Fire Protection System Review

Noven Consulting reviews fire protection system design information to help owners and project teams identify code and coordination issues. The engagement defines the systems, documents and questions that need assessment.

Projects may involve sprinkler, fire alarm or smoke control arrangements. We confirm which systems and interfaces fall within the review and what information the responsible designers need to provide.

Review questions and deliverables

Depending on the engagement, the work can include:

• Review of available drawings, specifications and design criteria.
• Identification of code questions, gaps or coordination matters.
• Written comments and recommendations for the project team.
• Review of responses and revised documents within the agreed scope.

The proposal identifies whether any site review is included. It also establishes how review comments will be recorded and which parties are responsible for resolving design or installation issues.

System testing and maintenance

A design review and a functional test answer different questions. Where interconnections between fire and life safety systems need to be tested, see CAN/ULC-S1001 integrated systems testing. Routine maintenance, installation work, system-specific verification and redesign also need their own defined scopes and responsible parties.

Part of the wider fire protection engineering scope

Fire protection engineering can involve several distinct engagements. Building code consulting addresses the overall code strategy, while fire code consulting addresses operational and compliance questions. The appointment identifies the services required and the professional responsible for each task.

Information for a proposal

Send the project location and use, the systems to be reviewed, the design or construction stage, available drawings and specifications, and the particular issue or authority comment that prompted the review. Include relevant test or inspection reports where they inform the question.

Design responsibilities

Review findings are referred to the responsible designers for resolution. Design responsibilities remain with those professionals unless a different appointment is agreed. The applicable authority determines permit and acceptance requirements.

Request a fire protection system review proposal describing the review you need and the documents available.