Dulles Northgate Data Center, Dulles Wilder Court, LP, Dulles, VA
Building Code Evaluation and Life Safety Assessment for this 130,000 ft2 data center after design errors were discovered during construction.
Provided cost-effective solutions to construction deficiencies.
Designed automatic sprinkler systems.
Designed fire detection systems.
Provided construction administration.
Provided ongoing code consulting.
Designed Novec® special-suppression systems for equipment vaults.
Acceptance testing of all fire protection systems.
Spent-Fuel Processing Facility, Naval Reactors Facility, Idaho National Laboratory, ID
Fire Hazard Analysis for this 240,000 ft2 spent nuclear fuel processing facility.
Provided cost-effective solutions to minimize the hazards of fire and explosion.
Analyzed automatic sprinkler systems.
Analyzed fire alarm systems.
Analyzed building egress systems.
Analyzed building construction and materials.
Hart and Dirksen Senate Office Buildings, Architect of the Capital, Washington, D.C.
Building Code Evaluations related to the fire-damper replacement in this 1,700,000 ft2 Senate office building complex.
Reviewed automatic sprinkler system installation to determine protection limits.
Analyzed fire alarm systems as they relate to the fire dampers.
Reviewed egress
Reviewed fire ratings of existing walls
Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Analysis, Client Confidential, Virginia
Chemical and biological testing of water supplies for the MIC bacteria in multiple facilities in dozens of sprinkler systems.
Provided cost-effective solutions to mitigate damage caused by MIC.
Analyzed automatic sprinkler system installations.
Oversaw ultrasonic testing and measurement of existing pipes for corrosion.
Designed new backflow prevention.
Existing Conditions Evaluations, Various locations throughout the U.S.
Building code evaluations.
Analysis of automatic sprinkler systems.
Analysis of fire alarm systems.
Analysis of fire detection systems.
Analysis of egress systems.
Analysis of special suppression systems.
Analysis of fire rating of building construction.
Pattee and Paterno Libraries, the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Building Code Evaluation and Life Safety Assessment for the 550,000 ft2 non-separated buildings (total area)
Developed a life safety master plan for the buildings
Designed a voice communication fire alarm system with automatic detection for the stacks of Pattee Library – a 7 story 93,000 ft2 area.
Designed an automatic sprinkler system for the stacks of Pattee Library – a 7 story 93,000 ft2 area – design included a soffit cover system for the fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
Providing Construction Administration services.
Curtin, Geary, Packer and Stuart Halls, the Pennsylvania State University, University Park , PA
Building Code Evaluation for the 280,000 ft2 buildings (total area – four - 7 story buildings)
Designed networked fire alarm systems with automatic detection each building
Designed automatic sprinkler systems for each building – each building was 7 stories and approximately 65,000 ft 2 area – design included a soffit cover system for the fire alarm and sprinkler systems
Provided Construction Administration services – no change orders were requested throughout the project
Designed fire alarm system and automatic sprinkler system for the pipe tunnels that connect these dormitories – the pipe tunnels are currently used for storage of paper products and linen and have continuous housing staff access.
Business Administration Building, the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Building Code Evaluation and Life Safety Assessment for the 8 story 71,000 ft2building
Designed a voice communication fire alarm system with a two-way communication system for the fire department.
Designed an automatic sprinkler system.
Designed a fire pump to meet the sprinkler system demand.
Providing Construction Administration services.
Eisenhower Auditorium, the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Building Code Evaluation and Life Safety Assessment for the 110,000 ft2 building
Developed a life safety master plan for the building .
Designed a voice communication fire alarm system with automatic detection .
Designed an automatic sprinkler system .
Providing Construction Administration services.
Transportation Research Institute, the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Designed an automatic sprinkler system for the 4 story 88,000 ft2 building – design included a soffit cover system for the sprinkler system
Sprinkler system design was accomplished without the requirement of a fire pump
Assisted the University of Michigan in determining which design requirements (i.e. NFPA 13, FM Global sprinkler requirements, and/or the University of Michigan sprinkler requirements) to follow in each area of the building to prevent the requirement a fire pump – in all cases, NFPA 13 requirements were met at a minimum.
