Task Assigned
National MEP Engineers was engaged by the landlord of Altamonte Town Center II to deliver a complete MEP design package for a suite. The scope covered a new 5-ton Air-Handling Unit (AHU) and condensing unit, toilet exhaust design, a dedicated domestic water line with sub- metering from the mechanical room, plumbing system modifications (including floor drain relocation), and a new electrical service layout. The project required careful integration with existing building utilities and seamless coordination with the architectural team to support an accelerated schedule.
Project Timeline
- Phase 1 : Progress Set Issuance – The team produced an initial progress set within the first week, establishing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing layouts for early coordination. This phase emphasized alignment with architectural constraints and verification of existing utility conditions to ensure the design direction was correct before advancing to final documentation.
- Phase 2 : Final Permit Set Delivery – All comments and coordination items were incorporated during Week 2, followed by a detailed internal QA/QC review to ensure code compliance and system accuracy by the 3rd week. The complete permit-ready MEP package was digitally signed and sealed, meeting the client’s expedited submission deadline.
Additional Notes
- The landlord required a dedicated sub-meter for the suite, and an existing floor drain conflicted with the layout. The client didn't accept tying into an existing metered line, so we designed a new domestic water line with a suite-specific sub-meter, relocated the floor drain, and extended the sanitary line, coordinating closely with the architectural team.
- The HVAC and plumbing designs followed the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) and the NEC (2020). We upgraded the AHU from 3.5 tons to 5 tons at a late request. The design met code requirements for ventilation airflow, condensate routing, fire-stopping,and seismic restraint. We advised the client on potential oversizing relative to typical retail loads and confirmed energy efficiency with subconsultants.
- The project was completed on schedule with a coordinated, permit-ready MEP construction set. The final design addressed new metering needs, resolved plumbing conflicts, incorporated an upsized AHU, and met the fast-paced turnaround expected for landlord improvements.
