3900 North Lake Shore Drive

ADDRESS: 3900 N Lakeshore Drive Condominiums, North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

BUILDING TYPE: Highrise, Residential

TEAM / TEAM LEAD:

TEAM / TEAM LEAD: Adam Sanders, Nick Capretta

ELARA ROLE: Design Engineer

Project Highlights & Results

The Condominium Association was experiencing leaks, odors, backups, lack of water
flow and pressure, and various issues with the existing plumbing system. Initial report
by Elara presented cost-conscious design that met current codes.
Replaced all domestic water, sanitary and kitchen waste, vent and storm piping
throughout the building; including main distribution, risers and local branch piping.
Replaced existing constant speed domestic water booster pump with a new variable
speed pump package.
Replaced domestic hot water heating plant.
Converted existing single zone system, which was over-pressurized and non-code
compliant, to a two pressure zone system that meets current code requirements. The
existing pressure zone was split while maintaining water service to the entire building
at the end of each work day requiring the existing and new domestic water systems to
operate in parallel during construction.