Forell | Elsesser provided structural engineering services for this new 44,000 s.f. building which houses an emergency communications and dispatch center, jail cells, locker rooms, and a pistol range. Customized Solution

• This two-story building over one level of underground parking was designed as an essential facility to remain operational following a large earthquake.
• The use of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames (BRBF’s) will ensure good seismic performance.
• The site’s high water table created difficult site conditions.
• The design of the parking podium included heavy fire truck loading.

• Architect: Leach Mounce
• Owner: City of San Mateo
• Essential facility
• Parking for 124 cars