OUR PROPOSED TENNIS FACILITY

(Based on company provided information)
 
CROMARTY COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
PRE-CONSTRUCTION REPORT

Issued February 19, 2009 - Last Updated: January 4, 2012

 "We Are Shovel Ready and Eager To Build"

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INDEX

Executive Summary
History of the Project to Date
Location and Function
Limitations of this Report
Codes
References
Requests for Proposals
Estimate of Project Cost
Our Operational Paying Clients
          Charity Mandate
          Ancillary Mandate
Assessment Factors
Project Description - Planned Structures and Indoor Tennis Court
          The Site Plan
                    Property - Sydney Airport Authority
                    The Tennis Building
                    The Washroom Building
                    Tennis - Doubles Court Area
                    Walking/Jogging - Track Area                   
          The Structures - Details
                    Site Preparation
                    Frost Wall for the Tennis Building
                    Hot Mix Asphalt Course (flooring) Layer for the Tennis Building
                    The Pre-Engineered Tennis Building
                    Slab for the Pre-Engineered Attached Washroom Building
                    The Pre-Engineered Attached Washroom Building
                    Assembly of the Tennis and Washroom Buildings
                    Electrical - General
                    Plumbing - General
                    Tennis Building Lighting
                    Tennis Building Heating
                    Security Alarm System
                    Fire Protection System
                    Fire Alarm System
                    Washroom Building Finish
          The Cushioned Tennis Court
          Furnishings
                    The Tennis Building
                    The Washroom Building
Appendix One - Assessment Factors
          Increase Sport and Physical Recreation Opportunities
          Community Benefit/Impact
          Needs Assessment
          Project Planning
          Long Term Sustainability
          Resourcefulness
          Commitment by Applicant
          Job Creation
Appendix Two - Estimates
      Soft Class C Capital Estimate

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The prime goal of the Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre (CCITC) is to ensure the successful construction and the on-going operation of an indoor public tennis facility, while meeting all of the charitable and ancillary activities as described in the seven objects of the Society. For an estimated $615,000 to $1.0 million dollar capital investment (final engineering studies are pending), the minimum amount necessary to achieve the prime goal, the charity facility would take a certain basic, cost-effective, form. Naturally, a greater investment would produce additional enhancements, such as a larger building, extra tennis courts, full running track, year-round air-conditioning, etc.

The proposed building, located on semi-developed property at the Sydney Airport Authority (with nearby sewer and water for the site readily available and without the need for an environmental assessment review that could potentially delay a construction start), will serve up the standard four walls, a white ceiling, indirect court "green" lighting, a superior insulated "green" envelope, an economical "green" heating system, basic washroom facilities (appendage), and and a first class alternate-style cushioned tennis court surface built from environmentally friendly products as follows:

(1) A "pre-engineered rigid framed" steel building set upon concrete frost wall with interior/exterior spot footings and possibly concrete piers

(2) 80' wide x 140' long, with c. 26' high side walls and c. 39' to a central ridge, with a 5:12 roof pitch

(3) Hot mix asphalt course (flooring) layer (beneath the tennis court and running track)

(4) One, state of the art, cushioned, doubles court measuring overall 60' x 120' centred upon a cushioned area measuring 80' x 140'

- Note: A maximum of six progressive children's (ages 5-7, 7-9 and 8-9 year olds) practice courts will be set upon the standard-sized cushioned doubles court as required
- Note: A cushioned walking track will circle the interior perimeter
- Note: Spectator arena seating available around the interior perimeter for viewing events

(5) Superior "green" insulation (walls R20, ceiling R40) with either indirect ventilation through ceiling-mounted exhaust fans or natural infiltration

(6)  "Green" infrared high-intensity radiant ceramic ["light"] heating system: (For example, a propane gas-fired high-intensity infrared radiant ceramic ["light"] heating system, maintaining a 55 F degrees [12.7 degrees C] inside winter temperature

(7) Indirect "green" T5 fluorescent blue light technology (for example, Courtlite)

(8) A basic washroom amenity (shed appendage - 20' wide x c. 20'-25' long x c. 12' tall) upon a slab

(9) An automatic active fire suppression system

(10) Wheelchair accessibility

As a tax-exempt Sydney-based charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as BN 848036968RR0001, the CCITC will build the first indoor facility in Cape Breton designed exclusively for the game of tennis. A public facility available on a first come, first served basis, the Centre will also advance education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering or hosting training and "training the trainer" courses on Cape Breton Island for tennis coaches, officials and instructors. Since healthy, living initiatives will be a priority, it will also relieve conditions associated with aging by providing tennis programs for the aged; and it will afford relief to persons with disabilities by developing and implementing tennis programmes for the disabled.

