MEP Design – Dental Office TI in Walnut Creek, CA
S3DA Design is providing comprehensive MEP engineering services for a dental office tenant improvement (TI) project in Walnut Creek, California. This facility includes a Category 1 Medical Gas (MedGas) system, requiring precise coordination and compliance with healthcare standards.
S3DA’s Scope:
- Mechanical Engineering:
- Mechanical specifications and general notes
- Heat load calculations and energy analysis
- HVAC floor plans with optimized air distribution
- Rigid ductwork design integrated with building structure
- Mechanical roof plans and equipment layout
- Equipment schedules, calculations, and detailed documentation
- Electrical Engineering:
- Electrical specifications and general notes
- Lighting and power floor plans tailored for clinical environments
- Panel schedules, load calculations, and detailed design
- Single-Line Diagram (SLD) for system clarity and coordination
- Plumbing Engineering:
- Plumbing specifications and system design criteria
- Domestic water and sanitary drainage floor plans
- 2D riser diagrams for water and sanitary systems
- Natural gas layout with isometric riser diagram
- Plumbing schedules, calculations, and construction details
Key Challenges & Solutions:
Designing a dental facility with a Category 1 MedGas system demands strict adherence to healthcare codes and seamless coordination between trades. S3DA leverages advanced BIM (Revit) workflows to integrate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems—ensuring clash-free layouts and efficient routing within limited TI space. Our coordinated approach allows early detection of conflicts, reducing costly revisions during construction.
The Result:
S3DA delivers a fully coordinated, permit-ready MEP package that supports efficient construction, regulatory compliance, and optimal system performance—ensuring a safe, functional, and future-ready dental facility.
