Renew Shira Dental Clinic – Fort Polk, LA

Project was to repair and renew the existing Shira Dental Clinic and to add a 2,000 SQFT addition. During construction the dental clinic was moved to a 10,000 SQFT transition space.

The renewed clinic followed the department of defense’s antiterrorism / force protection and LEED standards.

A new domestic water main, fire suppression main and sewer main were installed to the transition building and to the dental clinic building following American Water’s local specs and guidelines.

Approximately 160′ of 6″ water main was installed to the transition building including an 80′ road bore. The new 6″ line was connected to the 12″ main with a live tap. The 6″ fire main and 2″ domestic water main included back flow preventers installed outside of the building in frost proof boxes. A Post Indicator Valve (PIV) was installed on the fire main.

Approximately 700′ of 6″ water main was installed to the dental clinic including another 80′ road bore. The new 6″ line was connected to the 12″ main with a live tap. The 6″ fire main and 2-1/2″ domestic water main included back flow preventers installed inside the building. Approximately 500′ of 4″ water main was ran as a separate line for a fire department connection next to the building. A Post Indicator Valve (PIV) was installed on the 6″ fire main.

The existing boiler was relocated and reused. A new 75 ton chiller was installed and a new 14,000 CFM variable volume air handler. 36 VAV’s with hot water reheat were installed thought the building. Ductwork and hot water piping was routed through the plenum and attic spaces.

A new DDC controls system was installed to maintain space temperature set points, space pressurization and unit operations.

The buildings domestic water and waste systems were replaced in their entirety. New fixtures were installed with low flow flush sensor operated flush valves. Sensor operated faucets were installed in all public spaces.

A new Ohio Medical two stage triplex 64 SCFM dental air compressor and 3 RAMVAC 5 HP dental vacuum systems were installed including all supporting equipment and piping throughout the clinic.

  • Location
  • Client
  • Project Size
  • MAWP Role
  • Date Project Began
  • Actual Finish Date
  • Fort Polk, LA
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  • N/A
  • Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor
  • February 2011
  • November 2012