AOC LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Key Accomplishments in FY 2014
Enhanced Fire and Life Safety Program
The jurisdiction undertook a number of fire and life-safety program enhancements, including a $4.7 million upgrade to the emergency lighting and exit signs at the James Madison Memorial Building (JMMB). This project is 70 percent complete and scheduled to be finished in spring 2015.
Completed Historic Preservation Projects
The jurisdiction completed several historic preservation projects, including installing seven new exterior doors at the John Adams Building. This project entailed fully restoring the metal work on the existing historic bronze doors and incorporating them into the design. The jurisdiction also restored the JMMB’s atrium for use by staff and the public.
Achieved Energy Cost Savings
The jurisdiction reduced electrical utility costs by $780,000 per year. The reductions were achieved by using new technology such as the utility metering enterprise system, which provides real time energy usage. Facility management changes to reduce energy included increasing setbacks of non-essential lighting, escalators, elevators and shutting down air handling units at night and on weekends.
What’s Next? FY 2015 Priorities
Continue Correcting Egress Deficiencies
The jurisdiction will address Office of Compliance findings related to a lack of exit stairwells and exit pathways in the Thomas Jefferson Building that are not effectively protected against fire, smoke or toxic fumes.
Continue Priority Maintenance and Renovation Projects
The jurisdiction will fund, award, construct and address priority maintenance and renovation projects such as replacing the JMMB’s original hot water heat exchangers. The new, more energy-efficient system will be integrated in the Building Automation System.
AOC SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS
Key Accomplishments in FY 2014
Renovated Russell Senate Office Building Hearing Room
The jurisdiction renovated the Russell Senate Office Building (RSOB) hearing room, SR-349. The effort repaired failing plaster, abated lead paint and upgraded fire and life-safety features. The jurisdiction also conducted a forensic paint analysis to uncover historically significant, period-specific paint schemes that were used in the restoration.
Continued Fire and Life-Safety Systems Upgrades
The jurisdiction continued efforts to provide full automatic sprinkler and fire alarm system coverage in the historic RSOB Rotunda. This entailed installing automatic sprinklers and fire alarm detection and notification system devices on the first and second floors while preserving the Rotunda’s ornate features.
Implemented Infrastructure Improvements
The jurisdiction replaced nine air handling units and associated mechanical and electrical systems in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The air units were upgraded to direct digital controls and integrated into the Building Automation System.
What’s Next? FY 2015 Priorities
Deploy Online Suite Selection Tool
The jurisdiction will deploy the new Senate Online Suite Selection Tool for the Senate moves program. The tool will provide more flexibility and convenience in evaluating and selecting available suites during the 114th Congressional transition.
Execute 114th Congress Senate Office Moves
The jurisdiction will execute the 114th Congress Senate moves program while meeting its prior customer satisfaction rating of 98 percent and implementing program improvements such as combining transition and swing suite stages.
Complete Hart Roof and Skylights Replacement The jurisdiction will complete the Hart Senate Office Building roof and skylights replacement. The failed roof and skylights have allowed water infiltration and building damage. Also, a safety analysis of the Calder Clouds mobile will be conducted to address structural concerns.
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