State of the Art Revit and BIM:

Protection Design is one of the only service providers who offer complete Revit-based fire protection system design, 3D modeling and co-ordination for fire protection systems. With Educational, Institutional and Government clients now mandating construction documents sourced in Revit, our comprehensive library of fire protection content and drafting capabilities make Protection Design the industry leader for design solutions in all occupancies and building types.

Fire Protection Planning:

Furnish layout and co-ordination of fire protection infrastructure and building system planning for specific occupancies. Assess and program conformance to applicable codes, risk management programming and insurance requirements and coordinate competing requirements with proposed project design.

Performance Evaluation

Identify client needs and available fire protection capabilities to develop a systematic and efficient approach to business and property protection. Evaluate and furnish alternative means and methods to assure cost effective system installation and operation. Prepare design narrative or basis of design reports to substantiate adequacy of protection.

Construction Documents:

Preparation of plans and material specifications for approval, bidding and construction of fire suppression systems for high rise, commercial, industrial, educational, institutional and residential occupancies and specialized hazards. Coordination and design of accessory systems and details of construction for standpipe and combined sprinkler/standpipe systems, fire pumps and water storage tanks.

System Design Analysis

Undertake hydraulic design and analysis utilizing computer modeling to substantiate the basis of design for building and underground fire protection systems.

Fire Protection System Performance Specification:

Establish fire system design criteria for proposed occupancies and processes. Develop performance specifications and Standards of Care for all contractor-furnished materials and labor.

Project Coordination and Construction Management:

Coordinate work with policies, procedures and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Review submittals and proposed changes by installing contractors. Perform progress and final acceptance inspections and document that work in place confirms to approved plans and project standards.

System Impairment and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Management:

To assess actual extent of impairment or biological intrusion, undertake diagnostic testing including, water sampling and metallurgical analysis. As required, perform internal investigation using borescopic videography. Prepare plans for selective demolition and replacement of piping and system components found to be unsalvageable. Specify and co-ordinate chemical treatments, contractor services, and special considerations for ongoing maintenance and treatment of biological corrosion.

Protection Design, in association with our strategic partners, has developed a comprehensive stepped program for diagnosis and remediation of MIC:

• Water sampling and analysis
• Site survey, visual inspection and documentation of as-built conditions
• Internal inspection with high-resolution video borescope (“snake”) cameras as required
• Identification and documentation of damage to the system
• Metallurgical analysis of piping as may be required to assess the extent of corrosion and predicted life of system components
• Preparation of plans for demolition, improvements and replacement of piping and system components beyond repair
• Chemical treatment to clean scale and bacterial byproducts
• Permanent treatment with corrosion inhibitors and biocide
• Process and impairment management and representation to authorities having jurisdiction

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Programming and Impairment Planning:

Review and assess fire protection system components, establish inspection and testing records archive and documents as built conditions as required. Specify scope of ITM program and assist building management with implementation. Develop impairment mitigation programs with building management and serving fire authorities. Process management and owner representation to authorities having jurisdiction.

Construction Defects:

Inspect and investigate existing building systems to assess compliance with applicable codes, standards of care and workmanship. Review plans and construction documents for soundness of design and approval by athorities having jurisdiction. Research applicable codes and recommend practices to establish performance and standard-of-care benchmarks for evaluation of alleged defects of disputed installations. Advise counsel regarding cost estimates and prospective remedies for all stakeholders.