Age and Condition of the Facility
As Wayland High School approaches its 50th anniversary, several studies and state audits have concluded that many systems are near or beyond their expected life and need replacement or significant upgrade. These include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and sewage disposal systems.
The roofs require immediate attention. In the spring of 2006, a large chunk of concrete fell off a roof overhang in a high traffic student area. Another chunk fell out of a doorway in October 2009. It is the result of leaky roofs that, while regularly inspected and repaired, are well beyond their expected life.
The facility also needs to be brought up to current lateral-load safety standards. Handicapped accessibility and ADA compliance are absent, there is no fire-safety sprinkler system in most of the buildings, and significant asbestos-containing material and PCB-containing items on site require abatement.
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§ “What to do about Falling Concrete at Wayland High School” by Eric Sheffels, March 26, 2007
