Fire Alarm Design
Complete code- and criteria-based fire-alarm design documentation prepared for permitting, installation and project coordination, subject to jurisdictional requirements.
Scope of work
What the deliverable includes.
- Complete initiating-device layouts with SLC pathways
- Complete audible/visual notification-appliance layouts with NAC pathways
- Sprinkler-system monitoring and interface requirements, as applicable
- Mechanical-system interfaces, including HVAC shutdown and smoke-control functions, as applicable
- Elevator recall, shunt trip, and associated interface requirements, as applicable
- Security and access-control interfaces, as applicable
- Fire-alarm riser and wiring diagrams
- Battery calculations and voltage-drop calculations
- Sequence of Operations / Input-Output Matrix
- Equipment and device schedules
- Complete Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Product-data submittals, including highlighted part numbers and applicable listings such as CSFM
- Design documentation prepared for permitting, installation, and project coordination
Basalt Life Safety Design is a design consultancy. We do not provide installation, monitoring, emergency response, formal inspection or testing services.
Engineering
PE Review & Sealing
- Engineering review by a licensed fire protection engineer, when engaged
- Responsible-charge review and seal for eligible projects
- Jurisdiction- and license-specific availability
- Applicable professional liability / errors-and-omissions coverage
Legal notice
Professional engineering services and sealed documents are provided only where legally authorized and under the responsible charge of the licensed professional identified on the documents. Licensure and service availability vary by jurisdiction.
Related services
Other design services.
Early Detection / Aspirating Smoke Detection
Aspirating smoke-detection design, including VESDA® systems, for early-warning applications.
03Security System Design
Access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and low-voltage plans.
04Fire Alarm Takeoffs & Estimating Support
Bid-support takeoffs that improve estimating speed and reduce missed scope.
05Takeoff + Design Review
Combined quantity takeoff and bid-document review with documented risks and RFIs.

