected by the Contracting Officer’s Representative using methods specified. Provide one sample each for granite, limestone and brick for each method specified.

2. If samples are unsatisfactory, Contractor shall make the needed

modifications and prepare new samples until they are satisfactory.

3. The samples accepted will serve as the standard for the entire job. They will be marked and left unpointed until all other pointing is completed.

4. The Foreman responsible for the respective work shall be present during the

preparation of the above sample work. Samples shall be executed by the same individuals performing the work.

1-5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver all materials to site in manufacturer’s original and unopened containers and packaging, bearing labels as to type and names of products and manufacturers.

B. Protect masonry restoration materials from deterioration by moisture and

temperature. Protect liquid components from freezing.

1-6 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Take whatever precautions are necessary to protect the existing building from damage resulting from work under this section.

B. Prevent mortar and patching compounds used in repointing and repair work from

staining face of surrounding masonry and other surfaces. Remove immediately mortar and patching compounds in contact with exposed masonry and other surfaces.

C. Perform work only in dry and otherwise favorable weather conditions. Protect

repaired masonry against freezing or excessively rapid drying for at least 48 hours after being laid. Do not repoint mortar joints or repair masonry unless air temperatures are between 40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) and will remain so for at least 48 hours after completion of work.

2-2 MORTAR MIXES

A. Measuring and mixing of mortar:

1. Measure mortar ingredients carefully so that proportions are controlled and maintained throughout all work periods. Measure ingredients in a dry condition by volume or equivalent weight. Do not measure by shovel, use known measure.

2. Thoroughly mix cementitious and aggregate materials together in a clean

mechanical batch mixer before adding water. Then mix again adding only enough water consistent with proper workability.

3. Empty mixer and clean mixer and tools after each use.

4. Let mortar sit 20 minutes prior to use to allow for initial shrinkage. Place

mortar in final position within 1 hour of mixing. Do not retemper or use partially hardened material.

5. Do not lower the freezing point of mortar by use of admixtures or anti-

freeze agents. 2-3 PROPORTIONING OF MORTAR

A. Refer to Chapter VII: Mortar Analysis

2-4 SEALANT JOINTS

A. Lead Cover Joints

1. “Weather Cap Joint Protective System”. Manufactured by Weather Cap, Inc., P.O. Box 1776, Slidell, Louisiana 70459-1776, or approved equal.

PART III: EXECUTION 3-1 BRICK AND STONE REPOINTING

A. Masonry Preparation

1. Cut out old mortar by hand with chisel and mallet. Use thinnest “floor chisels” available or else modify available chisels to thickness required to prevent damage to stone. Do not chip or spall stone.

B. Mortar Application

1. First layer shall create a uniform depth for later applications and shall be

thoroughly compacted into cavities; apply mortar in maximum thickness of 3/8”.

C. Lead Joint Covers (Limestone Only)

3-2 LIMESTONE REPAIR 3-3 BRICK REPAIR 3-4 GRANITE REPAIR

MASONRY CLEANING This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only by an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART 1: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: This work of this section includes the following:

A. Cleaning of all exterior limestone.

B. Cleaning of all exterior brick.

C. Cleaning of all exterior granite.

D. Removal of copper based stains from limestone.

E. Removal of graffiti granite.

F. Cleaning of all interior marble/terrazzo. 1-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General Objective

1. Limestone and Granite: The objective of stone cleaning is to remove soiling, stains and crusts from the limestone and granite without damaging underlying material and to give all stone a clean, uniform appearance without blotches, streaks or other irregularities. Use the gentlest means to meet the cleaning objective.

2. Brick: The objective of brick cleaning is to remove soiling, stains and crusts

to the extent feasible without further damaging the brick.

3. Marble/Terrazzo: The objective of the marble/terrazzo cleaning is to

remove built-up splashed floor coatings and general soiling and staining.

B. Cleaning Standard: Prepare sample panels for approval which shall establish a

standard for general stone and brick cleaning. Cleaning shall not commence until written approval is obtained for sample panels and submittals.

C. Contractor: Work must be performed by a specialist possessing a minimum of five

(5) years of successful experience in comparable masonry restoration projects and employing personnel skilled in the restoration processes and operations indicated.

1-3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with municipal and Federal regulations governing the cleaning, chemical waste disposal, scaffolding and protection to adjacent properties and worker protection.

1-4 SUBM1TTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical data for each product indicated, including recommendations for their application and use, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Include test reports and certifications substantiating that products comply with requirements.

B. Work Description: Submit a written description of the materials, methods, and equipment proposed for cleaning each type of masonry included in the work of this section.

C. Protection Program: Submit a written description of proposed materials and methods of protection.

1-5 SAMPLE PANELS OF CLEANING MASONRY

A. A sample panel, approximately 4’ x 4’ in area, on each type of masonry included in the work where directed by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

B. Clean sample panels using methods, materials, and working pressures previously

submitted and approved. Perform sample panel cleaning in the presence of the Owner or its designated representative.

C. Obtain written acceptance of cleaning methods, working pressures, materials,

equipment used and sample panels before proceeding with building cleaning operations. Allow a minimum of twenty calendar days after completion of sample cleaning to permit study of sample panels for negative reactions. Retain approved panels in unaltered condition, suitably designated during construction as a standard for judging completed work.


A. Deliver materials to the site in the manufacturer’s original and unopened containers and packaging, bearing labels as to the type of material, brand name and manufacturer’s name. Delivered materials shall be identical to tested materials.

1-7 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Take all necessary precautions and measures to protect surrounding materials on the site, surfaces of the building not being cleaned, adjacent buildings, pedestrians and vehicles from coming into contact with cleaning chemicals, overspray, or runoff.

