We provide the technical design work that contractors need to permit, build, and close out fire alarm projects in Denver and across Colorado. Every service is focused on one outcome: getting your project through the AHJ and into the field.
A complete fire alarm permit drawing package is the foundation of every project. It is what the AHJ reviews, what the inspector references in the field, and what protects you if questions arise after installation. We produce permit drawing packages that are accurate, NFPA 72-based, and formatted to meet AHJ submission requirements.
Our drawings are produced from your architectural floor plans and equipment selections. We lay out devices to meet NFPA 72 spacing and placement requirements, develop the riser diagram, and include all system notes, legends, and general notes required for plan review. We design around the equipment you are using — we do not require you to change your panel or device line to work with us.
The permit package includes the equipment submittal documentation as well — manufacturer cut sheets and data sheets for every device and panel component, organized with a cover sheet and cross-referenced against the project specifications where applicable. It is one package that serves the AHJ, the engineer of record, and the general contractor.
If the AHJ issues plan review corrections, we prepare the written response and revised drawings for you to resubmit. We stay with the project until the permit is issued.
Plan review corrections are a routine part of the permitting process. AHJs issue comments ranging from minor documentation requests to substantive design questions. How those comments are addressed — and how quickly — directly affects your permit timeline and project schedule.
When your permit comes back with corrections, send us the plan review comments. We review each item, prepare a written response that addresses the AHJ's concern with supporting code references, and revise the drawings as needed. We deliver the complete resubmittal package to you — you submit it to the AHJ. We communicate directly with you throughout the process so you know exactly what is being addressed and when to expect the package.
We also provide specification review services for projects where you need to verify that your proposed system and equipment meet the project specifications before you bid or submit.
Design-build fire alarm projects require technical input earlier in the process than traditional bid-spec work. When you are responsible for both the design and the installation, the decisions you make during estimating and preconstruction directly affect your cost, your schedule, and your ability to get a permit.
We engage with design-build contractors during the estimating phase to help develop a system concept, identify equipment, and produce preliminary drawings for pricing. We review project specifications and identify any requirements that affect system design or equipment selection. Once the project is awarded, we develop the full permit drawing package.
We also provide consulting support for contractors who need technical guidance on system design questions, code interpretation, sequence of operations development, or equipment compatibility issues. If you have a technical question on a project, we can help you work through it.
Beyond our core service offerings, we provide targeted technical support for specific project needs.
Review of project fire alarm specifications to identify equipment requirements, system performance criteria, and submittal requirements before you bid or purchase equipment.
Technical consultation on NFPA 72 code requirements, local amendments, and AHJ-specific requirements. Useful when you need a clear answer before committing to a design approach.
We work across a range of commercial and institutional project types. If your project involves a fire alarm system, we can support the design and documentation.