Fire Department Project Update – March 2021

Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete landings were placed at the Southside Addition, the Rear Vestibules, and the Apparatus Building. Equipment pads were placed for the AC Condenser, Compressor, and the Water Heater.

Masonry:  Brick Veneer installation which began this week is ongoing.

Roofing: The tapered insulation and EPDM membrane is installed at the low slope roof. Scupper boxes and downspouts are ongoing.

Carpentry: Acoustical Tile Ceilings and Window Sill installation is ongoing.

Fire Protection: The Fire Protection System is filled and pending testing and final inspections.

Electrical: The Southside addition electrical finishes are complete. The secondary wiring to the Electrical Panels, the CT Cabinet, the Transfer Switch and the Generator are complete. The Communication, Access and Fire Alarm wiring has been run from the Southside Addition to the Electrical Room. The conduits, wiring and lighting are installed in the Apparatus Building. Access control wiring by ENE is ongoing.

Plumbing: Rough plumbing for the Apparatus Bay is complete. Fixtures were installed in the laundry, rest, and shower rooms. Installation of Natural Gas and compressed air lines in the Apparatus Bay are ongoing. Plumbing vent installation in the Apparatus Building is in progress.

HVAC: The exhaust fans in the Apparatus Bay and Apparatus Building are complete Ceiling register installation has begun. Refrigeration lines in the Apparatus Bay were installed. Two-unit heaters were partially installed in the Apparatus Bay and will be completed during Phase 2.

Doors and Windows: Overhead doors at the Apparatus Building were weather stripped, and exterior metal doors were installed. Glazing at exterior doors were installed.

Finishes: In the addition, gypsum walls and ceilings have been finished, and painted. Ceramic tile was set in the restrooms. In the Apparatus Bay, the T&G ceiling and the new arch were stained and polyurethaned. The CMU walls were primed.

Caulking: Fire, Smoke and sound proofing are complete in the addition. Interior door frames and windows are complete.

Schedule Assessment: Phase 1 completion and temporary CO is scheduled for 4/1/21.

P&P is approximately two weeks behind based on their preliminary project schedule. The Apparatus Building completion was scheduled for 9/22/21 and appears to be several weeks from completion.

Concerns/Issues: The Designer requested the contractor provide an updated roof assembly letter showing the roof system meets the performance specified in the contract. The Contractor provided Johns Manville inspector’s report in response to concerns raised about the insulation movement. Johns Manville is to provide additional information.

An area of base course bituminous paving was damaged when a hydraulic hose ruptured on construction equipment. ACG recommends removing the damaged paving prior to the installation of the finish course.

The Town is responsible for supplying new networking communication equipment. Telephone, Access Control and Security Systems being installed by contractors will require the network to function. The equipment and the network provisioning is required ASAP or the schedule could be impacted.

The Contractor reported that the specified kitchen exhaust hood is backordered and will not arrive before Phase One completion schedule.

 

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

Are we on budget: Yes

Next Steps:  Anticipated move in to Phase 1 is early April and then the Phase 2 work begins on the existing side of the station.