Chesterfield County Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center
Chesterfield, Virginia
Square Footage
56,620 SF
Building Type
Municipal
Project Type
Renovation
Team
Annual Contract
Services Provided
Mechanical and Electrical Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
The Chesterfield County Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center project involved a comprehensive upgrade of mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems to improve facility performance and reliability. The project included replacement of rooftop HVAC equipment, modernization of the fire alarm system, and upgrades to the dry pipe sprinkler system. Integrated system improvements enhanced operational efficiency, code compliance, and long-term building performance.
Challenges
- Coordinating mechanical, electrical, and life-safety system upgrades within an active public safety training facility.
- Maintaining continuous operation and life-safety coverage during phased system replacements.
- Integrating new HVAC, fire alarm, and sprinkler systems within existing building infrastructure.
Goals
- Replace aging HVAC, fire alarm, and fire protection systems with modern, code-compliant infrastructure.
- Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability across mechanical and life-safety systems.
- Enhance system integration through upgraded controls and supporting electrical infrastructure.
Project Team
- Owner: Chesterfield County
- Contractor: Waco, Inc.
Results
- Replaced rooftop HVAC equipment and upgraded mechanical systems to improve facility performance./li>
- Installed new fire alarm and dry pipe sprinkler systems to enhance life-safety protection and code compliance.
- Improved overall system integration through upgrades to controls, electrical systems, and supporting infrastructure.