Abate Central Chase and Replace Fire Main, Overton Brooks VAMC

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Abate Central Chase and Replace Fire Main, Overton Brooks VAMC – Prime Architects
Abate Central Chase and Replace Fire Main, Overton Brooks VAMC – Prime Architects
Abate Central Chase and Replace Fire Main, Overton Brooks VAMC – Prime Architects
Abate Central Chase and Replace Fire Main, Overton Brooks VAMC – Prime Architects

Overview

Prime Architects designed the abatement of all asbestos in the central pipe chase of the main hospital building. The same package replaced the fire main riser. The chase and riser run through every floor of an occupied 12-story hospital.

Technical Scope

  • Hazardous Materials: Abatement of all asbestos-containing material in the central pipe chase, subbasement to 12th floor. Reinsulation of all affected piping.
  • Fire Protection/Life Safety: Replacement of the 6″ fire sprinkler standpipe, 1st to 12th floor. New control valves and an approved fire cabinet or access panel at each floor. All chase penetrations and breaches sealed per NFPA.
  • Architecture: New fire-rated chase access doors and maintenance platforms at each floor for VA facility staff.
  • Mechanical/Plumbing: Abandoned or unneeded systems identified and removed, capped or terminated.
  • Physical Security: Physical security requirements assessed and built into the design documents.

Project Data:

  • Client / agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Gulf Coast HCS, Network Contracting Office 16
  • Location: Building 1 (main hospital), Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport, LA
  • Size: Central pipe chase, subbasement to 12th floor; 6" standpipe riser, 1st to 12th floor
  • Est. construction cost: $1,420,440
  • Completed: Design 2019 / construction 2022
  • Project type: Renovation (hazardous materials abatement and fire protection infrastructure)
  • Delivery / contract: Firm-fixed price; design and construction bid package
  • Facility condition: Occupied 12-story hospital
  • Prime Architects role: Prime A/E: principal-in-charge, architect of record, project management, architecture and planning
  • Design team: MEP Associates (now Salas O'Brien) — MEP and fire protection; 360 Engineering Group — structural; Encon International — environmental; Clarke Project Solutions — cost estimating
  • Criteria: NFPA (chase penetration sealing)

Relevant If Your Project Involves:

  • Asbestos abatement in an occupied hospital
  • Fire standpipe replacement
  • Vertical pipe chase work
  • Multi-story VA medical center

Project Category:

Healthcare
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