B. Provide protection from water damage to building, trees, plants, pedestrians, vehicles

and or building contents as required. C. Test all drains and other water removal systems to assure that drains and systems are

functioning properly prior to performing any cleaning operations. D. Provide a method to prevent solids such as stone or mortar residue from entering the

drains or drain lines. 1-8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITONS

A. No cleaning shall be executed when either the air or the masonry surface temperature is below 45 degrees F, unless adequate, approved means are provided for maintaining a 45 degree F temperature of the air and materials during, and for 48 flours subsequent to, cleaning.

B. Perform cleaning and rinsing of the exterior masonry only during daylight hours.

PART II: PRODUCTS 2-1 MATERIALS

A. Reference in the specifications to materials by trade name is to establish a standard of quality. It is not intended to exclude other manufacturers whose materials that, in the judgment of the Owner or its designated representative, are equivalent to those named based on sample panels.

PART Ill: EXECUTION 3-1 LIMESTONE CLEANING METHOD

A. Commence cleaning at the top of the building and move progressively down the face of the building to the lowest grade level covering the entire area in one stretch before

shifting to the next stretch unless otherwise approved. Each adjacent stretch shall be repeated in a continuous manner. The process shall be repeated until all dirt is completely removed from the facades. The finished surfaces shall present a uniformly clean appearance.

B. Based on results of tests outlined in Chapter VIII: Exterior Cleaning for Metal and

Masonry.

3-2 BRICK CLEANING METHOD

A. Commence cleaning at the top of the building and move progressively down the face of the building to the lowest grade level covering the entire area in one stretch before shifting to the next stretch unless otherwise approved. Each adjacent stretch shall be repeated in a continuous manner. The process shall be repeated until all dirt is completely removed from the facades. The finished surfaces shall present a uniformly clean appearance.


Masonry. 3-3 GRANITE CLEANING METHOD

A. Commence cleaning at the top of the building and move progressively down the face of the building to the lowest grade level covering the entire area in one stretch before shifting to the next stretch unless otherwise approved. Each adjacent stretch shall be repeated in a continuous manner. The process shall be repeated until all dirt is completely removed from the facades. The finished surfaces shall present a uniformly clean appearance.


Masonry. 3-4 REMOVAL OF COPPER BASED STAINING FROM EXTERIOR MASONRY

A. Based on results of tests outlined in Chapter VIII: Exterior Cleaning for Metal and Masonry.

3-5 INTERIOR MARBLE CLEANING METHOD

FLASHING AND SHEET METAL This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only be an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturers literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART I: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: This work of this section includes:

A. Lead coated copper gutter lining.

B. Replacement of all deteriorated or missing flashing and drainage components, including but not limited to scuppers, conductor heads, roof drains, interior leaders and reglets.

1-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor: Work must be performed by a firm having not less than 5 years successful experience in comparable sheet metal restoration projects and employing personnel skilled in the restoration processes and operations indicated. The Contractor shall be required to submit references for (5) successfully completed projects of similar nature.

B. Perform all work of this section with mechanics who have at least five (5) years of

sheet metal roofing experience.

C. Work shall conform to all requirements and recommendations as set forth in Copner and Common Sense. Seventh Edition, Copyright 1982, published by Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., and “Architectural Sheet Metal Manual” published by Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Material Association, Inc., unless specifically directed or shown otherwise.

1-3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings showing layout, profiles, methods of joining, and anchorage details including conductors, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, and

major counter flashings.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product specifications, installation instructions and general recommendations for each specified sheet material, sealants and mastics.

C. Submit samples of metal gutter and flashing.

1-4 GUARANTEE

A. A written guarantee co-signed by the installer guaranteeing that the installed sheet metal gutter will remain intact and free from leaks for a period of at least five (5) years following the date of installation and that all replacements and/or repairs will be made promptly to the satisfaction of and at not cost to the Owner.

1-5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Do not perform work during periods of rain or snow.

B. Do not apply sheet metal to wet surfaces or wet sheet metal materials to roof deck.

C. Carefully protect gutter between working periods.

D. Install only the amount of metal that can be soldered on the same work day. 1-6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with municipal and Federal regulations governing waste removal and protection of workmen and building occupants. PART Il: PRODUCTS 2-1 GENERAL

Where sheet metal is required and no material of gauge is indicated on the drawings, furnish and install the highest quality and gauge commensurate with the referenced standards.

2-2 SHEET COPPER

A. ASTM B370 Temper HOO (cold rolled) expect where Temper 060 is required for forming: 20 oz. (.0270-inch thick) except as otherwise noted.

B. Lead Coating: Coat copper both sides with lead weighing 6 to 7 1/2 pounds per 100

square foot each side, ASTM BlOI, Type 1, Class A, applied by hot-dip process. Weights of lead coated copper specified shall be weights of sheet copper exclusive of

lead coating. Finish not rougher than Leadtex 15. PART III: EXECUTION 3-1 INSPECTION

A. Inspect all surfaces of roof decks and other surfaces to which roofing, flashing or metal work will be applied and determine that all such surfaces are suitable to receive the coverings to be applied thereto.

3-2 REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOFING

A. Provide all temporary protection on exposed gutter necessary to maintain building weathertight during period from existing gutter removal to installation of new gutter and flashing.

3-3 ADJUST AND CLEAN

A. At completion of roof installation, with all surfaces, seams, joints, etc., carefully aligned and straight, clean down all surfaces with soap and water to remove dirt, flux, oil, etc.

WOOD REFINISHING AND CLEANING This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only be an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART I: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: The work of this section includes the following:

A. Refinishing of interior wood to match original color and gloss in the following

locations:

Doors and trim, baseboards, chairrail, wainscot and miscellaneous woodwork.