A series of assessment factors have been identified and examined: The CCITC will increase sport and physical recreation opportunities, it will have a positive benefit and impact upon the CBRM, it is clearly needed,  it will operate in a sustainable way, its organizors are resourceful and committed, and it will produce jobs during the construction phase as well as permanent positions afterwards.

As a non-profit society, we clearly will be "adding to" the existing recreational infrastructure capacity of CBRM. There are numerous non-profit and municipal-run outdoor summer tennis facilities in the CBRM, and we would be the first indoor tennis facility (as well as a year-round operation) in the CBRM and indeed on the Island of Cape Breton.  In addition, we will be adding a recreational component to the existing infrastructure capacity of another non-profit community-minded society - the Sydney Airport Authority - and  making the airport a community resource that provides economic development opportunities for all concerned.

Given adequate funding, we could easily meet any reasonable construction deadline.

Finally, the Centre will function as a public hub facility designed to serve the entire CBRM and not just one area. It should also be noted that the CCITC envisions an identical hub facility built one day on the North Side.

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 HISTORY OF THE PROJECT TO DATE

On May 16, 2006, the Cromarty Tennis Club (founded 1902) passed a supportive motion encouraging the creation of a non-profit society to be known as the "Cromarty Community Indoor Tennis Centre" (CCITC). As an autonomous entity the CCITC exists independent of the Cromarty Tennis Club in all aspects including financial and organizational.

The CCITC is most grateful for this enlightened endorsement from a club of such import to the community for so many years now.

A second motion of the Cromarty Tennis Club then suggested that the CCITC seek charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and on February 12, 2008 the CRA granted its request. Upon receiving this standing, the CCITC sought out land within the CBRM.

On December 15, 2008, after an exhaustive search which ultimately led the Centre to the Sydney Airport Authority, also a non-profit community-minded Society, its Board granted a request for a long term property lease.

Following that, on January 14, 2009, the Public Services Committee of CBRM council gave its full support to the CCITC and its announced project.

Again, the CCITC is most appreciative of  these decisions taken by the CRA, the Authority, and Public Services.

In August 2009 our request for Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) funding to help us along in constructing our public community facility was rejected. ECBC received our application favourably, but upon its review in Halifax, we were informed that we did not meet current criteria in that the Federal Government was only funding existing facilities and not new ones.

On April 13, 2010, unanimously passed was a motion presented at the AGM and to the executive of the Cromarty Tennis Club that fully endorsed our project.

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 LOCATION AND FUNCTION

Located         as it will be at the Sydney Airport, the Centre will function as a hub facility designed to serve the entire CBRM and not just one area. We will be a public facility available on a first come, first served basis open to anyone and at the lowest possible break-even charge. There will be no membership requirement.

The Centre will also be advancing education by providing tennis lessons to students as a component of a school curriculum, and by offering or hosting training and "train the trainer" courses on Cape Breton Island for tennis coaches, officials and instructors. It will also provide tennis programs designed exclusively for the older player and for those with disabilities (for example, we will be encouraging wheelchair tennis).

We will also be offering an indoor-winter walking/slow-jog track in an intimate setting where friends who do not play tennis can come together to exercise, or, perhaps, just to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

The facility will be located just off the Grand Lake Road, and only 11.6 km (7.2 miles) from the former city of Sydney. We will be within easy school bus distance from every educational institution, and will be close, by automobile, to all urban and rural communities. Presently adjacent to a scheduled public bus service, the Centre will certainly lobby for a stop directly at the front door of the facility.

