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Fire Protection Engineering & Design

Fire protection engineering and design are essential disciplines that focus on designing and implementing effective measures to prevent, mitigate, and control fires in buildings and structures. FRA has a wide range of in-house experts ready to solve your project’s needs.
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Sprinkler Design

Fire protection focuses on preventing, mitigating, and controlling the effects of fire on people, property, and the environment which can be accomplished through the utilization of fire suppression systems. Fire suppression systems are an essential component of any building’s fire protection strategy as they are designed to contain and extinguish fires before they spread, minimizing property damage, and saving lives. The design of a fire sprinkler system must consider various factors such as the building type, use, occupancy, and fire load. The sprinkler design must also comply with applicable codes and industry standards.
FRA provides code-compliant fire protection designs that minimize the risk of fire and protect against potential damage or loss. FRA has design experience for all types of suppression systems (wet systems, dry systems, pre-action systems, etc.) along with the ability to provide solutions for all types of client’s unique fire protection needs.

Firewater System Design Services

FRA offers design services for the development of site firewater plans, including equipment such as monitors, hydrants, and sprinkler/spray systems tailored to each project’s unique protection needs. FRA excels in evaluating hazards and exposure risks associated with the operation of a facility and establishing effective fire protection system layouts and strategies. Our engineers have experience in an array of firewater system projects, including storage and transportation facilities for flammable and combustible liquids, power generating plants, and refining and processing facilities. FRA believes there is a protection solution for each project and is committed to developing those solutions for our clients.

Site Water Supply Reliability

Establishing a reliable water source is crucial in the creation of a functional firewater system. FRA has extensive experience in analyzing municipal water supplies, ponds/rivers, or dedicated firewater storage tanks for firewater usage. Our knowledge of national codes and industry requirements helps us to understand the importance of considering jurisdictional requirements for the hazards and the requirements of emergency response personnel and operations when determining the viability of a water supply. Our engineers are equipped with a variety of hydraulic software tools such as HydraCalc and Pipenet that allow us to determine the adequacy of the water supply based on the bounding fireflow condition. These hydraulic analyses allow us to determine the applications that necessitate the use of a fire pump. We are versed in engaging in collaboration efforts with fire pump vendors to specify the size and type of fire pump suitable for the site.

Fire Risk Assessment

Fire alarm design is a crucial aspect of fire safety in buildings and structures. The primary objective of a fire alarm system is to provide early warning to building occupants in the event of a fire, giving them enough time to evacuate the premises safely and notify first responders as quickly as possible. The design of the fire alarm system must consider the specific needs of the building, with consideration to the number of occupants, the type of occupancy, and the building’s physical layout. FRA specializes in providing comprehensive fire safety solutions, including the design and implementation of fire alarm systems, integration with campus networks for mass notification, smoke control systems, and thorough design work to ensure the safety and security of all building occupants. With FRA, you can be confident that your project will receive the attention of the industry’s finest experts to guarantee successful implementation.

Fire Alarm Design

Fire alarm design is a crucial aspect of fire safety in buildings and structures. The primary objective of a fire alarm system is to provide early warning to building occupants in the event of a fire, giving them enough time to evacuate the premises safely and notify first responders as quickly as possible. The design of the fire alarm system must consider the specific needs of the building, with consideration to the number of occupants, the type of occupancy, and the building’s physical layout. FRA specializes in providing comprehensive fire safety solutions, including the design and implementation of fire alarm systems, integration with campus networks for mass notification, smoke control systems, and thorough design work to ensure the safety and security of all building occupants. With FRA, you can be confident that your project will receive the attention of the industry’s finest experts to guarantee successful implementation.

Special Hazard Systems

Special hazard fire suppression systems protect a diverse range of unique hazards and challenges that cannot be suitably protected by a conventional automatic sprinkler system. Special hazard fire protection systems include a wide array of fire suppression systems, fire detection systems, and control systems that are unique to specific facilities and processes. The design objectives of a special hazard fire suppression are tailored to the individual client and hazard through a comprehensive approach that considers the protection of assets, preservation of life safety, continuity of business processes, and protection of the environment.
Various legislative bodies have been examining or have begun to phase out of Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) contained in firefighting foam products due to environmental, health, and safety considerations. Although various PFAS-free foam products are available, it is important to understand that they are not a drop-in replacement. An engineering evaluation must be conducted due to the difference in firefighting and hydraulic performance of PFAS-free firefighting foam products.

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Fire & Risk Alliance is comprised of highly talented and motivated engineers searching for a new challenge. Click on the brochure to learn about the engineering & design services we can provide on your next project.