Electrical Study at VA Medical Center- Kansas City, MO(Engineering Services)

Electrical Study at VA Medical Center- Kansas City, MO
(Engineering Services)

Modern multi-story building with palm trees and clear blue sky.

A hallway under renovation with drywall panels and tools.

Start Date:

12/1/23

Completion Date:

4/1/23

Client:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Contract Value:

$770,000

Location:

619 S. Marion Ave., Lake City, FL. 32025

NAICS Code:

236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building

Construction site with cranes under blue sky.

Project Description

Start Date

9/18/23

Completion Date

9/17/24

Client

Department of Veteran Affairs

Contract Value

$110,000

Location

4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128

NAICS Code

541330 – Engineering Services

Start Date

9/08/23

Completion Date

09/17/24

Client

Department of Veteran Affairs

Contract Value

$110,000

Location

4801 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128

NAICS Code

541330 – Engineering Services

Walker Federal Services successfully completed a comprehensive Electrical Study and Arc
Flash Survey at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The project required extensive field
data collection across the 900,000 square foot facility, including documentation of
electrical equipment, panel schedules, transformers, protective devices, and conduit
systems. WFS developed updated one-line diagrams, performed short circuit and
coordination analyses, and created accurate floor plans reflecting current electrical
conditions. Where panel schedules were missing, new ones were developed and affixed,
ensuring all equipment was clearly identified and documented for VA operations staff.

The engineering team applied NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 methodologies to calculate
incident energy levels, determine protective device settings, and establish arc flash
protection boundaries. The study also included the preparation and installation of NFPA

compliant arc flash labels, providing clear hazard information and PPE requirements for
maintenance personnel. Identified deficiencies were documented with recommended
corrective actions and cost estimates to guide the VA in prioritizing future upgrades.

All work was performed during off-hours to minimize disruptions to hospital operations,
with close coordination maintained with VA electricians for any shutdowns or system
testing. The completed study provided the Kansas City VAMC with a reliable, code

compliant baseline of its electrical infrastructure, significantly improving safety,
operational readiness, and compliance with federal standards.