We are also close to the area's outdoor tennis clubs whose players may wish to use our facilities in the winter, or when spring/summer/fall weather turns foul as it often does. For example, we will be 15 kilometers (9.3 Miles) from the Cromarty Tennis Club, 18 kilometers (11.2 Miles) from the Sydney River Tennis Club, 10 kilometers (6.2 Miles) from the Glace Bay Tennis Club, 13 kilometers (8.1 Miles) from the New Waterford Tennis Club, and 35 kilometers (21.7 Miles) from the North Sydney Tennis Club.

Of course, we will also be encouraging nearby golf clubs to take advantage of our facility while waiting their tee or other times.

It should be noted as well that the CCITC envisions an identical public hub facility built one day on the North Side.

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 LIMITATIONS OF THIS REPORT

This is a pre-construction report only and not the more detailed architectural and engineering design study (or building development plan) required to produce the kind of professional document that could be used for advertising a number of RFPs and the issuing of final detailed stamped drawings required for the construction of the Centre.

"A professional’s stamp is a signed seal on documents and drawings indicating the documents and drawings are final and have been prepared under the supervision of a professional architect or engineer who is assuming responsibility for them" (CBRM). Some of the things that the design study would address in greater detail would be as follows "Floor plan, (what the layout of the building looks like for each floor), Elevations, (what the outside of the building looks like from all 4 sides), Detail sections, (the materials the building is constructed of), Mechanical plans of ventilation, sprinkler and plumbing systems, Electrical (electrical layout, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, circuits)." (CBRM). Also required would be a "Site plan ... an illustration drawn to scale of the parcel (i.e. property boundary) showing the location and dimensions of existing and proposed buildings, structures, additions, and other elements of the site (e.g. parking, driveway), including easements)" (CBRM)

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CODES

All appropriate codes must be met, including the following: National Building Code (Canada), Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Nova Scotia Building Regulations including the Building Accessibility Act, Canadian Standards Association Standards (in particular the CSA-A660 Quality Certification for Steel Building Systems), and those of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).

The facility will meet or exceed barrier free code - Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under Section 4 of the Building Code Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 46, N.S. Reg. 143/2006 (July 13, 2006) as amended by N.S. Reg. 241/2008 (March 31, 2008, effective April 30, 2008): Schedule “C” - Barrier-Free Design

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REFERENCES

References will be required.

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REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS

Any or all (turnkey) quotations will be acceptable when the time comes to issue RFPs. If you wish to be placed on a list now, please send a general or detailed e-mail to ccitc@cromartytennis.ca with an outline of your experience.

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ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COST

Based on the "Project Description" below the CCITC has estimated the cost at approximately $615,000 (See Appendix Two: Soft Class C Estimate). On the other hand, Lorne E. Martin, FEC, P.Eng. VP Atlantic Operations CBCL Limited, has also reviewed the "Project Description" and based on the required footprint, and his experience, he forms the opinion that this project will likely be in the $1.0 million plus range. Based on this, he  anticipates that the requisite engineering/architectural costs will be in the order of $70,000. The design and document preparation component of the A&E services would then typically be in the order of 75% or approximately $52,000.

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OUR OPERATIONAL PAYING CLIENTS

(See Appendix One: Long Term Sustainability)

(I)

CHARITY MANDATE

(1) The youth through the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board : The CCITC will offer tennis lessons and related programmes to students as a component of a school curriculum

(2) The aged: The CCITC will offer tennis lessons and related programmes to our senior citizens as part of a healthy, living initiative

(3) The challenged: The CCITC will offer programmes such as wheelchair tennis

(4) Tennis Canada and Tennis Nova Scotia: The CCITC will offer training courses for tennis coaches, officials, and instructors

(5) Tennis Canada and Tennis Nova Scotia: The CCITC will provide a venue for touring professionals involved in charity programmes sanctioned by these bodies

(6) Public at large:  The CCITC will acquire by way of grant, gift, purchase, bequest, devise or otherwise, real and personal property and to use and apply such property to the realization of the objects of the Society. Official receipts will ensure that eligible donors will benefit from all the tax incentives associated with gifting to our registered charity.

(II)

ANCILLARY MANDATE

(1) Public at  large: Affordable first come, first serve hourly fees (i.e. no memberships).

