2023 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Master Plan

City of Greensboro FACILITY AUDIT

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SMITH ACTIVE ADULT CENTER

and some have curbs. Interior recommendations include:

› The interior spaces and surfaces are in good condition and only require spot scraping and repainting. The lay-in ceiling system is in good condition and requires cleaning, re-setting of misaligned tiles, and spot replacement of damaged tiles. › Door frames at the pool deck require spot repair of rust at the bottom of the frames to prevent deterioration. › Remaining interior elements of toilet and shower compartments, tile finish, floor finish, joint sealants, and casework are all in good condition. Owner stated a desire to change all showers to zero entry, install ADA height water closets, and create a separate changing area for pool users. Reconfiguring space to include these elements creates the opportunity to upgrade the whole space to current accessibility codes. › The above ceiling cavity in the pool room was not accessible. Recommend that the above ceiling space is examined for deterioration the next time the pool is drained. recommendations for plumbing repair at this time. There are currently no single occupancy restrooms/ shower/changing facilities. It is recommended to add at least one when doing a locker room renovation. Mechanical This facility has an indoor pool. The air conditioning system consists of package air conditioning units designed to provide heating and cooling to indoor pool rooms manufactured by Poolpak International. Equipment in the mechanical room appears to be in good working condition and well maintained. Restrooms appear to be provided with proper heating and ventilation. No recommendations for mechanical repair at this time. Plumbing Plumbing fixtures are in good condition. No

Exterior of Smith Active Adult Center

Exterior Smith is an indoor pool facility, and the exterior observation was limited to the area outside the pool equipment room. The exterior wall system in the pool equipment roof area is a masonry veneer over CMU backup. Doors are hollow metal. Exterior recommendations include: › The masonry veneer is in good condition but stained from mildew and age. Veneer should be cleaned. › Drain piping from the pool equipment room is located above the hollow metal door. The drain has deteriorated the door’s drip header beyond repair and the drip should be replaced. The drain line has been turned to drip beside the door and that has deteriorated the sidewalk concrete at the bottom of the wall and will ultimately rust out the hollow metal door frame. Interior The interior pool room is enclosed by painted CMU walls and a lay-in ceiling system. Doors leading into restrooms, the equipment room, and adjacent spaces are hollow metal. Lockers are located on the pool deck. Restrooms include individual shower compartments, epoxy monolithic floor and base finishes, tile walls, lay-in ceiling systems, and laminate vanity/counters. Grab bars, shower controls, and some accessible elements are present, but the approach is obstructed by curtains and benches, and the fixture clearances do not all meet current code requirements. Some showers have barrier-free entry,

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