A lack of familiarity with fire protection system design can cause time and costs delays on your project
Fire Protection Systems Design, Review and Oversight
Sparc’s expertise in fire detection and fire protection systems design, review and oversight can contribute to your project in multiple ways. Every project has specific needs requiring a code compliant system design that is flexible to work within your unique project framework. A one size fits all approach to fire protection design is not contributory to meeting the team’s and client’s goals. Whether it’s an automatic sprinkler system, standpipe system, fire alarm system or clean agent fire suppression system, each one has a specific standard to be designed to. A lack of familiarity with fire protection system design can cause time and costs delays on your project.
Third Party Review
In some instances, the design team has already prepared the fire alarm or automatic sprinkler system design but would like an outside entity to review their design and assumptions. In others, there may be a unique design aspect of the building that requires additional input. Regardless of the situation, Sparc can provide third party review services. Our understanding of the applicable codes, combined with our experience in how systems are actually installed, allows us to provide valuable feedback to the project team. It can’t hurt to have the eyes of an expert review your drawings!
Construction Period Services
Providing construction period services is one of Sparc’s most popular fire protection and fire detection system related services. We are regularly retained to assist clients ensure the systems are being installed in accordance with the design drawings as well as with the applicable codes. Installation of the system in a code compliant manner helps to ensure proper function during an emergency and quicker approvals by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Fire Alarm Phasing Requests
A unique service we offer in New York City deals with fire alarm system and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). It is very common for fire alarm systems to be installed in a phased manner. Sparc assists the client in liaising with the FDNY to request permission for fire alarm system phasing. Typically, FDNY approval of the phasing request requires other safeguards be provided to ensure the safety of occupants and first responders, and we can help explain how these should be implemented. Once the system is installed, Sparc can perform project walkthroughs and mock FDNY inspections (fire alarm pre-testing) prior to the actual fire alarm inspection. Fire alarm pre-testing can considerably reduce the quantity of Letter of Defect items for a more efficient delivery of the Letter of Approval. Sparc can also attend the FDNY fire alarm inspection to ensure a smoother inspection. We understand the FDNY inspection process, how to prepare for the inspection and the various items that FDNY inspectors look for when performing the inspection. It’s also great to have a familiar face as part of the project team.
The following are some of the services we offer:
- Fire Alarm System Design
- Automatic Sprinkler Design
- Standpipe System Design
- Clean Agent / Alternative Suppression System Design
- Construction Administration
- Pre-Inspection of Fire Alarm System
- Third Party Plan Review of Fire Alarm & Sprinkler / Standpipe System
- Fire Alarm Pre-testing / Mock FDNY Inspection
- Attendance at FDNY fire alarm inspections