(2) Local outdoor tennis clubs wishing to use an all-weather facility during the inclement days of both winter and summer:

(A) Cromarty Tennis Club

(B) Sydney River Tennis Club

(C) Glace Bay Tennis Club

(D) New Waterford Tennis Club

(E) North Sydney Tennis Club

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

The CCITC will increase sport and physical recreation opportunities, it will have a positive benefit and impact upon the CBRM, it is clearly needed,  it will operate in a sustainable way, and its organizors are resourceful and committed. For details, See Appendix One: Assessment Factors

PROJECT DESCRIPTION - PLANNED STRUCTURES AND INDOOR TENNIS COURT

(I)

THE SITE PLAN

Property - Sydney Airport Authority

 46^o10'07.53"N - 60^o02'56.55"W
- Old Airport Road Intersection -
[46 10 07.53- 60 02 56.55]

Land	Semi-developed and without the need for an environmental assessment review	25-year (renewable) property lease
Width	To be determined by final lease agreement to include parking	Greater than 100 feet
Length	To be determined by final lease agreement to include parking	Greater than 140 feet
Water	Readily available
Sewer	Readily available

The Tennis Building

         

(Based on company provided information)

(Close Representation)

Width	80 feet
Length	140 feet
Floor Area	Clear span
Eave Height	c. 26 feet
Centre Height - Clear	c. 39 feet
Two (2) Overhead Doors	10 feet x10 feet
Three (3) Walk Doors	3 feet x 7 feet
Roof Pitch	5:12
One (1) Room	Wheelchair accessible

The Washroom Building

(Close Representation)
 

Width	20 feet
Length	c. 20 feet to 25 feet
Floor Area	Clear span
Eave Height	c. 10	Lean-to construction
Highest Height	c. 12 feet	Lean-to construction
Roof Pitch	Shed
Two (2) Rooms	Wheelchair accessible

Tennis - Doubles Court Area

(General  Representation)

Width	60 feet
Length	120 feet
One (1) Doubles Court	Wheelchair accessible

Walking/Jogging - Track Area

(Close Representation)

Width	10 feet	Two lanes wide
Length	Entire Perimeter	1/12 mile track
One (1) Track	Wheelchair accessible

(II)

THE STRUCTURES - DETAILS

The prime goal of the CCITC is to ensure the successful construction and the on-going operation of an indoor public tennis facility, while meeting all of its charitable and ancillary activities. In short, the facility would take a certain basic, cost-effective, form. Thus it will serve up the standard four walls, a white ceiling, indirect court "green" lighting, a superior insulated "green" envelope, an economical "green" heating system, basic washroom facilities (appendage), and a first class alternate-style cushioned tennis court surface built from environmentally friendly products.

Site Preparation

Site Preparation (Compacted Subgade)	All excavating, filling and grading requirements and compacting work of the subbase should be performed with slopes not less than 0.83% (1:120) and not more than 1% (1:100).
Construction Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

Frost Wall for the Tennis Building

Frost Wall	80 feet x 140 feet	Monolithically poured with a continuous grade beam (frost wall or footing) to the depth required by CBRM code with  interior/exterior spot footings and possibly concrete piers. Anchor bolt drawings for the building will determine the foundation and base notch requirements.
Floor Ties	No.	Because there will not be a concrete slab, this will require a larger footing for the columns.
Construction Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

