Building Systems Group | Elevator Modernization, Wake County Courthouse

The Wooten Company provided architectural and engineering design services for the modernization and refurbishment of four elevators in this 14-story building. The project consisted of modernizing the elevators with new group controls to comply with the latest requirements of ASME 1-17.1 elevator code, handicapped code, and ADA Guidelines. The Fayetteville Mall Elevator Lobby was enclosed with two hour rated construction, and a sprinkler system was installed to provide a protected enclosure to the exterior of the courthouse. The Salisbury Street Pedestrian Entrance Life Safety Upgrades included a two hour rated enclosure and sprinklers. The stair towers were provided with a two hour rated horizontal exit connecting them to the building’s exterior. Both the elevator lobby and pedestrian entrance were equipped with metal detectors, cameras and check tables providing secure entrances to the courthouse.