A. General Objective: The objectives of wood refinishing and cleaning are to give wood surfaces a smooth, uniform appearance consistent with the original design intent, and to preserve the inherent patina.

B. Work Standards: Basic reference and standard for wood refinishing shall be Wood

Finishing and Refinishing Revised Edition by SW. Gibbia, New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1971.

C. Contractor: A firm with not less than five (5) years in wood refinishing and

restoration. The Contractor shall be required to submit references for five (5) projects of similar nature.

D. Refinish Standard: Sample areas shall be prepared which shall form a standard for

wood refinishing.

E. Refinishing is defined as all the process(s) necessary to restore woodwork. Stripping is defined as the process of removing existing coatings from woodwork without damage to the wood. Finishing is defined as the process of applying stain and protective coating and all related preparatory and follow up tasks. Cleaning is

defined as the removal of dirt embedded in the upper finish layers and does not include the removal of any finish layer.

F. Single Source Responsibility: Provide compatible finish coating, thinner, and

sanding sealer, that are produced by the same manufacturer. 1-3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Literature: Submit manufacturer’s product literature and instructions for all refinishing materials.


A. Comply with municipal and Federal regulations governing the refinishing operations, chemical waste disposal, and scaffolding.

1-5 SAMPLE AREAS FOR WOOD REFINISHING

A. The Contractor shall refinish two (2) sample areas for acceptance.

B. The Contractor shall obtain written acceptance of wood refinishing methods, materials, and sample panels before proceeding with the work of this action. Approved sample panels shall be marked and protected for the duration of the project. They shall be used as the standard for similar work throughout the project.

1-6 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Determine that surfaces to which finishes are to be applied are even, smooth, sound, clean, dry and free from defects affecting proper application.

B. Dispose of all used solutions, paint stripper residue and soiled rags in sealed non-

combustible containers daily to prevent fire hazard.

C. All surfaces adjacent to wood being cleaned shall be protected during cleaning and the surface restoration process.

D. The Contractor shall maintain a healthy level of air circulation within the space being

treated. Exhaust fans or other air moving devices shall be regularly employed as required.

PART II - PRODUCTS 2-1 TRADE NAMES

Reference in the specifications to materials by trade name is to establish a standard of quality. It is not intended to exclude other manufacturers whose materials or procedures are equivalent to those named, in the judgement of the Owner or its designated representative. Contractor proposals for alternative materials or procedures shall be submitted for approval. Testing of the proposed materials or procedures shall be performed at the contractor’s expense.

2-2 STRIPPER 2-3 STAIN: A. Solvent (aromatic) reducible, pigmented wiping surface stain with an alkyd binder, color

matched to original stain. 2-4 FINISH COATING: A. Non-yellowing varnish PART III - EXECUTION 3-1 STRIPPING 3-2 FINISHING

LATH AND PLASTER This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide and outline for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only be an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART I: GENERAL Plaster is considered defective if it is cracked, crumbling, or chalking, or if any layer is separated from its substrate. 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: This section includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. The furnishing and installing of gypsum lath or expanded metal lath, three coat gypsum and Keene cement plaster, to replace and match the existing adjacent plaster and lath walls and ceilings.

2. Interior plaster patching and repairs.


A. For conditions not covered by this section, follow applicable recommendations in United States Gypsum Technical Literature.

B. Field Mock-Ups: Prior to plastering, provide 4’ x 4’ full thickness mock-ups panels

for each type of finish and application required. Show the proposed range of color, texture and workmanship to be expected in completed work. Obtain the Owner’s or its designated representative’s acceptance of panel’s visual quality before start of work. Retain panel as standard for judging plaster work.

C. Contractor: A firm with not less than five (5) years in plaster work. The Contractor shall be required to submit references for five (5) projects of similar nature.

1-3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Literature: Submit manufacturer’s product literature and instruction for use for plaster materials, lath, metal, supports and accessories.


A. Comply with municipal and Federal regulations governing the refinishing operations, waste disposal and scaffolding.


A. Deliver materials in original containers seals unbroken with identification of product and manufacturer.

B. Store materials inside, under cover and in matter to keep them dry and warm,

protected from weather, direct sunlight, surface contamination, aging, corrosion and damage. protect metal corner beads and trim from being bent or damaged. Store rolled materials on end.

C. Reject bagged cement, plaster or similar hygroscopic materials if the bags are torn or

have been subjected to moisture. 1-6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Requirements. General: Comply with requirements of plaster application standards and recommendations of plaster manufacturer for environmental conditions before, during, and after application of plaster.

B. Temperature: Maintain a uniform temperature of not less that 55 degrees F for not

less than one week before plaster application, during application until plaster is dry but not for less than one week after application.

C. Ventilation: Ventilate building spaces to remove water in excess of that required for

hydration, immediately after plaster is applied and continue until it sets.

D. Protect contiguous work from soiling, splattering, moisture deterioration, and other harmful effects which might result from plastering.

E. Inspection of Conditions: Inspect the work for any serious defects or conditions which would interfere or prevent a satisfactory application of materials under this Section. Do not proceed with the work until corrections have been made. Application shall be deemed acceptance of the related surfaces.

PART II- PRODUCTS 2-1 TRADE NAMES

Reference in the specifications to materials by trade name is to establish a standard of quality. It is not intended to exclude other manufacturers whose materials or procedures are equivalent to those named, in the judgement of the Owner or its designated representative. Contractor proposals for alternative materials or procedures shall be submitted for approval. Testing of the proposed materials or procedures shall be performed at the contractor’s expense.

