Arlington, Virginia

Staus

Ongoing

Client:

Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)

Project Overview:

This project involves the design, installation, and commissioning of a fully functional, code-compliant fire alarm system at Lodge 2, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia. The system is intended to enhance life safety, code compliance, and operational integration with the existing base-wide fire protection network at Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (JBM-HH).


The work includes engineering, fabrication, installation of detection and notification devices, system programming, and final acceptance testing. Special emphasis is placed on preserving the historical and architectural integrity of Lodge 2 while ensuring modern fire safety standards are achieved.

Key Scope Highlights:

  • Project Objective: Installation of a new addressable fire alarm system at Lodge 2, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).

  • Scope Includes:

    • Design, fabrication, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of the system.

    • Compliance with NFPA 72, UFC 3-600-01, NEC, OSHA, and DOD requirements.

    • Coordination with ANC officials and the Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) Fire Department.

  • System Components:

    • Silent Knight Fire Alarm Control Panel (SK-6808), annunciator panel, photoelectric smoke detectors, CO detectors, pull stations, ADA-compliant horn/strobes, relays, monitor modules, and battery backup.

    • Monaco BT-XF transmitter for integration with JBM-HH base-wide monitoring network.

  • Execution Plan:

    • Conceal majority of wiring within walls to minimize visible conduit.

    • Professional drywall/finish repairs to preserve historical and aesthetic integrity of Lodge 2.

    • Mobilization, protective barriers, and controlled access.

Achievements:

  • Code-Compliant Fire Protection: Fully integrated fire alarm system meeting modern life safety standards.

  • Architectural Preservation: Work planned to minimize disruption and preserve historic building aesthetics.

  • Operational Continuity: Scheduling coordinated to avoid funeral services and sensitive ANC activities.

  • Training & Handover: ANC facility staff to receive training on alarm acknowledgment, reset, reporting, and maintenance.

  • Warranty & Reliability: One-year warranty (or longer per manufacturer) ensuring long-term system performance.

Challenges Addressed:

  • Sensitive Environment: Balancing life safety upgrades while respecting the operational and ceremonial nature of Arlington National Cemetery.

  • Historic Preservation: Concealment of wiring and careful demolition/restoration to maintain architectural integrity.

  • Operational Constraints: Need to perform work without interfering with sensitive events (funerals, memorials).

  • Technical Integration: Ensuring seamless communication with existing JBM-HH monitoring systems.

  • Safety & Compliance: Managing site access, daily inspections, OSHA adherence, and coordination with multiple oversight bodies.

Keywords:

Fire Alarm System, Arlington National Cemetery, Lodge 2, Silent Knight SK-6808, NFPA 72 Compliance, UFC 3-600-01, Monaco BT-XF Transmitter, Fire Protection Engineering, JBM-HH Fire Department, Life Safety System, Code Compliance, Historic Preservation, Emmaty-Bay LLC, Addressable Alarm System, Training & Warranty.

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