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Elk River Fire Department <br />Elk River, MN <br />Fire Station Feasibility and Facilities Study <br /> <br />Five Bugles Design <br />A Division of Wendel Companies <br /> <br />Station No. 2 <br />13073 Orono Parkway NW <br /> <br />PHYSICAL CONDITION <br />Building Envelope: Station No. 2 shares space in the Public Safety Building with the Elk River Police <br />Department. It appears to be well constructed of load bearing masonry construction with metal bar joist <br />and metal deck roof structure. It was constructed in 2003 and is well within its operating life, though <br />some systems may be expected to need replacement in the coming years. <br />Exterior doors and windows are in good, operable condition with aluminum windows with insulated <br />glazing. <br />The roof is original to its construction and within its operational limits. <br />Mechanical and Electrical Systems: The HVAC system is a Geothermal heat exchange system with a <br />variety of heat pumps providing point of service control. This system seems to be operating well all <br />though there are some reports of failing heat pumps in random areas of the building; which should be <br />considered normal for the life of these systems. The building is sprinklered. <br />No concerns have been reported with the heating or electrical systems beyond normal maintenance. <br />OPERATIONS <br />Station No. 2 operates as the department’s headquarters station. Changes made in recent years have <br />reorganized the administrative offices to better function for that role. Otherwise the facility functions <br />87