Fire Protection
Pragmatic Professional Engineers provides fire protection engineering for commercial, multifamily, public-safety, laboratory, education, industrial, and places-of-worship facilities. We develop fire sprinkler and, on select projects, fire alarm system designs for new construction, expansions, renovations, and specialized facility conditions.
Our published work has included wet-pipe, dry-pipe, ESFR, and antifreeze sprinkler systems; hydraulic and seismic calculations; sprinkler layouts; construction documents; shop drawings; fabrication lists; and permit submittals. We coordinate with project teams to help integrate fire protection systems with building, site, and other MEP requirements.
Our Capabilities
Assessment and Evaluation
Due Diligence
Facility Assessments, Surveys, and Analysis
Code Compliance and Gap Analysis
AHJ Guideline Compliance and Analysis
Life Safety Inspections
Fire Flow Analysis
General Building and Fire Code Consulting
Corrosion Assessment, Surveys and Analysis
Water Supply Site Survey
Hydrant Flow Testing
Room Pressurization Testing and Analysis
Consulting and Advisory
Accessibility Consulting
Alternative Means and Methods
Regulatory Compliance
Life Safety Consulting
Hazardous Materials Consulting
Utilities Management
Performance Based Design
Jurisdictional Appeals
Alternate Means and Methods
Computer Modeling
Fire Risk Assessment
Performance-Based Design
Alternative Methods and Means
Fire Protection Master Planning
Fire Dynamics Modeling and Testing
Egress Modeling and Calculations
Barrier Management
Fire Department Access Consulting
High Piled Storage Consulting
Combustible Dust Safety Consulting
Flammable Liquids Storage Consulting
Hazardous Materials Storage Consulting
Design & Engineering
Fire Protection System Design
Fire Suppression System Design
Fire Alarm System Design
Special Hazards System Design
Smoke Management Design
Smoke Tenability Studies
Shaft Pressurization System Design
Testing/Commissioning of Fire/Smoke Systems
Construction & Project Management
• Construction Administration Services • Owner/Third Party Representation
• RFI Support
• Shop Drawing/Submittal Review
• Material/Equipment Substitution Equivalencies • Field Installation Review
• As-Built Documentation
• Progress/Completion Review
• Acceptance Testing
• Systems Commissioning • Third Party Reviews
Risk Management
• Risk Management Solutions
• Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Design Risk Reviews
• Reliability Studies
• Technical Risk Assurance
• Risk Assessments/Modeling and Impact Analysis
• Event Scenario Modeling and Analysis
• Threat Assessments and Impact Analysis
• Integrated Enterprise Risk Management
• Loss Control Services
Project Highlights
Explore project highlights that demonstrate fire protection engineering for commercial, multifamily, and public-safety facilities, including new construction, renovations, and specialized sprinkler-system applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fire protection engineering services does PPE provide?
We provide fire sprinkler engineering and, on select projects, fire alarm system design. Our published project scope has included sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, construction documents, shop drawings, fabrication lists, and permit-submittal packages.
Does PPE design fire sprinkler systems for different facility types and conditions?
Yes. We have designed fire sprinkler systems for commercial warehouses, multifamily housing, schools, laboratories, historic places of worship, and public-safety facilities. Depending on project requirements, our work has included wet-pipe, dry-pipe, ESFR, and antifreeze sprinkler systems.
Can PPE support fire protection work for renovations and complex facilities?
Yes. Our published work includes a warehouse remodel and addition, a laboratory expansion, historic-building restoration, and facilities with cold-weather or firefighter-training requirements. We tailor fire protection documentation and coordination to the building conditions and project scope.
Does PPE provide fire alarm system design?
Our published portfolio includes fire alarm system design as part of industrial and integrated MEPF assignments. We can help determine whether fire alarm design, fire sprinkler design, or both are appropriate for a project’s scope.