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Passages Condominium

Passages Condominium

Jupiter, Florida, United States
A phased installation of an ICCP system restored long-term corrosion protection to ocean-facing balconies at a Florida condominium.
Work Types: ICCP
Owner: The Passages Condominium Assoc.
Contractor: STRUCTURAL

The Passages Condominium in Jupiter, Florida, is a post-tensioned structure with conventional steel reinforcements. After a previously installed galvanic cathodic protection system on its ocean-side balconies began to fail, the building’s owners sought a long-term corrosion protection solution as part of their proactive maintenance planning.

The Problem

The galvanic cathodic protection system installed on the ocean-facing balconies was beginning to fail, causing tile buckling and leaving the reinforcing steel vulnerable to accelerated corrosion from the harsh marine environment. With no warranty in place for the system or its installation, the owners needed a reliable and durable solution that could be implemented over time without compromising the building’s integrity.

The Solution

A phased repair strategy was developed to install an impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system using a MMO-coated expanded mesh ribbon anode. Key steps included:

  • Testing reinforcement continuity to confirm proper electrical connection prior to installation.

  • Installing a new power supply/monitoring control unit (PSU/MCU) capable of operating and monitoring 12 independent zones from a single cabinet.

  • Relocating the PSU as balconies were completed each year, with final connection at the centralized control location.

  • Establishing the ability for remote monitoring and reporting to ensure system performance over time.

The project was carried out over multiple years, repairing and protecting three to four balconies annually while maintaining the building’s usability for residents.

The Result

The new ICCP system provides the condominium association with a robust, long-term corrosion control solution. With centralized monitoring and detailed reporting, the owners now have confidence that their balconies are protected from the effects of the marine environment, extending the structure’s service life and reducing the need for future reactive repairs.

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