Urgent Closed Repair Requests

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Detailed Reports

Urgent Closed Repair Requests
Description Open Date Close Date Time Elapsed
FM-200108496 /01 2/1/02 HOUSTON FIRST (1ST) AND SECOND (2ND) FLOOR BOYS RESTROOMS PROVIDE AND INSTALL CAPS FOR OPEN DRAIN LINES FROM REMOVED URINALS. SAFETY HAZARD. ASBESTOS CODE A - CLEAR FOR REPAIRS ON 11/29/01 RONALD EDWARDS - SAFETY (202)576-6693(RG) April 16, 2001 February 1, 2002 291 days
FM-200127186 02 4/16/02 (HOUSTON) ****URGENT**** Drain in kitchen backing up. Water is going on the kitchen floor. Drain need to be fixed so that the workers can prepare to breakfast in the morning. January 7, 2002 April 16, 2002 99 days
FM-200203784 02 7/2/02 (Houston) "Urgent" 1. Asbestos assessment required. Survey on water cooler on the 2nd floor. Water cooler does not come on. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 6/13/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE- 6/13/02) February 27, 2002 July 2, 2002 125 days
FM-200215016 02 8/20/02 (Houston) !!!Very Urgent!!! 2nd floor Room #206: Vandals threw rocks and broke window. August 19, 2002 August 20, 2002 1 day
FM-200213737 02 8/21/02 (Houston) Fire code violation: 1st Floor/Next to telephone closet: Door not closing properly. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 08/07/02. DCPS-Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 08/08/02) August 7, 2002 August 21, 2002 14 days
FM-200213774 02 8/26/02 (Houston) Fire code violation: 1st Floor/Room #160: Exit door to playground sticks. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 08/09/02. DCPS-Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 08/09/02) August 7, 2002 August 26, 2002 19 days
FM-200213775 02 8/26/02 (Houston) Fire code violation: 1st Floor/Room #159: Exit door to playground sticks. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 08/09/02. DCPS-Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 08/09/02) August 7, 2002 August 26, 2002 19 days
FM-200213755 02 8/29/02 (Houston) Fire code violation: 1st Floor/next to teachers lounge: Boys room not closing properly. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 08/09/02. DCPS-Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 08/09/02) August 7, 2002 August 29, 2002 22 days
FM-200216876 02 9/23/02 (Houston) Fire code violation:l 1. Asbestos assessment required. 1st Floor/Room #156: Exit sign required. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/09/02. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/10/02) September 6, 2002 September 23, 2002 17 days
FM-200208128 02 9/23/02 Houston !!! Emergency !!! Classrooms #156 & #206 Repair Metal door hingles, needs a welder Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 05/23/02. DCPS SAfety - Ronald Edwards (RG 05/23/02) Safety Hazard. May 21, 2002 September 23, 2002 125 days
FM-200216866 02 10/9/02 (Houston) Fire code violation 1. Asbestos assessment required. 1st Floor/Room #156 & #126: Door exit to playground closed, unable to open; room used as classroom for "ADA" Special Education. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/09/02. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/10/02) September 6, 2002 October 9, 2002 33 days
FM-200216872 02 10/9/02 (Houston) Fire code violation:l 1. Asbestos assessment required. 1st Floor/Room #156: Front door to class room drags; class room used for "ADA" Special Ed. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/09/02. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/10/02) September 6, 2002 October 9, 2002 33 days
FM-200216873 02 10/21/02 (Houston) Fire code violation:l 1. Asbestos assessment required. 2nd Floor/room #202: Door drags. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/09/02. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/10/02) April 23, 2004, approx. 8:30 a.m. Call from staff at school: Reported, on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, repair personnel came out to make repairs on classroom door, they looked at the door, collected the screws, and the door is standing against the wall. !!!THIS DOOR HAS TO BE REPLACED, AS TESTING WILL BEGAN ON MONDAY!!! September 6, 2002 October 21, 2002 45 days
