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February 24, 2016 by patrick

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center – Commissioning

Owner

U.S. Government

Location

Washington, DC
United States

Project Information

580,000 SF
Highly complex & interlocked systems
over 5,000 fire alarm devices

Sector

Government

Rhino FPE served as project manager and licensed FPE commissioning agent for the new Capitol Visitor Center, located adjacent to the U.S. Capitol Building.

The facility, one of the largest underground buildings, has over 5,000 fire alarm devices and more than 100 different types of fire protection and life safety systems interlocked or supervised by the fire alarm system. Systems included mass notification, wet and dry automatic sprinkler, special fire suppression (FM200 and Novec), fire pumps, smoke control, stair pressurization, HVAC, egress door holders and security locks, fire shutters, and other systems. Rhino verified the installation and operational test of fire protection and life safety systems in compliance with code and aided the Fire Marshal with final acceptance testing. All life safety systems were operational and accepted by the Visitor’s Center’s scheduled opening day.

Services

Fire Alarm & Notification Commissioning
Smoke Control Commissioning
Fire Protection & Life Safety Systems Acceptance

Markets: Government Services Provided: Construction Phase Services / Third Party Review & Inspection

Reston Virginia Office

12359 Sunrise Valley Dr. Suite 350 Reston, VA 20191

703·476·5034

Fulton Maryland Office

8115 Maple Lawn Blvd. Suite 350 Fulton, MD 20759

240·786·4535

State College Pennsylvania Office

412 Canterbury Dr. State College, PA 16803

814·933·5035

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