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Photovoltaic Building Roof Replacement
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This project proposes to replace the deteriorating 20-year-old, built-up 1,453 square foot roof on the monument's Photovoltaic Control Building. Currently the roof leaks and is deteriorating the interior walls of the building. If the roof is not replaced, the resulting damage will destroy the entire interior of the building. Though direct water contact from the leaks accounts for damage to the interior of the building itself, the leaks also create an indirect hazard to the sensitive electronic photovoltaic equipment. Water entering the building raises its interior humidity, and, since it does not have HVAC, poses a significant threat to the electronic equipment as it generates a significant amount of heat.
Beyond the deterioration of park assets, the water leaks also present safety hazards as they create puddles which pose both slipping hazards and electrocution hazards. The electrical components inside the photovoltaic building run both AC and DC currents which increases the risk of severe electrocution and threatens employee safety. This project will be performed using both day labor and contracted labor and will increase the roof's condition from Poor to Excellent and the overall building's condition from Poor to Good.
The built-up asphalt roof will be replaced with a metal pitched roof. There are no expected impacts to employees or visitors.
Beyond the deterioration of park assets, the water leaks also present safety hazards as they create puddles which pose both slipping hazards and electrocution hazards. The electrical components inside the photovoltaic building run both AC and DC currents which increases the risk of severe electrocution and threatens employee safety. This project will be performed using both day labor and contracted labor and will increase the roof's condition from Poor to Excellent and the overall building's condition from Poor to Good.
The built-up asphalt roof will be replaced with a metal pitched roof. There are no expected impacts to employees or visitors.