FM-200217753 02 11/21/02 Houston Asbestos Assessment Reqd. 1st & 2nd Floors Throughout Replace missing floor tiles in various areas throughout the building: 1st floor - (AMP 11 - 55 sf, mustard); (AMP 7 - 4 sf cream); (AMP 113 - 15sf, ; Ban & Beise); (AMP 133 - 15 sf Grey); (AMP 143 - 15 sf lt. brn and dark brn); and 2nd floor - (AM_ 12 - 35 sf, mustard); (AMP 205 - 3 sf, brn); (AMP 212 - 3 sf, beige); (AMP B staircase & 1st floor level - 2 sf, beige). Asbestos Code A, Clear for repair on 9/18/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE 9/18/02) September 18, 2002 November 21, 2002 64 days
FM-200225772 03 2/13/03 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Emergeny Request!!!! Front door will not lock anyone can walk in at anytime. February 12, 2003 February 13, 2003 1 day
FM-200227085 03 3/18/03 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Front entry doors: Panic bar not working on front entry doors; easy access for an outsider,as you can open from the out-side. March 14, 2003 March 18, 2003 4 days
FM-200228367 03 5/13/03 (Houston First floor - kitchen Repair wall with bricks, a hole behind door to kitchen. URGENT Fire Code Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) the Safety Office 202-576-8962. April 7, 2003 May 13, 2003 36 days
FM-200203760 02 6/11/03 (Houston) 1. Asbestos assessment required. Replace four fluorescent light ballast in the kitchen. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 6/13/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE- 6/13/02) February 27, 2002 June 11, 2003 469 days
FM-200339214 03 11/17/03 (Houston) The gate keys were never rekeyed, when the classroom doors were. This job was never finish.URGENT!!! Some keys did brake and the back door all keys are easily bend or they break. January 27, 2003 November 17, 2003 294 days
FM-200339215 03 11/17/03 (Houston) The lock on the gate of room 209 will not open. Classroom can not be used, students were moved to another location.URGENT!!!!!!! January 27, 2003 November 17, 2003 294 days
FM-200340878 03 12/2/03 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! 1st Floor/Kitchen: Need locks on door to kitchen, another break-in transpired over the week-end. December 1, 2003 December 2, 2003 1 day
FM-200451168 04 8/4/04 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Through-Out Building: Replace window guards on the following classroom windows: Window guards need all around. Note: This school has experienced a series of break-ins, theft, and vandalism, please honor this request, as it would deter more bad experiences. Ms. J. 1st Floor/Room #106. 2nd Floor/Classrooms, #205, 207, 208, and #209. July 30, 2004 August 4, 2004 5 days
FM-200448550 04 10/7/04 (Houston) !!!EMERGENCY!!! Asbestos Assessment Required. 1st Floor/Room #114 & Room #209: Measure, make bracket for the installation of a/c units. !!!EMERGENCY!!! June 17, 2004: Approximately 11:00 a.m. from engineer requesting urgent service, as it appears, the heat impacts on the teaching, and learning ability. (Head Start classroom, 2nd grade classroom, and music room. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 10/07/03. DCPS Safety - Charles Buchanan (RG 10/07/04) NOTE... THERE ARE TWO AC UNITS THAT NEED TO BE REMOVE AND DISPOSAL LEFT ON SITE May 27, 2004 October 7, 2004 133 days
FM-200455757 04 11/9/04 Houston Replace fluorescent light ballast in the kitchen. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/27/04. DCPS Safety Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/28/04) September 27, 2004 November 9, 2004 43 days
FM-200454005 04 12/9/04 (Houston) !!!URGENT!!! Survey rooms for a/c units. September 7, 2004 December 9, 2004 93 days
FM-200452361 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't open properly (door leading to playground) by the multi purpose room). Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452362 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (multi purpose room) by stage. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452363 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (room # 159. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452364 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (room # 147). Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452365 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (hallway by room # 156. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452360 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (multi purpose room). Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200452359 04 12/27/05 Houston Fire Code Violation First floor Exit door won't close properly (exit door in stairwell by room 109). Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/02/04. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/03/04) August 12, 2004 December 27, 2005 502 days
