University of District of Columbia

Center for Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Space at the University of District of Columbia

Washington, DC

MCE provided MEP engineering to convert existing classroom spaces to a Center for Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Space at the University of the District of Columbia. MCE also utilized Autodesk Revit’s 3-D intelligence and clash detection capability to avoid conflicts. The following describes the scope of work:

Project Description:

  • 2,500 Square Feet of Nutrition, Dietetics and Health space. Multiple grease hoods, dishwashers and food preparation areas.
HVAC Scope:
  • New dedicated outside air unit to provide conditioned air to the facility with zoned temperature control.
  • New Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system to maintain space temperature.
  • New grease exhaust ductwork and grease exhaust fan.
  • New dishwasher exhaust ductwork and fan.
  • Direct digital control capable of communication with the campus wide energy management system.
Plumbing scope:
  • New domestic cold and hot water risers from the lower level mechanical room domestic water lines.
  • New grease waste and vent lines.
  • New sanitary riser from lower level.
  • New 2 psi gas supply and meter service with pressure reducing valves to feed existing low pressure gas lines.
Electrical scope:
  • New 480/277 volt, 3 phase feeder from the main switchboard.
  • New transformer and 208/120 volt, 3 phase panel and distribution.
  • New lighting layout, wiring and switches.
  • New power wiring to equipment, and outlets.
Fire alarm:
  • New area smoke detectors.
  • New duct smoke detectors in HVAC units.

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