Performance-Based Design

  • Timed Egress Analysis

  • Computer-Based Fire Modeling

  • Mathematic-Based Fire Modeling

  • Deterministic Hazard Scenario Assessment

  • Quantitative Risk Assessment

System Design

  • Drawing and Specification Development

  • Fire Suppression Systems

  • Fire Alarm Systems

  • Special Hazard Systems– Gaseous Suppression

  • Smoke Control Systems

  • Explosion Protection and Venting Systems​

  • Owner Representation

Incandescence life safety fire protection engineers are integral members of any project from inception through completion. Whether working as stand-alone consultants or as part of a multidisciplinary project team, our engineers serve to integrate the extensive issues related to life safety, compliance, and fire protection with the goal to improve the efficiency of the project team while adding value by assisting in designing each project right, the first time.

A single source for all of your fire protection & life safety needs

Studies & Evaluations

  • Statement of Conditions (SOC) for The Joint Commission (JCAHO)

  • Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES) Studies

  • Life Safety Master Plan Development and Review​

  • Fire Protection Systems Program Development and Review

  • Expert Witness Testimony and Consulting

  • Due Diligence Assessment of Existing Conditions

Construction Phase Consulting

  • Third Party Review

  • Submittal Review (Shop Submittal)

  • ​Fire Suppression Systems

  • Fire Alarm Systems

  • Special Hazard Systems

  • Smoke Control Systems

  • Fire-Resistive Construction​


 

​​Expertise​

Life Safety Consulting

  • Building Code (e.g. IBC) 

  • Fire Code (e.g. IFC)

  • Life Safety Code (e.g. NFPA 101)

  • Existing Building Code (e.g. IEBC)

  • Design Reviews for Code Compliance

  • Code Interpretation and Intent

  • Alternative Means and Methods

  • Equivalency Development

  • Negotiation with Authorities

  • Prescriptive Egress Analyses