Regents' Great Hall sprinkler replacement planned

January 31, 2017

Carla Browning

UAF Design and Construction will replace the sprinkler system and complete other upgrades in the Regents' Great Hall from June through mid-November.

The mandatory project, necessary to meet building codes, will also include abatement of asbestos in the ceilings and the demolition of adjacent wall finishes. A new suspended ceiling will allow access for equipment maintenance. The finishes and lighting in the space will be upgraded and refurbished.

Depending on funding and the schedule, there are plans to add an elevator to give people with disabilities access to the Rasmuson Library and renovate the restrooms in the corridor southeast of the Great Hall.

The restrooms in the corridor leading from the Great Hall to library are also scheduled to be renovated this summer.