SERVICES

System Design

We have provided design services to fire protection contractors, general contractors, owners, architects, and engineers with the same result every time....complete customer satisfaction!

We pride ourselves in the quality of design and expedient services that our designers can provide. All designers have at least 10 years of on-the-job training with fire protection contractors, experiencing the success and failure of projects as a direct relation to the quality of design put forth. That experience, linked with strong leadership and oversight, and encouraged professional development have been the factors which have helped to build our reputation as one of the premier fire protection system design firms in the Rocky Mountain region. We are confident in our ability to carry the customers' burden for a single project or for several. Our team is ready, willing and eager to serve.

Key Benfits

  1. Get qualified design without having to spend a lot of money trying to lure and hire experienced, on-site fire protection system designers.
  2. We don't need you to provide office space in your already-crowded facility.
  3. No morale issues here either!
  4. Design done using fire system design software developed as piggy-back programs to AutoCAD. Anyone with CAD can manipulate the files.
  5. Hand off your project then let us handle it from there. We can negotiate the level of service you require.
  6. All copies are made and prepared for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) review. All questions or comments are dealt with to assure system approval.
  7. We are available to answer installer questions as needed to ensure execution success.
  8. We prepare your drawings in color and have an extensive detail library.
  9. We do the listing and fabrication reports for you.
  10. Do you need 3D modeling support or coordination? We can do that too.

Fire Protection System Consulting

Believe it or not, project planning has a direct relation to the success and failure of a project or process. We believe it, and are trying to make a difference in the mindset of the value of good initial fire protection planning. Architects and Owners have been asking themselves; "What benefit is there for me in hiring a qualified fire protection system consultant on my project?" Projects are evolving; getting bigger and more complex, and are being built much faster. The typical fire protection specification on a project contains a sentence which reads: "It shall be the fire protection contractor's responsibility to design the system so that no interferences exist between the fire protection system and the work of other trades, equipment, systems designed and installed by others, and architectural features." With the tightening of fire system codes, the emergence of more strict Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) agencies, and the increased public awareness and acceptance of fire prevention vs. fire protection, this sentence is beginning to sound unreasonable and silly. Our background in design, intimacy with fire protection codes and their relations, and ability to recognize potential problems makes us a good choice for your project.

Key Benfits

  1. We can provide design drawings, handle co-ordination, and prepare fire protection system specs.
  2. Our pre-established relationships with local authorities will ensure expedient and effective negotiations with them.
  3. We will review the fire protection system drawings and work with the contractor to ensure accurate documents and installation.
  4. We can inspect the installation of the systems to ensure completeness and success.

Project Management

Management of fire system projects is an invaluable key. Coordination, value engineering, tracking installation, change order processing, and consultation are the ingredients that make a successful installation. Our experience with fire protection contractors and general contractors gives us a unique perspective and ability to ensure a well-managed project. We can handle the whole project for you or just specific portions. Give us a call to discuss how we can be of assistance.



Key Benfits

  1. Coordination of project to ensure installability of designed systems.
  2. We can track changes in project design and construction to ensure that the contractor is being paid for all work performed.
  3. Being available for the installer to ask questions and get advice will ensure continuance of execution and confidence on the part of the installers.
  4. Helping the contractor invent new, better, or innovative ways to design and install the fire protection project will aid in successful contract execution.
  5. We can handle as much, or as little management as is required by the customer.

Estimating

With our thorough familiarity with the product technology available, our broad design experience, our extensive investment of time in applicable codes and standards, and our project management exposure, we can help you develop competitive but complete fire suppression system estimates. The codes are rapidly changing and becoming more technical with each revision, therefore it is imperative that you either become wholly familiar with them or that you work with people who are, to protect your business from costly mistakes. We can help you come up with a cost effective, code compliant layout, help do a rough material takeoff, estimate installation time, and then help you assemble the estimate presentation.

Key Benfits

  1. We can review bid documents, plans and specs, to determine the full expectation of the bidder. If necessary we can download plans and specs from the internet, and print the necessary documents for you.
  2. We will consult with you about a cost-effective design concept, considering the available product technology and code constraints.
  3. A layout of the concept design can be prepared and a material takeoff can be conducted to provide you with an accurate picture of what the project may cost.
  4. One of our technicians can help you prepare your estimate presentation per your company procedures, including proposal preparation and file organization.
  5. You are busy and we are available to help.

Training

Let FPET help you stay up to date with current technology, developments, and with your continued professional development. We are committed to helping our customers be the most informed and equipped professionals in the industry. We can do training at our office or come to yours. Currently offering modules in beginner through advanced sprinkler system hydraulics, fire pumps, standpipe design, and fire protection for storage occupancies, we can give you the support you need in these highly technical and evolving areas.