Client Beaumont Hospital
Location Dublin, Ireland
Conducting full MEP services to inform the staff parking strategy
About the project
IN2 were appointed to provide Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) services for the new build multi-storey car park on the site of the existing surface Car Park 10 at Beaumont Hospital. Designated for staff use only, IN2 were responsible for the proposed design, implementation, and operational aspects of various systems including fire safety, ventilation, electrical distribution, renewable energy integration, and security infrastructure. An investigation was also conducted to ensure all MEP services complied with current safety and building regulations.
As part of IN2’s Mechanical Services, IN2 conducted analyses of the drainage system, space heating design and electrical radiators, and the natural ventilation system of the car park. Despite meeting the requirements of Technical Guidance Document B, Dublin City Council confirmed that Car park 10 should be provided with an automated sprinkler system.
IN2’s electrical services were far-reaching and substantive, much of them informing the lighting strategy. Numerous analyses of the lighting design covered the various luminaire arrangements resulting in a lighting strategy that employed DALI Control, a widely recognized standard for intelligent lighting control. This enables individual control and monitoring of each light fixture, offering flexibility and precision in managing the lighting environment. Advanced presence detection sensors were installed throughout Car Park 10. These sensors play a pivotal role in reducing energy usage by adjusting lighting levels based on occupancy. External lighting was also installed onto the roof, with consideration paid to minimising light pollution.
Other electrical services were used to inform the electric vehicle (EV) load management and medium voltage (MV) distribution. Given the increase in demand for EV ports, IN2 employed several strategies such as dynamic load balancing, peak shaving, and time-of-use pricing to manage the load of EV charging stations in Car Park 10. Tied to this strategy was the analysis of the hospital’s MV network which would need to be updated to optimise the EV charging capabilities in Car Park 10.
Other electrical services included analyses of fire detection, communications, security, earthing and bonding, and renewable energy strategy. A large 569kWe PV Array was designed to be installed on the upper deck and surface level parking of Car Park 10. This installation is a step towards sustainable energy usage and aligns with meeting the Government’s 2030 Climate Action Plan.
Finally, IN2 were consulted regarding vertical transport. Car park 10 was fitted with 4 No. passenger lifts (capacity up to 13 persons, in compliance with Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document M 2022 Access and Use) with access to all floors of the car park. The area was also fitted with an automated car parking system for a stress free and simple parking experience that aligned with Beaumont Hospital’s broader objectives of efficiency, sustainability, and ensuring patient safety.
