Stadium Parking Garage

When Major League Soccer (MSL) announced in 2015 that it would be expanding, cities across North America were making a pitch to secure a franchise. One critical stipulation was that any city under consideration must have a stadium dedicated to the sport. And so, when Cincinnati was awarded a franchise in May of 2018, the clock began ticking.

Since Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium opened its doors in 2021, it has rivaled many European League venues in terms of the soccer experience for fans and players alike. Because of its urban setting, a key element of the stadium is its three-level parking garage.

Danger in the Air
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) are life-threatening health risks. And within enclosed structures, such as a parking garage, the threat is multiplied exponentially. Because air monitoring accuracy was non-negotiable Critical Environmental Technologies (CET) was the only manufacturer considered for the project.

Design & Installation
AEB Technologies assisted Elevar, the building design engineering firm, in scoping out the project. To ensure optimal coverage and proper installation, AEB worked with all third parties, including the Siemens control contractor, to layout, install, integrate, calibrate, and test the controllers and sensors.

In all, 19 separate CO and NO2 sensors (a total of 38) were installed throughout the three-level garage with an FCS controller dedicated to each floor. Although the date for the opening match was quickly approaching, the project was completed with time to spare.

Saving Costs
In parking garages and similar structures, the alternative to air monitoring is to continually run large industrial fans. With flexible field configurations, CET’s gas detection systems provide continuous and reliable monitoring for elevated and harmful gas levels while generating significant energy savings over the long-haul.

CET systems monitor some of the most common gases including Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Nitric Oxide, Ammonia, Chlorine, Ozone, Combustible Gases like Methane and Propane, Oxygen, Refrigerants and more. CET’s systems, controllers, and transmitters (analog and digital) are installed in commercial HVAC, institutional, municipal, and industrial markets worldwide.

Every Step
AEB works with its clients to ensure the proper selection, layout, installation, training, and maintenance of monitoring equipment. We provide training and recalibration services to ensure accuracy and the on-going success of your project.