Mobile Switch Center (MSC) Facilities
Fire detection and suppression design services for numerous wireless telephone equipment switching facilities throughout the United States. Fire suppression systems include wet-pipe and preaction sprinkler systems, water mist systems, clean agent fire suppression systems, Halon conversions, fire detection and alarm systems, and integration with building automation, electrical and mechanical systems. Fire detection and notification includes detailed early warning fire detection (EWFD), very early warning fire detection (VEWFD), occupant notification, and offsite communication.

• Davenport MSC, Davenport, IA
• Hickory Hills MSC, Hickory Hills, IL
• Baton Rouge MSC, Baton Rouge, LA
• Covington MSC, Covington, LA
• Pensacola MSC, Pensacola, FL
• Appleton MSC, Appleton, WI (Included Plumbing Design)
• Westside MSC, Indianapolis, IN
• Shreveport MSC, Shreveport, LA
• Midland MSC, Midland, TX
• Louisville MSC, Louisville, KY
• Bridgeville 2 MSC, Bridgeville, PA
• Johnstown MSC, Johnstown, PA

• Bloomington RNC – Bloomington, Minnesota: CMG provided fire protection commissioning services for an approximately 57,000 S.F. new MSC facility. The project included 14 clean agent zones, 1 preaction zone, a water mist system, among multiple levels of smoke, heat and flame detection.

• St. Clairsville MSC – St. Clairsville, Ohio: Fire protection commissioning for a 9,550 S.F. renovated facility with four clean agent zones and an exterior generator enclosure.

• Dallas – Fort Worth MSC, Euless – Texas: Plumbing and fire protection commissioning services for a new 31,370 S.F. MSC. The project included multiple peer reviews, including design suggestions and cost savings recommendations. The facility housed four clean agent zones, four preaction sprinkler risers, above ceiling detection, and two exterior generator enclosures. Plumbing commissioning involved plumbing fixture operation, water heater response and function, water filter and backflow prevention operation, and circulating pump performance.

• Garfield Heights MSC – Garfield Heights, Ohio: The 24,625 S.F. project involved the renovation and expansion of an existing MSC. The project included nine clean agent zones and one preaction zone with multiple levels of smoke, heat and flame detection. The fire detection and notification systems in two exterior generators were also tested and commissioned.

• Little Rock MSC – Little Rock, Arkansas: Plumbing and fire protection commissioning services for a new 21,040 S.F. MSC. The project included multiple peer reviews, including design suggestions and cost savings recommendations. The facility housed four clean agent zones, two preaction sprinkler risers, above ceiling detection, and two exterior generator enclosures. Plumbing commissioning involved plumbing fixture operation, water heater response and function, and backflow prevention operation.

• Peoria MSC – Peoria, Illinois: Fire protection commissioning and retro-commissioning for a 4,395 S.F. renovated facility with six clean agent zones and an exterior generator enclosure.

• Carbondale MSC – Carbondale, Illinois: Retro-commissioning of the 16,012 S.F. renovated MSC and battery room addition. The project included three existing fire alarm, fire detection, and fire suppression control panels, six clean agent zones and one preaction zone.

• Shreveport MSC – Shreveport, Louisiana: Fire protection commissioning for a new clean agent fire protection zone and retro-commissioning of an existing clean agent zone. Commissioning scope also included testing of detection systems in two new exterior generator enclosures.

• Midland MSC – Midland, Texas: Fire protection retro-commissioning for an existing clean agent fire protection zone which was updated due to mechanical system modifications. Commissioning scope also included testing of detection systems in a new exterior generator enclosure.