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Experience: Service: Firestop Special Inspections

180 CityPoint – 180 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA

The new BXP Life Sciences building located at 180 CityPoint Third Avenue in Waltham, MA, was turned over in a core and shell condition in late 2023 upon completion of construction by the General Contractor, Consigli. The building will provide over 330,000 rentable square feet across 6 levels of tenant space in addition to 5 Levels of parking built into the sloping grade of the site. Code Red Consultants worked alongside Consigli to develop and implement a complex and ever-changing NFPA 241 Fire Prevention Program starting at the infancy of the project from existing building demolition through occupancy and tenant fit-out to allow for safe operations to be conducted and provide key information at milestones to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. As the project neared completion Code Red Consultants worked alongside the Consigli team on behalf of BXP as the project Smoke Control Special Inspector to ensure the buildings stair and elevator pressurization systems were installed and commissioned in accordance with the requirements of the City of Waltham. Code Red Consultants also consulted with BXP on the installation of firestop systems in accordance with the appropriate UL Listings.

Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the fire protection and life safety code consultant for the fit-out Architect, Jacobs Engineering, on the 5th and 6th Floors for the new tenants, Dragonfly and Skyhawk Therapeutics. Key design features included implementing new egress strategies, construction of new high-hazard chemical storage rooms, maximization of the planned base building control area strategy, and coordination for multi-tenant floors.

Location

Waltham, Mass.

Size

300,000 RSF
6 levels of tenant space
5 levels of parking

180 CityPoint – 180 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA

The new BXP Life Sciences building located at 180 CityPoint Third Avenue in Waltham, MA, was turned over in a core and shell condition in late 2023 upon completion of construction by the General Contractor, Consigli. The building will provide over 330,000 rentable square feet across 6 levels of tenant space in addition to 5 Levels of parking built into the sloping grade of the site. Code Red Consultants worked alongside Consigli to develop and implement a complex and ever-changing NFPA 241 Fire Prevention Program starting at the infancy of the project from existing building demolition through occupancy and tenant fit-out to allow for safe operations to be conducted and provide key information at milestones to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. As the project neared completion Code Red Consultants worked alongside the Consigli team on behalf of BXP as the project Smoke Control Special Inspector to ensure the buildings stair and elevator pressurization systems were installed and commissioned in accordance with the requirements of the City of Waltham. Code Red Consultants also consulted with BXP on the installation of firestop systems in accordance with the appropriate UL Listings.

Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the fire protection and life safety code consultant for the fit-out Architect, Jacobs Engineering, on the 5th and 6th Floors for the new tenants, Dragonfly and Skyhawk Therapeutics. Key design features included implementing new egress strategies, construction of new high-hazard chemical storage rooms, maximization of the planned base building control area strategy, and coordination for multi-tenant floors.

66 Galen Street, Watertown, MA

66 Galen Street is a new research and life sciences building, conveniently situated within the Watertown Yards area of Watertown, MA. The core-shell building offers 200,000 square feet of leasable laboratory space with 270 below-grade parking spaces. Elkus-Manfredi was the architect for the building, and John Moriarty & Associates served as the General Contractor on the project.

Code Red Consultants was retained directly by the Davis Companies to serve as both the Firestopping Special Inspector and the Smoke Control Special Inspector for the core and shell construction of the building. In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control systems, conducted field inspections of smoke control system equipment during construction, and verified performance of the smoke control systems at the completion of construction. As the Firestopping Special Inspector, Code Red Consultants conducted visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Watertown Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building.

Code Red Consultants was additionally retained by John Moriarty & Associates to provide NFPA 241 Construction Safety Plan documentation and Construction Fire Safety consulting services throughout construction.  In this capacity, Code Red Consultants developed a Fire Prevention Program for the project and conducted periodic site walks with the general contractor to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of NFPA 241.

The 66 Galen building finished core and shell construction in November 2023. Code Red Consultants has been retained by the Davis Companies to continue as the Firestopping Special Inspector for the ongoing tenant fitout projects within the building.

Location

Watertown, Mass.

Size

7-stories
47,000 SF footprint
320,000 SF total

Completion

2023

66 Galen Street, Watertown, MA

66 Galen Street is a new research and life sciences building, conveniently situated within the Watertown Yards area of Watertown, MA. The core-shell building offers 200,000 square feet of leasable laboratory space with 270 below-grade parking spaces. Elkus-Manfredi was the architect for the building, and John Moriarty & Associates served as the General Contractor on the project.

