At Koffel Associates, we are known for our extensive and progressive fire system designs, but we offer so much more, including fire commissioning services. While the engineering and design components of a fire system are important, fire commissioning is a vital factor in building and maintaining a superior system.

What is fire commissioning?

Fire commissioning is the cohesive and comprehensive process of documenting and confirming that fire systems function as intended. Fire systems are put in place to protect, and commissioning ensures that the systems meet the owners need and comply with the governing laws and standards.

Fire Commissioning is not limited to the post-construction phase alone.

Fire commissioning should be applied at all levels of design and construction. As the commissioning agent, Koffel Associates will get involved during the planning and design stages. We will apply our engineering capabilities with our fire commissioning experience to ensure that the compliance standards are met when the project is finally complete and commissioned.

Fireproofing and firestopping measures are also addressed through fire commissioning services.

Did you know the IBC requires that fireproofing and firestopping be inspected by a “special inspector?” Koffel Associates covers these aspects, as well. This is in addition to commissioning of active fire protection systems such as smoke control, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire doors and shutters, and even the more special equipment such as clean agents, and high expansion foam systems.

Third-party surveys can save time and losses in the long run.

Even if Koffel is not your original design engineer, our fire commissioning process with provide an important third-party approval. Oftentimes, aspects of a system are overlooked, non-compliant, or difficult to be maintained. We can identify these issues early in the process and save time and money down the road. As a commissioning agent, we can perform the due diligence necessary avoid or mitigate costly mistakes.

Fire commissioning can be a unique process for different clients.

While compliance and safety standards are essential to meet, fire commissioning services may look different for different clients. The components of design, and our role in the commissioning process may vary greatly, so the process becomes unique for each client. But one thing is always certain: Koffel Associates fire commissioning services will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while also providing a value added to meet our client’s individual operational needs.

Find your fire safety solutions and fire commissioning services by contacting us today.