This project featured a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method and included a full range of PME engineering services for Richmond’s new 17,981 sq ft three-story fire station. Fire Station #21 serves as the city’s emergency response center, featuring three (3) apparatus bays, living quarters, gym, private restrooms/shower and various support spaces.

The primary mechanical systems provided for the fire station include a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System with Heat Recovery, Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) with Hot Gas Reheat and Total Energy Recovery, Ductless Split System Heat Pumps, and a Commercial Kitchen Ventilation System including a Type I exhaust hood, fan, and Makeup Air Unit. The mechanical systems serving the Apparatus Bays feature a ventilation system controlled based on temperature, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide detection, and a hydronic in-floor radiant heating system served by high efficiency condensing boilers.  The mechanical design also includes a hydronic snow melt radiant heating system, located outside on both sides of the Apparatus Bays.

The plumbing system design includes domestic cold and hot water piping, hot water return piping, sanitary waste and vent piping, primary and overflow storm piping, a trench drain system with an oil/water separator, a bank of gas-fired tankless water heaters, and plumbing fixtures adhering to LEED Version 4.1 requirements.

The electrical design includes a complete interior and exterior power and lighting system. A new 1,000A, 120/208V, 3 phase electrical service is supplied by the local utility was provided. The electrical system also incorporated a 300KW Natural Gas Emergency Generator and service entrance Automatic Transfer Switch to provide a full-building backup of the electrical distribution system. The project also includes energy efficient LED lighting fixtures throughout the building.

The project includes a new fire service, supervised automatic fire suppression system, and automatic fire alarm system.