2-2 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. General: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products which may be incorporated in the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

B. Manufacturers of metal Lath and Accessories

1. Gold Bond Building Products Div., National Gypsum Co. 2. Milicor Division, Inryco, Inc. 3. United States Gypsum Co.

C. Manufacturers of Plaster

1. Gold Bond Building Products Div., National Gypsum Co.

2. United States Gypsum Co. 2-3 LATH

A. Expanded Metal Lath: Provide lath complying with ASTM C 847 for type, configuration and other characteristics painted after fabrication.

B. Lath Attachment Devices: Devices as required by referenced standards and

recommended by lath manufacturer for secure attachment of lath.

2-4 PLASTER ACCESSORIES FOR GYPSUM PLASTER

A. General: Comply with ASTM C 841, coordinate depth of accessories with thickness of plaster.

2-5 GYPSUM PLASTER MATERIALS

A. Base Coat Plasters: ASTM C 28, gypsum neat plaster.

B. Finish Coat Plasters: Types as indicated below:

1. Gypsum gauging plaster, ASTM C 28. 2. Gypsum ready-mixed finished plaster, manufacturer’s standard mill-mixed

gauged interior finish.

C. Finishing Hydrated Limes: ASTM C 206, Type S.

D. Aggregates for Base Coat Plasters: ASTM C 35, sand aggregate.

E. Other Materials: All other materials, not specifically described but required for a complete and proper installation of lath and plaster, shall meet or exceed the requirements of the referenced standards and shall be subject to approval of the Owner or its designated representative.

2-6 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Water for Plaster: Drinkable, free of substances capable of affecting plaster or of damaging lath or accessories.

2-7 GYPSUM PLASTER MIXES AND COMPOSITIONS

A. Plaster Base Coat Compositions: Comply with ASTM C 842 and

manufacturer’s directions for gypsum plaster base coat proportions. 1. Scratch Coat: Gypsum neat plaster with job-mixed sand. 2. Brown Coat: Gypsum neat plaster with job-mixed sand.

B. Finish Coats: Proportion materials for troweled finish coats to comply with

ASTM C 842.

2-8 MIXING

A. Mechanically mix cementitous and aggregate materials for plasters to comply with applicable referenced application standard and with recommendations of plaster manufacturer.

PART 111- EXECUTION 3-1 INSTALLATION OF LATHING AND FURRING, GENERAL

A. Interior Lathing and Furring Installation Standard: Install lathing and furring materials for gypsum plaster to comply with ASTM C 841.

B. Supplementarv Framing: Install supplementary framing, at terminations in the work

and for support of fixtures to comply with recommendations of gypsum plaster manufacturer, or “Gypsum Construction Handbook” published by United States Gypsum Co.

3-2 PLASTER APPLICATION, GENERAL 3-3 CUTTING, PATCHING AND RESTORATION OF PLASTER

A. General: Cut, patch, point-up, repair and/or restore new and existing plaster as necessary to accommodate other work and to use repair defects, and where bond to the substrate has failed. Use initial patches as mock-ups, when approved, for subsequent repairs.

B. Defective Plaster: Remove defective to the extent necessary to provide a sound

substrate, and for patches to match adjacent plaster. Step edges so that new plaster coats will overplay existing coats.

1. Use fungicidal wash to remove any organic growth.

2. Remove greasy deposits by scrubbing with water and detergent.

3. Do a final brushing to remove any loose material.

4. Wet existing plaster to reduce or obtain uniformity of suction.

C. Patching: Clean, prepare surface and moisten existing plaster to be patched, apply bonding agent and plaster to comply with referenced standards and manufacturer’s recommendations. Finish coat patching over stable base coats will be acceptable.

1. Apply patches in not less than 2 coats, with edges overlapping and bonded

to existing plaster.

2. Apply final coat of plaster to match and blend with existing plaster.

D. Finish: Sand smooth-troweled finish lightly to remove trowel marks and arises.

3-7 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Remove temporary protection and enclosure of other work. promptly remove plaster from surfaces which are not to be plastered. Repair floors, walls and other surfaces which have been stained or damaged by plastering work. When plastering work is completed, remove unused materials, containers and equipment and clean floors of plaster debris.

B. The contractor is to provide and maintain protection to ensure plaster work being

done is without damage or deterioration at the time of substantial completion.

PAINTING This document is based on the condition of the building as of the completion of the existing conditions survey in September 1993. Its purpose is to serve as a guide for the preparation of a complete construction specification. It is not to be used as a basis for construction bid quotations or contracts without prior project-specific editing and further development. The work specified herein requires knowledge of older materials and methods and a high degree of skill to execute properly. This work should be performed only be an experienced, pre-qualified contractor. It is not recommended that building maintenance personnel perform this work. This outline specification contains recommended materials which may be toxic. The manufacturer’s literature on application techniques, appropriate protection for workers and disposal procedures for materials should be complied with in conjunction with all regulatory requirements referenced in this document. PART I: GENERAL 1-1 WORK INCLUDED: The work of this section includes:

A. Surface preparation, priming and painting of elements listed in the “Recommended Paint Schedule for the Danforth Memorial Library,” Chapter V, Paint Analysis.

B. Paint as used herein means all coating systems materials, including primers,

emulsions, enamels, sealers and fillers, and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

C. Finished Metal Surfaces: Unless otherwise indicated, metal surfaces of anodized aluminum, stainless steel, chromium plate, copper, bronze and similar finished materials will not require finish painting. D. Do not paint over any code-required labels, such as Underwriters’ Laboratories and Factory Mutual, or any equipment identification, performance rating, name, or nomenclature plates. 1-2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Single Source Responsibility: Provide primers and other undercoat paint produced by same manufacturer as finish coats. Use only thinners approved by paint manufacturer, and use only within recommended limits.

