Bluegrass International is a leading provider of semi-trucks, RV’s, and busses in central Kentucky, providing sales, parts, and service. This project consists of a new sales and service facility with a showroom, administrative offices, parts and service counter, parts, (12) service bays, (2) lube pit bays, wash bay, and steam cleaning bay.
Parsons provided design/build services for the lighting, power, and fire alarm systems, preparing all construction drawings and providing installation of the electrical systems.
An 800 amp, 277/480 volt electric service was provided. Power distribution system consists of a main distribution panel, (2) lighting panels, (2) receptacle panels, (1) RV receptacle panel, (1) equipment panel, and (4) step-down transformers.
Lighting systems included LED light fixtures throughout the facility as well as on the exterior. Lighting controls were designed to conform to the latest energy conservation code and include fixture, ceiling, and wall mounted occupancy sensors. Exit and egress lighting to meet the building code requirements was also provided. Parsons provided all lighting system design.
The fire alarm system was designed to meet the requirements of the Kentucky Building Code per NFPA 72. A complete ADA compliant system was provided throughout the facility.
