Consulting services

Consulting services

Building & fire code analysis

a) Research and identify appropriate requirements based on each project's distinctive situation

b) Prepare code equivalencies;

c) Develop innovation solutions that reduces the time and cost of design and construction

d) Integrate various fire protection, life safety, and security building systems into a comprehensive package. 

Exiting Analysis

a) Review of architectural drawings for compliance with the exiting requirements of building and fire codes

b) Conduct detailed exit calculations and diagrams

c) Develop alternative innovative solutions to complex exiting conditions

Computerized fire modeling

a) Perform fire growth and smoke development calculations using computer fire models, e.g., FPETool, CFAST, FDS, etc. for fire investigations and to determine and develop the most appropriate method(s) to mitigate a facility's fire and life safety risk

b) Calculate fuel loads

c) Conduct timed egress analysis.

Accessibility & ADA code compliance services

a) Audit new and existing properties, review design documents, and develop design approaches to comply with accessibility code requirements.

Negotiations with authorities having jurisdiction

a) Convene technical discussions with building and fire officials to fully explain a project's distinctive approach, compliance and alleviation of code requirements

b) Obtain acceptance of authority having jurisdiction

Due diligence surveys

a) Conduct field audits of new and existing facilities for building and fire code and ADA compliance

b) Provide site selection support including investigating undeveloped sites for fire protection/building code criteria and available water supply for fire protection purposes

Analysis of fire Code requirements for hazardous materials & chemicals

a) Determination of allowable inventory levels; commodity compatibility and compartmentation

b) Calculate explosion-venting requirements

c) Determine fire detection and suppression systems design criteria

d) Prepare and maintain inventory control databases

Codes & Standards Monitoring Services

a) Represent clients at the various local, state and national building and fire codes and standards making proceedings

b) Prepare summary reports of changes and actions