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The Statue of Liberty is one of the United States’ most iconic national monuments, welcoming approximately 3.5 million visitors each year. Originally opened to the public in 1886 and restored in 1986, the facility requires reliable building systems to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors and staff.
Prior to working with Computrols, the monument relied on a Johnson Controls building automation system to manage its HVAC and fire systems. The National Park Service needed a solution that would provide greater reliability, improved life safety capabilities, and the ability for in-house staff to directly manage the building systems, rather than depending on outside technicians.
In 1995, Computrols installed its DOS-based Computrols Building Automation Software (CBAS) and X-Line controllers, integrating them with the existing Johnson Controls system. Using its Fire One board, Computrols also integrated with the statue’s existing SLC loops and assumed control of the monument’s fire system.
After years of reliable performance, the National Park Service expanded the partnership in 2004, upgrading the system to Computrols’ Windows-based CSimon platform in collaboration with distribution partner C&S Building Services. Following the statue’s 125th anniversary in 2011, the system underwent further upgrades to modernize its life safety capabilities. These improvements included the installation of new smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, strobes, and speakers for the voice Evax system. During this renovation period, two new code-compliant staircases were constructed leading to the observation platform. C&S implemented a UL 864-compliant smoke control system that pressurizes the stairwells with fresh air during a fire event while activating a lobby exhaust sequence to remove smoke from the main entry area.
The project also included the installation of voice Evax and fireman’s override panels, centrally located in the statue’s fire control room, giving emergency responders direct access to critical life safety controls.
Today, the Statue of Liberty operates with a modern building automation and life safety system that allows in-house staff to manage HVAC and fire systems directly, improving operational reliability while reducing long-term operating costs. The fire control room at the base of the statue now provides emergency responders with centralized access to critical building systems, enabling faster response during emergency situations. Through ongoing upgrades and system modernization, Computrols continues to help ensure that millions of visitors can safely experience one of America’s most treasured landmarks each year.