Red Helmet Engineering specializes in life safety and fire protection code consulting aiming to offer a range of distinctive services that set us apart in the market. Our services include:
Fire & Life Safety Consulting
Fire and life safety considerations stand as critical components in modern building design. The seamless integration of fire protection, life safety, fire alarm systems, and other protective measures into various building designs is crucial for ensuring safety, safeguarding property, and upholding code standards. At Red Helmet Engineering, we offer a comprehensive suite of life safety services, including:
Red Helmet Engineering provides the following life safety services:
Code Consulting, Peer Review and Third-Party Plan Review Services
Adhering to specified codes and standards is essential to meet the minimum safety criteria expected by stakeholders on every project. Red Helmet Engineering offers expert code consulting services to assist clients in satisfying the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Our team boasts extensive experience in local and international codes and standards, including prominent frameworks such as NFPA, IBC, and IFC, as well as familiarity with local codes and specific civil department requirements.
Moreover, our proficient team stands ready to deliver peer review or third-party plan review services for projects of all kinds, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design output.”
“Knowledge is power”
Performance Based Design
Performance-based design offers an alternative perspective to traditional building codes. Through this approach, design teams can realize objectives that may go beyond the scope of standard codes, all while meeting or surpassing the safety requirements of the facility.
At Red Helmet Engineering, we specialize in performance-based design, providing innovative design concepts that elevate the safety standards implemented in our projects.
Red Helmet Engineering provides the following life safety services:
Smoke Control System
Red Helmet Engineering specializes in designing smoke control systems for various occupancy types, including:
Utilizing CONTAM network airflow models, we can offer proof of concept solutions for staircase and elevator pressurization systems, ensuring seamless integration with other smoke control systems. This proactive approach provides owners with pre-testing assurance that the system will perform as intended upon initial testing.”
CFD and Egress Modeling
Integration of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) smoke modeling with egress modeling empowers performance-based smoke control designs to offer architects increased design flexibility and owners simpler maintenance systems.
Incorporating CFD smoke modeling can optimize smoke control systems by potentially reducing the required smoke exhaust volume. It also has the capability to diminish the necessary free area for introducing makeup air into atriums by allowing higher makeup air velocities than those restricted by prescriptive code requirements.
Suppression and Alarm systems
Red Helmet’s fire protection engineers specialize in delivering comprehensive fire suppression and fire alarm design services for both new and existing buildings spanning various market sectors. Collaborating closely with design teams and stakeholders, our team offers design drawings, fire protection narratives, hydraulic calculations, and construction support services.
Our engineers are dedicated to providing end-to-end fire protection solutions that comply with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and align with the project stakeholders’ objectives.
Fire Structure Service
Red Helmet Engineering offers comprehensive fire structure analysis services to assist structural teams in accurately estimating fire loads during fully developed fires. Our fire safety structure expertise leverages cutting-edge techniques to mitigate building structure failures.
By adopting a performance-based design approach, we enhance precision by defining the design fire load within the premises beyond traditional code requirements. Our goal during the design process is to optimize cost savings while achieving a structurally sound and compliant building.
Inspection and Commission
By investing in professional testing for fire protection systems, businesses can ensure the safety of their employees and assets. Our team of experienced professionals will work closely with you to assess your current fire protection systems and provide recommendations for any necessary upgrades or improvements. Don’t wait until it’s too late; protect your business and employees by investing in the proper testing and maintenance of your fire protection systems. Contact us now to schedule a consultation and ensure your systems are up to code and functioning properly.
Civil Defense Approval
Red Engineering is a leading fire protection consulting company that provides civil defense approval services. With a team of experienced engineers and consultants, they ensure that buildings meet the necessary fire safety regulations and standards for approval. The qualifications and experience of the team of engineers and consultants at Red Helmet Engineering set them apart as industry leaders in fire protection consulting.
Red Helmet Engineering can provide a fire protection PE stamp; they are also registered as fire consultants, which enables them to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, ensuring both safety and compliance while fostering a culture of fire prevention in the communities they serve.
