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San Francisco General Hospital Davit System

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Mission District, SF
2021
  • Healthcare
SF Dept of Public Works/SF Dept of Public Health

Project Overview

Full design-build delivery of a comprehensive davit system for San Francisco General Hospital, providing safe and efficient building maintenance access for this major healthcare facility. From initial cost estimation through final installation, our team managed every phase of this specialized project, delivering a fully engineered solution tailored to the hospital’s unique architectural and operational requirements.

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Scope of Work

Pre-Construction Services

  • Comprehensive cost estimation and budget development
  • Feasibility analysis and system configuration planning
  • Designer procurement and selection process
  • Value engineering and scope optimization
  • Building structural assessment and load calculations

Design Phase Management

  • Coordination with specialized davit system engineers
  • Structural engineering for roof-mounted anchor points
  • Building code compliance and permit documentation
  • San Francisco Building Department approval coordination
  • HCAI review and healthcare facility compliance

System Design & Engineering

  • Custom davit arm configurations for building geometry
  • Roof anchor point locations and structural reinforcement
  • Fall protection and safety system integration
  • Equipment specifications and procurement
  • Rigging and operational procedure development

Construction & Installation

  • Roof penetration and waterproofing coordination
  • Structural anchor installation and load testing
  • Davit arm mounting and alignment
  • Safety equipment installation and certification
  • System commissioning and operational training

Project Challenges

Active Hospital Environment

  • Installation on operational healthcare facility rooftop
  • Coordination with hospital facilities and engineering staff
  • Work scheduling around helicopter flight operations
  • Infection control protocols and dust containment measures
  • Zero tolerance for building envelope compromise

Structural & Engineering Complexity

  • Precise load calculations for existing building structure
  • Roof penetrations requiring waterproofing integrity
  • Seismic requirements for San Francisco location
  • Integration with existing roof systems and equipment
  • Wind load considerations for elevated davit installations

Regulatory Compliance

  • San Francisco Building Department permit requirements
  • HCAI healthcare facility modification approvals
  • OSHA fall protection and safety regulations
  • Manufacturer certification and testing requirements
  • Ongoing inspection and documentation protocols

Design-Build Coordination

  • Single-point responsibility from concept through completion
  • Designer selection and contract management
  • Budget control through design development
  • Schedule coordination across design and construction phases
  • Quality assurance throughout project lifecycle

Results

  • Complete davit system providing comprehensive building maintenance access
  • Design-build delivery ensuring seamless project execution
  • Structural installations meeting all seismic and load requirements
  • Full regulatory compliance with San Francisco and HCAI requirements
  • Enhanced building maintenance safety and efficiency
  • Waterproofing integrity maintained throughout roof penetrations
  • Operational training provided for hospital maintenance staff
  • System certified and commissioned for immediate use

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