National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Ft Detrick, MD   

Project Size 100,000 SF

Project Description:

Facility Dynamics Engineering was the commissioning authority and provided commissioning services for the new 100,000 sf, $105 million lab facility. The facility is primarily a BSL4 laboratory designed to house state-of-the-art medical imaging equipment for use in researching BSL4 agent pathogenesis. The lab includes BSL2 lab suites supporting the main BSL4 laboratory and vivarium. The BSL4 laboratory is convertible to a BSL3E.

Systems Commissioned include:

• HVAC Systems
  • Air Handling Units
  • HEPA Filtration
  • Laboratory Exhaust Systems
  • Bio-safety Cabinets
  • Fume Hoods
  • Breathing Air Systems
  • Lab Air Systems
  • Building Automation System
• Bio-Waste Handling Systems
• Electrical Systems
  • Lighting
  • Power Distribution
• Plumbing Systems