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surfaced with a suitable bituminous compound. Corroded spots on metal roofing
should be cleaned with a scraper until free of all paint and then sprayed or
brushed with a suitable asphalt compound. Corroded or loose flashing should
be replaced with new flashing of similar material, and all joints should be
made weatherproof. Joints only slightly open as a result of drying and
contraction may be sealed by gun-caulking with a suitable waterproofing
compound. Roof drains, gutters, leaders, and all other outside sheet metal
work should have corroded spots cleaned and treated as indicated for metal
roofing.
Building Envelope Reactivation. Determining which buildings to
2.2.2
reactivate will depend upon an evaluation of functional and structural
requirements for reactivation based on available assets. Upon completion of
this evaluation, a facility that is found suitable should be thoroughly
inspected for a final determination of specific maintenance, repair, and
cleaning requirements.
The facility must meet applicable codes and regulations or offer
the possibility to be brought up to code within a reasonable cost. Items that
may have been permitted at the time the building was initially constructed may
no longer be allowed. Newer, more restrictive codes may now have to be met.
Areas of particular concern are:
a)
Life safety codes (number and type of exits, sprinklers,
occupancy requirements).
b)
Sanitation requirements (number and type of fixtures, materials
for floors and walls).
c)
Electrical requirements (wiring may have to be brought to
current standard).
Local codes may be more restrictive than national codes and may
contain provisions that could involve major reconstruction. A thorough
evaluation must be made to ensure code compliance and to estimate the costs of
returning the facility to use versus new construction.
2.2.3
Building Mechanical Systems Inactivation
Compressors. Air and gas compressors should be prepared for
2.2.3.1
preservation when the main engine is prepared. Compressors lubricated from
the crankcase of the main engine should be lubricated with preservative oil at
the time the preservative oil is applied to the main engine. Clutches that
are to be stored completely assembled must be locked in the disengaged
position to eliminate contact between lining and pressure plate.
When air and gas compressors have a separate crankcase from the
main engine, the crankcase should be drained and filled to the proper level
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