SOLUTION

WJE was requested to perform an egress analysis of the below-grade assembly occupancy spaces within the Plaza Building of the Denver Sheraton Downtown Hotel. WJE coordinated with the design architect involved in the reconfiguration of the Plaza Ballroom and participated in a review of their design drawings and preliminary egress analysis for these spaces. WJE also reviewed the original design documents to understand and determine the life safety egress strategy associated with the original design. Finally, WJE participated in discussions with the hotel brand with regard to its fire protection and life safety brand standards that, along with local requirements, would apply to the final solution that would ultimately be implemented into the egress strategy.

WJE reviewed building egress component construction, developed a conceptual framework that leveraged existing stairway and horizontal exit wall construction to aid occupant egress, and helped resolve contractor questions during construction. WJE also conducted a final construction site visit to verify that repair and modification to building egress components were implemented consistent with that required by the design documents and applicable codes and standards.