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Camp Upshur, Quantico

Renovated 34 Buildings including latrines, quonset huts and bay areas.

 

Disciplines | History | Details

 

Camp Upshur

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Disciplines:

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire Protection

 

History:

 

Camp Upshur Reserve Center is located at CampUpshur RSU MCB Quantico, VA.  The buildings under this task order are of WWII era built in the 1940s. 

 

Details:

 

The site investigation encompassed a total of 34 buildings:  one concrete block 30’ x 100’ latrine/shower; five 40’ x 100’ pre-engineered steel buildings, four of which were utilized for classrooms, large open bay areas, and one utilized for storage; and 28 Quonset Hut:  27 at 20’ x 100’ and one at 20’ x 80’.

 

All Q-huts were renovated to include heating and cooling requirements.  New exhaust and ventilation was proved to ensure adequate humidity control from the showers and head facilities.  Existing boilers were repaired or replaced as necessary.  The need for natural gas was eliminated and all existing ductwork was cleaned and re-used.  Solar Power option for domestic hot water heating?  One building provided the command and control of all HVAC systems of the renovated facilities on this project.

 

Emergency lighting and illuminated exit signage was provided.  Renovations included new electrical distribution system within the building with battery back-up emergency lighting and illuminated exit signage.  The existing fluorescent light fixtures were tested and reused.  The administration Q-huts included new data/communications outlets with cable run to server room.  A single telephone line was installed into each building.  New lighting fixtures comply with LEED requirements.  Existing secondary power was changed from overhead to underground.  Pad mounted transformer and underground feeders in conduit were provided to all buildings affected by this project.  The existing primary remains.  Higher electrical loads were provided in three buildings.

 

Fire protection included new smoke detectors for each space and exterior audible device on the exterior of the building.  Pipe sprinkler system was provided in all billeting Q-huts.