ISSi’s fire protection engineers develop designs that incorporate contemporary fire-protection standards, while accommodating the unique features of a system’s engineering features. Our engineers are familiar and experienced with principal design criteria for fire protection systems that include:
National Fire Protection Association Standards.
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NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
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NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
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NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
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NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code.
BOCA National Building Code.
Department of Defense UFC 3-600-01 Design: Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.
Other applicable industry standards such as ANSI, UL, FM, OSHA, and statutory authorities.
ISSi fire protection system design typically includes the following major components:
Building Construction Requirements.
Egress Requirements.
Fire Detection and Notification System Requirements.
Fire Suppression Requirements.
Emergency Power, Lighting, and Exit Signage.
Special Fire Protection Requirements.
ISSi’s fire protection design staff works closely with the main design staff throughout the process to ensure:
Coordination of sprinkler system zoning with fire alarm system zoning.
Coordination of sprinkler system water flow and tamper switches with the fire alarm system.
Coordination of fire alarm and egress system with building security.
Coordination of smoke control systems with detection and HVAC system designs.
Coordination of fire separations with architectural designs.
Coordination of penetrations of fire rated assemblies with mechanical and electrical designs (e.g.,
piping, ductwork, and wiring penetrations).
Coordination of means of egress with architectural designs.
