For the Williston Public Safety Facility project, BIM Services provided fire protection BIM modeling and shop drawings for a building that was 22,561 square feet. The focus of the project was maximizing ceiling height while accommodating multiple trades and designing the fire protection main piping with the right elevation and routing to prevent any low points where water could accumulate.
Project Summary
- Fire protection modeling and shop drawings for a 22,561 sq ft public safety facility
- Trade hierarchy strategically planned to make the most of limited ceiling space
- Fire protection main pipe elevation and routing engineered for system efficiency and code compliance
- Reroutes suggested to support better coordination and value engineering across trades
- LOD 400 modeling delivered in Revit Fabrication 2021 for accurate, fabrication-ready fire protection BIM Modeling documentation
Project Snapshot
| Project Area | 22,561 SF |
| Architect | Smith Alvarez Sienkiewicz |
| Contractor(s) | BIM Services LLC |
| LOD | 400 |
| Trades Covered | Fire Protection, Shops |
| Software | Revit Fabrication 2021 |
| Verticals | Fire |
Optimizing Ceiling Space Through Trade Hierarchy Planning
Limited ceiling space meant every trade couldn’t get equal priority, so strategic sequencing became essential. Our BIM 3D modeling team approached this by:
- Prioritizing trades requiring frequent access, such as cable trays, valves, and dampers, closer to the ceiling
- Suggesting reroutes across competing systems to improve overall ceiling space utilization
- Applying value engineering principles to balance accessibility with efficient use of available space
- Sequencing decisions made early enough to avoid costly rework once installation began
Engineering Fire Protection BIM Modeling Main Pipe Elevation
Fire protection main piping carries strict requirements around elevation and routing, since poor design choices can trap water and jeopardize system approval. This work included:
- Optimal elevation and routing proposed for the fire protection main pipes
- Rigorous drops and offsets avoided to prevent water from becoming trapped in the system
- Routing engineered to ensure compliance with city regulations and maximum system efficiency
- Design choices validated against fire protection code requirements before final approval
BIM Coordination and Clash-Free Fire Protection BIM Modeling
Installation of fire-protection piping along with cable trays, valves, and dampers into a restricted ceiling space was possible only through careful BIM coordination and Clash Detection. Key outcomes included:
- Fire protection routing resolved against other trades before installation began
- Ceiling space allocation coordinated across multiple systems to avoid last-minute conflicts
- Field-ready documentation supporting a smooth installation sequence for the public safety facility
Fabrication-Ready Shop Drawings for Fire Protection Systems
Every coordinated routing decision was carried through into precise, field-ready shop drawings modeled at LOD 400 in Revit Fabrication 2021. Our team:
- Delivered detailed fire protection shop drawings supporting accurate fabrication and installation
- Documented main pipe elevation and routing decisions for field crews
- Supported code-compliant, value-engineered fire protection installation across the facility
The Williston Public Safety Facility project reflects how BIM Services applies careful trade hierarchy planning, precise fire protection engineering, and disciplined coordination to deliver code-compliant, efficient fire protection BIM Modeling systems within tight ceiling constraints. For more examples of our work in this sector, explore our public safety and institutional portfolio.
