Master Plan Nashua Fire Rescue, NH
Figure 59. Fire Station Condition Classifications
Like new condition. No visible structural defects. The facility is clean and well
maintained. Interior layout is conducive to function with no unnecessary
See impediments to the apparatus bays or offices. No significant defect history. Building
design and construction match the building's purposes. Age is typically less than
10 years.
The exterior has a good appearance with minor or no defects. Clean lines, good
workflow design, and only minor wear of the building interior. Roof and apparatus
apron are in good working order, absent any significant full-thickness cracks or
crumbling of apron surface or visible roof patches or leaks. Building design and
construction match the building's purposes. Age is typically less than 20 years.
The building appears to be structurally sound with a weathered appearance and
minor to moderate non-structural defects. The interior condition shows normal wear
and tear, but flows effectively to the apparatus bay or offices. Mechanical systems
are in working order. Building design and construction may not match the
building's purposes well. Showing increasing age-related maintenance, but with
no critical defects. Age is typically 30 years or more.
The building appears to be cosmetically weathered and worn with potentially
structural defects, although not imminently dangerous or unsafe. Large, multiple
full-thickness cracks and crumbling of concrete on the apron may exist. The roof
has evidence of leaking and/or multiple repairs. The interior is poorly maintained or
showing signs of advanced deterioration with moderate to significant non-
structural defects. Problematic age-related maintenance and/or major defects
are evident. May not be well suited to its intended purpose. Age is typically greater
than 40 years.
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