Increased scrutiny has since been given and efforts are now underway to study the entire roof systems of these two buildings with infrared technology, to better discern areas of water penetration. This approach will enable the detection of moisture beneath the copper exterior without the need to remove roofing sections. This approach also allows a careful analysis to be performed and cost of roof repair and replacement estimated without waste or excess.

It is presently known that the section of roofing over the Russell Caucus room and sections of roofing over the Dirksen telephone switch room are in need of replacement. The Dirksen condition was verified by infrared analysis and the Russell condition was verified by visual observation of exterior condition. It is therefore proposed that a total of $350,000 be provided to enable these repairs in fiscal year 1994.

Further research will be conducted in fiscal year 1993 including infrared analysis and careful visual inspection in an effort to define additional repair priorities on these roofs. In addition, the similar techniques and technologies will be used on all Senate Office Building roofs to establish repair priorities, costs and methods. Budget requests for these programs will be made in fiscal year 1995 based on the findings.

As this work may require more than one year to complete, these funds are requested on a No Year" basis. Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1994 budget for this project has been sought from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

However, current police standards for such areas require that alarms, remote cameras and intercom capability within these spaces be provided. A survey was performed by the Security Coordination Team, and the report recommended that in order to meet these standards, certain improvements be provided. These funds are requested to install remote cameras, intercom systems and alarms in the holding cell area of the Police Headquarters.

The Capitol Police Board approved requesting funds in the fiscal year 1993 budget for this project. Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1993 budget for this project was granted by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Install Lightning Protection System, Russell Building.

The Senate Office Buildings are not presently protected by
lightning protection. Lightning protection systems are normally
installed at the uppermost elevations of the building envelope and
serve to prevent the penetration of lightning into the interior of
buildings. With the high frequency of electrical storms in the
Washington D. C. metropolitan area, the risk to the increasing numbers

$ 100,000

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of electronic systems in these buildings is increasing. There is
evidence that at least one of the Library of Congress Buildings has
been struck by lightning. A lightning protection system program is
proceeding for those buildings, as well as the House Office Buildings.
It is believed that lightning struck and penetrated the Hart Building
in 1991 and was responsible for damage to the audio system in the
Central Hearing Facility. Lightning was also suspected as the cause of
damage to the Dirksen auditorium light dimming system in 1991. On the
Russell Building, it is believed that lightning caused damage to the
northeast parapet wall and exterior stonework on the Russell Building
in 1989.

It is proposed that systems be designed for the Russell Building,
Dirksen Building and Hart Building. Further, it is proposed that these
funds remain in the base, in order that the project may be phased over
a period of three years for actual installation.

This project was requested in fiscal years 1991, 1992 and 1993, but
was denied. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration approved
the fiscal year 1993 request for funding.

Modular Furniture for the Russell and Dirksen Buildings.

$ 500,000

The Furniture, Accessories and Special Allowances Policy for the Senate Office Buildings adopted by the Rules Committee on September 27, 1989, provides for a Special Allowance for newly elected/re-elected Senators. This allowance, which provides for special furniture and furnishings needs, is available for a six year period and is normally allotted for the fiscal period which coincides with a national election year.

Funds were reprogrammed in fiscal year 1990 by direction of the Appropriations Committee according to S. Report 101-106 which directed the Architect obtain "funding....to be derived from within existing resources" to accommodate this requirement for Senators elected in November, 1988. Funds to meet this express requirement were not requested in fiscal year 1991 for Senators elected in 1990.

Funds were requested in fiscal years 1992 and 1993, but were denied. This request for $83,000 will provide for this need, as well as for Senators elected to office in 1992. Additional requests will be made in succeeding years coinciding with national elections beginning in fiscal year 1995. Funds are requested on a "No Year" basis because they are available to each Senator for a period of six years. Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1993 budget for this project was granted from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.