Young Hall

Young Hall

100%

Design

5%

Construction

Summer 2026

Completion

$46.5M

Project Cost

4/16/2025

South side of Young Hall is now closed. Elevator work has begun.  The elevator will be out of service until AB94 Seismic Construction is completed (Summer of 2026). If someone in your department needs accommodations, please contact Mary Wheeler (mkmeyerzon@ucdavis.edu). 

Please read A-frame signs for path of travel and also bike path and sidewalk closures.

April 14th, 2025 construction will start in the south side.

North side of Young Hall second floor will be closed from June 16, 2025 – July 16, 2025. 

 

 

About this project

Project Overview

Construction Timeframe: Spring 2025 - Summer 2026 

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

Code Compliance: Updated fire sprinkler, fire alarm systems and HVAC in 1960's portion; lighting and entrances, improved accessibility in restrooms

Electrical Panel Improvements: Replacement of select electrical panels

Young Hall has been identified as a high priority, level VI rated, building for seismic renovations.

Seismic Renovation

The following scope will improve seismic safety while minimizing the impact to the interior of the building. 

  • Improve building strength in north-south direction with Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) strips
  • Improved building strength in west direction with west side stairwell shear wall
  • Strengthening of south side ground level exterior columns 

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).

  • Provide new automatic fire sprinkler system in 1960's portion of the building
  • Provide fire alarm system in 1960's portion of the building
  • Update various entry doors
  • Update interior illuminated exit signage and room signage
  • Remodel existing restrooms (men’s and women’s)
  • Remove and replace interior stair guardrail and handrail
  • Remove and replace exterior stairs and ramps
  • Update HVAC in 1960's portion of the building

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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Project Location
Young Hall
Client
Campus, College of Letters and Science
Design Team
Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation
Contractor
S.J. Amoroso Construction