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Protecng Lives and Property with Excellence FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  FireSprinklerSystems FirePumps DistributionPipingSystems WaterTankDesignFIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS At Constanne Engineering Associates, LLC, we priorize safety and reliability in every project. With over 31 years of engineering exper-se, we deliver cost-effecve and mely fire protecon soluons tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Fire Sprinkler Systems: A fire sprinkler system is an acve fire pro-tecon measure, consisng of a water supply system, providing ad-equate pressure and flowrate to a water distribuon piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. These systems are de-signed to automacally detect and exnguish fires. Fire Pumps: Fire pumps are crical components of a building’s fire protecon system, designed to increase the pressure of water sourced from public underground water mains, water tanks, or oth-er sources. They ensure that water is delivered at the necessary pressure to fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, or other fire suppres-sion systems. Distribuon Piping Systems: Distribuon piping systems refer to the network of pipes that transport water from its source (such as a treatment plant or well) to various points of use within a building or community. This system includes pipelines, storage facilies, pumps, and other accessories. Water Tank Design: Water tank design involves the planning and construcon of tanks used for storing water. These tanks can be made from various materials (such as steel, concrete, or plasc) and can be installed underground, at ground level, or elevated. The design must consider factors like capacity, locaon, and the type of water being stored. CONNECTING YOUR PROJECT TO THE FIRE PROTECTION RESOURCES YOU NEED

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  WetPipe,DryPipe,andAFFFFireSuppressionSystems FireAlarmDesign DetectionandNotification FireandLife‐SafetySurveysFIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Wet Pipe, Dry Pipe, and AFFF Fire Suppression Systems:  Wet Pipe Systems: These systems have water stored in the pipes and are the most common type of fire sprinkler sys-tem. They are simple and reliable but must be installed in envi-ronments where the pipes will not freeze.  Dry Pipe Systems: These systems contain pressurized air or ni-trogen, which is released when a sprinkler head is acvated, allowing water to flow through the pipes. They are used in are-as where pipes are prone to freezing.  AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) Systems: These systems use a foam concentrate mixed with water to form a foam blan-ket that suppresses fire by cooling and separang the fuel from the oxygen. Fire Alarm Design: Fire alarm design involves creang a system that detects fire and alerts occupants. This includes selecng and plac-ing fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and noficaon appliances (such as horns, strobes, and speakers) to ensure comprehensive coverage and mely evacuaon. Detecon and Noficaon: Detecon and noficaon systems are integral parts of fire alarm systems. Detecon involves idenfying the presence of fire through smoke, heat, or flame detec-tors. Noficaon systems alert building occupants and emergency responders through audible and visual signals. Fire and Life‐Safety Surveys: Fire and life-safety surveys are com-prehensive evaluaons of a building’s fire safety measures. These surveys assess fire detecon and alarm systems, suppression sys-tems, means of escape, emergency lighng, and other crical safety features to idenfy potenal hazards and ensure compliance with fire safety regulaons. CONNECTING YOUR PROJECT TO THE FIRE PROTECTION RESOURCES YOU NEED

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  BuildingFireCodesFIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Building Fire Codes:  NFPA (Naonal Fire Protecon Associaon): A set of codes and standards aimed at minimizing the risk and effects of fire by es-tablishing criteria for building, processing, design, service, and installaon.  IBC (Internaonal Building Code): A comprehensive building code that provides minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress, stability, sanitaon, adequate light and venlaon, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards.  BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators Internaon‐al): An organizaon that developed model building codes used primarily in the northeastern United States, which have now been integrated into the IBC.  UBC (Uniform Building Code): A model building code developed by the Internaonal Conference of Building Officials, primarily used in the western United States, now also integrated into the IBC. CONNECTING YOUR PROJECT TO THE FIRE PROTECTION RESOURCES YOU NEED

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  Bees Ferry Road Fire Staon       99 St. Philip Street         Builders FirstSource          Switchyard Apartments PROJECTS

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  The Citadel Swain Boathouse       Charleston Harbor Resort          College of Charleston, Craig Hall         Charleston Southern University  Athlec Center PROJECTS

Engineering Safety, Ensuring Peace of Mind  Charleston Southern University  Leadership Center         Del Webb       Foxbank Fire Staon         Home2 Suites    PROJECTS

Protecng Lives and Property with Excellence FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING