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SUPPRESSION, DETECTION, ALARM & SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Fire Protection Engineering

Plan-review-ready fire protection engineering for commercial, industrial, and public projects in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA — coordinated with MEP and structural, designed to satisfy AHJ requirements and reduce costly redesign cycles.

Veteran-Owned Small Business
Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Certified Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise (WA OMWBE)
Compliant with:
- ICC | IBC | LEED | NFPA | IEEE | ASHRAE | VA Standards

OVERVIEW

Code-Compliant Fire Protection Design

CEG provides fire protection engineering that helps projects pass review faster, coordinate cleanly with MEP, Structural, and Civil, and install without confusion in the field. From fire sprinkler and standpipe systems to fire pumps, water supply, and performance-based design support — we deliver permit-ready documentation designed to satisfy AHJ requirements and reduce costly redesign cycles.

✓ Veteran-Owned & Certified Small Business (VOSB, SBE, MWBE)

✓ Experts in Commercial & Public Infrastructure Projects

✓ Fast Permit Turnaround & Local Jurisdiction Expertise

✓ Integrated MEP, Civil, & Structural Design for Full Coordination

✓ Multidisciplinary Team with 5+ Years Serving the Pacific Northwest

WHAT WE DELIVER

Core fire protection services

Four areas where CEG consistently delivers for fire protection clients — from early system planning through construction closeout.

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Sprinkler & standpipe systems

Sprinkler layout criteria and hydraulics intent
Standpipe system design support
Documentation aligned to AHJ expectations

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Fire pump & water supply

Fire pump and water infrastructure coordination
Equipment room planning and access
FDC placement and site integration

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Seismic retrofit design

Fire protection notes and system narratives
Code and occupancy impact assessments
AHJ-aligned permit documentation

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Retrofits & upgrades

System upgrade design for existing facilities
Phased construction for occupied buildings
Deficiency identification and remediation

DETAILED SERVICES

Fire protection engineering services

When systems are aging, occupancy changes, compliance is unclear, or upgrades are required — we provide analysis that supports defensible decisions and clear remediation paths.

Existing system evaluations & compliance reviews

Assessment of sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems for code compliance and performance

Water supply evaluations

Cut-fill optimization, mass grading plans, and construction phasing for efficient earth movementPreliminary demand planning and water supply assessment for new and existing systems

Code & occupancy impact assessments

Code analysis for change-of-use, renovation, or expansion projects requiring updated fire protection

Deficiency identification & remediation planning

Prioritized remediation recommendations for existing system deficiencies

Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

Replace-vs-repair analysis for capital planning and long-term fire protection budgeting

Inspection support & certification documentation

Reports and documentation for permit, commissioning, and inspection closeout

We deliver coordinated fire protection designs that support permitting and construction with fewer surprises — clear risers, details, and code alignment that installers and inspectors can work from.

Fire sprinkler system engineering support

Layout criteria, hydraulics intent, and documentation for AHJ review and permit submittal

Standpipe system design support

Standpipe layout, sizing coordination, and documentation for code-compliant installation

Fire pump & water infrastructure coordination

Equipment room planning, fire pump coordination, and site water service alignment

FDC placement & site integration

Fire department connection coordination with site civil and architectural constraints

Seismic bracing intent coordination

Seismic bracing coordination where required by code or jurisdiction

Fire protection notes & system narratives

Code-aligned narratives, criteria, and documentation aligned to applicable codes and AHJ expectations

Retrofit & upgrade design support

Phased fire protection upgrade design for existing and occupied facilities

Construction administration support

RFI responses, field clarifications, and closeout deliverables as scoped

FULL CAPABILITIES

Everything We Do In Fire Protection

A complete picture of our fire protection engineering capabilities — from early compliance review through construction closeout.

✓ Fire sprinkler system support

✓ Standpipe system design

✓ Fire pump & water supply

✓ FDC placement & site coordination

✓ Seismic bracing coordination

✓ Fire protection narratives & notes

✓ System evaluations & compliance reviews

✓ Deficiency identification & remediation

✓ Water supply evaluation

✓ Retrofit & upgrade design

✓ Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA)

✓ Construction administration

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Built For Your Sector

We deliver fire protection engineering across public and private sectors — from healthcare and mission-critical facilities to government buildings and commercial developers.

Government & Miliatry

Healthcare

Education

Indutrial

Commercial & Retail

Public Safety

WHO WE SERVE

Built for Your Project Type

Fire protection deliverables should match the priorities of the stakeholder using them — developers, architects, contractors, and agencies all need something slightly different.

Developers

Reduce schedule risk and plan check cycles with code-aligned fire protection documentation and coordinated systems planning.

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Architects

We collaborate early to coordinate fire protection with design intent — shafts, equipment rooms, ceiling zones, and rated assemblies.

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Public Agencies

Documentation-forward, compliance-first support designed for public-sector review environments and long-term facility performance.

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Contractors

Buildable, field-friendly intent and documentation — plus responsive engineering support to keep the jobsite moving.

OUR PROCESS

How We Get Projects Done Right

Site Assessment

We confirm scope, occupancy, water supply constraints, AHJ expectations, and schedule upfront.

Design & Coordination

Fire protection coordinated with MEP, structural constraints, and site utilities as needed.

Permit Submission

Code-aligned documentation and fast responses to plan check comments — fewer resubmittals.

Construction Support

RFIs, clarifications, and closeout deliverables as scoped — so installation and inspections go smoothly.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Fire Protection Engineering Work We're Proud Of

Yakima Valley School Campus Generator Replacement

Selah, WA

Backup power infrastructure at Yakima Valley School nursing facility was fully upgraded, with CEG replacing three generators, installing eight transfer switches, and coordinating with L&I, DOH, and Clean Air agencies. See more…

Eastern State Hospital FSU Chiller Replacement

Medical Lake, WA

CEG investigated premature chiller failures at Eastern State Hospital, discovering airflow restrictions caused by solid yard walls, and engineered a lasting solution to restore performance and prevent future equipment failures. See more…

Washington State Penitentiary H Building Condenser Replacement

Walla Walla, WA

A full design-build condenser replacement at Washington State Penitentiary, engineered entirely in-house by CEG across mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines with zero subconsultants. See more…

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

We let the work — and the people it served — speak for themselves.

“CEG delivered permit-ready fire protection drawings that saved us weeks on the approval process.”

— Commercial Developer, Portland, OR

Their fire protection coordination with the rest of the MEP team was seamless. No surprises in the field

— Project Manager, Vancouver, WA

FAQs

Common Questions

Questions we hear often — answered directly, without the runaround.

Do you support fire protection on renovations and retrofits?

Yes — system upgrades in occupied buildings and phased retrofit work are common scenarios we support. We design phased construction documents to maintain occupancy during upgrades and minimize disruption to operations.

Can you coordinate fire protection with civil utilities and site water service?

Yes — we coordinate with civil, site, and plumbing design as needed to align fire water service, routing, and access for both new construction and existing facilities.

Do you provide construction-phase support?

Yes — RFI and field clarification support is available as scoped so the job stays moving and inspections go smoothly. We stay engaged through construction closeout as needed.

How do you coordinate fire protection with other MEP disciplines?

We coordinate fire protection requirements with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, and Civil as part of our standard process — preventing clashes, reroutes, and field surprises before they reach the jobsite.

START YOUR PROJECT

Ready to Build with Confidence?

CEG is your partner for high-performance, permit-ready fire protection engineering solutions. We serve WA, OR, ID, FL, WY, and CA with veteran-led precision, full-service coordination, and a deep understanding of the real-world construction process.

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