Fire Safety Inspections & Fire Safety Consulting Capabilities

Complex System Design Issues

• Fire Suppression
• Fire Detection and Alarm
• Smoke Control and Exhaust
• Explosion Suppression and Venting
• Integration of Fire and Security Systems
• Fire Protection Plan

Analysis and Testing of Existing Systems

• Evaluation of Existing Fire Protection Systems
• Acceptance and Operational Testing
• Reliability and Fire Code Compliance Evaluations

Analysis of Existing Structures

• Compliance to Applicable Codes
• Effects of Change in Fire Codes or Occupancy Levels
• Historically Sensitive Structures

Selection of Fire Resistant Interior Material

• Wall Coverings
• Carpeting and Floor Coverings
• Ceiling Materials
• Incidental Trim and Finishes

Building Construction

• Protected and Unprotected Construction
• Fire Wall Protection
• Smoke Separations
• Floor and Shaft Assemblies
• New and Existing Material and Assembly, Evaluation

Design and Analysis of Protective Openings

• Fire and Smoke Doors
• Fire and Smoke Dampers
• Glazing Materials
• Through-Penetration Protection Methods and Systems

Fire Hazard and Risk Analysis

• Special Hazards Evaluation
• Fire Risk Assessments and Mitigation
• Fire and Explosion Investigation

Normal and Emergency Lighting

• Requirements for Occupied Spaces and Egress Routes
• Lighting for Emergency Conditions

Negotiations with Regulating Authorities

• Building Officials
• Fire Marshals
• Fire Departments
• Accreditation Authorities

Building Height and Area Allowances

• Optimizing Building Size w/Fire Protection
• Fire Department Access
• Special High-Rise Structure Requirements

Fire Prevention Operations

• Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Fire Drills
• Staff Fire Safety Training and Education
• Fire Department Pre-plans and Procedures

Egress Design and Capacity Calculations

• Maximum Occupant Load
• Required Capacity
• Emergency Exit Quantity and Location
• Types of Exits Permitted for Occupancy
• Stair Well Design
• Maintenance of Exits
• Egress Lighting

Evaluation and Handling of Hazardous Materials and Processes

• Flammable Liquids
• Highly Combustible Materials
• High Rack Storage
• Explosive Materials and Gases
• Hazardous Production Materials (HPM)
• Hazardous Processes

Code Representation and Development

• NFPA Codes & Standards
• Military Standards
• Federal Criteria
• State and Local Building & Fire Codes

Alternative Approaches to Fire Code Compliance Equivalences

• Engineering Analysis
• Computer Fire Modeling
• Use of NFPS 101M (FSES)
• Accreditation Authorities