Code Red Consultants was retained directly by the Davis Companies to serve as both the Firestopping Special Inspector and the Smoke Control Special Inspector for the core and shell construction of the building. In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control systems, conducted field inspections of smoke control system equipment during construction, and verified performance of the smoke control systems at the completion of construction. As the Firestopping Special Inspector, Code Red Consultants conducted visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Watertown Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building.

Code Red Consultants was additionally retained by John Moriarty & Associates to provide NFPA 241 Construction Safety Plan documentation and Construction Fire Safety consulting services throughout construction.  In this capacity, Code Red Consultants developed a Fire Prevention Program for the project and conducted periodic site walks with the general contractor to ensure continued compliance with the requirements of NFPA 241.

The 66 Galen building finished core and shell construction in November 2023. Code Red Consultants has been retained by the Davis Companies to continue as the Firestopping Special Inspector for the ongoing tenant fitout projects within the building.

12 Farnsworth Street, Boston

12 Farnsworth Street is a 6-story, brick-and-beam Class-A life science research facility located in Boston’s burgeoning Seaport District. As part of a recent conversion project led by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, the office building underwent extensive upgrades, including new MEP system infrastructure, a new service elevator and life safety generator, and a refreshed lobby and amenity program. Included in Phase 3’s GENESIS spec program, the newly renovated building provides customizable, move-in-ready laboratory spaces that allow prospective tenants to bring their science online and grow over time quickly. Single-floor tenant spaces offer approximately 14,000 RSF, with about 73,000 RSF available across the building.

Code Red Consultants served as the project’s fire protection and life safety code consultant, working alongside architect Perkins & Will, and continued to support Phase 3 Real Estate during construction by collaborating with the General Contractor Suffolk Construction to develop and implement practical and achievable NFPA 241 fire Prevention Programs and life safety system impairment plans. Code Red also supported Phase 3 by performing Third Party Firestop Special Inspections and participating in the building turnover process through inspections and testing with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. The repositioning of the 12 Farnsworth Street building was further complicated by needing to maintain continuous occupancy of a street-level café tenant, in which through proper impairment planning and coordination with Suffolk Construction, their subcontractors, retail tenant operators, and the AHJ, renovation work was able to be conducted all while base building infrastructure remained available without disruption to the café tenant’s business operations.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

75,000 SF

Completion

2023

Rending & Photography Credit

Phase 3 Real Estate

12 Farnsworth Street, Boston

12 Farnsworth Street is a 6-story, brick-and-beam Class-A life science research facility located in Boston’s burgeoning Seaport District. As part of a recent conversion project led by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, the office building underwent extensive upgrades, including new MEP system infrastructure, a new service elevator and life safety generator, and a refreshed lobby and amenity program. Included in Phase 3’s GENESIS spec program, the newly renovated building provides customizable, move-in-ready laboratory spaces that allow prospective tenants to bring their science online and grow over time quickly. Single-floor tenant spaces offer approximately 14,000 RSF, with about 73,000 RSF available across the building.

Code Red Consultants served as the project’s fire protection and life safety code consultant, working alongside architect Perkins & Will, and continued to support Phase 3 Real Estate during construction by collaborating with the General Contractor Suffolk Construction to develop and implement practical and achievable NFPA 241 fire Prevention Programs and life safety system impairment plans. Code Red also supported Phase 3 by performing Third Party Firestop Special Inspections and participating in the building turnover process through inspections and testing with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction. The repositioning of the 12 Farnsworth Street building was further complicated by needing to maintain continuous occupancy of a street-level café tenant, in which through proper impairment planning and coordination with Suffolk Construction, their subcontractors, retail tenant operators, and the AHJ, renovation work was able to be conducted all while base building infrastructure remained available without disruption to the café tenant’s business operations.

Winthrop Center – Boston, MA

Winthrop Center is a new state of the art 53-story, 1.8 million square foot mixed-use residential development located in downtown Boston, MA. The building contains commercial office space on Floors 6-26, residences on Floors 35-62, below grade parking, amenity areas, and an impressive ground floor public atrium known as the Connector. Winthrop Center is the largest Passive House office project in the world, surpassing LEED Platinum to set the most rigorous global standards for energy and efficiency.

Code Red Consultants worked closely with Suffolk Construction Company and Millennium Partners during the construction phase of the project to navigate the life safety inspection and approval processes with Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) and the Fire Department (BFD). Specifically, we served as the phased occupancy/turnover consultant, Construction Fire Safety Consultant, Firestopping Special Inspector, and Smoke Control Special Inspector.

