08/04/2026
Now entering the 2000’s!!! Delta has been gaining experience with the Office of General Services at New York State correctional facilities!! Specifically, The Wallkill Correctional Facility! This is a medium-security prison and was built in the 1930s in Ulster County, NY.
The facility was experiencing problems with humidity building up in the shower/toilet rooms. The humidity, which was caused be inadequate exhaust and make-up air, and thus was damaging the existing finishes in the spaces. Delta addressed the problems by verifying existing conditions, reviewing the existing mechanical drawings; preparing HVAC load calculations, selection of proper mechanical equipment, assessment of the condition of plumbing fixtures and wall/floor/ceiling finishes that were damaged due to the high humidity levels; and lastly, Delta provided a Program Report with design options to address the humidity issues. Delta recommended the replacement of vitreous China plumbing fixtures with stainless steel materials, and the use of fiberglass wall panels and epoxy paint systems to take the abuse of wet areas, such as showers.
This project then involved implementing the Program Report by upgrading the ventilation system and plumbing fixtures in 12 inmate bathrooms throughout the four galleries. Inmate bathrooms are located on each floor and contain showers, toilets, urinals, and sinks. Delta provided architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services for this project.