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Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center IDIQ

Owner

U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs

Location

Washington, D.C.
United States

Project Information

Multi-Year IDIQ Contract

Women's Health Pavilion,

Nursing Rehab Center,

4th Floor Patient Wards, and Auditorium

Sector

The Women’s Health Pavilion renovation at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC is a good example of Rhino’s creative problem-solving abilities as well as working in an occupied environment. Site surveys had to occur during normal business hours while the facility was fully occupied. The project involved renovation of the 5th floor (9,300 sf) in an occupied hospital. The architectural design called for a “Green Tree” floor plan to create a friendly, warm environment without any square corners.

This rounded corner architectural design posed problems for the design of the sprinkler and fire alarm system. Standard spacing of fire alarm devices and sprinklers were required as well as NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 spacing limitations enforced in a round room. Rhino worked with the Architect to provide the minimum number of devices, which reduced materials and installation costs and resulted in an esthetically pleasing space.

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Tyser Tower, University of Maryland Stadium

Owner

University of Maryland

Location

College Park, MD
United States

Project Information

33,000 sf Renovation
Two new 33,000 sf
5-story Additions

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This project encompassed the renovation and expansion of the existing Tyser Tower located on the south side of the University of Maryland Stadium. The existing 33,000 sf facility was completely renovated and two five-story additions (33,000 sf each) were built flanking the original facility, nearly tripling its size. The Stadium seating capacity was increased by approximately 2,000 seats including spectator suites, new President’s Lounge, and ADA-compliant spectator seats. A fully enclosed fifth level serves as a working press area along with facilities for coaches, public address, and scoring.

Rhino assisted the Owner and Architect to determine the necessary fire protection system upgrades. We provided the Basis of Design and complete Construction Documents for the fire suppression systems including fire main connection, fire pump, standpipes, and automatic sprinkler systems. Rhino also provided construction phase services.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Headquarters Renovation

Owner

US General Services
Administration

Location

Washington, DC
United States

Project Information

National Register of Historic Places
500,000 SF
Design/Build

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The CFPB is an independent agency of the U.S. government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. Rhino FPE provided life safety, fire alarm, and fire protection design as a member of the design/build-bridging team for the renovation and modernization of this high-rise, partially occupied building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The scope included replacement of the building envelope and complete renovation of interior spaces to create an open office concept. Rhino provided life safety consultation as well as design for the standpipe, fire pump, sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. We also provided performance-based code equivalences to minimize construction impact on historic elements, and created a phasing plan to maintain completion function of fire detection and suppression utilities supply, emergency egress, and safety barriers for the grade-level tenants that occupied the building throughout construction.

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Willow Grove Readiness Center

Owner

Pennsylvania
Army National Guard

Location

Horsham, PA
United States

Project Information

31,963 SF
Cost: $15 million
Stryker Brigade Readiness Center

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Rhino Fire Protection Engineering was chosen to provide life safety analysis, fire alarm, and sprinkler system design services for the brigade’s new headquarters facility at the Willow Grove Joint Reserve Base.
Formerly a Naval Air Station, Willow Grove Joint Reserve Base is just one example of how the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process is shaping the future of military installations around the country.

Rhino FPE is proud to be able to use our expertise to help provide our military with the quality, safe facilities they deserve.

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K-12 Fire Protection Design, Review, & Inspection

Owner

Various Maryland Public School Districts and Private Schools

Location

Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties, MD

Project Information

130,000 SF
Extremely Compressed Construction Schedule
25+ Schools

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Rhino conducted various 3rd Party Fire Protection Engineering Design Reviews and Inspections at the following representative K -12 Schools:

Prince George’s County Schools Prince George’s County Anne Arundel County Schools
Henry Wise High School Berwyn Heights Elementary Bodkin Elementary
Fairmont Heights High School Hollywood Elementary Brock Bridge Elementary
Greenbelt Middle School Henson Valley Montessori Brooklyn Park Elementary
Dodge Park Elementary Queen Anne School Crofton Meadows Elementary
Bowie Elementary Lincoln Imagine Charter Oakwood Elementary
Robert Gray Elementary Francis Scott Key Elementary Shipley’s Choice Elementary
Lake Arbor Elementary Barack Obama Elementary Central Special School
Rosaryville Elementary Mother Jones Elementary J. Albert Adams Academy