Hot Mix Asphalt Course (flooring) Layer for the Tennis Building

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Asphalt Course (Flooring) Layer
Course (Flooring) Layer Slope	No slope
Compacted Base Material	It will consist of bituminous concrete mixture; crushed aggregate; processed / recycled asphalt or processed/recycled concrete installed over the subgrade. In no case should the thickness be less than the equivalent of 4” of thoroughly compacted crushed stone. The material should be spread by methods and in a manner that produces a uniform density and thickness. The material thus spread should be compacted to 95% minimum Proctor Test with equipment that provides uniform density. Surface of the base course as compacted should not vary more than 1/2” from the true plane of the court.
Compacted Asphalt Leveling (Intermediate) Course	It will consist of a hot plant mix having a maximum aggregate size of 3/8” to 3/4” constructed over the base course to a compacted thickness of not less than 1 1/2”.   This hot plant mix should be spread and compacted by methods and in a manner that produces a uniform density and thickness. The finished intermediate course should not vary more than 1/4” in 10’, when measured in any direction.
Compacted Asphalt Surface Course	It will consist of a hot plant mix having a maximum aggregate size of 3/8” and a minimum aggregate size of 1/4" constructed over the hot mix intermediate course to a compacted thickness of not less than 1”. Liquid asphalt  bitumen: minimum shall be 5.5% by weight. Crushed stone, gravel, shale, limestone aggregate is acceptable. Not acceptable are foreign materials, i.e., pyrite, clay, ferrous compounds, dirt and organic material.
Expansion Joints	Not required.
Tennis Net Post Sleeves and Centre Tie Down Anchor(Four (4) sleeves in total) Net post footings should be round at the top, not less than 18” in diameter tapering out to a square bottom not less that 30” at the bottom . Footings should be 6” deeper than the local frost depth, but not less than 42” deep.	Set in poured concrete and, if possible, prior to the placing of the asphalt surface.	This will eliminate having to disturb the finished surface prior to applying the tennis court coatings.
Construction Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

The Pre-Engineered Tennis Building

Width	80 feet out-to-out of steel
Length	140 feet out-to-out of steel
Floor Area	Clear Span
Eave Height	c. 26 feet outside measure c. 24 feet inside measure
Centre Height - Clear	c. 39 feet
Frame Type	Six (6) preferred (Five (5) possible) structural steel I Beam with minimum 1/4 inch flange thickness primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)	50-year structural warranty (Based on company provided information)
Anchor bolts		Provided
Floor Ties	No.	Because there will not be a concrete slab, this will require a larger footing for the columns.
One (1) Left End Wall Bearing Frame	Post and Beam, primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
One (1) Right End Wall Bearing Frame	Post and Beam, primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)
Diagonal wind bracing	Steel cables or prime painted grey steel rods
Framed openings (with galvanized J trim and trim covers for headers - with foam closures - and jambs)	2 exterior (10x10 feet over head) - One at each end of the building 2 exterior (3x7 feet) - One in each exterior end 1 wide barrier free open entry-way to washroom  building	Introduce heavy portal braces if an opening  prevents the use of a required diagonal cable brace
Two (2) Overhead Insulated Door	Heavy-duty 24 gauge, 10’x10’, vertical lift, pre-painted white
Three (3) Walk Insulated Doors	Rugged with key lock, 3’x7’, standard metal, prime painted
Base angle	16-gauge,  galvanized	It is attached to the outer edge of the foundation 50-year structural warranty
Roof Pitch	5:12
Roof Type	Purlin Bearing Rib (PBR) Roof Panels, 24 or 26 gauge, loads are based upon use of 80000 psi yield steel 80,000 PSI or Agway 4-150 panel or equal, roof rolls continuous from eave to eave, screw down	25-year warranty
Long PBR overlaps	A full overlap (i.e. not a “R” panel with a short overlap)
Inside and outside eave foam closures with a metal eave trim closure		To create a tight seal and prevent the insulation from becoming wet
Gutters and downs	24  gauge	Closed system
Girt, roof purlin, rake angles, and base angles finish	Hot dipped galvanized coating for lasting durability preferred. Prime painted grey may be acceptable	No red oxide or red primed steel 50-year girt and purlin structural warranty
Girt and Roof purlin connections	Bolted directly to the beams and columns and not to welded clips
Roof Fasteners	Stainless steel self drilling screws, with stainless steel caps and assembled neoprene washers	Lifetime warranty against rust
Coating on Roof	High Aluminum (55% minimum)/zinc/silicone composition	25-year rust perforation warranty
Wind Load	Code
Live Load	Code
Roof Load	Code
Dead Load	Code
Roof Trim	24 gauge
Wall Sheeting	26 gauge	It must be long enough to sit upon a base trim placed below the top of the foundation
Base trim	24  gauge	This trim is necessary to seal the building against leaks. A base trim also affects slab construction details.
Coating on wall sheeting	High Aluminum/zinc/silicone composition	25-year rust perforation warranty
Colour on wall sheeting	Pre-painted, baked siliconized polyester - White	35-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, or blistering
Wall Panel Fasteners	Stainless steel with assembled neoprene washers	Lifetime warranty against rust
Roof trim, opening trims, gutters, downs, and base trim colour	Green
Roof Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the roof sheeting into the purlins)	(1) ) R38 - 12 inches (i) One layer 10 inches thick running between the purlins, with one layer 2 inches thick running on top of and across the purlins, and a separate vapour barrier installed under the purlins and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps or (ii) Fiberglass blanket insulation, rigid foam thermal blocks on the outside face of the girts and purlins and a vapour barrier, c/w strapping	The vapour barrier must be a highly reflective reinforced white fabric which is resistant to ball puncture - Lamtec® Gymguard or equal for wall and ceiling applications which offers a smooth, bright white finish and a continuous vapor barrier is preferred.
Wall Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the wall sheeting into the girts)	(1) R30 - 9 inches, metal building (2) A separate vapour barrier installed over the girts and held in place with a grid consisting of  steel retainer straps or equal strapping	The vapour barrier must be a highly reflective reinforced white fabric which is resistant to ball puncture - Lamtec® Gymguard or equal for wall and ceiling applications which offers a smooth, bright white finish and a continuous vapor barrier is preferred.
Drawings		Main building drawings and an erection manual for the main building to be included. Drawings stamped and certified by a registered engineer. Drawings for the main building to include: Anchor bolt drawings that will determine the foundation requirements, column reactions, rigid frame elevations, side wall framing, end wall framing, roof framing, which includes sheeting drawings for side walls and end walls, detail drawings, etc. All manuals and drawings to be turned over to the Society after construction.
Delivery of the main building (and border clearance  if required) FOB		Six to eight week delivery guarantee

