A closer look at South Charleston Fire Station No 5. Washington District Community Center
Clockwise from top left: Apparatus Bays houses parking for up to two fire engines, this space was configured to have ample storage and locker space and ample space to allow the crew to maneuver while getting prepared for a call. The bay also includes a vehicular exhaust system. The walls were constructed with a concrete masonry unit to achieve a fire rating between the two separate occupancies; Lounge area / Front entrance with direct access to an open kitchen and chiefs office; The full service kitchen area with a separate prep-island, the single door to the right is access to the patio for grilling/gathering; sleeping quarters are adjacent to the apparatus bay and include a twin bed and storage for 3 separate shifts. Chiefs office for use by the shift commander located directly by the main entrance; Washington District Community Center makes up two-thirds of the building and includes a kitchen, large storage room, public toilets
South Charleston Fire Station No. 5 Washington Dist. Community Ctr.
Project Highlights
- Location: South Charleston WV
- Owner: City of South Charleston
- Completion Date: 2022
- Size: 10,800 SF
- Construction Cost: $1.769 Mil.*
- Cost/SF $163.79 / SF
Description of Project:
Located at the intersection of SandPlant Road and Route 119, this project is a new fire station facility for the City of South Charleston and a Community Center for the Washington District area.
One third of the building is dedicated to the new fire station that includes a single drive-thru apparatus bay with storage,maintenance spaces for fire fighting operations and living quarters for the new fire fighters.
The living quarters include three sleeping berths with unisex toilet / shower, as well as spaces for kitchen, dining, living, and laundry and shift commander’s office.
The other two thirds of the building is dedicated for a new community center space that includes multi-purpose room with basketball backstops, prep kitchen, male and female toilets, storage and mechanical/plumbing entrance for the full building. A small separate office is dedicated for the Law Enforcement in this area.
The building was designed to utilize pre-engineered metal building system due to a limited budget. The exterior will be clad in three colors of metal panels along with some stone veneer on the front of the building. The site will have parking for around 80 vehicles including the fire fighters and contain two bioswales for storm water management
Overview
Services provided in-house:
- Architectural design
- Structural design
Services provided by consultants:
- Site/Civil Design - Terradon Corp.
Services provided by consultants:
- MEP Design - Harper Engineering