Code Red Consultants worked with Millennium Partners in the development of a Phased Occupancy Plan for the building (including phasing of the fire alarm system) which helped to allow the building to open on time with ongoing Connector/upper floor construction while maintaining the necessary levels of fire protection and life safety for the building.

In conjunction with Suffolk Construction, we worked to develop a comprehensive NFPA 241, Construction Fire Safety Program to ensure the project was completed on time while mitigating the risk of fire during construction. Code Red also worked with Millennium Partners to develop and implement an owner’s master construction fire safety program that allowed for building occupancy with continued ongoing base building work.

In serving as both the Firestopping and Smoke Control Special Inspector, our scope was to confirm that all fire rated joint assemblies and penetrations of passive fire rated barriers had been appropriately installed and the buildings stair pressurization, below-grade smoke control, and atrium smoke control systems were adequately installed, commissioned, and integrated ensuring a fire safe environment for building occupants.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

1.8 million SF
53 stories

Cost

$1.3 billion

Completion

2023

Winthrop Center – Boston, MA

Winthrop Center is a new state of the art 53-story, 1.8 million square foot mixed-use residential development located in downtown Boston, MA. The building contains commercial office space on Floors 6-26, residences on Floors 35-62, below grade parking, amenity areas, and an impressive ground floor public atrium known as the Connector. Winthrop Center is the largest Passive House office project in the world, surpassing LEED Platinum to set the most rigorous global standards for energy and efficiency.

Code Red Consultants worked closely with Suffolk Construction Company and Millennium Partners during the construction phase of the project to navigate the life safety inspection and approval processes with Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) and the Fire Department (BFD). Specifically, we served as the phased occupancy/turnover consultant, Construction Fire Safety Consultant, Firestopping Special Inspector, and Smoke Control Special Inspector.

Code Red Consultants worked with Millennium Partners in the development of a Phased Occupancy Plan for the building (including phasing of the fire alarm system) which helped to allow the building to open on time with ongoing Connector/upper floor construction while maintaining the necessary levels of fire protection and life safety for the building.

In conjunction with Suffolk Construction, we worked to develop a comprehensive NFPA 241, Construction Fire Safety Program to ensure the project was completed on time while mitigating the risk of fire during construction. Code Red also worked with Millennium Partners to develop and implement an owner’s master construction fire safety program that allowed for building occupancy with continued ongoing base building work.

In serving as both the Firestopping and Smoke Control Special Inspector, our scope was to confirm that all fire rated joint assemblies and penetrations of passive fire rated barriers had been appropriately installed and the buildings stair pressurization, below-grade smoke control, and atrium smoke control systems were adequately installed, commissioned, and integrated ensuring a fire safe environment for building occupants.

Raffles Hotel, Boston, MA

One of Boston’s most exciting developments in decades, Raffles Boston, opened its doors earlier this year. Residents began moving in during the summer months and the hotel had its grand opening on September 15th. The property marks the first mixed-use development in North America for the illustrious, world-renowned, 136-year-old Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand and writes a new story for Boston’s hospitality and real estate industries. The 35-story, $400 million+ LEED Gold building is an urban oasis where global cultures and local influences converge. Offering an unprecedented hotel experience in the heart of the city’s Back Bay, Raffles Boston features 147 guestrooms and 16 distinct gathering spaces. From top to bottom, Raffles Boston showcases and celebrates what makes the Raffles brand so special: a sense of adventure and style, gracious and intuitive hospitality, and thoughtful, locally inspired design, all while enhancing the cosmopolitan charm of the Back Bay.

Code Red Consultants worked with The Architectural Team, Suffolk Construction, Noannet Group, Saunders Hotel Group, and Cain International to provide a variety of fire protection and life safety related engineering services on the project. Code Red served as the Firestopping Special Inspector providing inspections for opening protectives in fire-rated wall and floor assemblies and the Smoke Control Special Inspector reviewing design documentation and commissioning the two-building stairway pressurization smoke control systems. Additionally, the firm worked with the Suffolk Construction and Owner representation develop both a Phased Occupancy Plan and Construction Fire Safety Plan that met the requirements of NFPA 241, the expectations of the City of Boston, and the construction methods of the contractor. Construction administration related bench strength was provided on an as-needed basis to facilitate acceptance testing with the local AHJ and assistance in obtaining certificates of occupancy for each phase of the project, all while maintaining occupancy and compliance with NFPA 241 as the associated construction operations and hazards changed throughout construction.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

