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| dc.contributor.author | Chu, Dahtzen. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Miller, James P. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Underwood, David Michael. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Foltz, Stuart D. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Lux, Scott M. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Westervelt, Eileen T. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Davila-Perez, Juan L. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Mehnert, Brenda B. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Grussing, Michael N. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Ginsberg, Mark. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Hay, K. James. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Ticknor, Kirk W. | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Ray, Geoffrey D. | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-09-14T18:09:45Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2018-09-14T18:09:45Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-08 | - |
| dc.identifier.govdoc | ERDC/CERL TR-18-20 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/29289 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/29289 | - |
| dc.description | Technical Report | - |
| dc.description.abstract | The U.S. Army has an inventory of over 140,000 buildings, ranging in age from decades old to newly construction. When an Army installation experiences a mission change or force reduction, a number of the installation’s buildings may become vacated; sometimes, years pass before they are reused again. How buildings are deactivated and prepared for long term storage will determine the speed and cost of their reactivation. This work developed a protocol for deactivating, storing, and reactivating buildings to minimize maintenance costs and effort during the vacancy period, and to allow the Army to quickly bring these buildings to operational status when they are reoccupied. This work implemented and evaluated the protocol at the Kelley Hill cantonment area at Fort Benning, GA, where a significant number facilities of various types, ages, and conditions had been deactivated. The protocol prepared approximately 100 buildings vacated in the first half of 2016 to remain in a dormant state for more than 3 years, after which, when a reactivation need arises, they must be able to be made ready for occupancy within 2-4 months. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | United States. Department of the Army. Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Installation Technology Transition Program (U.S.) | - |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | Abstract .......................................................................................................................................................... ii Figures and Tables .......................................................................................................................................vii Preface .............................................................................................................................................................x 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 2 1.3 Approach ......................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 2 2 Deactivation Considerations .............................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Preparation requirements for deactivating facilities .................................................... 6 2.1.1 Building stabilization planning ............................................................................................. 7 2.1.2 Building stabilization ............................................................................................................ 8 2.1.3 Condition assessment and documentation ........................................................................ 9 2.1.4 Fire protection ....................................................................................................................... 9 2.2 Types of deactivation .................................................................................................... 10 2.2.1 Heating levels ..................................................................................................................... 10 2.2.2 Maintenance levels ............................................................................................................ 10 2.3 Documentation (closure Report) ................................................................................. 12 2.4 Economics ..................................................................................................................... 12 2.4.1 Approach to evaluating layaway alternative economics .................................................. 13 2.4.2 The layaway economic analysis tool and BUILDER SMS ................................................. 14 3 Building Grounds and Security ......................................................................................................... 22 3.1 Securing access ............................................................................................................ 22 3.1.1 Doors and windows ............................................................................................................ 22 3.1.2 Rooftops and utility corrals ................................................................................................ 23 3.1.3 Key systems ........................................................................................................................ 24 3.2 Monitoring and surveillance ......................................................................................... 25 3.3 Security lighting ............................................................................................................ 25 3.4 Signs .............................................................................................................................. 25 3.5 Exterior landscaping ..................................................................................................... 26 3.5.1 Trees, bushes, and shrubbery ............................................................................................ 26 3.5.2 Grading and surface drainage ........................................................................................... 30 3.6 Site safety hazards ....................................................................................................... 32 3.7 Metal theft ..................................................................................................................... 33 3.8 Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 33 3.8.1 Water supply ....................................................................................................................... 33 3.8.2 Electricity and gas............................................................................................................... 34 4 Building Structure and Envelope Integrity ..................................................................................... 35 4.1 Roofing systems ............................................................................................................ 35 4.1.1 Low slope (flat) roofing systems ........................................................................................ 35 4.1.2 Steep (pitched) roofing systems ........................................................................................ 36 4.1.3 Roofing penetrations .......................................................................................................... 36 4.1.4 Gutters and drains .............................................................................................................. 36 4.2 Exterior walls and structural and non-structural elements ........................................ 37 4.3 Exterior doors and windows ......................................................................................... 39 4.4 Other envelope penetrations ....................................................................................... 41 4.5 Corrosion prevention .................................................................................................... 46 4.6 Stairways ....................................................................................................................... 47 4.6.1 Exterior stairways................................................................................................................ 47 4.6.2 Interior stairways ................................................................................................................ 48 4.7 Moisture indicators ....................................................................................................... 49 4.8 Humidity indicators ....................................................................................................... 52 5 Building Interior, Finishes and Furnishings ................................................................................... 54 5.1 Interior spaces .............................................................................................................. 54 5.2 Interior finishes ............................................................................................................. 55 5.3 Carpeting ....................................................................................................................... 56 5.4 Draperies and blinds .................................................................................................... 57 5.5 Furniture ........................................................................................................................ 58 5.6 Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 59 6 Avoiding Contamination Problems .................................................................................................. 62 6.1 Avoiding mold and mildew problems ........................................................................... 