Slab for the Pre-Engineered Attached Washroom Building

Slab	20 feet x 25 feet	Standard slab for a pre-engineered structure
Site Preparation		Included
Construction Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

The Pre-Engineered Attached Washroom Building

Width	20 feet out-to-out of steel
Length	20 to 23 feet 4 inches c/c	Centered on two frames of the main tennis building
Floor Area	Clear Span
Eave Height	c. 10	Lean-to construction
Highest Height	c. 12 feet	Lean-to construction
Frame Type	Structural steel I Beam with minimum 1/4 inch flange thickness primed in grey or other light enamel primer (an iron oxide inhibitive primer)	50-year structural warranty
Anchor bolts		Provided
Diagonal wind bracing	Steel cables or prime painted grey steel rods
Framed doorway openings	1 leading to the main building	See main building
Base angle	16-gauge,  galvanized	It is attached to the outer edge of the foundation 50-year structural warranty
Roof Pitch	Shed
Roof Type	Purlin Bearing Rib (PBR) Roof Panels, 24 or 26 gauge, loads are based upon use of 80000 psi yield steel 80,000 PSI or Agway 4-150 panel or equal, roof rolls continuous from eave to eave, screw down	25-year warranty
Long PBR overlaps	A full overlap (i.e. not a “R” panel with a short overlap)
Inside and outside eave foam closures with a metal eave trim closure		To create a tight seal and prevent the insulation from becoming wet
Gutters and downs	24  gauge	Closed system
Girt, roof purlin, rake angles, and base angles finish	Hot dipped galvanized coating for lasting durability preferred. Prime painted grey may be acceptable	No red oxide or red primed steel 50-year girt and purlin structural warranty
Girt and Roof purlin connections	Bolted directly to the beams and columns and not to welded clips
Roof Fasteners	Stainless steel self drilling screws, with stainless steel caps and assembled neoprene washers	Lifetime warranty against rust
Coating on Roof	High Aluminum (55% minimum)/zinc/silicone composition	25-year rust perforation warranty
Wind Load	Code
Live Load	Code
Roof Load	Code
Dead Load	Code
Roof Trim	24 gauge
Wall Sheeting	26 gauge	It must be long enough to sit upon a base trim placed below the top of the foundation
Base trim	24  gauge	This trim is necessary to seal the building against leaks. A base trim also affects slab construction details.
Coating on wall sheeting	High Aluminum/zinc/silicone composition	25-year rust perforation warranty
Colour on wall sheeting	Pre-painted, baked siliconized polyester - White	35-year warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, or blistering
Wall Panel Fasteners	Stainless steel with assembled neoprene washers	Lifetime warranty against rust
Roof trim, opening trims, gutters, downs, and base trim colour	Green
Roof Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the roof sheeting into the purlins)	(1) ) R38 - 12 inches (i) One layer 10 inches thick running between the purlins, with one layer 2 inches thick running on top of and across the purlins, and a separate vapour barrier installed under the purlins and held in place with a grid consisting of steel retainer straps or (ii) Fiberglass blanket insulation, rigid foam thermal blocks on the outside face of the girts and purlins and a vapour barrier, c/w strapping
Wall Insulation (Installed prior to screwing the wall sheeting into the girts)	(1) R30 - 9 inches, metal building (2) A separate vapour barrier installed over the girts and held in place with a grid consisting of  steel retainer straps or equal strapping
Exhaust	Ducted up to the roof
Drawings		Washroom building drawings and an erection manual for the washroom building to be included. Drawings stamped and certified by a registered engineer. Drawings for the washroom building to include: Anchor bolt drawings that will determine the foundation requirements, column reactions, rigid frame elevations, side wall framing, end wall framing, roof framing, which includes sheeting drawings for side walls and end walls, detail drawings, etc. All manuals and drawings to be turned over to the Society after construction.
Delivery of the washroom building (and border clearance  if required) FOB		Six to eight week delivery guarantee

