NEW INSTALLATION & RETROFIT

Expert New Installation and Retrofit

We design, install, and upgrade fire protection systems for commercial and multifamily properties. Our union crews handle new builds, tenant improvements, and code driven upgrades with clean work, steady coordination, and clear documentation.

WHO WE HELP

Built for builders and owners

We partner with general contractors, construction managers, property managers, facility and safety teams, and ownership groups that need design, installation, and turnover on a clear schedule. We deliver plan and spec or design build, review drawings during preconstruction, confirm hazards, and flag conflicts early.

In the field we coordinate with other trades, provide steady updates, and keep work areas clean. Projects range from core and shell and ground up builds to fast tenant improvements and phased retrofits in occupied spaces. We can work after hours or on weekends to limit disruption. At turnover you receive approved plans, test results, and basic training so your team can operate the system with confidence.

SYSTEMS WE INSTALL & RETROFIT

Fire protection systems we install and improve

We provide complete installation and targeted upgrades for the systems below.

Fire Sprinklers

Design and install sprinkler systems meeting NFPA 13 and 13R.

Standpipes & Hose Outlets

Engineer standpipe systems and outlets compliant with NFPA 14.

Fire Pumps & Controllers

Provide fire pumps, controllers, testing, and startup per NFPA 20.

Backflow Preventers

Install underground mains and backflows per NFPA 24 and codes.

PROJECT TYPES

Project scopes we handle

Comprehensive coverage of new construction, retrofits, and code upgrades.

New construction and core and shell.

Tenant improvements and building outs.

Change of occupancy and code upgrades.

Head relocations for ceiling changes and layout shifts.

System expansions for additions and mezzanines.

Panel replacements, device additions, and circuit corrections.

Pump and backflow additions with enclosures where required.

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HOW IT WORKS

What working with us looks like

Consult & Scope

We confirm system types, site contacts, and access details. When possible we combine services so you can add fire pump and backflow testing to the same appointment. We set a firm arrival window and offer after hours options on request.

Design & Submittals

We prepare drawings, hydraulic calculations, and cut sheets where required and submit for AHJ review. Coordination includes ceiling plans, mechanical conflicts, and penetrations. We respond to plan review comments with updates until approved.

Installation & Coordination

Union installers follow site safety rules and keep work areas clean. We coordinate with other trades, verify hangers and bracing, and phase work to match your schedule. Daily communication keeps the GC or owner updated.

Testing & Training

We conduct acceptance tests such as hydrostatic tests, main drain and flow tests, alarm function tests, and hood system checks. Your team receives simple training on valves, panels, and testing points before turnover.

Closeout & Warranty

You receive as built drawings, a basic operations and maintenance packet, and acceptance test results. We include a limited one year product warranty. If you want ongoing inspections, we set the first calendar.

Reports & Deliverables

Approved plans and redlines or as builts

Hydralic calculation & cut sheets

Permit cards and acceptance test results

Tagging and labels for systems and devices

Operations and maintenance training notes

Warranty details and proposals

Minimizing Disruptions

Retrofits move smoothly when work is phased and communication is steady.

After hours and weekend work when needed.

Dust control, floor protection, daily cleanup

Impairmant plans, fire watch coordination

Tenant notices and room by room sheduling.

Compliance & Documentation

Work follows applicable NFPA standards and local code. Reports, tags, and test records are prepared in formats your AHJ prefers. We attend inspections and help resolve comments quickly.

Scheduling and Lead Times

We plan around material availability and trade coordination. Control valves, heads, panels, and devices can have lead times. Early submittals reduce delays. Tell us your milestone dates and we will build the schedule backward.

SERVICE AREAS

Our Service Area and Coverage Map

We dispatch from Warren and cover facilities across Northeast Ohio, Eastern Pennsylvania, and the WV Panhandle with inspection, testing, repairs, installs, and 24/7 emergency response.

  • Youngstown

  • Warren

  • Akron/Canton

  • Cleveland

  • Pittsburgh

  • Cranberry

  • Erie

  • Wheeling

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you design and install or work from my engineer’s plans?

Both. We offer design build and plan and spec installation. We can also value engineer when the goal is a code compliant result with fewer delays.

Do you handle permits and AHJ inspections?

Yes. We prepare submittals, respond to plan review, schedule tests, and attend inspections until approval.

How long does a typical tenant improvement take?

Small suites can finish in one to two weeks once materials are on site. Larger spaces or complex occupancies take longer. We provide a schedule with milestones before work begins.

Do you set up monitoring as part of the project?

Yes. We can connect to central station monitoring and set a testing schedule for weekly or monthly signal checks.

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