FM-200121273 01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) Install carpet and padding in room 206. Requester Phone: 724-4622 Requestor Phone: 724-4622 Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note: This work order is cleared through the safety office for the purpose of moving the work forward, however do not attempt to remove any carpet period without contacting the safety office, 202-576-8962. September 26, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,591 days
FM-200114400 01 2/3/06 HOUSTON FIRST FLOOR ROOMS 103 AND 114 1) REPLACE CARPET IN CLASSROOM 103 AND 114 Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note: This work order is cleared through the safety office for the purpose of moving the work forward, however do not attempt to remove any carpet period without contacting the Safety Office, 202-576-8962. June 29, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,680 days
FM-200116131 01 2/3/06 HOUSTON REAR PARKING LOT CLEAN OUT CLOGGED STORM DRAIN. OVERFLOWS DURING RAIN AND LEAVES A BAD ODOR. ASBESTOS CODE A - CLEAR FOR REPAIRS ON 09/04/01. RONALD EDWARDS - SAFETY (202)576-6693 (RG) July 30, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,649 days
FM-200120650 01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQ. 1ST FLOOR/ CAFETERIA REPAIR/ REPLACE PANIC BAR, AND REPLACE CYLINDER LOCK. KEYS WILL NOT FUNCTION IN CYLINDER. ASBESTOS CODE A - CLEAR FOR REPAIRS ON 10/25/01. LEROY MINTON - SAFETY (202)576-6691 (RG) September 28, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,589 days
FM-200113256 01 2/3/06 HOUSTON SECOND FLOOR ROOM 202 1) REPLACE OR REPAIR DOOR DOOR DRAGS ON FLOOR MAIKNG IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. June 13, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,696 days
FM-200121081 01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) 1. ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED. New carpet and padding installed in room 106. Requester Phone: 724-4622 Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note: This work order is cleared through the safety office for the purpose of moving the work forward, however do not attempt to remove any carpet period without contacting the Safety Office, 202-576-8962. September 26, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,591 days
FM-200121095 01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) 1. ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED. Installed new carpet and padding in room 157. Requester Phone: 724-4622 Requestor Phone: 724-4622 Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note: This work order is cleared through the safety office for the purpose of moving the work forward, however do not attempt to remove any carpet period without contacting the Safety Office, 202-576-8962. September 26, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,591 days
FM-200121272 01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) Install carpet and padding in room 208. Requester Phone: 724-4622 Requestor Phone: 724-4622 Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note: This work order is cleared through the safety office for the purpose of moving the work forward, however do not attempt to remove any carpet period without contacting the Safety Office, 202-576-8962. September 26, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,591 days
FM-200124947 /01 2/3/06 (HOUSTON) ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED Replace all floor tiles in the All Purpose Room. Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note : This work is done. November 27, 2001 February 3, 2006 1,529 days
