Kaiser Family Foundation

Location:
1330 G Street, NW
Washington, DC

Date:
2002

Client:
Clark Construction Company

Project Type:
New construction

Building Features:
Overhangs
Special parapet conditions
Recessed (below pavers)

Structural Attachment Considerations:
Chemical fasteners for concrete
Cast in place for concrete

Products Supplied and Installed:
SM-DVT-CGE Davit cages
SM-DVT-BSE-R5 Recessed davit bases
SM-DVT-PA-R Recessed davit portable adapters
SM-DVT-SKT Davit sockets
SM-DVT-ARM Davit arms
SM-5-10-12 Roof anchors
SM-RS Recessed rigging sleeves
DISCONTINUED U-bar Recessed balcony anchors (replaced with SM-5-8-4)
SM-CAP-ANC Anchor cover plates
SM-TRA-ADH-7 Chemical anchor fasteners

Objective:
Design and install a code-compliant suspended maintenance system that utilized several different products to provide thorough and safe access to all parts of the building. Some anchors were recessed below pavers so that the walk area around them could remain unobstructed. Davits were provided so that a maintenance worker’s ropes would not damage the parapet wall cap (see Davits). Rigging sleeves were also provided to allow safe access beneath an overhang in one area of the building (see Rigging Sleeves).