B. Computer Color Matching: All paint will be custom tinted to match the reference

color chips provided in Chapter V. paint analysis by computer matching, visual

matching is not acceptable. Major paint manufacturers known to be capable of computer color matching include Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Duron.

1-3 SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s technical information including paint label

analysis and application instructions for each material proposed for use. B. Prior to beginning work, the Contractor will submit two samples of each color with

texture to simulate actual conditions for review by the Owner or its designated Representative. Resubmit samples until an acceptable sheen, color, and texture of the paint is achieved.

1-4 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Ventilation: Ventilate building spaces as required to provide in mixing and application areas shall be conditions suitable for mixing application, drying, and curing of paint and safe dissipation of solvent fumes.

B. Dust Control: Air C. Inspection: Inspect the work for any serious defects or conditions which would

interfere or prevent a satisfactory application of materials under this Section. Do not proceed with the work until corrections have been made. Application shall be deemed acceptance of the related surfaces.

PART II: PRODUCIS

A. Materials: 1. Except as otherwise indicated, paint systems are specified using a generic description

and a specific product of Benjamin Moore & Company; equivalent products of the following manufacturers will be acceptable at sole judgment of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

a. Sherwin-Williams Company

b. Duron c. Glidden Coatings and Resins

2. Material Quality: Provide best quality grade of various types of coatings as regularly

manufactured by acceptable paint materials manufacturers. Materials not displaying manufacturer’s identification as a standard, best-grade product will not be acceptable.

B. General

1. Paint shall be well ground, shall not settle badly, cake or thicken in the container, shall be readily broken with a paddle to a smooth consistency and shall have easy brushing properties.

2. Paint shall arrive on the job ready-mixed except for tinting of undercoats and possible thinning.

3. All thinning and tinting materials, solvents and other materials used with

paint shall be the best quality and kind recommended by the paint manufacturer.

4. Application equipment shall be adequate and commensurate for the work and workmanship required herein.

PART III: EXECUTION 3-1 INSPECTION

A. No painting shall be performed until surfaces have been properly prepared. Beginning work shall constitute acceptance of base surfaces as found and any subsequent failure or development of defects in the painting work shall be corrected at no additional expense to the Owner.

3-2 PROTECTION

A. Caution shall be observed in painting not to daub any bright or plated work adjacent to painted areas and not to spatter marble or other finished work.

B. Protect work of other trades, whether to be painted or not, against damage by

painting and finishing work. Correct any damage by cleaning, repainting, repairing or replacing, as acceptable to the Owner.

3-3 SURFACE PREPARATION A. General

I. Perform preparation and cleaning procedures in accordance with paint manufacturer’s instructions and as herein specified, for each particular substrate condition.

2. Remove hardware, hardware accessories, machined surfaces, plates, lighting fixtures,

and similar items in place and not be finish-painted, or provide surface-applied protection prior to surface preparation and painting operations. Remove, if necessary, for complete painting of items and

adjacent surfaces. Following completion of painting of each space or area, reinstall removed items.

3. Clean surfaces to be painted before applying paint or surface treatments. Remove oil

and grease prior to mechanical cleaning. Prior to painting, surfaces shall be clean, dry and free of foreign materials which will adversely affect adhesion or appearance of the applied coating.

3-4 MATERIALS PREPARATION

A. Mix and prepare painting materials in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.

3-5 APPLICATION A. General: Apply paint in accordance with manufacturer’s directions. Use applicators

and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. B. Minimum Coating Thickness: Apply materials at not less than manufacturer’s

recommended spreading rate, to establish a total dry film thickness as indicated or, if not indicated, as recommended by coating manufacturer.

C. Pigmented (Opaque) Finishes: Completely cover to provide an opaque, smooth

surface of uniform finish, color, appearance and coverage. Cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness or other surface imperfections will not be acceptable.

D. Completed Work: Match approved samples for color, texture and coverage. Remove,

refinish or repaint work not in compliance with specified requirements. 3-6 CLEAN-UP AND PROTECTION A. Clean-Up: During progress of work, remove from site discarded paint materials,

rubbish, cans and rags at end of each work day.

1. Upon completion of painting work, clean window glass and other paint-spattered surfaces. Remove spattered paint by proper methods of washing and scraping, using care not to scratch or otherwise damage finished surfaces,

Draft Cyclical Maintenance Plan

Prepared by

Ross Sweetland Program Officer

CYCLICAL MAINTENANCE PLAN

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

INTRODUCTION 2

MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY 3

REVIEW OF CONTRACTORS 3

Roster of Services 4

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 5

Sample Maintenance Log Sheet 6

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 7

MONTHLY TASKS 7

SEMI-ANNUAL TASKS 9

ANNUAL TASKS 10

REPAIR ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY SRH&PS 12

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I N T R O D U C T I O N A Cyclical Maintenance Program has been created by the New Jersey Historic Trust to enable the ongoing scheduled maintenance and appropriate repair of an historic structure. In the past the stewards and building committees have shown great sensitivity in the maintenance and repair of the structure, preserving this beautiful and historically important part of the community and New Jersey’s heritage. Proper maintenance is the most cost-effective tool for the continued “preventative preservation”. The purpose of this plan is to provide a reference for future upkeep and a place to log continuing care. The periodic inspections and tasks outlined will provide an opportunity to detect needs at an early sate, before they escalate into complicated expensive repairs. As part of the monitoring and maintenance of the building, all inspections and work needs are to be recorded in a maintenance log. A sample log page is included. The log should include a copy of the maintenance plan, an outlined list of maintenance tasks, a record of when inspections or repairs were made, costs incurred, and names of church members and workers involved. Additional monitoring tasks that will arise after the restoration of the church windows should be added to the log. Ideally, the log should also include an annual inspection and log of each interior space and its furnishings, as well as the exterior. The log should be reviewed periodically for repeat problems and repairs that suggest the existence of more serious problems needing addressed. Someone should be appointed to be responsible for the maintenance log. It should be updated regularly with relevant information on the ongoing care and maintenance of all the building and site. It is to provide the necessary information on standards and guidelines set for property care. The manual should be stored safely in one location and should be the responsibility of one member to update. The Plan should be supplemented by information known on previous maintenance and repairs of the building, building on the foundation of the recommendations that follow. Ross Sweetland New Jersey Historic Trust

