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richard kempinger
architect
1928 S. WASHBURN ST. - P.O. BOX 2903
(920) 235-3310
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN 54903
FAX (920) 235-4002
January 3, 2002
Allyn Dannhoff
Inspection Division
City of Oshkosh
Re: File #0204
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Mr. Dannhoff;
This letter will confirm our phone discussion of December 3,1,2001, and our meeting on January
3,2002. First; St. Peters School Building has not been used in the last three years as a day
school. It has been in continuous use as a religious education school, and for other education and
office purposes. All classrooms are currently set up "as classrooms", as they have been in the
past. The Unified Catholic School System of Oshkosh is considering re-using this facility as a
day school, starting in late Spring or late Summer of 2002.
Because this proposed change would involve a significant expenditure in time and dollars, the
UCS school system asked me to discuss this situation with Gity hall, to be assured that there
would not be any code problems with this plan. You suggested that I have this same discussion
with matt Tucker, and I did so.
During our meeting, we placed a call to Pam Beach, from ues, who is familiar with the pre-
school program that would be re-located to this site, along with the elementary school. Pam
explained that their program is actually a "Baby Sitting" service for families in the UCS school
system only. Their program under the direction of Green Bay Diocese is not required to be
licensed by the State, therefore the program is not subject to ILHR Chapter 60.
You indicated to me that because this facility has been in continuous use as an educational
facility, that there would be no reason to bring it up to current code. You further indicated that
te did not need to be concerned about issues such as; the aging schools program, the need for
fire alarm strobes in classrooms, or the need to provide barrier free access.
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I also explained that we checked out sanitary fixture requirements, and that approximately twice
the number of fixtures required, do exist.
We both concluded that any pre-school rooms must have natural light in accordance with the 8%
rule.
Second; we discussed the existing west portion, of the church building. I brought along copies of
the original plans from the late 50's. This portion of the building is separated from the church
proper with fire rated walls and doors. Any closers previously removed from any fire doors must
have new closers installed. This west portion of the building, per the original plans, was
designed as an office and residential use. The intent is to re-use this facility for these two
purposes. You indicated to me that this building could continue to be used for both uses, without
having to bring the building totally up to current codes.
We both agreed that the following up grades would be required at all (3) floor levels.
1. Provide exit lights showing path of eggress to all stairs and exit doors.
2. Provide fire extinguishers.
3. Make sure that no 'dead end" corridors exist, because of existing locked doors.
Based on our discussions, UCS will continue to pursue the discussed uses.
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