
Project Spotlight: Travis Flats & Travis County North Campus (Austin, TX)
WGI was commissioned to provide MEP services for the NEW Travis Flats & Travis County North Campus mixed-use, mixed-income development in North Austin, TX!
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The process of obtaining gas service in The City of Austin can be a long process. It is important to start the application process early so that the construction schedule is not negatively impacted.
The required steps to obtaining a service for your building are typically as follows:
If available, the engineer should utilize medium pressure wherever possible for large properties and/or high gas loads. Providing a higher pressure within the building will allow for a greater pressure drop through the system and therefore a smaller gas line.
Typically, the requirement to obtain 2 psi is a gas load less than 1,000 MBH. The requirement to obtain 5 psi is a gas load greater than 1,000 MBH. Running medium pressure lines (5 psi) will require the need for pressure regulators on the branch lines of all pieces of equipment. The regulator will reduce the pressure down to meet the equipment’s’ operating requirements.
Multifamily buildings may utilize a central boiler system for their hot water. In this case, a separate, dedicated meter will be required, and the meter/regulator will utilize medium pressure (5 psi if available) within the building. When requesting medium pressure, a form should be filled out for each meter serving the building.
Sizing of gas piping downstream will be provided by the engineer utilizing engineering practices. For new construction, it is recommended to utilize the longest line method. This is more conservative and will ensure your system is sized for full load.
It is important to start have an expert that understands the requirements of procuring gas in commercial designs in Texas gas so that the permit and construction processes go smoothly.
At WGI, we have the market expertise and local knowledge to help your next building design go smoothly from design through construction. Contact us today if you need assistance with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in your next project.
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WGI was commissioned to provide MEP services for the NEW Travis Flats & Travis County North Campus mixed-use, mixed-income development in North Austin, TX!
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We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Travis Flats, a 146-unit affordable housing project in Austin, Texas. It is part of a project that will also include an 80,000+ SF office component.
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