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Sprocket Building

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Design

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Construction

Spring 2026

Completion

$13.2M

Project Cost

5/6/2025

Sprocket Hall is now closed for Seismic Construction. Please do not enter this building.

 

About this project

Project Overview

Construction Timeframe: Summer 2025 - Spring 2026

Seismic Improvements: Seismic strengthening with objective of meeting Seismic Performance Level IV

Code Compliance: Updated fire alarm system, pathway and entry improvements, new interior signage, improved accessibility at restrooms 

Electrical Panel Improvements: Replacement of select electrical panels

Sprocket Building has been identified as a high priority, level VI rated, building for seismic improvements. 

Seismic Renovation

  • Improve building strength with roof diaphragm reinforcement
  • Reinforce connection between exterior walls and second floor
  • Increase lateral building stability by adding shear walls on the east and west ends of the building

Fire, Accessibility & Other Code Improvements

The following scope will be executed in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA), the California Building Code (CBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act Standards (ADA).

  • Upgrade the existing fire alarm system
  • Improve site accessibility and path of travel to main entry
  • Update room signage
  • Install accessible drinking fountains
  • Remove and replace interior stair guardrail and handrail

Electrical Panel Replacements

Electrical panels that have reached end of life will be replaced to help support electrical needs throughout the building. When possible, this work may be completed on a separate timeline from the other project work to help alleviate outages during business hours.  

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Sprocket Building
Client
Campus, College of Letters and Science, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Design Team
Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation
Contractor
S.J. Amoroso Construction
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Sandra Mott

Sandra Farrell Mott

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  • Associate Director
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