McChord Air Force Base Maintenance and Repair Shops Renovation

FSi provided the mechanical design for the renovation and relocation of the jet engine maintenance and repair shops in this existing 25,000 square foot building.

HVAC design work included new heating and ventilating systems for offices and conference rooms, new make-up air units for chemical use areas, extensions of existing steam and condensate piping to serve new units, DX split system air-conditioning system for computer room, and DDC control system for all new equipment with tie-in to existing base remote monitoring system. FSi field verified and as-built existing heating, ventilation, piping and plumbing systems for AUTOCAD drawing files. Plumbing/piping design included new plumbing and fixtures for remodel of men’s and women’s restrooms, extension of existing hot and cold water utilities, and the extension of existing compressed air system to serve new and relocated equipment. Fire protection design involved modification of existing wet sprinkler system to reflect new layouts and hazard levels of renovated spaces. Also included in fire protection design was the installation of reduced pressure backflow preventers in two existing fire riser stations and two fire valve houses to replace existing double check valve assemblies.