FM-200448661 04 2/16/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! 1st Floor/Lobby Area: Install grates over plastic window, vandals entered the school through plastic window, and will return if the grates are not installed. June 1, 2004 February 16, 2006 625 days
FM-200450844 04 3/8/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Teacher lounge Thgere is a broken window that need replacing. July 27, 2004 March 8, 2006 589 days
FM-200450867 04 3/8/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! 1st Floor/Primary Wing: Window broken by vandals. July 27, 2004 March 8, 2006 589 days
FM-200450562 04 3/8/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! 1st Floor/Front Entrance Windows: Vandals throwing rocks daily, broke two windows. These windows are located close to the ground, is easy access for vandals to enter. July 21, 2004 March 8, 2006 595 days
FM-200341110 03 3/8/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Stairwell Leading to 2nd Floor: Broken window. (Due to several break-ins, and vandalism, we are requesting repairs to be made as soon as possible, as this broken window could make easy access for vandals if noticed) December 5, 2003 March 8, 2006 824 days
FM-200618123 06 3/25/06 Urgent:Repair or replace the faucet in rm. 147 February 1, 2006 March 25, 2006 52 days
FM-200515596 /05 3/25/06 First floor, Classroom 147. "Very Urgent" Repair sink in classroom 147, a parent reported that it is now running water. November 18, 2005 March 25, 2006 127 days
FM-200515595 /05 3/27/06 First floor, Classroom 148. "Very Urgent" Assess and Unstop toilet Note: This stopage could have been cause by a toy that was flushed. November 18, 2005 March 27, 2006 129 days
FM-200340336 /03 3/28/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Through-Out Building: Recently the electrical power was restored to our building; at present, we are smelling gas. The hot water tank, and the pilot lights have gone out due to the power outage. November 14, 2003 March 28, 2006 865 days
FM-200222549 /02 3/28/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Kitchen: Repair or replace flex gas line leading to gas stove. December 13, 2002 March 28, 2006 1,201 days
FM-200203773 02 3/30/06 (Houston) 1. Asbestos assessment required. Survey cooper drain pipe in the kitchen. 1 1inch pipe and 2 inch pipe. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 6/13/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE- 6/13/02) February 27, 2002 March 30, 2006 1,492 days
FM-200116480 01 4/14/06 HOUSTON OUTSIDE ON THE BIG PLAYGROUND AREA ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED SURVEY BRICK WALL ON THE BIG PLAYGROUND AREA. BIRDS ARE ALSO LIVING WITHIN THE WALL AREA. NEED TO BE COVERED. CODE A-CLEAR FOR REPAIR BY DCPS SAFETY LM 8/2/01. August 1, 2001 April 14, 2006 1,717 days
FM-200116479 01 4/14/06 HOUSTON OUTSIDE MEAD ST. PARKING LOT ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED SURVEY BRICK WALL ON THE MEAD STREET SIDE PARKING LOT. THE BRICK WALL NEEDS TO BE COVERED BECAUSE BIRDS ARE LIVING WITHIN THE WALL. CODE A-CLEAR FOR REPAIR BY DCPS SAFETY LM 8/2/01. August 1, 2001 April 14, 2006 1,717 days
FM-200452180 04 5/22/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Outside Request light bulbs outside and outside cages around lights (all around). Due to break ins and vandalism August 11, 2004 May 22, 2006 649 days
FM-200502029 05 5/22/06 houston Boiler Room Repair or replace defective sump pump, pump is not pumping. Urgent !!!! February 28, 2005 May 22, 2006 448 days
FM-200205266 02 5/22/06 (Houston) ****Emergency**** Asbestos Assessment Required 1st Floor Hallways Carpenters shall construct new electrical panel box wall chases to protect against physical damage, and personal injury. POC: Palmer Williams 202-724-4622 Code A - Asbestos abated on 07/08/02 PER Leroy Minton confrimation (RG 07/12/02) April 2, 2002 May 22, 2006 1,511 days
FM-200203745 02 5/22/06 (Houston) 1. Asbestos assessment required. 1st floor/Right side of lobby. Survey hand rails on the stairwell; right side of lobby. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs, on 6/13/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE-6/13/02) February 27, 2002 May 22, 2006 1,545 days
