Sullivan County Jail, NY
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided construction materials testing and special inspections services for the new Sullivan County Jail and Public Safety Facility located in Monticello, New York. The $72 million-dollar facility represents a major public safety infrastructure development for the region.
Key Information
Project Name: Sullivan County Jail
Client: Sullivan County Division of Purchasing
Location: Monticello, New York
Services Provided: Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspection
The Challenge
Development of a New Public Safety Facility
The project consisted of replacing Sullivan County’s vintage 1909 jail, known as the oldest operating jail in New York State, with construction of a new correctional facility. The development included a modern jail and a public safety building housing the Sheriff’s administrative offices, patrol, and civil divisions.
The development also included detention housing pods with associated common areas and recreation spaces. Extensive quality control was required to ensure compliance with construction standards and specifications for a high-security public building.
The Solution
Materials Testing & Special Inspections
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided materials testing and inspection services throughout the construction process to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
The scope included:
Soil Compaction Testing
Bearing Capacity Inspection
Utility Installation Inspection
Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Concrete Testing & Inspection
Floor Flatness Testing
Masonry & Grout Testing
Precast Concrete Plant Fabrication Inspection (Off-Site)
Bolting Inspection
Visual Welding Inspection
Fireproofing Inspection
Asphalt Field Testing & Inspection
Building Code Special Inspections
Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, provided materials testing and inspection services throughout the construction process to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
The scope included:
Soil Compaction Testing
Bearing Capacity Inspection
Utility Installation Inspection
Reinforcing Steel Inspection
Concrete Testing & Inspection
Floor Flatness Testing
Masonry & Grout Testing
Precast Concrete Plant Fabrication Inspection (Off-Site)
Bolting Inspection
Visual Welding Inspection
Fireproofing Inspection
Asphalt Field Testing & Inspection
Building Code Special Inspections
The Results
Safe and Compliant Public Safety Facility
Through continuous testing and inspection services, Advance Testing, a SOCOTEC Company, supported the successful delivery of a safe, durable, and code-compliant correctional facility for Sullivan County.
Key outcomes:
Verified structural quality and material performance
Ensured code compliance throughout construction
Supported delivery of a modern public safety facility
Improved long-term durability and reliability of the structure
