The project involved the bio-decontamination of six Bio Safety Level 3 laboratories and over two thousand linear feet of associated ductwork that was 40 inches in diameter using Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP), the replacement of supply and return dampers and a modification to the ductwork system. It also involved the installation of a HEPA Filter Bank.

The project was unique because of the large volume of ductwork to be decontaminated and also prior to this project all decontamination performed had been confined between the laboratories and the final HEPA filters. EEC had to remove the HEPA filters under negative pressure and make the top of the flue duct airtight to contain the VHP during the decontamination process.

Another challenge was the installation of the filter bank. Custom insulated wall panels had to be taken down along one wall that was over eighty feet high to create access for the filter bank. Finally, the schedule was critical and had to be met. All work associated with the first three lab suites was completed in 30 days and the final set completed in another 30 days with two modifications of added work. The project was completed on schedule.

EEC's commitment to our valued clients were exhibited in waving all extended overhead damages that were incurred by EEC as a result of the 17 month contract delay due to the client's engineers design specifications.