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4) safety, health, and general welfare regulations for building occupants, firefighters, and emergency responders during building emergencies. Structural strength. 5) Means of egress, stability, sanitation, adequate light, ventilation, and energy conservation standards are updated in each revision to meet safety and insurance requirements. 6) Whatever we choose to do, any remodeled or renovated structure must fully meet the current building code, including the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The code requires that when a significant renovation is undertaken, we must bring all of the building up to the existing code. 7) Insurability is another aspect of this code-compliance consideration, which has an important financial impact. The severity of recent storms is likely to result in a decline in the availability or affordability of commercial insurance, with older, more vulnerable structures becoming prohibitively expensive to insure or worse uninsurable. Without full insurance coverage, one catastrophic storm could destroy the economic well-being of the Club.

8) Also, it is a safety concern that visitors denied entry must currently enter the community gates to turn around and exit.

9) Code upgrades must be undertaken to meet legal and insurance requirements and assure safety and security for everyone using the facilities. These major items include ADA requirements, HVAC/vapor barriers, safety egress issues, and new wind and fire code adaptations.

B. Bucket 2: Infrastructure Improvements – Needs to be Done.

1) Infrastructure isn’t flashy and is essentially invisible, but it is essential. If we undertake a significant renovation, we must invest in right -sizing the underlying infrastructure, from water and waste plumbing to communication and electrical systems.

2) How many people will be served in each facility? What will the energy requirements be for equipment that supports all that facility’s functions? To

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