CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS REPORT
The following conventions have been used in this report.
> Major Concern: a system or component which is considered significantly deficient or is unsafe.
Significant deficiencies need to be corrected and, except for some safety items, are likely to involve
significant expense.
> Safety Issue: denotes a condition that is unsafe and in need of prompt attention.
>» Repair: denotes a system or component which is missing or which needs corrective action to assure
proper and reliable function.
>» Improve: denotes improvements which are recommended but not required.
> Monitor: denotes a system or component needing further investigation and/or monitoring in order to
determine if repairs are necessary.
> Deferred Cost: denotes items that have reached or are reaching their normal life expectancy or show
indications that they may require repair or replacement anytime during the next five (5) years.
THE SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION
Purpose
The purpose of this building assessment is to provide an observation and report on the physical condition and
maintenance of the property. This report addresses items believed to be significant for the continued
operation of this facility in its current usage and occupancy.
Scope
The scope of these operations was to assess the general physical condition and maintenance status of the
property and to recommend repair and operation and/or to be restored to a good condition consistent with
comparable properties of similar age.
Immediate Repair Needs are those repairs that are beyond the scope of regular maintenance that should be
performed within one year of the date of the report. Short-term needs are those items needing repair or
replacement to remedy physical deficiencies, such as deferred maintenance, that are beyond the scope of
regular maintenance that should be undertaken on a priority basis within one to two years.
General Description
Completed in 1971, the Court Street Theater is composed of the original 1870 Central Firehouse and an
international-style architectural addition facing the Library Courtyard on Court Street. This space originally housed
the Nashua Arts and Science Center, and through the years has served various performing theatrical and dance
companies, visual artists, sculptors, Symphony NH and arts organizations. Total size for 14 Court Street is 31,778
sq. ft.
Building is currently in the beginning of a renovation which will include a new fire alarm panel, additional
sprinkler coverage, LED lighting and ceiling tiles within designated areas of the building.
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