Williamson County Public Safety Center
The Challenge
Williamson County in Middle Tennessee wanted to consolidate several offices for first responders under one roof, creating an efficient, thoughtful facility for the sensitive information and tasks completed inside of it.
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Client
Williamson County Government
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Location
Franklin, Tennessee
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Size
54,360 square feet
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Distinguishing Features
- FEMA P361 compliant: can withstand 250-MPH winds and 15-pound missile impacts at 100 MPH
- NFPA 1221 compliant
The Design Solution
The almost 55,000-square-foot facility houses the Office of Public Safety which includes the Emergency Management Agency of Williamson County, Fire-Rescue, and 911 Dispatch and Communications. The facility also contains an Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command Center, Joint Information Center, training rooms, administrative offices, server spaces, and an apparatus bay for emergency vehicle storage.
Because of the nature of the work, the building was designed to withstand 250-MPH winds, and 15-pound missile impacts at 100 MPH. Structural steel was used in lieu of a concrete framed structure to provide ductility to absorb the enhanced wind and seismic design requirements. Making sure the facility could survive major environmental forces was a key aspect of design so emergency personnel could respond to the needs of Williamson County citizens before, during, and after catastrophic events. The facility has redundant generators and HVAC systems as well as water storage and a commercial kitchen.
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The Design Impact
Keeping Williamson County prepared and safe are top priorities of the Williamson County Public Safety Center. Through various design elements and thoughtful inclusions, TMP helped the client meet this goal and be able to sustain it for years to come. The building has become a model of design and efficiency for other cities across the region.
testimonial
“On a large, complicated project such as this, you must have the right team in place to be successful. We were very pleased to find this in TMP. They worked with us on the front end to assess our needs and incorporate our ideas.”
- Keith Feinstein (retired), Director of Property Management, Williamson County
