Emergency Generator Fuel-System Upgrade in an Occupied Toronto High-Rise
Facility Type
25-Storey Residential Building
Location
Downtown Toronto
Project Scope
Complete day tank replacement, new duplex pump set, secondary containment piping.
The Challenge
Existing system failed ten-year inspection due to inadequate containment and obsolete transfer pumps.
In critical facilities, fuel system deficiencies pose an immediate risk to life-safety operations. Prolonged downtime during remediation is rarely an option, requiring precise planning and execution.
The Solution & Execution
Our team developed a comprehensive execution plan that prioritized maintaining backup power readiness while the new systems were installed.
- Detailed site assessment to verify routing and clearances
- Custom fabrication of required supports off-site
- Coordinated shutdown and transfer sequencing
- Final testing, commissioning and TSSA compliance documentation
Project Result
System restored to full compliance with zero unplanned power interruptions.
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