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March 2, 2016 by patrick

Herbert C. Hoover Building Renovation

Owner

U.S. General Services
Administration

Location

Washington, DC
United States

Project Information

1.8 million SF
Scope: Phases 4-8
renovation to modernize, while preserving historic spaces

Sector

Government

Completed in 1932 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Herbert C. Hoover Building is currently undergoing an 8-phased renovation to modernize infrastructure and create open and flexible office space. The building, headquarters for the U.S. Department of Commerce, will remain fully occupied during the renovation through the use of swing space.

Rhino provided life safety and code consulting for existing building construction (specifying fire rated partitions/walls and egress components (stair width, exit passageways, etc.) and design of fire protection systems. Key elements were maintaining fire protection and life safety functionality in existing spaces during construction and preservation of historical building features.

Services Provided

Condition Assessment & Due Diligence Surveys
Life Safety & Code Consulting
Fire Alarm System Design
Fire Suppression System Design
Egress Analysis
Construction Phase Services

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