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M A I N T E N A N C E P H I L O S O P H Y As a building built by the community in the 19th century to provide a beautiful and dignified library, it is important the building is maintained in a manner respecting and preserving its character and charm. Its stewardship requires respect, thoughtfulness, and sensitivity. As a well-preserved, historic structure, it is important the maintenance and repair of the building does not compromise its historic features or character. As defined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (revised 1995) preservation is “the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property.” Work at the building should be undertaken to preserve, not deteriorate the property. Price considerations should be balanced with cultural and historic considerations. When possible existing building materials should be repaired, rather than replaced. Replacement elements should match the material, finish and form of historic elements. Alterations should be readily reversible. The challenge of balancing ease of maintenance with long-term durability and lifespan is important to the stewardship of the structure. Often a more expensive repair option will have a greater long-term life and benefit. The original benefactors of the church created a beautiful expression of their joy and love for God in the design of the church. Its important the maintenance of the church continues to respect that expression. R E V I E W O F C O N T R A C T O R S Prior to selecting contractors to do work on the building, verify the following to insure that they are qualified to complete the proposed work. Make sure that the qualification information is collected and retained for possible future work. Review the following: 1. Firm’s background 2. Proposed supervisor for work at the church 3. Examples and references for relevant, recent, past experience

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The following services are used at the library: Outside Contracted Service Contractor Name, Address, and Phone

Number Date of Last

Contract/Contact

Heating Maintenance: Annual cleaning and startup in fall.

Mitchell-Supreme Fuel Co. 532 Freeman St., Orange, NJ 07050 973-678-1800

May 24, 2006

Pest Control: Annual inspection and spraying for pests certification

Western Pest Services 614 Eagle Rock Ave., W. Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-8000

May 2, 2006

Gutter Cleaning: Annual high level gutters and valleys

T.B.D.

Fire Extinguishers & Alarms: Annual inspection and servicing

Bayway Fire & Safety P.O. Box 14; Colonia, NJ 07067 732-388-4072

January 28, 2006

Insurance: Review and renew annual insurance

Scirocco Financial Group Inc. 777 Terrace Ave, 3rd Floor Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 201-727-0070

Nov. 27, 2006

Roof inspection: annual maintenance of roof and flashing

T.B.D.

Window inspection: window repairs

T.B.D.

Security Systems

ADT Security Services 29 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ 07512 1-800-344-3467

April 30, 2006

Electrical inspection

Stacey Electric Services 458 Valley Street, Orange, NJ 07050 973-678-9899

November 2005

Fire Alarm Services

Aerwav Integration 26 Chapin Road, Suite 1112 Pine Brook, NJ 07058 973-439-9051

January 2006

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G E N E R A L M A I N T E N A N C E 1. Ancillary Spaces: Monitor the basements on a regular basis and in varying weather conditions. Look for signs of water penetration and structural deterioration or failure. Similarly, monitor the attic of the hall for signs of deterioration and water. 2. Cleaning: Keep the basements and attic clean. Vacuum up dirt and protein-based materials, such as hair and fabric, which attract insects and pests. Dirt accumulation leads to abrasive and chemical deterioration of historic materials and finishes. 3. Door mats: Install mats with solid backing at entrance doors. During inclement weather, use secondary, interior mats to further reduce the tracking of mud and water. Remove heavy accumulations of snow by top-layer shoveling and sweeping before snow is compressed or melts. Do not use salts or chemicals to remove snow by the church that may damage the masonry or wood trim. The use of salt in the winter can deteriorate the stone and pointing along the base of the church. Avoid salting in the winter, but rather shovel and use sand for improved traction. 4. Drains: All existing drains should be kept clear and kept fully operational. Similarly its critical that the gutters and below-grade drains are kept clear. The maintenance issue most likely to cause water damage, and the easiest to prevent, is clogged gutters. 5. Damages to buildings: Repair any damage caused by accidents or vandals immediately to discourage further vandalism, water penetration, and any other building deterioration. 6. Pests: Look for evidence of pests. An entomologist should be consulted for methods of exterminating pest, rather than a regular pest service.

SIGNS OF PESTS

Termites Dirt tubes Carpenter Ants Saw dust Carpenter Bees ¼” circular holes in wood Bats Holes in eaves and black staining Squirrels Access holes and claw marks and chewed elements Birds Holes in eaves and birds perching on buildings Mice Chewed elements and excrement Moth Chewed fabrics Carpet Beetles Silken trail of excrement in same color as damaged

material Silverfish Lacy damaged on paper and glued material 7. Maintenance Log: All inspections and work needs are to be recorded in the maintenance log. A sample log page follows.