FM-200203716 02 5/22/06 (Houston) **Urgent** 1. Asbestos assessment required. 1st floor/Rooms #105 and 145: Sharpe metal objects protruding from electrical panel box. Students and/or staff sustained injury walking into these protruding objects. "Request some type of protective covering to prevent further injury. Assess floor and ceiling Code A-clear for repair by Horne Engineer ( Sharon Voss ) 0n 3/22/02 (CEB February 28, 2002 May 22, 2006 1,544 days
FM-200221916 02 5/22/06 Houston First floor Southwest side Repair outside door with a big gap between the bottom of the door and floor. Mice can get into the building thru this opening and will cause a health problem. URGENT !!!!!!! December 3, 2002 May 22, 2006 1,266 days
FM-200443972 04 5/22/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Asbestos Assessment Required. 1st Floor/Room #145: Ballast burning in light near the door; very bad burning smell present. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 02/12/04. Horne Engineering - Troy Wilcome (RG 02/13/04) February 11, 2004 May 22, 2006 831 days
FM-200444016 04 5/22/06 Houston !!!VERY URGENT!!! Asbestos Assessment Required. 1st Floor Boys Restroom: Repair boys restroom ceiling, it has a hole that needs to be repaired on the office wing side. June 03, 2004: Call of concern came in reporting particles, and plaster falling through-out the area. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 02/13/04. Horne Engineering - Philp Connolly (RG 02/18/04) February 12, 2004 May 22, 2006 830 days
FM-200448659 04 5/22/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! 1st Floor/Lobby Area: Replace plastic window so grates can be installed. (Vandals entered the school through the plastic window, and will return if window is not repaired) June 1, 2004 May 22, 2006 720 days
FM-200451171 04 5/22/06 (Houston) !!!VERY URGENT!!! Through-Out Building: Replace window glass in the following classrooms: 1st Floor/Room #106. 2nd Floor/Classrooms, #205, 207, 208, and #209. July 30, 2004 May 22, 2006 661 days
FM-200455658 04 5/22/06 Houston Survey the ceiling in the kitchen when it rain the ceiling leaks the kitchen closet. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 09/28/04. DCPS Safety Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 09/28/04) September 24, 2004 May 22, 2006 605 days
FM-200203761 02 5/22/06 (Houston) 1. Asbestos assessment required. Replace exit lights in the auditorium (36). Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 06/05/02. DCPS Safety - Leroy Minton Jr. (RG 06/06/02) Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 6/13/02 DCPS Safety - R. Edwards (RE- 6/13/02) February 27, 2002 May 22, 2006 1,545 days
FM-200618122 06 5/22/06 Urgent:Survey the unit vent in classroom 147 February 1, 2006 May 22, 2006 110 days
FM-200618120 06 7/8/06 Urgent:Replace lights in the auditorium. February 1, 2006 July 8, 2006 157 days
FM-200624994 06 2/9/07 houston Boiler Room Repair or replace defective sump pump, pump is not pumping. Urgent !!!! June 29, 2006 February 9, 2007 225 days
FM-200500560 05 2/20/07 Houston Survey on stairway handrail near room 109. Asbestos Code A - Clear for repairs on 01/18/05. DCPS Safety - Richard Gibson (RG) January 18, 2005 February 20, 2007 763 days
FM-200515601 /05 2/27/07 Big Playground. "Very Urgent" Request for patching holes on the big playground. November 18, 2005 February 27, 2007 466 days
FM-200206052 02 2/27/07 Houston Asbestos Assessment Required Replace floor tile throughout the All Purpose room. Asbestos Code A - Cleared for repairs on 04-08-03 by Leroy Minton Jr. (LM/04-08-03) Safety Office 202-576-8962. Note : This work is done. April 11, 2002 February 27, 2007 1,783 days
FM-200506132 05 2/27/07 ( HOUSTON ) URGENT!!!! Small Playground 1) Repair/Replace Fence that was damaged by auto accident. May 31, 2005 February 27, 2007 637 days
FM-200618084 06 2/27/07 Houston Rooftop Unit Replace missing doors on air handler unit on the rooftop, when it rains water comes down into the Kitchen. Urgent !!!!! January 31, 2006 February 27, 2007 392 days
FM-200701236 07 3/12/07 Boiler room URGENT!!!!!!!!! Repair Boiler # 2 , unit cut off on main flame failure after temperature is reached and must be reset each time. # 1 boiler is also flame failure. March 8, 2007 March 12, 2007 4 days

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