Ed Bernath Building Improvements Project, Patton State Hospital
Summary
SCH Number
2004118143
Public Agency
California Department of Health Care Services, Mental Health Services Division
(MHSD, DHCS)
Document Title
Ed Bernath Building Improvements Project, Patton State Hospital
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/2/2004
Document Description
The project consists of fire life safety, seismic, and ADA upgrades, and renovation of the Admissions Suite in the Ed Bernath building at Patton State Hospital. Fire life safety improvements include replacement of roofing, gutters and downspouts; replacement of elevators with new ADA-compliant elevators and installation of new smoke barrier doors at elevator entrances; construction of new fire walls in select locations; replacement of windows and ceilings with fire-rated windows and ceilings; fire sprinkler modifications; and enlargement of 16 windows to meet OSHPD window sill height requirements, with installation of a fixed lite above each window to match other existing windows. The seismic upgrade includes addition of new interior shear walls; replacement of all interior hollow clay tile partitions with metal stud/cement plaster partitions; removal of two existing windows in basement and infill with concrete (to be recessed 3/4" from existing face of concrete wall). The ADA upgrade includes upgrade of door hardware; replacement of three front entry doors with two ADA-compliant aluminum entrance doors, and finishes; reconfiguration of the space and installation of new walls, ceilings, doors, and finishes; and retention of existing windows and security bars.
Contact Information
Name
Kathy Vestal
Agency Name
Department of Mental Health
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Other Location Info
City: Patton
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, 02(a), 31
Reasons for Exemption
The Ed Bernath Building Improvements Project is exempt under Section 15301 because it consists of minor interior and exterior alterations to an existing public facility involving no increase in capacity or expansion of use at the hospital. The seismic upgrade for the building is exempt under Section 15302(a) that in part, applies to reconstruction of hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures that do no increase capacity by more than 50%. (The project will not cause or result in an increase of capacity or expansion of use at the hospital.) The Ed Bernath Building was constructed in 1952. Pursuant to Public Resources Code 5024(f) consultation has been conducted with the State Office of Historic Preservation, and the project plans were revised based on comments received during the consultation process. Based on this consultation it was determined the proposed Ed Bernath Building Improvements Project would not result in a significant effect on historical resources.
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