Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: Designing systems to quickly identify a fire within a building, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, and associated alarm systems that notify occupants and emergency services.
Fire Suppression Systems: Involves the planning and installation of systems to control or extinguish fires. This includes sprinkler systems, gaseous fire suppression, and foam fire suppression systems, among others.
Smoke Control and Management Systems: Designing systems to manage smoke movement within a building during a fire, including smoke vents, exhaust fans, and pressurization systems to keep escape routes smoke-free and limit damage.
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signage: Ensuring that buildings have adequate lighting and signage to guide occupants to safety during a fire, including emergency lights that operate in the event of power failure and illuminated exit signs.
Fire Rated Construction: Involves the use of building materials and construction techniques that provide specific levels of fire resistance. This includes fire-resistant walls, floors, and doors designed to contain fires and prevent their spread.
Egress Design and Planning: Designing safe and efficient escape routes (egress) from buildings, including exit doors, corridors, stairwells, and ramps, ensuring they meet legal and safety requirements for occupancy loads and accessibility.
Firefighter Access and Facilities: Planning for the needs of emergency responders, including access routes, fire department connections, and staging areas for firefighting equipment.
Water Supply for Firefighting: Ensuring there is an adequate water supply for firefighting purposes, including fire hydrants, storage tanks, and pumps.
Fire Protection Water Storage Tanks: Designing tanks specifically for storing large volumes of water reserved for fire suppression systems.
Disclaimer:
A.B. Group PLLC does not internally offer engineering on projects outside the state of Texas.
All engineering is contracted out to properly licensed firms in the specific project jurisdiction.
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