Ritchie County Schools
Ritchie County High/Middle School

Project Cost $1,848,353; Size: 180,480 ft²

ZDS was contacted to help define the issues and solutions required to eliminate sewer gas that was coming into the school from a corroded and cracked plumbing vent pipe. The extent of damaged piping was identified, renovations to the HVAC system determined and renovations work was designed, bid and constructed without losing any school days. Comfort was improved by replacing aging energy recovery rooftop units with energy efficient units. The HVAC system controls were upgraded to a fully automated central Direct Digital Control (DDC) system which aided in monitoring the building ventilation systems and for energy efficiency. The project was expedited with construction starting within a month of receiving funding.