62 6.1.1 Moisture impacts on building materials ............................................................................ 62 6.1.2 Moisture sources ................................................................................................................ 62 6.1.3 Managing interior relative humidity levels ........................................................................ 64 6.2 Hazardous materials..................................................................................................... 65 7 Mechanical and Electrical Systems ................................................................................................ 66 7.1 Avoiding freezing of piping, plumbing, and other systems ......................................... 66 7.1.1 Potable water supply piping and plumbing systems ........................................................ 66 7.1.2 Plumbing fixtures ................................................................................................................ 67 7.1.3 Hose bibs............................................................................................................................. 67 7.1.4 Appliances ........................................................................................................................... 68 7.1.5 Steam and hot water heating systems .............................................................................. 68 7.1.6 Chilled water systems ......................................................................................................... 68 7.1.7 Sump pumps and drainage systems ................................................................................. 68 7.2 Minimizing fire risks ...................................................................................................... 69 7.2.1 Minimize fire sources ......................................................................................................... 69 7.2.2 Maintain fire detection and alarm systems ...................................................................... 69 7.2.3 Maintain fire containment and suppression systems ...................................................... 69 7.3 Layup of mechanical systems ...................................................................................... 70 7.3.1 Heating systems ................................................................................................................. 70 7.3.2 Cooling systems .................................................................................................................. 72 7.4 Electrical considerations .............................................................................................. 76 8 Fire Protection Systems .................................................................................................................... 77 8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 77 8.2 Building security ........................................................................................................... 77 8.2.1 General security .................................................................................................................. 77 8.2.2 Boarding procedures .......................................................................................................... 78 8.2.3 Fire doors and dampers ..................................................................................................... 78 8.3 Combustibles removal .................................................................................................. 78 8.4 Utilities connections ..................................................................................................... 78 8.5 Fire detection, alarm, and communication systems ................................................... 79 8.6 Sprinkler systems ......................................................................................................... 79 8.6.1 Wet pipe sprinkler systems ................................................................................................ 79 8.6.2 Dry pipe sprinkler systems ................................................................................................. 80 8.6.3 Use of antifreeze ................................................................................................................. 80 8.7 Fire pumps .................................................................................................................... 80 8.8 Fire extinguishers.......................................................................................................... 81 9 Trap Maintenance and Freeze Protection ...................................................................................... 82 9.1 Trap types and locations .............................................................................................. 82 9.2 Trap maintenance ......................................................................................................... 82 9.2.1 Trap maintenance options ................................................................................................. 82 9.2.2 Economic comparison of trap maintenance options ........................................................ 90 10 Avoiding Pest Infestations ................................................................................................................ 92 10.1 Rodents ......................................................................................................................... 92 10.2 Birds .............................................................................................................................. 92 10.3 Bats ............................................................................................................................... 93 10.4 Insects ........................................................................................................................... 93 10.5 Foundation, exterior walls, and roof ............................................................................ 94 10.6 Doors and windows ...................................................................................................... 94 10.7 Landscaping and vegetation ........................................................................................ 95 11 Building Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 97 11.1 Periodic inspections ..................................................................................................... 97 11.2 Remote monitoring ....................................................................................................... 97 11.2.1 Data logger monitoring .................................................................................................... 99 11.2.2 Using building automation controls (BAC) and UMCS to monitor layaway buildings........................................................................................................................ 102 12 Reactivation Considerations ......................................................................................................... 104 12.1 Reactivation process .................................................................................................. 104 12.2 Preparation requirements for reactivating facilities ................................................. 104 12.2.1 Fire and life safety .......................................................................................................... 104 12.2.2 Landscaping and pest control ....................................................................................... 104 12.2.3 Building exterior ............................................................................................................. 104 12.2.4 Building interior .............................................................................................................. 105 12.2.5 HVAC system ................................................................................................................... 105 12.2.6 Plumbing ......................................................................................................................... 106 12.2.7 Electrical and lighting ..................................................................................................... 106 13 Deactivation, Layaway, Reactivation, and Building Type Specific Checklists ..................... 107 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................. 122 References ................................................................................................................................................ 123 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................................. 129 Appendix A: Example Decision Trees ................................................................................................... 131 Appendix B: Overview of the Layaway Economic Analysis Tool ................................................ 132 Appendix C – USFA National Arson Prevention Initiative Board-Up Procedures ........................ 157 Report Documentation Page (SF 298) ................................................................................................ 165 | - |
| dc.format.extent | 177 pages / 16.62 Mb | - |
| dc.format.medium | PDF/A | - |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (U.S.) | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Technical Report (Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.)) ; no. ERDC/CERL TR-18-20 | - |
| dc.rights | Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited | - |
| dc.source | This Digital Resource was created in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat | - |
| dc.subject | United States. Army--Buildings--Design and construction | en_US |
| dc.subject | United States. Army--Facilities--Planning | en_US |
| dc.subject | Buildings--Maintenance--Costs | en_US |
| dc.subject | Fort Benning (Ga.) | en_US |
| dc.title | Standard protocol for protective storage of dormant Army facilities | en_US |
| dc.type | Report | en_US |
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