V.E. Unit Retrofit Closure Policy

During a time in which a unit is under construction, should any one condition from category 1 (listed under V.D.1) be met or any five conditions from category 2 (listed under V.D.2), the unit will remain closed for the duration of construction.

V.D.1 Category 1

a. The average per square foot cost of the total construction project exceeds $30/sq. foot of the building.

b. The project requires the closure of more than 2 floors.

c. The project blocks or alters primary entrances or exits.

d. The project requires the rerouting of utilities.

e. The project calls for the replacement of at least half of the unit’s foundation.

f. A crane will be used during construction.

g. The project removes more than one floor of the unit’s fire sprinkler pipes.

h. The project will take more than one summer to complete.

i. The project sets unit occupancy below half of its normal level for the semester in which it is to be completed.

V.D.2 Category 2

a. The work affects the interior and exterior of the building.

b. Residents will need to walk through construction zones to reach their rooms.

c. The kitchen will be closed.

d. Most of the common areas will be closed.

e. There will be multiple interruptions of utilities as per construction.

f. A drilling rig will be used during construction.

g. Energy efficient insulation will be installed in all of the exterior walls.

h. The fire alarm system will be upgraded during the project.

i. Only one floor’s fire sprinkler system will be removed.

j. The project interferes with normal building security (e.g. scaffolding which allows entrance through windows.)

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Last modified at Nov 4th 2010 Board meeting