Firm Affiliation:

J and P Engineers, P.A.

Client:

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Contact:

Craig Duerr, P.E.
Louis Berger Group, Inc.
30 Vreeland Road
Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-765-1902

Major features of the project include:

• Redesign the current two-sleeping/living room, one bathroom, and one service area module.
• Engineering and design of new underground sprinkler piping.
• Engineering and design of new underground electric service, and power distribution system throughout the facilities.
• Engineering and design of new HVAC system.
• Engineering and design of new energy efficient lighting for corridors, dwelling units and cellar.
• Engineering and design of telephone, cable TV and Internet wiring.
• Engineering and design of fire alarm and sprinkler system.
• Engineering and design of Emergency and Exit Lighting System to comply with current fire code.
• Engineering and design of plumbing system utilizing new water saving plumbing fixtures.

J and P was retained by Louis Berger Group, Inc to perform engineering and design of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems of Buildings 209 and 210 which serve as quarters for Bachelor Enlisted Personnel. The renovations were done to improve the layout within each living module, introduce ADA compliance, provide central air conditioning, energy monitoring, sprinklers and wireless reporting to the local NYC Fire Station.

Prior to engineering and design, an investigative study was conducted to evaluate the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems at the existing Buildings. This was done to reutilize as much of the existing piping and equipment to save capital costs.

Construction was completed in summer of 2003.