Coalinga State Hospital, Remediate Fire-stopping associated with the Unified Hospital Communications System
Summary
SCH Number
2026060404
Public Agency
California Department of State Hospitals
(DSH)
Document Title
Coalinga State Hospital, Remediate Fire-stopping associated with the Unified Hospital Communications System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
The proposed Unified Hospital Communications (UHC speakers) project would assess existing firestopping, UL assemblies, and repair / replace the damaged or non-compliant firestopping and/or UL assembly to restore the appropriate fire-rating at the penetration per the plans. Additionally, the scope of this project will encompass tracing the UHC Speaker Cat6 cable back to the switch in the IDF and repairing/ replacing the firestopping / UL assembly to restore the appropriate fire-rating at the penetration per the plans. The proposed project includes housing and dining units in eight (8) buildings on the Coalinga State Hospital campus.
The project will restore hourly fire-resistance rating of walls, floors, or other fire-resistant assemblies that have been breached by penetrations will be restored to match with the rating at the time of the building(s) construction or as specified in the plans to meet current code.
The State Fire Marshall will review/approve work plans, issue permits, and inspect final work.
Contact Information
Name
Gonzalo Caceres
Agency Name
California Department of State Hospitals
Job Title
DCMS
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Chris Vancil
Agency Name
California Department of State Hospitals
Job Title
Construction Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Coalinga
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Citywide
Zip
93210
Other Location Info
24511 W Jayne Avenue, Coalinga CA, 93210
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 - 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for Class 1 exemption where repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of an existing public facility involves negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The State confirms that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of an exemption for this project.