Seattle Public Library ( West Seattle Branch ) Carnegie Cooling Center

2026-11-03

The Project consists of the renovation of an existing 2 - story concrete and unreinforced masonry building listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Seattle historic Landmark . The scope of work focuses on building systems modernization and full electrification . Work includes removal of existing fossil fuel – fired mechanical and plumbing equipment and replacement with high - efficiency , all - electric systems . Mechanical work includes complete replacement of the existing HVAC systems with electric heating and cooling equipment . Plumbing work includes removal of gas - fired domestic hot water and other fuel - based systems and installation of electric domestic hot water equipment and associated distribution modifications . Electrical work includes upgrades to the building ’ s electrical infrastructure to support new electrified loads , including associated branch circuitry . Low - voltage and security system modifications will be performed in coordination with the Owner ’ s vendors . Interior and exterior repairs and modifications are limited to those required to accommodate the new work . As the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , all work shall comply with applicable historic preservation standards and review requirements . Work must comply with FEMA Build America . The building will be closed during a portion of construction ; refer to Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work for a description of the building closure period and the project documents for additional requirements .

Washington

2026-05-01