Emergency Power System Update Project
Emergency Power System Update Project
Emergency Power System Upgrade Project
Goals:
· Assure Chalet facilities have stable and reliable electrical power during emergencies.
Background / Rationale:
· Building Committee Meeting 10 Oct 23; The system was discussed.
· There is almost no written documentation on this nascent project.
· It supports:
o Emergency lighting
o Fire suppression system pump
o One elevator
· The possibility of adding additional circuits to the system to enable at least one 120-V AC power outlet on each floor to provide some power for those Units with Owners in residence and extensive food in freezers.
· There have been problem with fast access to replacement parts for the Deere diesel engine. It was a short-term issues solved by contacting a Deere deal.
· There was a recent problem with the County emergency response teams putting diesel fuel in the wrong tank because clear labeling was not in place.
· The transfer switches are the original and must be considered as part of any replacement / upgrade done.
· The idea of switching from diesel to natural gas for a new generator has been discussed also
o Natural gas is available at the street.
o The Chalet would have to pay for bringing it to the building.
o The idea is a constant supply of natural gas would be provided by the utility. However, this is brought onto the island via a pipeline at one of the bridge crossings which is not certain to be safe from interruption in a sever hurricane.
· A contractor brought in regarding a cost estimate for a generator.
o He stated that the more significant threat was that a large hurricane that hit Marco Island could bring a storm surge high enough to render inoperable the entire mechanical and electrical support system for the building.
o This is what happened at Fort Myers Beach and it rendered buildings to be declared uninhabitable.
o He suggested this issue should be dealt with first.
· Another allied issue / sub-project would be to bring additional emergency power into the kitchen area of the Social Room to provide a functional oasis for owners in residence during the many weather-related power disruptions in the Marco Island area.
· There is an overarching issue: protection of the Chalet Mechanical plant from hurricane storm surge.
· See notional schematics of the Emergency Power System and Chalet Mechanical Area.
Issues:
· Replace generator
· Diesel vs propane
· ATS: do they need to be replaced
· Can additional circuits be added to provide for minimal central service during an extended power outage
Status:
· In early planning stage
Management:
· Under the aegis of the Building Committee
· David Puccio
Scope-of-Work Synopsis
· Problem definition phase ongoing.
· Note: there is not overall emergency power system schematic.
Timeline:
· Unknown
Cost:
· Unknown
Funding:
· Unknown
· Sedgwick Reserve Study replacement cost estimate: $85,550.
· Reserves; generator: $45,058.
Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 13 March 2024
Goals:
· Assure Chalet facilities have stable and reliable electrical power during emergencies.
Background / Rationale:
· Building Committee Meeting 10 Oct 23; The system was discussed.
· There is almost no written documentation on this nascent project.
· It supports:
o Emergency lighting
o Fire suppression system pump
o One elevator
· The possibility of adding additional circuits to the system to enable at least one 120-V AC power outlet on each floor to provide some power for those Units with Owners in residence and extensive food in freezers.
· There have been problem with fast access to replacement parts for the Deere diesel engine. It was a short-term issues solved by contacting a Deere deal.
· There was a recent problem with the County emergency response teams putting diesel fuel in the wrong tank because clear labeling was not in place.
· The transfer switches are the original and must be considered as part of any replacement / upgrade done.
· The idea of switching from diesel to natural gas for a new generator has been discussed also
o Natural gas is available at the street.
o The Chalet would have to pay for bringing it to the building.
o The idea is a constant supply of natural gas would be provided by the utility. However, this is brought onto the island via a pipeline at one of the bridge crossings which is not certain to be safe from interruption in a sever hurricane.
· A contractor brought in regarding a cost estimate for a generator.
o He stated that the more significant threat was that a large hurricane that hit Marco Island could bring a storm surge high enough to render inoperable the entire mechanical and electrical support system for the building.
o This is what happened at Fort Myers Beach and it rendered buildings to be declared uninhabitable.
o He suggested this issue should be dealt with first.
· Another allied issue / sub-project would be to bring additional emergency power into the kitchen area of the Social Room to provide a functional oasis for owners in residence during the many weather-related power disruptions in the Marco Island area.
· There is an overarching issue: protection of the Chalet Mechanical plant from hurricane storm surge.
· See notional schematics of the Emergency Power System and Chalet Mechanical Area.
Issues:
· Replace generator
· Diesel vs propane
· ATS: do they need to be replaced
· Can additional circuits be added to provide for minimal central service during an extended power outage
Status:
· In early planning stage
Management:
· Under the aegis of the Building Committee
· David Puccio
Scope-of-Work Synopsis
· Problem definition phase ongoing.
· Note: there is not overall emergency power system schematic.
Timeline:
· Unknown
Cost:
· Unknown
Funding:
· Unknown
· Sedgwick Reserve Study replacement cost estimate: $85,550.
· Reserves; generator: $45,058.
Version: 1.0 Last Updated: 13 March 2024
