HAFB Building 647 - School Age Program Classroom Addition

This contract that involved design and construction of a 29’4” x 440’0” CMU addition to the southeast corner of an existing building. The addition will serve as a classroom and support facilities for 24 students.

Demolition includes removal of CMU block at the southwest corner of the existing facility and an existing door between Room 1 and Room 16.

The area around the new the addition was graded to provide positive drainage with new fill being placed as required. Parking was provided meeting required AT/FP stand-off requirements. Xeriscaping was installed to compliment existing landscaping.

The addition had a concrete foundation and structural steel frame with CMU walls and a metal roof, all of which matched the existing structure. Windows like those provided in other classrooms were installed and an exterior door was also included.

Interior walls were framed using metal studs and faced with drywall on one or both sides. Flooring was vinyl composition tile with ceilings being acoustical systems with panels and grids. Doors were fire rated and matched those at other classrooms. New cabinets and countertops were also provided.

A stand-alone HVAC system was supplied for the new classroom and included an exterior pad mounted condensing unit. Duct work was installed above the suspended ceiling. Door louvers were installed to provide make-up air to these areas. Controls were LonWorks Direct Digital Control (DDC) type. Prior to completion of the project, the HVAC system was tested, adjusted and balanced.

Plumbing features were limited to a hand sink in the classroom.

The addition was connected to the existing power at the building after verification of sufficient load capability. New duplex outlets, lighting, exit lighting with emergency back-up and CCTV was installed. Power was also provided for the new HVAC system.

Fire protection was provided for the area and was integrated with the existing system.