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5251 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1P3
| Completed: |
1970 - concrete / brick construction |
| Floors: |
14 |
| Net Leasable: |
211,291 square feet - 16,700 on the pad
11,876 tower/floor |
| Parking Spaces: |
Over 1,700 with access to the Scotia Square Parkade from the building at "E" level |
| Storage: |
34,595 square feet on Level 132 of Scotia Square |
Access to this building is from Duke Street, Market Street, the Lower Mall as well as from "E" level Parkade pedway. Building access is security controlled Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Halifax Developments Limited’s security officers regularly patrol and inspect each floor in the building. After hour access is obtained by the use of security cards which are obtained from the Customer Service Centre upon presentation of a letter of request issued on company letterhead with the proper management signature. A non-refundable $17.25 HST included is charged per card.
Courier drop-off boxes are outside of the upper Duke Street entrance to the building adjacent to the postal boxes.
HDL requires that courier items be delivered through the service elevator that is accessible from the main loading bay area at 1984 Barrington Street and from the Parkade at "E" level.
• Four Thyssen Dover passenger elevators
• 8' high, 6' wide, 5'2" deep
• Service elevator goes to Loading Bay on Level 132 (storage)
Duke Tower is served by four high-speed elevators. They can be accessed from the main entrance to the building on Duke Street, or from the lower level of Scotia Square. The elevators can also be accessed at the second floor of Duke Tower from "E" level of the Parkade. One service elevator serves the building from the main loading bay and storage area that is located one floor below Scotia Square..
The fire alarm system consists of a two-stage alarm with voice communication. Upon activation, the alarm sends a signal directly to our security office. The fire department is then immediately called. Also, an emergency team consisting of members of the HDL security and engineering departments are dispatched to begin investigating and assessing the emergency.
Upon activation, the alarm will normally put out a slow ring for approximately five minutes. Should the emergency worsen, a second bell will occur. This bell will ring twice as fast as the first bell. ALL TENANTS ARE TO EVACUATE WHEN THIS BELL RINGS. Halifax Developments will keep building occupants apprised by the voice communication system.
When an alarm sounds, an emergency recall system is activated whereby the elevators automatically return to the Ground Level of the Tower. If the elevator is occupied when the emergency recall system starts, the elevator will return to the ground level of the tower where passengers can exit the elevator and the building.
Should a fire occur in Duke Tower, Tenants should pull the nearest fire alarm. Pull stations are located on each floor by each stairwell. When possible, tenants should notify the Customer Service Centre (423-9138) about the fire and its exact location after an evacuation has occurred. Tenants’ first priority should be the safety of all employees and visitors. Tenants should not attempt to fight the fire. Only trained personnel know best how to use the equipment.
Duke Tower also houses a standpipe system: a pipe that runs from bottom to the top of the building and contains pressurized water. In the event of a fire, fire fighters attach their hoses to the pipe for their water supply. Water hoses and water-type extinguishers are found in glass compartments in the corridor on each floor. Due to extreme pressure, only trained personnel should use hoses. Further protection is available via smoke and heat detectors.
Halifax Developments provide and maintain fire extinguishers as part of our base building standards. Additional extinguishers are the responsibility of the tenant.
Canada Post delivers directly to Tenants’ premises.
A full-service post office is available in Lawton’s in the Lower Level of Scotia Square.
Postal boxes are at the Duke Street entrance to Duke Tower.
• Lower Level Scotia Square
• Barrier Free access at phone tree adjacent to pedway to Barrington Place
The HDL Shipping and Receiving Department operates from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 474-6629.
Shipping
Tenants in Duke Tower who wish to ship freight via transfer companies can make arrangements with the Shipping and Receiving Department. HDL will pick up the freight and deliver it to the loading dock for shipping. A small service charge may apply.
When sending freight please inform the Shipping and Receiving Department if a waybill is required and if a particular transfer company is preferred.
Receiving
The HDL Receiving Department will accept most freight with the exception of furniture and office equipment for commercial Tenants in Duke Tower at its loading bay area, 1984 Barrington Street. If office furniture or equipment arrives, the Tenant will be notified and arrangements made directly with the transfer company. Tenants should note that transfer companies have a 30 minute time limit to unload their freight, unless prior authorization for an extended period is obtained.
HDL freight carts are two feet by four feet and hold up to 350 pounds. If a Tenant is expecting a shipment larger than these specifications, he or she should call Shipping and Receiving to make special arrangements to receive the item(s). Freight for Duke Tower is delivered the same day it is received, time permitting.
• Two per floor (one female and one male)
• Locked: Barrier Free on 2nd floor (Unisex)
• Locked: Female washrooms on floors 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10;
• Male and female washrooms on floors 13 and 14
• One chilled water fountain per floor
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