35 stories

Cost

$400 million

Completion

2023

Photography Credit

The Architectural Team, Image by Binyan Studios

Raffles Hotel, Boston, MA

One of Boston’s most exciting developments in decades, Raffles Boston, opened its doors earlier this year. Residents began moving in during the summer months and the hotel had its grand opening on September 15th. The property marks the first mixed-use development in North America for the illustrious, world-renowned, 136-year-old Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand and writes a new story for Boston’s hospitality and real estate industries. The 35-story, $400 million+ LEED Gold building is an urban oasis where global cultures and local influences converge. Offering an unprecedented hotel experience in the heart of the city’s Back Bay, Raffles Boston features 147 guestrooms and 16 distinct gathering spaces. From top to bottom, Raffles Boston showcases and celebrates what makes the Raffles brand so special: a sense of adventure and style, gracious and intuitive hospitality, and thoughtful, locally inspired design, all while enhancing the cosmopolitan charm of the Back Bay.

Code Red Consultants worked with The Architectural Team, Suffolk Construction, Noannet Group, Saunders Hotel Group, and Cain International to provide a variety of fire protection and life safety related engineering services on the project. Code Red served as the Firestopping Special Inspector providing inspections for opening protectives in fire-rated wall and floor assemblies and the Smoke Control Special Inspector reviewing design documentation and commissioning the two-building stairway pressurization smoke control systems. Additionally, the firm worked with the Suffolk Construction and Owner representation develop both a Phased Occupancy Plan and Construction Fire Safety Plan that met the requirements of NFPA 241, the expectations of the City of Boston, and the construction methods of the contractor. Construction administration related bench strength was provided on an as-needed basis to facilitate acceptance testing with the local AHJ and assistance in obtaining certificates of occupancy for each phase of the project, all while maintaining occupancy and compliance with NFPA 241 as the associated construction operations and hazards changed throughout construction.

Northeastern University EXP

Northeastern University’s EXP building is the second science building on campus, located between the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) and Ruggles Station in Boston, MA. The new science building will afford students and faculty additional laboratory, classroom, and innovation workspace. Payette was responsible for the master plan and design of this 9-story science building, while Suffolk Construction served as the general contractor on the project.

Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Northeastern University to serve as both the Firestopping Special Inspector and the Smoke Control Special Inspector. In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control systems, conducting visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems, conducting field inspections of smoke control system equipment during construction, and verifying performance of the smoke control systems at the completion of construction. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with Suffolk Construction to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Boston Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building to Northeastern University. The Northeastern University EXP building opened for faculty and students in September 2023.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Size

41,000 SF
9 stories

Cost

$218.25 million

Completion

2023

Northeastern University EXP

Northeastern University’s EXP building is the second science building on campus, located between the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) and Ruggles Station in Boston, MA. The new science building will afford students and faculty additional laboratory, classroom, and innovation workspace. Payette was responsible for the master plan and design of this 9-story science building, while Suffolk Construction served as the general contractor on the project.

Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Northeastern University to serve as both the Firestopping Special Inspector and the Smoke Control Special Inspector. In this capacity, Code Red Consultants was responsible for conducting design and shop drawing level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, development of Test Plans for building smoke control systems, conducting visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems, conducting field inspections of smoke control system equipment during construction, and verifying performance of the smoke control systems at the completion of construction. Code Red Consultants worked in conjunction with Suffolk Construction to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing with the City of Boston Building and Fire Departments and on-time delivery of the building to Northeastern University. The Northeastern University EXP building opened for faculty and students in September 2023.

Veteran’s Home in Chelsea – Community Living Center

Code Red Consultants teamed with DCAMM, Payette, and Consigli Construction on the construction of the Community Living Center at the Veteran’s Home in Chelsea, MA. This new high-rise living facility was designed to offer Veterans a highly efficient and sustainable residential living environment for Veterans, complete with single occupancy rooms and shared common and dining areas.

In close partnership with Consigli Construction, Code Red developed a comprehensive Fire Prevention Program to ensure the project was completed on time while mitigating the risk of fire and working adjacent to the operational Quigley Building. Additionally, Code Red performed Firestopping Special Inspection Services on behalf of the DCAMM, via Payette. This inspection evaluates the fire rated joint assemblies and penetrations of passive fire rated barriers to ensure the new Veteran residents, faculty, family and visitors are provided with a fire safe environment.

