Completion of the New ISU Vrancea and Focșani Fire Department Headquarters

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We are pleased to announce the completion of the new building for the “Anghel Saligny” Emergency Situations Inspectorate (ISU) and the Focșani Fire Department, a landmark project delivered by our company in collaboration with national and local authorities.

The inauguration was marked by the presence of several hundred local residents, along with representatives from the Government of Romania and local officials, who gathered to celebrate the opening of this essential public safety facility.

Technical Details:

• Land area: 9,504 sqm

• Main building: Administrative wing and Fire Department

• Built area: 1,315.4 sqm

• Total floor area: 3,623.4 sqm

• Building height: Basement + Ground Floor + 2 Upper Floors (Admin Wing), Ground + 1 Floor (Fire Dept)

Located in Focșani, at 10 Dornișoarei Street, the building replaces the former administrative structure, which was demolished due to high seismic risk. This investment provides ISU Vrancea with a modern infrastructure adapted to current and future operational needs, fully compliant with national and international standards.

Interior Spaces:

The building is efficiently structured with dedicated zones for operational, administrative, and technical functions:

• Integrated dispatch center for ISU-SMURD, Ambulance, Police, Gendarmerie, Salvamont, and STS-112

• Fire truck garage with supporting technical areas (workshop, compressed air station, testing)

• Dormitories, rest areas, offices, medical unit, conference/multi-purpose hall

• Archives, server room, IT & communications spaces, storage

• Modern sanitary facilities and kitchenettes

• Elevator and accessible entrances for people with disabilities

Complementary Infrastructure:

• Dedicated platform for emergency vehicles

• Perimeter walkways and pedestrian paths

• Waste collection area with wash station and drainage

• Full utility network connections

Sustainability & Safety

The building was designed and executed according to the highest standards of energy efficiency, fire safety, and occupational protection.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability:

• The building is classified as nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Building), meeting European regulations.

• Exterior walls insulated with 10–15 cm basalt mineral wool

• Flat roof with thermal insulation (XPS 20 cm) and bitumen waterproofing

• Triple-glazed Low-E windows, Uw ≤ 1.10 W/m²K, solar factor adapted to local climate

• Optimized systems for low energy consumption, natural lighting, and ventilation

• Project validated by a specialized nZEB compliance study

Fire Safety:

• Fire resistance rating II, materials with reaction class A1/A2-s1,d0

• Compartments made from BCA, brick, or fire-rated gypsum board

• Emergency stairwells and escape routes in accordance with current codes

• Fire-resistant doors with auto-closing systems and panic hardware

• Automatic fire detection and alarm system, including exhaust fans and technical space protection

Structural Strength, Comfort & Accessibility:

• Reinforced concrete structure, noise-isolated partitions, high-load slabs

• Full accessibility for people with disabilities (elevator, tactile bands, adapted bathrooms)

• Anti-slip flooring in heavy traffic zones and the garage

• Acoustic insulation with walls rated up to Rw 56 dB, noise-reducing windows, and doors