Fire Department Project Update – December 2020

Site and Earthwork:

Site Work is ongoing. Structural fill from TL Edwards was tested and approved and used as a base for the asphalt paving. Asphalt base was applied to the driveways. ATC was onsite to test temperature and compaction.

Masonry/Cast-in-Place Concrete:

The CMU walls at the Apparatus Bay extension is complete. The Concrete approach slab for the Apparatus Bay extension and the Apparatus Building is complete. The Generator pad has been poured and finished. The CMU wall at the Southwest corner of the Apparatus Bay has been rebuilt with two new door openings. The CMU wall at the Southwest corner of the Apparatus Bay was taken down to accommodate the new work. Roofing shingles were removed from Northside Apparatus Bay.

Metals:

Lintels were installed at Apparatus Bay addition doors, Masonry openings and Windows.

Roofing:

CertainTeed Diamond Deck and Winter Guard was installed on the roof, along with the metal drip edge at eaves and rakes. CertainTeed roofing shingles have been installed on the Southside addition. Zinc coated copper is being applied to the valleys. Blueskin was applied to Northside Apparatus Bay Roof.

Insulation:

Spray foam insulation was applied in the attic space of the Southside addition.

Carpentry:

The T&G roof decking was installed at the Apparatus Bay Extension. Exterior PVC trim is complete at the Apparatus Bay. Interior framing at the Southside Addition is ongoing. Zip panels are ongoing on the Northside of the Apparatus Bay roof.

Fire Protection:

Installation of sprinkler piping in the Southside Addition is ongoing.

Electrical:

Wiring is ongoing in the Southside addition. The Generator was installed and awaiting connections.

Plumbing:

Rough plumbing inspection completed for the Southside addition. Plumbing for water is ongoing.

HVAC:

3 Heat Pumps, 2 Recovery Units, 1 Branch Circuit Recovery Unit and 1 Exhaust Fan have been installed in the Attic. AC units are in place for each of the 4 Bunk Rooms. Attic ductwork is complete along with the drops. Below ceiling rigid ductwork has begun. The refrigerant piping in the Southside Addition is complete. The Condensate piping is ongoing. The exhaust ducts for the bathrooms and kitchen ventilation are ongoing.

Doors and Windows:

Windows and Exterior doors have been installed in the Southside addition. Interior door frames installation is completed. Overhead doors for the Apparatus Building are completed. Apparatus Bay doors are ongoing.

Finishes:

5/8” drywall was installed at the Southside addition ceiling.

 

Concerns/Issues:

  1. Apparatus Building. Needs snow rails and gutters along with installation of man doors.
  2. Septic Field Completion – Still on the tight tank.

 

Are we on time: Yes. The Project is currently projected to be complete in July of 2021.

Are we on budget: Yes

Next Steps:  Work continues on the new addition.