Location

Chelsea, Mass.

Size

247,000 SF

Completion

2023

Veteran’s Home in Chelsea – Community Living Center

Code Red Consultants teamed with DCAMM, Payette, and Consigli Construction on the construction of the Community Living Center at the Veteran’s Home in Chelsea, MA. This new high-rise living facility was designed to offer Veterans a highly efficient and sustainable residential living environment for Veterans, complete with single occupancy rooms and shared common and dining areas.

In close partnership with Consigli Construction, Code Red developed a comprehensive Fire Prevention Program to ensure the project was completed on time while mitigating the risk of fire and working adjacent to the operational Quigley Building. Additionally, Code Red performed Firestopping Special Inspection Services on behalf of the DCAMM, via Payette. This inspection evaluates the fire rated joint assemblies and penetrations of passive fire rated barriers to ensure the new Veteran residents, faculty, family and visitors are provided with a fire safe environment.

Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Beeler Apartments

Forbes Beeler Apartments is a new dormitory at Carnegie Mellon University, scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated four-story building spans an impressive 113,000 square feet, featuring 37 meticulously designed apartment units to accommodate 266 beds for upper-class students. One of the primary goals behind this dormitory’s development was to establish a comfortable residential environment for undergraduate students, while simultaneously enhancing the overall experience for the campus and the City of Pittsburgh.

The student residences are thoughtfully designed, organized into “pods” consisting of four and eight units, with a strategic setback from the street to ensure privacy. Noteworthy amenities offered within the building include a common lounge space on each floor, four dedicated study areas per floor, a well-equipped game room featuring a pool table and a ping pong table, a digital gaming room equipped with two large TVs for video game enthusiasts, a rejuvenation room, a spacious community area on the main floor, and an outdoor patio equipped with WIFI. In addition to residential living, the building also has an 8,000-square-foot market to support the grocery needs of the building occupants.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant throughout the design and construction phases of the project, collaborating closely with Goody Clancy to navigate the intricate code requirements associated with the dormitory.

Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing the comprehensive code compliance strategy for the project and reviewing the building plans at each stage of the design process. They actively engaged in ongoing discussions with the design team, offering insights and recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Additionally, Code Red Consultants developed the Life Safety Plans for the building, which play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of its occupants.

Code consulting services were extended throughout the construction administration phase of the project to offer valuable assistance regarding questions and design changes. Code Red Consultants remained actively involved, providing prompt guidance and solutions to the construction team. Their comprehensive understanding of the applicable codes allowed them to effectively navigate potential challenges and propose appropriate modifications when necessary.

Location

Pittsburgh, Penn.

Size

113,000 SF

Cost

$40 million

Completion

2023

Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Beeler Apartments

Forbes Beeler Apartments is a new dormitory at Carnegie Mellon University, scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated four-story building spans an impressive 113,000 square feet, featuring 37 meticulously designed apartment units to accommodate 266 beds for upper-class students. One of the primary goals behind this dormitory’s development was to establish a comfortable residential environment for undergraduate students, while simultaneously enhancing the overall experience for the campus and the City of Pittsburgh.

The student residences are thoughtfully designed, organized into “pods” consisting of four and eight units, with a strategic setback from the street to ensure privacy. Noteworthy amenities offered within the building include a common lounge space on each floor, four dedicated study areas per floor, a well-equipped game room featuring a pool table and a ping pong table, a digital gaming room equipped with two large TVs for video game enthusiasts, a rejuvenation room, a spacious community area on the main floor, and an outdoor patio equipped with WIFI. In addition to residential living, the building also has an 8,000-square-foot market to support the grocery needs of the building occupants.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant throughout the design and construction phases of the project, collaborating closely with Goody Clancy to navigate the intricate code requirements associated with the dormitory.

Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing the comprehensive code compliance strategy for the project and reviewing the building plans at each stage of the design process. They actively engaged in ongoing discussions with the design team, offering insights and recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Additionally, Code Red Consultants developed the Life Safety Plans for the building, which play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of its occupants.

Code consulting services were extended throughout the construction administration phase of the project to offer valuable assistance regarding questions and design changes. Code Red Consultants remained actively involved, providing prompt guidance and solutions to the construction team. Their comprehensive understanding of the applicable codes allowed them to effectively navigate potential challenges and propose appropriate modifications when necessary.

Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular Fit-Out

Baystate Medical Center recently opened a new and expanded operating room unit within the Mass Mutual building on its main Springfield campus. The expanded unit includes 18 new operating rooms, 8 new interventional procedure rooms, new pre- and post-operative care units, as well as a new main lobby addition and waiting area that refreshes the hospital’s main entrance. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant to Perkins + Will on the design side of the project, assisting P+W in navigating complex code requirements relating to the fit-out of the existing shell space and renovation of existing areas to both the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the design team regularly, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. After design, Code Red Consultants provided construction-related regulatory services directly to Baystate Health for generation of Interim Life Safety Measures and temporary Life Safety Plans to address potential non-compliant conditions due to construction work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the Firestopping Special Inspector during construction, performing visual and destructive testing on through-penetrations, membrane penetration, joint, and perimeter fire barrier systems. Lastly, Code Red Consultants completed on-site inspections near the conclusion of construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The new portions of the hospital opened in February 2023.

Location

Springfield, Mass.

Size

72,000 SF

Completion

2023

Photography Credit

Baystate Health

Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular Fit-Out

Baystate Medical Center recently opened a new and expanded operating room unit within the Mass Mutual building on its main Springfield campus. The expanded unit includes 18 new operating rooms, 8 new interventional procedure rooms, new pre- and post-operative care units, as well as a new main lobby addition and waiting area that refreshes the hospital’s main entrance. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant to Perkins + Will on the design side of the project, assisting P+W in navigating complex code requirements relating to the fit-out of the existing shell space and renovation of existing areas to both the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the design team regularly, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. After design, Code Red Consultants provided construction-related regulatory services directly to Baystate Health for generation of Interim Life Safety Measures and temporary Life Safety Plans to address potential non-compliant conditions due to construction work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the Firestopping Special Inspector during construction, performing visual and destructive testing on through-penetrations, membrane penetration, joint, and perimeter fire barrier systems. Lastly, Code Red Consultants completed on-site inspections near the conclusion of construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The new portions of the hospital opened in February 2023.

21 Hickory Drive – Waltham, MA

21 Hickory Drive is a 6-story, high-rise Class-A life science research facility located in the heart of Waltham. The original office building has recently undergone an extensive conversion project led by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners. The upgrades include the installation of a new MEP system infrastructure, a service elevator and a backup generator. Additionally, the office and amenity program has been updated to offer small to mid-size lab/office suites ranging from 9,000-25,000 RSF. As part of Phase 3’s GENESIS spec program, the newly renovated building provides customizable, move in-ready lab spaces, allowing prospective tenants to quickly establish their scientific operations and expand over time.

Code Red Consultants served as the project’s fire protection and life safety code consultant and continued to provide support to Phase 3 throughout construction by preparing NFPA 241 Fire Prevention Programs, performing third-party firestopping special inspections, and re-commissioning the building’s existing smoke control systems (consisting of pressurized stair enclosures, a ventilated vestibule, and elevator pressurization). To help meet project schedule and facilitate early tenant fitout construction and move in dates, Code Red Consultants prepared a Phased Occupancy and Turnover Plan and presented the phased approach to the City of Waltham Fire and Building Departments.

Location

Waltham, Mass.

Size

120,000 GSF

Cost

$30 million

Completion

2022

Photography Credit

Phase 3 Real Estate

21 Hickory Drive – Waltham, MA

21 Hickory Drive is a 6-story, high-rise Class-A life science research facility located in the heart of Waltham. The original office building has recently undergone an extensive conversion project led by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners. The upgrades include the installation of a new MEP system infrastructure, a service elevator and a backup generator. Additionally, the office and amenity program has been updated to offer small to mid-size lab/office suites ranging from 9,000-25,000 RSF. As part of Phase 3’s GENESIS spec program, the newly renovated building provides customizable, move in-ready lab spaces, allowing prospective tenants to quickly establish their scientific operations and expand over time.

Code Red Consultants served as the project’s fire protection and life safety code consultant and continued to provide support to Phase 3 throughout construction by preparing NFPA 241 Fire Prevention Programs, performing third-party firestopping special inspections, and re-commissioning the building’s existing smoke control systems (consisting of pressurized stair enclosures, a ventilated vestibule, and elevator pressurization). To help meet project schedule and facilitate early tenant fitout construction and move in dates, Code Red Consultants prepared a Phased Occupancy and Turnover Plan and presented the phased approach to the City of Waltham Fire and Building Departments.