Commercial Retail & Cigar Lounge

1 West Forest Avenue | New Jersey

The Challenges

  • Engineering high-volume smoke extraction and odor control without affecting adjacent retail areas.
  • Retrofitting a new wet-pipe sprinkler system into an existing structure to meet NFPA 13 requirements.
  • Exceeding ASHRAE 90.1-2019 energy efficiency standards for New Jersey.

The Horizon MEP Solution

  • Designed a VRF cassette and concealed HVAC system with a dedicated 1,200 CFM exhaust system (EF-5) for the cigar lounge.
  • Developed a custom electrical and lighting plan with chandeliers, pendant fixtures, LED cabinetry lighting, and advanced occupancy controls.
  • Engineered a wet-pipe sprinkler system with full hydraulic calculations and coordinated pendent and upright sprinkler head layouts.
  • Performed load calculations (34.5 tons cooling / 52.2 tons heating) to optimize equipment sizing and reduce capital costs.

The Result

A permit-approved, luxury commercial destination delivered within the client’s aggressive schedule, combining high-performance mechanical, electrical, and fire protection systems.

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Sprinkler Drawings