The document summarizes photos taken during a tour of the Dade County Courthouse documenting various issues with the building including water damage, corrosion, mold, pests, and structural problems. Some of the key issues noted include water accumulation in basement columns and compromised work spaces, exposed corroded rebar and rust throughout the building, algae growing on interior walls from water intrusion, flooding and corrosion in basement file rooms, and exposed corroded pipes and leaks above occupied office spaces. The photos documented conditions prior to and during remediation efforts to address the building's deficiencies.

1. DADE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Photo Journal
Office of Government Liaison
&
Public Relations
September 16th, 2014

2. Guided Tour

3. Current: Basement column with water
accumulation on east side
Current: Basement column with water
accumulation on north side
#1 Columns
Current: Basement columns with water
accumulation near north entrance surrounded by drywall enclosure
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4. Current: Corroded basement columns on north side
#2 Columns & Corroded Shelving
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Exposed corroded rebar (reinforcement bars) in sloping ceiling basment
#3 Corrosion

5. Current: Sloping ceiling in file room on north side. Rusted rebar (reinforcement bars) & cracked
cement on beams
#4 Exposed Rusted Rebar
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6. #5 Compromised Workspaces
Current: Pumping water out of workspaces- walking hazards on west side
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Current: Corroded shelving supports in east side basement file room due to water intrusion

7. Current: Rust on 24th floor sign in stairwell 2
#6 Rust
Current: Corrosion on conduit pipes emerging from interior wall
#7 The 25th Floor
Current: Cracked façade over interior column
#8 The 25th Floor
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8. Current: Algae growing on interior walls due to water intrusion
#9 The 25th Floor
Curent: Exposed corroded rebar (reinforcement bars) on interior floor
#10 The 25th Floor -Algae
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9. Water Intrusion

10. Current: Waste water leaking into office on 9th floor
Working conditions: Water intrusion in 22nd floor staff attorneys’ offices
Damage to wall in 19th floor bathroom
Humidity damage in 16th floor stairwell
Water Intrusion
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11. Current: Water accumulation near hallway on west side
Water Intrusion
Current: Flooding and corrosion on bottom shelves in basement file room on north side
Working conditions: 23rd floor office shows flooding prior to remediation
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Fan drying water damaged files in the basement

12. Corrosion

13. Current: Corrosion inside west basement entryway prior to remediation
Corrosion
Working Conditions: Exposed corroded pipes and leaks above active office spaces
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14. Cracked façade over columns in basement mail room before remediation
Crumbled façade over columns in basement before remediation
Corrosion
Removal of rusted beams during
façade restoration project
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15. Termites

16. Termite Activity on 22nd floor
Termite activity in courtroom 5-2
Termites
Termite Activity on 6th Floor
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17. Mold and Air Quality

18. Mold before remediation
8th floor offices containing mold
beneath wallpaper before remediation
Mold/ Air Quality
14th floor mold on walls before remediation
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19. Inadequate Space

20. Working conditions: limited visibilty in courtroom 10-1
Inadequate Space
Working Conditions: 5th floor judge’s
chambers has limited area to access files
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21. Structural Damage

22. Exterior structural damage prior to façade restoration project
Structural Damage
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