Fire Protection Design Services

Pythian Design provides comprehensive fire protection design services for commercial, industrial, and energy storage facilities. Our expertise spans sprinkler systems (NFPA 13), fire alarm and detection (NFPA 72), fire pumps (NFPA 20), and the specialized requirements of energy storage systems (NFPA 855). We deliver code-compliant designs with fast turnaround and seamless coordination with other building systems.

Our Fire Protection Services

Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13): Complete fire sprinkler design including hazard classification, hydraulic calculations, water supply coordination, and submittal packages.

Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72): Detection and notification system design with device placement, audibility/intelligibility analysis, and mass notification integration.

Fire Pumps (NFPA 20): Pump sizing, selection, room layout, and acceptance testing procedures.

Energy Storage System Fire Protection (NFPA 855): Specialized fire protection for lithium-ion battery systems including suppression, ventilation, and gas detection.

Performance-Based Design: Fire modeling and smoke control for unique applications where prescriptive codes are insufficient.

Fire protection design equipment and systems

Standards & Compliance

• NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems - automatic sprinkler design and installation.

• NFPA 20: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection - fire pump systems.

• NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code - fire alarm and detection systems.

• NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems - ESS fire protection.

• NFPA 101: Life Safety Code - means of egress, occupancy requirements, fire resistance.

• International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC): Building and fire code compliance.

What We Deliver

•Fire protection basis of design documents

•Sprinkler system layout drawings with device locations

•Hydraulic calculation reports for sprinkler systems

•Fire alarm system drawings with complete device placement

•Notification device audibility and intelligibility calculations

•Fire pump specifications and room layout drawings

•Equipment specifications and cut sheets

•Submittal packages for authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) approval

•Operation and maintenance manuals

•As-built documentation after installation

Why Choose Pythian Design

Comprehensive NFPA Expertise: Deep knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, 72, and 855 with years of practical application.

Fast Calculation Turnaround: Hydraulic calculations and layout designs delivered faster than traditional firms.

ESS Specialization: Unique expertise in NFPA 855 fire protection for energy storage systems.

Coordinated Design: We integrate fire protection with electrical and structural systems for seamless project delivery.

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