Fire protection engineering services that go beyond code

From early design through final inspection, Sparc provides expert fire protection engineering guidance and code compliance support to keep complex projects safe and on schedule.

Building & fire code consulting

Emphasizing due diligence, performance-based designs, and third-party reviews, Sparc resolves code conflicts and variance issues to ensure your project stays compliant and buildable.

Fire alarms

Sparc handles phased fire alarm design reviews and RVIs, attends inspections, and acts as your AHJ liaison, preparing corrective affidavits to avoid TCO delays and keep your project moving.

BESS Fire Safety

Sparc delivers expert fire safety solutions for BESS by addressing thermal runaway, ventilation, and suppression risks while ensuring code compliance and safe integration with AHJs and first responders.

Performance-based design

When prescriptive codes don’t fit, Sparc’s team produces performance-based design solutions using fire modeling and egress analysis. We find alternative paths to fire safety and compliance.

Construction administration (CPS)

Sparc supports your team throughout construction administration — from submittal review to site inspections and commissioning oversight — ensuring the project’s fire systems are built exactly as designed.

ARCS design

We engineer ARCS designs in accordance with applicable codes, integrating reliable first responder radio paths into your fire protection infrastructure.

Sprinklers

Sparc’s engineers prepare and review hydraulic sizing and suppression layouts before, during, and after installation to verify sprinkler designs align with the project vision and code.

Fire protection systems

With well-thought-out code compliance coordination and constructability input, Sparc designs, reviews, and oversees integrated fire protection systems. Third‑party reviews and construction oversight help avoid surprises.

Emergency planning

Our Professional Engineers bring effective emergency response and fire safety planning expertise to your project, tailoring protocols for your exact building operations, tenant, and regulatory compliance needs.

Expediting services in NYC

Accelerate NYC project approvals with Sparc’s FDNY-trusted fire protection expertise. File and revise efficiently to keep your project on time and compliant.

Special inspections

Sparc performs special inspections to verify that installed fire protection systems comply with IBC, NFPA, and local code requirements so you can mitigate last‑minute risks before final approvals.