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MAINTENANCE LOG SHEET

Date of Inspection &

Initials

Deficiency Noted

Date Rectified

Method & Person Rectifying

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W E E K L Y M A I N T E N A N C E 1. Plaster: Vacuum floors, carpets, and door hearths. Dust horizontal surfaces with clean, untreated soft cloths. Dust windowsills, chair rails, pews, baseboards, and the tops of doors and window trim. Remove cobwebs with cloth-covered broom, avoiding smearing walls or ceilings. Remove and shake doormats. Remove litter from the grounds. Sweep walks and steps. 2. Pests: While doing cleaning, take note of evidence of pests (see list of tell-tale signs above). M O N T H L Y T A S K S 1. Plaster: Use a vacuum cleaner with a wide dusting brush to clean wall and ceilings. Clean vacuum brush frequently. Inspect plaster for areas loose form the lath. Patch failing areas as necessary using new plaster with consistent workmanship and color to match old plaster. Inspect walls and ceilings for cracking and evidence of water penetration and make necessary repairs. Make the necessary repairs immediately before conditions worsen and deterioration accelerates. 2. Flooring: Clean doormats and replace worn mats. Remove dirt in cracks between floorboards with blunt wood or metal tool. Inspect floorboards for worn sections, cracks, or breaks. Repair as needed matching the size, species, workmanship, grain and finish of the original floor. 3. Windows: Wash windows with weak, non-ionic detergent solution, protecting sills and frames during cleaning and taking care that the solution does not run onto woodwork. Some of the colored glass has decoration applied by paint. Any glass cleaning solution used must be carefully tested to insure it does not remove or loosen this historic decorative paint. Keep a careful log of what solutions are used. Inspect the window glass in the winter for condensation. Where condensation is found, apply an equal mixture of glycerin and ethylated spirits with a soft cloth after washing the glass. 4. Doors: Clean soiled areas around doorknobs. Inspect door locks and latches for function and door hinges for swing. Fill and reattach loose nails or screws. Fill loose knob-set screw holes with solder and redrill. Note where doors are not fitting because of distortion in the frame from possible structural movement. 5. Wood and trim: Wash oil-based paint surfaces with non-ionic detergent in soft water and with damp sponges, thoroughly rinsing and drying each area. Do not clean with alkaline household cleaning products (such as lye or ammonia-base cleaners). Do not allow cleaner to drip on adjacent plaster surfaces. Change rinsing water frequently during cleaning.

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6. Interior paints: Inspect existing painted and stained surfaces (walls, ceilings, and woodwork) for blistering and peeling paint. Look for moisture entering and stop leaks. Split blisters, scrape peeling areas, and sand rough spots and refinish. 7. Basements: Inspect the basements for musty or damp smells. Use a humidity-indicating devise to test for moisture content. If moisture content exceeds twenty percent, use a fan to change the air with outside air or run a dehumidifier. Inspect the floors for areas of standing water. Remove the water and remedy the source. Inspect wood framing for fruiting bodies and treat as necessary.

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S E M I - A N N U A L T A S K S 1. Fire extinguishers: Test fire extinguishers for proper function. Refill or replace when necessary. 2. Stairs: Inspect stair treads and railings for loose or missing wood and repairs. 3. Basement entrance: Inspect entrance. Remove leaves and debris. Check for standing water collecting. 4. Roof: Check the roof for worn or loose or missing asphalt shingles and replace. Repair any leaks or worn areas. Inspect the flashing for signs of water penetration and repair checking especially for cracks, distortions, loose seams, or loose attachments. Repair and reattach the flashing. 5. Gutters and downspouts: During a heavy rain, look at the gutters and downspouts to insure proper flow of water away from the roof and building. Look for leaks or blocked sections and clean and repair. Check for loose attachments and address. Gutter and downspout replacement sections should be installed with their seam on the outer edge, away from the wall and roof so that leaks are not hidden against the building. 6. Windows: Check all existing window caulking for brittle, cracked, or missing pieces and replace. Remove any damaged areas, clean, prime, seal and paint. Install new sealant where gaps and cracks are visible. Where clear glass is cracked and is modern, replace. Where clear glass is historic, check the pane for tightness, and, if possible, repair in place. All stained glass damage should be evaluated and repaired by a qualified glass conservator. Remove debris at windowsills and clear drainage slots in frame. Repaint where paint finishes have deteriorated. 7. Woodwork: Check woodwork for moisture damage, splitting and open joints. If wood is decayed, determine the source of moisture and stop the leaks. Replace the damaged wood. Repair any holes with wood to match the existing or with wood consolidator. New wood should be back-primed before installation and then primed and painted as described below. 8. Hardware: Clean door and window hardware, covering the surrounding surfaces with a cardboard template. Polish brass particularly carefully, covering adjacent dissimilar metals with paper prior to polishing, and polishing only tarnished brass (as a portion of the metal is removed with each polishing). Recondition hardware as required, cleaning locks of accumulated rust and dirt. 9. Bathroom light: Remove light and clean debris that collects above light fixture.

