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DG 1110-3-124
August 1976
ics of conversion are highly suspect.
n.
Another way of evaluating criteria for found space is
through a checklist. The chart on this page is a simplified
m. The initial cost of construction or of conversion
tabulation of the facility requirements from Chapter 3 of
should not be the only economic criteria for decision
this guide, and is intended to be used as a criteria check-
making. Life-cycle costing is a method of determining the
list. A number or specific requirement is written in the
economic feasibility of facilities taking into account the
top half of many of the squares. If the space being eval-
useful life expectancy of a converted facility against a new
uated meets these criteria enter a checkmark or numerical
one. It recognizes that initial cost is only one, and by no
rating in the lower half to indicate how well the require-
means the largest, expense in a building's life. Operating
ment is met. Where the darker shading exists in the upper
and maintenance costs are also considered. By amortizing
half of the square, there is a requirement without a spe-
all costs over the life expectancy of a facility, a compara-
cific quantity. Again a checkmark or numerical rating
tive economic evaluation, prorated on an annual basis, can
be established. This then can form the foundation for eco-
should be placed in the lower half. If the space being eval-
nomic decision.
uated does not meet the requirements then a "X" or a
zero should be placed in the lower half of the square.
Where the lighter shading exists there is no requirement.
This checklist is a simple means of evaluation and can be
easily used to analyze found space with respect to func-
tional
requirements.
Criteria Checklist for Evaluation
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