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:
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Project Objective: Installation of a new addressable fire alarm system at Lodge 2, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). 
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Scope Includes: - 
Design, fabrication, installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of the system. 
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Compliance with NFPA 72, UFC 3-600-01, NEC, OSHA, and DOD requirements. 
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Coordination with ANC officials and the Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall (JBM-HH) Fire Department. 
 
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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. 
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Monaco BT-XF transmitter for integration with JBM-HH base-wide monitoring network. 
 
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Execution Plan: - 
Conceal majority of wiring within walls to minimize visible conduit. 
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Professional drywall/finish repairs to preserve historical and aesthetic integrity of Lodge 2. 
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Mobilization, protective barriers, and controlled access. 
 
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Achievements:
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Code-Compliant Fire Protection: Fully integrated fire alarm system meeting modern life safety standards. 
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Architectural Preservation: Work planned to minimize disruption and preserve historic building aesthetics. 
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Operational Continuity: Scheduling coordinated to avoid funeral services and sensitive ANC activities. 
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Training & Handover: ANC facility staff to receive training on alarm acknowledgment, reset, reporting, and maintenance. 
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Warranty & Reliability: One-year warranty (or longer per manufacturer) ensuring long-term system performance. 
Challenges Addressed:
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Sensitive Environment: Balancing life safety upgrades while respecting the operational and ceremonial nature of Arlington National Cemetery. 
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Historic Preservation: Concealment of wiring and careful demolition/restoration to maintain architectural integrity. 
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Operational Constraints: Need to perform work without interfering with sensitive events (funerals, memorials). 
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Technical Integration: Ensuring seamless communication with existing JBM-HH monitoring systems. 
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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.
 
				 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															 
															