UMCP Pocomoke Police Station Renovation

The Pocomoke building was constructed in 1946, some still refer to it as the Old Firehouse.

Gipe provided mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering services for the Pocomoke Building which houses the Emergency Operation Command, Security Operations Command, Department of Public Safety, and the 911 Call Center for the campus. The renovated facility serves as the home of the UMD Department of Public Safety, consolidating its operations in an up-to-date, secure facility close to both the campus and the heart of College Park.

HVAC, power, building automation, plumbing, lighting, telecommunications, etc. were designed for the 27,000 SF facility.   Sustainable features of the renovation that contributed to the achievement of LEED Gold Certification include water efficiency, building reuse, use of recycled content and local materials in construction and construction waste management. Gipe MEP design achieved 41% water savings over the current requirements and 35% energy savings for the building overall based on ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Most spaces received individual temperature controls providing opportunities for energy savings during unoccupied periods. Automatic occupancy controls for efficient lighting further reduced energy usage. We provided an emergency generator system to provide optional standby power to support critical operations in the building, as well as life safety equipment for local emergency events. We also provided site lighting, interior lighting, power, IT rough-in, and fire alarm.

27,000sf / $5,000,000

Project Type: Higher Education,