Emerson Graham + Associates has built a reputation heavily serving these industry sectors. Fundamental life safety strategies and engineering services have been effectively applied across a broad range of occupancies and uses. Our expert team is here to provide the care and attention your project needs.
Our team has also worked on projects in historic buildings, hospitality, detention, education, multi-family housing, condominums, high-rise and tall vertical construction, and even very unique structures. These projects have been achieved through various project delivery methods (design-build, design-bid-build, etc.).
Our experts often assist in the re-use of existing buildings for modernization and change of occupancy types.
Our Sectors
flexibility in design is always our aim.
We are focused on meeting our client’s needs. While safety is paramount, often there is more than one code-compliant solution. Providing flexibility to support your design is always our aim.
Building design must prove reliable under fiery tests.
Whether it’s what a building is constructed of, what materials or commodities are placed inside it, what measures are in place to protect it or how it is designed to aid people in traversing it, a building design must prove reliable under fiery tests. Our firm is committed to helping you meet that most noble goal.
While all design professionals are involved in protecting the public, as a fire protection engineering firm, we believe we have a very unique privilege to safely protect people from the ill-effects of fire. It is not a responsibility to take lightly.
- Campus Fire Alarm Network Master Planning
- Campus Civil-Site Works Master Planning
- Water Supply Testing + Analysis
- Fire Flow
- Fire Hydrant Systems
Client Projects Across a Broad Spectrum of Industries
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Fire Protection for Aircraft Hangars & Aviation
Ensuring the safety of irreplaceable aircraft demands the most meticulous fire protection design. At Emerson Graham and Associates, our team of fire protection engineers understands this critical challenge. We take a collaborative approach, working closely with all stakeholders – owners, airports, authorities, insurers, and both maintenance and design teams – to develop a comprehensive fire protection plan that meets the unique needs of your aircraft facility.
Fire Protection for Assisted Living Facilities
Protecting the irreplaceable lives entrusted to your care requires the most meticulous fire protection plan. At Emerson Graham and Associates, our team of fire safety experts understands this critical responsibility. We collaborate closely with all stakeholders – administrators, residents, families, firefighters, and regulatory agencies – to develop a comprehensive fire protection plan specifically tailored to your Assisted Living Facility.
Behavioral Facilities
Ensuring the safety of your residents in a behavioral facility requires the utmost vigilance in fire protection. At Emerson Graham and Associates, our team of life safety engineers understands the unique challenges you face. We collaborate with administrators, staff, and regulatory agencies to create a comprehensive fire protection plan that prioritizes resident safety and meets all code requirements.
The consequences of inadequate fire protection in a behavioral facility can be devastating.
By partnering with Emerson Graham and Associates, you can ensure your behavioral facility has the necessary fire protection measures in place to safeguard your residents and staff.
FIRE PROTECTION SYS. (FX; FA)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler + Standpipe Sys. Smoke Management + Smoke Control Sys. Fire Alarm + Emergency Evacuation Sys. Mass Notification Systems Foam + Fixed Water Spray + Special Hazards Gaseous Agent + Water Mist Systems Water Supply Storage + Fire Pumps
CODE CONSULTING
Building Code Analysis Fire Code Analysis Existing Building Code Analysis + Rehab. Construction Drawings (G series) – Code Applications Consultation + Development Change of Occupancy + Existing Building Alt. Code Development Representation
LIFE SAFETY (LS; G; A)
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Analysis Construction Drawings (G series) – Life Safety Drawings Consultation + Development Life Safety Assessments + Life Safety Drawings for Health Care facilities accreditation (Joint Commission, AAAHC, etc.) Egress Analysis + Design Solutions
DUE DILIGENCE + INSPECTION
Due diligence studies for current and prospective building owners in FP systems Third-Party Inspection – Fire Protection (FP) Systems, Fire Resistive Construction, MOE Third-Party System Acceptance Testing Special Inspections (IBC) in Firestop/Joints, Struct. Spray (SFRM) + Smoke Control Sys.
THIRD-PARTY + PEER REVIEW
Peer review provided for jurisdictions, contractors and design professionals Full-service plans examinations for all NFPA and I-Codes provided by professional engineers in each respective discipline Performance-based design peer review
FIRE SAFE MASTER PLANNING
Campus Fire Alarm Network Master Planning Campus Civil-Site Works Master Planning Water Supply Testing + Analysis Fire Flow + Fire Hydrant Systems Fire Department Apparatus Site Planning Wildland-Urban Interface Considerations Phased-Fire Protection Replacements
FIRE SAFETY + PREVENTION
Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Fire Hazards Analysis + Fire Risk Assessments Fire Safety Audits Fire & Smoke Resistive Barrier Management Hazards Materials Analysis + Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) Evaluation High-Piled Storage Code Studies/Plans
PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN
Code Alternative Means + Methods Requests Building + Fire Code Modifications Computer Fire + Egress Modeling Structural Fire Engineering Calculations Firestopping Engineering Judgments Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) Analysis
COMMISSIONING (FCx)
Integrated Testing of Fire Protection Systems (i.e., interfaces between sprinkler and suppression systems, fire alarm, elevator, fire doors, dampers, egress locking) Fire system commissioning (FCx) plans, specifications and implementation strategies