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10. Exterior light fixtures: Check fixtures for deteriorated paint, rust, corrosion, moisture damage and wear. Repair loose joints, attachments, wires, and hardware. Replace broken glass. A N N U A L T A S K S 1. Exterior paint: Inspect the exterior for worn, bare, blistering, peeling, or mildewed paint and rectify. Split blisters, scrape peeling paint, remove rust, and sand rough spots. Coat bare wood with preservative. Check for signs of moisture and stop leaks. Wash mildew with fungicide. For rusting metals, scrape and wire brush deteriorated paint and rust from metal. Prime and paint damaged wood using materials compatible with the preservative and existing paint. 2. Termites: Have a professional exterminator inspect the building for termites and other wood-damaging insects. Treat the building in accordance with the recommendations of an entomologist experienced with historic buildings. 3. Brick and masonry: Check the foundations and chimneys for moisture areas, cracks, crumbling material, loose pieces, missing mortar, and efflorescence. If significant cracks, surface spalling, or deterioration are found, review the conditions with a professional engineer or architect. Take remedial action as necessary to insure there is no water penetration or structural instability. Reflash or recaulk leaking joints. All repointing is to be undertaken by a qualified (relevant past experience) restoration mason. Repoint the joints with mortar that matches the original color, texture, composition, and workmanship. There are areas of modern repointing in a cement-base mortar which are not to be used as a guide for future repointing. Establish a recipe for the mortar with an experienced professional engineer or architect and materials lab. Keep the recipe in the maintenance log for future reference. Repointing should only be undertaken by a qualified restoration mason with experience in repointing historic buildings and under the guidance of an equally qualified engineer or architect. 4. Concrete: Check steps, landings, and walks for moist areas, cracks, loose chunks or spalling concrete. Replace any uneven sections of paving which present a tripping hazard. Repair using a concrete patching material matching the composition, color, texture, and finish of the existing concrete. Bond patches to substrate and reinforce large patches with fiberglass mesh or galvanized metal lath. Reflash or recaulk cracks and leaking joints as required. 5. Metal railings: Check for deteriorated paint, rust, moisture damage, and wear. Repair any loose joints, attachments, or hardware. Remove rust (taking care not to accelerate pitting and corrosion) and prime and paint. 6. Structure: Check the foundation and structure visible in the tower and attics. Look for cracking, water stains, and discoloration. Also look for cracks, collapsing, leaning or bulging areas or other evidence of movement. Check wood framing members for rot,

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splits, or cracks. Review any movement or deterioration found with a professional engineer and take remedial action as recommended. 7. Building envelope: In the early fall, check all the openings of the building envelope (doors, windows, vents, hatches, and louvers) where pests might enter or nest. Caulk or fill holes as necessary. Check the window screening. Use aerosol Styrofoam to fill holes that could potentially be used by mice and other rodents, such as where piles or wires enter the buildings. 8. Wiring and electrical system: have a professional electrician inspect the building once a year for potential problems with the electrical system. Correct as recommended. 9. Plumbing and heating systems: Have a professional plumber, heating contractor, or inspector check once a year for potential problems with the plumbing and heating systems. Correct as needed. 10. Vegetation: Check the health of the existing trees and shrubs. Prune the shrubs and trees two feet away from the building. Prune the trees to promote health and prevent branches form rubbing the roofs and walls.

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Orange Public Library

Space Needs Assessment 11 May 2006

Space Existing

Square Feet

Proposed Square

Feet

Remarks and Requirements

Entry 185 185

Restrooms at Lower Level

80 375

Men’s Restroom 150 Woman’s Restroom 150 Unisex Restroom 75 Include baby changing station

Restrooms at Main Level

110 375

Men’s Restroom 150 Woman’s Restroom 150 Unisex Restroom 75 Include baby changing station

Program Space 890 2,000

Program Room 1500 100 person seating, Independent entrance/exit.

Kitchenette 150 Coat Closet 50 Chair and Table Storage

300

Circulation 740 740

Circulation 300 Large desk. Sight lines to as much

as possible. Book return slot. Circ. Workroom 100 Not necessary to locate near desk.

May share with tech serv.

Internet Cafe 0 500 Seating Coffee cart Will be outsourced. Near water

source and provide power

Computer Training 0 500

Computer Stations Wireless. Internet. Word processing. 8stations

Staff Administration 730 950

Administration Director’s Office 350 Assistant Director 250 Admin. Assistant 150 Workroom/ Conf Room

150

Restroom 50

Cataloguing Office 190 190 Receiving Office 190 190 Adult Areas 5,850 5,850

Adult General Copiers Display

Adult Collections 3450

Fiction Shelving 1850 Non-Fiction Shelving

1600

Special Collections

Multi-media collection 600 Videos Music Books on tape/CD

Popular Materials Collection 600

New Books Newspapers Magazines

Adult Seating 1,000

4 seat Tables Study Carrels Lounge Seating OPAC’s

Business Area 200

Copiers & Fax

machine Work table Seasonal shelves/display

i.e. IRS forms

Reference 1,700 1,700 Reference Shelving Include mezzanine closed stacks Reference Services

Reference Public Desk

Microfilm/fiche seats

Copiers Display Atlas & dictionary stand

Reference Office

2 Desks Shelving Coat Closet Files

Local History 240 500 Including the Orangeanna Collection

Watson Collection 675 675

Study Spaces 300 300 Quiet Study Room 100 (1) 4-seat Table. Possible alcove. Group Study Room 200 Closed and locked room

Young Adult 600 600 Young Adults- General 200

Public Desk Copier

Young Adults Collection 600 Young Adult Seating 400

4 seat tables Lounge Seating Computers

Children 1,500 1,500

Children- General Public Desk Bulletin Board Copier Display Toilet Room

Children Shelving

Fiction Non-Fiction J and JE Reference Biographies Board Books Paperbacks Videos Music Books on tape/CD Periodicals Parenting Homework

Children’s Seating

4 Seat table Floor Seats Play table OPAC/internet 2-3 internet stations, 1 OPAC Parent Child Seating (1) 2-seat Sofa

Children’s Story 500 Projector and screen

Storage Closet For supplies, tables, exhibit books, craft supplies, projector, monitor

Children’s Office 150

Children’s Cataloguing Office

150

Maintenance 390 390

General Workbench Storage Lockers Storage

Storage 1,200 1,200

General Storage 180 Book Storage 830 Periodical Archive 360

Mechanical 1,330 1,330

Subtotal 16,907 20,060

General 3,400 4,000 Circulation Space and walls

Total Square Footage

20,307 24,060

Existing Building 20,820 Lower (9,409), Main

(9,307), Second Mezzanine (1,052) and Third Mezzanine (1,052)

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