CANINE COUNTRY CLUB, TAMMANY PARISH, LA

3S MEP+S provided  Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design and drafting services for the Canine  Country Club.

We have designed the HVAC system for a dog boarding  facility, utilizing air handling units (AHUs) with heat pump systems to  provide efficient heating and cooling for the dog suite areas. To satisfy the  outdoor air and ventilation requirements, dedicated Energy Recovery  Ventilators (ERVs) were incorporated into the design. A key challenge on the  project was the limited ceiling space caused by the attic roof configuration,  particularly at both ends of the building, where available clearance was  significantly restricted. Careful coordination with the building structure  was required to strategically position the ERV units within the ceiling space  while avoiding conflicts with structural members and maintaining  serviceability.

To enhance indoor air quality and protect the duct  distribution system from pet hair and debris, filter grilles were provided  for both return air and exhaust air systems serving the dog suite areas. This  approach helped improve system cleanliness, reduce maintenance requirements,  and support long-term HVAC performance.

We have designed the plumbing systems for a dog  boarding facility with a focus on functionaliy, durability, and operational  efficiency. The drainage system incorporated trench drains throughout the dog  suite areas and corridor spaces to facilitate effective wash-down operations,  improve sanitation, and efficiently manage wastewater generated during daily  cleaning activities.

The domestic water distribution system was designed  to provide cold water service to each dog suite as well as corridor locations  in accordance with the owner's operational requirements. Water supply design  required special consideration due to the absence of a municipal water  connection, with the facility relying entirely on a private well water  system.

To support the existing well water infrastructure,  the design integrated a new well pressure tank connected to the existing  centrifugal water pump system. The pressure tank was provided to maintain  consistent water pressure throughout the facility, minimise pump cycling,  extend equipment life, and improve the overall reliability of the water  distribution system.

In  addition to the power distribution design, detailed load calculations were  developed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the NEC, incorporating HVAC, plumbing, process equipment, and other connected loads to  determine the required utility service capacity.

The  project also included the development of detailed power distribution plans,  panel schedules, and lighting control systems. Lighting and control designs were coordinated to comply with applicable IECC energy code requirements,  including lighting controls, occupancy sensing, and automatic shutoff provisions, while maintaining compliance with NEC requirements for  circuiting, equipment grounding, and overcurrent protection.

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