K.C. Irving Chemistry Center

Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Year of Completion: 1996

Value of Electrical: $380,000

Website: K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre

Project Summary: In the fall of 1996 the K.C. Irving Chemistry Center was opened on time and on budget. The building is home to the university's chemistry department which over the years has gained an international reputation for its research and development around the world.

The total building size is approximately 25,000 sq.ft and contains a number of teaching and research laboratories, lecture rooms, computer laboratory, 150 seat lecture theatre as well as staff offices and support areas. The building's electrical systems are designed to be functional as well as utilize the latest energy efficient technology. The building is completely wired for computer services and is linked to the rest of the university campus via a fiber optic cable link to the main university computer system.

Some of the electrical design features incorporated into this facility include:

	Energy efficient fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts.
	Lecture theatre sound reinforcement system.
	Lecture theatre computerized lighting control system.
	Lecture theatre Digital LCD overhead projection system and motorized screen.
	Building fire alarm protection system.
	Local area network data system.
	Propane powered standby generator and automatic transfer system

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