Ice Rink Design

[ssn61]

I have a client who asked me to prepare the MEP construction document for an ice rink. I would like to know what the main design requirements are, especially on mechanical side- such as codes, standards, etc. Does the mechanical engineer usually design the ice rink itself or is a third party company would take care of that? Any thoughts on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

 

[willard3]

Find an Engineer who has done a rink and pay his consulting fee.

 

[dbill74]

Ask you AHJ for special code requirements.

 

[ZDR1985]

As a mechanical engineer you will be responsible for the design / sizing of the refrigeration plant and the air conditioning and ventilation inside the ice rink area.

 

[cdxx139]

I would sub out the rink ice refrigeration part as it is a specialty, and just deal with the HVAC in house. Humidity is a big deal.

ASHRAE 2004 Application Ch 4 Places of Assembly has an ice rink section that will help with where to look and getting the design started.

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