Fire Protection
K&C Design provides professional fire protection engineering services for commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional projects across multiple U.S. states. Based in Georgia, our fire protection engineers deliver code-compliant, coordinated, and reliable fire protection systems that support life safety, property protection, and regulatory approval.
"System designs tailored to building use, occupancy, and rigorous safety codes."
Fire Suppression System Design
Tailored to building use, occupancy, and applicable codes and standards.
- Automatic fire sprinkler system design
- Standpipe system design
- Fire pump and water storage coordination
- Hydraulic calculations and system sizing
- Coordination with water utilities and fire authorities
Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
Ensuring timely notification, evacuation, and emergency response.
- Fire alarm system design and layout
- Smoke, heat, and specialty detection
- Notification appliance layout
- Voice evacuation system coordination
- Interface with sprinkler, elevator, and HVAC
Life Safety & Code Compliance
Supporting life safety and fire code compliance throughout design and permitting.
- Fire and life safety code analysis
- Egress and occupant load coordination
- Fire-resistance rating verification
- Fire separation and compartmentation review
- Fire access and fire department coordination
Fire Protection for New Construction & Existing Buildings
Services for renovations, expansions, and existing buildings.
- Fire protection design for new buildings
- Retrofit and system upgrades
- Change-of-occupancy evaluations
- Existing system assessments
- Phased construction coordination
Specialized Fire Protection Services
Supporting complex building systems and diverse industrial uses.
- Performance-based fire protection analysis
- Hazard classification evaluation
- Fire water supply and demand analysis
- High-hazard and industrial facility coordination
- Integration with structural fire-resistance
Integrated Coordination & BIM Support
K&C Design utilizes BIM and coordination tools to integrate fire protection systems with architectural and MEP designs, reducing conflicts during construction.
Key Features:
- Automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe design
- Fire alarm and detection system layout
- Fire and life safety code analysis
- Hazard classification and water supply analysis
- Smoke and heat detection coordination
- Performance-based fire protection analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we work closely with AHJs to ensure all systems meet local fire and life safety requirements.
Yes, we assess existing systems for change-of-occupancy and phased construction needs.