Assembly of the Tennis and Washroom Buildings

Erection of the tennis building	Includes the insulation package
Erection of the Washroom building	Includes the insulation package
Assembly Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

Electrical - General

Receptacles	All including WP duplex are to be GFI and child proof
Three Phase Wiring	Required to eliminate the flickering of the fluorescent lighting system
Meter cabinet/board	To be as per NS specifications
Thermostats	Refer to heating drawings for exact location
Exit and Emergency Lighting	Battery Operated, 24 volt
Exit lights at all exits and egress	LED back lighting
Security lighting	Must have an overriding photo-cell control
Installation Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

Plumbing - General

Water, sanitary and storm drainage	Shall be piped to the exterior connections nearby
All supports or secondary supports	To be hot dipped galvanized
Washroom Furnishings	Installation
Installation Start		Six to eight week guarantee following bid acceptance

Tennis Building Lighting

THE CUSHION TENNIS COURT

(Close Representation)

(1) Establish the centerline between the net posts, and then locate two points 18' left and right of center along the net line, the doubles sidelines.

(2) From the doubles sideline at the net line, swing 39' arcs to the baselines. Then, swing cross arcs 53' 0-7/8"[53.875'] long to establish the intersections between the doubles sidelines and the baselines -- the four corners of the doubles court.

(3) From the corners of the doubles court, lay the doubles sidelines and baselines.

(4) Lay the singles sidelines 4' 6"[4.5’] inside the doubles sidelines. • Lay the serving lines 18' from the baselines (21" from the net). • Lay the centerline halfway between the sidelines (18' from the doubles sidelines).

(5) Lay a 6" long center line inside the center of the baseline.

- Note: All measurements are to the outside of the playing lines except to the service line and the center mark.
- Note: All lines, including the center service line, hall be 2” in width, except the baseline which shall be 4” in width • As a means of checking the accuracy of the lines (See below), the distance from Point 1 to Point 2 and from Point 3 to Point 4 should be exactly 36’ and the distance from Point 1 to Point 3 and Point 2 to Point 4 should be 85’ 11”.

Revenues during the development stage will support at least one full time manager, and one part-time assistant, with an array of volunteers available to lessen the load and provide expertise training. In its growth stage, programme popularity would certainly generate additional full-time and swing-shift positions. At its final, ideal operating capacity - this being a sophisticated user/educational programme squeezed into a 360-year, 17-hour day (6120 total operational hours) time frame - even more positions would be required.  At maturity then, no less than 3.5 full-time positions would be created with perhaps 6 full-time positions (that ideally included a year-round regional trainer having passed the National Certification Programme ) being required to meet all requirements.

(By Eric Krause, Krause House Info-Research Solutions)