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Limerick Municipal Building

This project was intended to bring the historic Limerick Municipal Building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The building houses town offices, meeting rooms for the selectmen and planning board, and on the top floor, the town library. 

Because the building is historically significant, alterations brought by this project were subject to approval by the Maine Historic Commission.  In order to avoid constructing an extensive ramp at the front of the building, we developed a new entrance and lobby at grade at the side of the building.  The elevator itself is contained entirely within the structure of the existing building.

In addition to alterations to improve accessibility, the project addressed Life Safety deficiencies, including installation of a sprinkler system, fire alarm system, and fire rated stair enclosures. 

The success of the initial project prompted the town to seek other grants to expand and remodel the library.  With the aid of the Maine State Library and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, a series of former classrooms on the top floor were opened up to create a unified, modern library.