Steam Duct Access

JBW Consulting Engineers provided engineering and design services for installing access platforms on floors 4 and 6 of a client facility to enable safe access to the damper boxes. The project involved the design of cantilevered platforms on floor 4, supported by beams spanning existing structures, and suspended platforms on floor 6, attached to the existing platform and beams supporting upper floors.

The platforms were designed to ensure the damper boxes were positioned 3-4 feet from the work platform. Additionally, ladders and guardrails were installed on all platforms for enhanced safety. JBW anticipated different design approaches for each platform due to the varying support structures in each area. The project included a thorough design process with stakeholder feedback and constructability reviews, ensuring that the final designs were practical and efficient for construction.