Institutional Asbestos Abatement: Foothills Medical Centre Boiler Room, Calgary
Makki Abatement successfully executed a complex asbestos abatement project within the boiler room of the Foothills Medical Centre at 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary. As an active, high-capacity hospital, this project demanded rigorous infection control protocols and advanced engineering controls to protect patients, staff, and ongoing medical operations.
High-Risk Asbestos Removal in Mechanical and Piping Systems
Boiler rooms in older institutional buildings contain asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within the thermal insulation of mechanical and piping systems. For this project, Makki Abatement focused on the controlled remediation of these hazardous materials to facilitate facility upgrades.
- Full Asbestos Containment: High-durability enclosures isolating the boiler room from the rest of the Northwest Calgary medical facility.
- Mechanical System Abatement: Precise removal of asbestos insulation from high-temperature piping and industrial boilers.
- Negative Air Pressure Systems: High-volume HEPA-filtered air units maintaining constant inward airflow to prevent fiber escape.
- Strategic Sequencing: Work was phased to maintain the hospital's critical heating and utility systems throughout the project.
Healthcare-Grade Safety and Infection Control Protocols
Working in a healthcare environment requires more than standard asbestos removal in Calgary — it requires specialized knowledge of Infection Control (IC) protocols.
1. Strict Regulatory Compliance
All activities were performed in accordance with Alberta OH&S standards and Calgary asbestos abatement permit requirements.
2. Infection Control Barriers
Specialized dust-suppression and containment measures prevented cross-contamination within the hospital's HVAC and circulation zones.
3. Third-Party Validation
Independent air monitoring was conducted throughout the asbestos abatement process. Final clearance testing certified the area as safe for hospital maintenance personnel.
Expertise in Sensitive Healthcare Environments
This project demonstrates Makki Abatement's industry-leading experience in commercial asbestos abatement for the public sector. Institutional clients across Calgary, Airdrie, and Canmore benefit from a team that understands the intersection of public health and structural safety — whether it is a mechanical room tear-out or mould abatement.
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