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Laguna Honda Hospital Fuel Line Replacement (HCAI)

Complete Emergency Power Fuel Distribution Upgrade with Full HCAI & CUPA Compliance
Forest Hill, SF
2025
  • Healthcare
SF Dept of Public Works/SF Dept of Public Health

Project Overview

Comprehensive replacement of Laguna Honda Hospital’s critical fuel distribution system, ensuring reliable emergency power generation for this essential healthcare facility. This extensive project modernized hundreds of linear feet of underground fuel lines while integrating advanced monitoring and leak detection systems to meet stringent healthcare and environmental regulations.

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Scope of Work

Fuel Line Infrastructure

  • Complete replacement of existing underground fuel distribution piping
  • Hundreds of linear feet of new double-wall fuel lines installed
  • Connections to emergency generator fuel systems throughout campus
  • Seismic-compliant pipe supports and flexible connections
  • Cathodic protection systems for long-term corrosion resistance

Advanced Monitoring Systems

  • New Veeder-Root tank monitoring and inventory management system
  • Real-time fuel level tracking and consumption data
  • Automated alarm systems for operational anomalies
  • Remote monitoring capabilities for facility management
  • Integration with hospital building management systems

Leak Detection & Safety

  • TraceTek leak detection system installation throughout fuel distribution network
  • Continuous monitoring of double-wall pipe interstitial spaces
  • Immediate alert capability for any fuel release detection
  • Strategic sensor placement at all critical connection points
  • System testing and validation per regulatory requirements

Electrical Systems Integration

  • Complete electrical infrastructure for monitoring equipment
  • Power distribution for Veeder-Root and TraceTek systems
  • Emergency power circuits for uninterrupted monitoring
  • Control panels and operator interface stations
  • Communication network integration for remote access

Project Challenges

Active Hospital Environment

  • Work performed around operational emergency generators
  • Cannot compromise backup power reliability at any time
  • Excavation and trenching adjacent to active patient care buildings
  • Coordination with hospital facilities and engineering staff
  • Utility coordination to avoid service disruptions

Regulatory Compliance

  • Full HCAI approval process for healthcare facility modifications
  • CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency) environmental compliance
  • Underground storage tank regulations and permitting
  • Air quality management district notifications
  • Hazardous materials handling and documentation

Complex Site Conditions

  • Extensive underground utility conflicts and coordination
  • Work in congested areas with existing infrastructure
  • Precise routing to maintain required clearances and access
  • Protection of adjacent building foundations and structures
  • Site restoration in high-visibility hospital campus areas

Results

  • Hundreds of linear feet of fuel distribution system modernized
  • Enhanced emergency power reliability for critical healthcare operations
  • State-of-the-art monitoring with immediate leak detection capability
  • Full HCAI and CUPA regulatory compliance achieved
  • Advanced inventory management reducing operational costs
  • Zero disruption to hospital emergency power systems during construction
  • Improved environmental protection and safety protocols

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