At Loring, our Fire Protection and Life Safety engineers are experienced professionals with the expertise needed to engineer systems that protect both human life and property. The design of Fire Alarm, Emergency Notification, Fire Suppression, Fire Extinguishing and Smoke Management Systems requires in-depth knowledge of code requirements, familiarity with available system technologies, and the ability to engineer systems in response to each Owner’s unique requirements for their building. Most importantly, Loring understands how each of these stand-alone Life Safety systems can and should be integrated into an overall comprehensive fire protection strategy for a building. Listed below are brief descriptions of how Loring’s Fire Protection +Life Safety engineers can help with the design of your next project.
Loring’s team of NICET-certified Level II, III and IV engineers have the special knowledge required to properly design fire alarm systems for virtually every type of building. We are particularly experienced in the replacement of antiquated fire alarm systems within existing, fully occupied buildings. Beyond minimum code requirements, our engineers are well versed with the requirements of local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), including navigating the complexities of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Fire Alarm System designs include:
In times of crisis, it is imperative that effective, reliable communications systems are in place to allow sharing of critical information between firefighters, as well as between the Fire Safety Director and building occupants. Loring designs these systems as part of a comprehensive Fire Protection Plan. Examples of these communication systems include:
Distributed Antennae System Schematic
The engineering of conventional water-based sprinkler and standpipe systems is a critical component of any fire protection solution and is suitable for many applications. In addition to full wet system coverage, Loring’s engineers can assist with variations that may be suitable to specialty areas where water dispersion could cause serious damage or safety concerns such as electrical and communications equipment rooms, or rooms subject to freezing including loading docks, generator rooms, or open parking garages. Examples of these specialty solutions include:
When conventional water-based fire suppression systems are not appropriate for specialty applications or high-value spaces, Loring’s engineers are proficient in designing gaseous clean agent or foam extinguishing systems to extinguish the fire without damaging the contents of the room. Specific applications include:
The proper design of both positive pressurization and exhaust systems to manage the movement of air during and after a fire event is of paramount importance, allowing for the safe evacuation of occupants during a smoke event, as well as returning the building to normal operations with minimum disruption. These systems include:
Many codes require that facilities have well-documented plans for emergency response to a smoke/fire condition. Loring has significant experience preparing these plans and other documentation to assist building Owner’s in meeting both code requirements and internal objectives as part of their comprehensive Fire Safety strategy.
Many jurisdictions now require that existing buildings meeting certain criteria be retrofitted to be fully sprinklered. Loring’s fire protection engineers can assist Owners to comply with this requirement by analyzing the existing fire protection system infrastructure (if any) to determine the most cost-effective solution to provide full coverage sprinkler protection for the building.
For more information on how Loring can help you with your Fire Protection + Life Safety challenges, contact Jonatan Sabogal, PE, CFPS, NICET
Vice President – Life Safety Systems
Phone: 646-674-6100
Email: jsabogal@loringengineers.com
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