Fire Protection Design & Engineering
Precision Design. Practical Solutions. Reliable Protection.
Effective fire protection starts with a properly designed system.
PFPD combines technical expertise, code knowledge, and practical construction experience to develop fire protection systems that are accurate, efficient, and ready for implementation.
Our design and engineering services support projects from initial planning through construction, helping ensure fire protection requirements are properly addressed at every stage.
Solutions for Every Stage of Construction
Flexible fire protection solutions designed to meet the unique needs of new construction, retrofits, and design-build projects.
New Construction
Fire protection systems designed as an integrated part of the building from the earliest stages of project development.
Renovations & Retrofits
Practical solutions that account for existing building conditions, infrastructure, system limitations, and new project requirements.
Design-Build Projects
Integrated fire protection design and engineering focused on coordination, constructability, and efficient project delivery.
Designed With the Entire Project in Mind
Fire protection systems don't operate independently from the rest of a building.
Our designs consider how fire protection components interact with the building structure, architecture, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and other trades.
Combined with our 3D BIM coordination and project support capabilities, this approach helps identify potential issues earlier and supports a smoother transition from design to installation.
Types of Sprinkler Systems We Design
Customized, code-compliant designs for a wide range of buildings, environments, and fire hazards.
Wet Pipe Systems
Wet pipe systems keep pressurized water within the piping for immediate discharge when a sprinkler activates. We develop coordinated designs that provide dependable coverage for everyday commercial and residential applications.
Ideal for: Offices, retail spaces, apartments and hotels
Dry Pipe Systems
Dry pipe systems use pressurized air or nitrogen instead of water within the piping. Our designs help protect areas exposed to freezing temperatures while ensuring water is delivered when a sprinkler activates.
Ideal for: Parking garages, cold-storage facilities and loading docks
Preaction Systems
Preaction systems require a separate detection event before water enters the sprinkler piping, providing additional protection against accidental discharge. We design and coordinate these systems for sensitive or high-value environments.
Ideal for: Data centers, museums, libraries and archives
Residential Systems
We design NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R sprinkler systems for homes, townhouses, apartments, and other residential properties. Each system is planned around the building’s layout, occupancy, and applicable code requirements.
Ideal for: Single-family homes, townhouses and apartment buildings
Antifreeze Systems
Antifreeze sprinkler systems use an approved solution within piping located in areas subject to freezing. We design these systems to provide reliable fire protection while reducing the risk of frozen or damaged pipes.