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TECHNICAL REPORT I

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Technical Report 1 evaluated the compliance of the Auditorium, a performing arts theater and office space, located in Lemma, MN.  The building is owned and operated by Francis Michael Performing Arts Academy (FMPAA) and was originally constructed in 1929.  The Auditorium was recently renovated to accommodate the needs of FMPAA and is set to be completed in April 2014. The basis of this evaluation is ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low Rise Residential.

Through investigation of ASHRAE 62.1-2010, the Auditorium falls in accordance with the requirements set forth by the standard to protect the health of the building occupants and exceeds the requirements in some areas.  The systems and controls in place are designed to prevent the growth of mold, provide adequate ventilation, and minimize the amount of contamination through cleaning and maintenance.

After assessing the Auditorium in relation the requirements for ASHRAE 90.1-2010, the building falls under a general compliance.  All of the heating, cooling and ventilation equipment are acceptable and even exceed the standard in some areas, however the building envelope falls short of the thermal requirements.  Considering that this building was originally built in the early 1900s, adding more insulation or increasing the tightness of construction could cause more harm to the building in terms of moisture build-up.

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