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March 2, 2016 by patrick

Pennsylvania State University – Fire Alarm System Upgrades

Owner

The Pennsylvania State University

Location

University Park, PA
United States

Project Information

49 Buildings
Designed & Implemented in Six Phases
retrofit of the existing fire alarm systems

Sector

Education

Rhino FPE was engaged to provide the retrofit of fire alarm systems in 49 occupied buildings at the University’s flagship campus. The facilities were various sizes and uses, and included research labs, classrooms, auditoriums, historic buildings, and large venues such as the Eisenhower Auditorium|Center for the Performing Arts.

Rhino conduced a review of the existing fire alarm system, developed designs in accordance with applicable codes; provided power calculations; developed full contract documents and a complete system layout; provided construction phase services; and served as Owner’s Representative for acceptance testing. Several buildings provided notification challenges which Rhino addressed by obtaining variances from the PA Department of Labor and Industry. Work was conducted in six phases and with minimal disruption to building occupants and on-going activities.

Services Provided

Conditions Assessment
Fire Alarm System Design
Construction Phase Services

Markets: Education Services Provided: Construction Phase Services / Third Party Review & Inspection • Fire Alarm

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