Boyer Fire Protection was the fire sprinkler contractor on this project, contracted with the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture. Starting in May of 2022 with the final contract closeout accepted in May of 2024, we are very proud of our team in Southern, Illinois. They showed their expertise on this difficult and complicated project at all levels from design, to field, to project managing.

The scope was to remove thousands of feed of their existing deteriorating sprinkler systems in the Million Dollar Horse Barn and Grandstand and replace them with completely new systems. These systems were in such disrepair that they had been out of service for several years. Our team also completed another installation of a new sprinkler system in the once un-sprinklered Stage Building, which included a new underground water supply.

Anthony, our experienced senior project designer, provided new ‘designed from the ground up’ sprinkler drawings and hydraulic calculations for all three buildings. The approximate number of new sprinkler heads our Southern Illinois sprinkler fitters installed was 1,150 across the three buildings.

Spanning across three buildings, covering approximately 80,450 square feet, this challenging project shows our commitment to excellence. All exposed sprinkler pipe you see in some photos (right) had to be painted.

The installation of fire sprinklers in venue spaces as well as animal housing is crucial in providing immediate and targeted fire suppression, mitigating fire spread, and safeguarding lives and property. These systems not only enhance safety but also provide occupants with valuable time to evacuate safely during emergencies. Visitors can feel at ease knowing they are protected by these essential safety measures.

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