UConn Health – CT-4 New England Sickle Cell Institute (NESCI) / Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center (CBDC) Relocation / Renovation
Location: Farmington, CT
Client: UConn Health, Joseph Sepot Architects
Market: Healthcare
Disciplines Involved:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Fire Protection
Services Provided:
- Preparation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Drawings and Specifications.
- Preparation of a performance based design for a fully sprinklered building in the gut renovation spaces.
- Design of normal and emergency power distribution, fire alarm system, normal and emergency lighting, A.C. power connections for equipment, voice/data and nurse call systems, as well as empty raceways and 120V A.C. connections for CCTV.
- Design of medical gas, cold water, hot water, hot water recirculation, sanitary, waste, vent and interior storm distribution.
About the Project:
The project included comprehensive Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical design services to support the renovation of ±12,800 square feet on the 4th floor of the original inpatient hospital tower (Connecticut Tower) at UConn Health in Farmington, CT, to accommodate the treatment/infusion program of the New England Sickle Cell Institute / Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center. The Fire Protection work involved the development of a performance-based design for the renovated spaces, fully integrated with the building’s existing infrastructure. HVAC services included the preparation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system drawings and specifications, with all spaces designed to meet the minimum standards set by the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) for hospital facilities. The HVAC system was tied into the existing building infrastructure to ensure consistency and efficiency. The Plumbing design covered the distribution of medical gases, cold and hot water, hot water recirculation, sanitary waste, venting, and interior stormwater systems as required, with all systems connected to the existing building utilities. The Electrical scope included the design of normal and emergency power distribution, fire alarm systems, and both normal and emergency lighting. It also provided an empty raceway system and 120V A.C. connections for CCTV, along with raceways and cabling for voice/data and nurse call systems in accordance with UConn standards. Additionally, 480V and 120V A.C. power connections were provided for all necessary equipment and ancillary systems within the control and equipment rooms. All electrical systems were integrated with the existing building’s infrastructure.
Main Challenge:
The project included comprehensive Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical design services to support the renovation of ±12,800 square feet on the 4th floor of the original inpatient hospital tower (Connecticut Tower) at UConn Health in Farmington, CT, to accommodate the treatment/infusion program of the New England Sickle Cell Institute / Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center. The Fire Protection work involved the development of a performance-based design for the renovated spaces, fully integrated with the building’s existing infrastructure.