Piedmont High School
Piedmont High School is a mixture of buildings constructed between 1938 and 1996.Preliminary evaluations indicate that three out of the six buildings need seismic strengthening and accessibility improvements:
Building | Year | Recommended Improvements | Project Status |
30’s Building (Quad Classroom, Library, 30’s Classrooms) | 1938 1975 1996 |
“¢ Strengthen column beam joints “¢ Provide structural redundancy “¢ Strengthen roof diaphragm connections “¢ Door clearances, signage with Braille “¢ Amphitheatre & gym seating, gym locker rooms, door hardware, landings, parking |
3/24/08 Investigation and Analysis, and Concept Design Final Report for Three Priority Buildings (6 mb) 3/19/08 Combined Investigation & Concept Design Final Reports for Four Non-Priority Buildings (4 mb) 3/24/08 Combined Concept Design Cost Estimate for Three Priority Buildings & Four Non-Priority Buildings (500kB) |
Alan Harvey Theatre | 1975 | “¢ Strengthen column beam joints “¢ Provide structural redundancy “¢ Improve roof diaphragm “¢ Seating, bathroom, and stage, assistive listening device, railing and stairs |
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Student Center | 1938 | “¢ Reduce window openings “¢ Modify non-ductile detailing such as truss-wall joints “¢ Front entrance access, service counter, pedestrian control, kitchen, and staff bathroom |
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Maintenance | n/a | “¢ Modernize to satisfy current building code standards |