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Fire Protection Engineering & Design Services in North Jersey

At ASCO Fire, our fire protection engineering team supports both new construction and retrofit projects with precise design, analysis, and documentation. We plan and engineer complete fire protection system designs, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguisher layout, and emergency lighting systems. 

Our designs are clear, compliant, and installation ready, helping owners, GCs, and facility managers move from concept to approval with confidence.

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What Is Fire Protection Engineering?

Fire protection engineering is the discipline that integrates detection, notification, suppression, egress, and power to reduce fire risk and protect life and property. In practice, that means designing a fire alarm system that automatically notifies first responders upon smoke or heat detection, coordinating suppression and alarm sequences, and aligning building features with system performance requirements. 

Effective engineering services help you:

  • Integrate fire alarm, suppression, and emergency lighting into a cohesive life safety strategy
  • Develop cost-effective solutions early in design development
  • Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical details with fire protection intent
  • Identify where additional fire protection systems or components are needed to meet code and insurer expectations

Simply put, sound engineering design is the core of an effective fire protection system.

What ASCO Fire Provides

Our team offers a suite of engineering services that carry your project from concept through approval:

  • AutoCAD Drawings and Shop Drawings for permit and installation
  • Hydraulic Calculations for sprinkler system demand and performance
  • Water Supply Analysis to validate available flow and pressure
  • Fire Alarm Design including device layout, riser diagrams, sequence of operations, and one-line diagrams
  • Code Path and Submittal Support to streamline approvals with local AHJs and insurers

Related services we can coordinate for a seamless project:

Further reading: Designing Effective Fire Protection Systems: A Comprehensive Overview

Benefits of Professional Fire Protection Design

Well-executed engineering services help you select the right system types and components for the occupancy, hazard, and budget. The result is a code compliant, coordinated, and cost-efficient design that supports faster approvals and smoother installation while reducing change orders and future maintenance surprises.

Our Expertise

ASCO Fire manages licensing and regulatory details that keep projects moving, including deviation requests, license amendment requests, and formal submittals as applicable. Our team conducts fire risk analyses, including fire brigade response considerations, fire modeling with advanced CFD tools, and Fire PRA methodology where needed. We also help you establish administrative controls for fire protection programs and maintenance.

Our designers leverage hydraulic calculations and AutoCAD drawing skills to develop ideal configurations for fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, fire barriers, and emergency lighting layouts. Every drawing package is clear, buildable, and aligned with the project’s schedule and budget.

Qualifications You Can Trust

  • NICET-certified, Level II fire protection engineering designers
  • Extensive knowledge of fire and building codes at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Practical installation background that informs constructible design
  • All drawings reviewed, signed, and sealed by professional engineers

We also coordinate with local fire officials and insurance representatives to ensure your interests are represented during reviews and inspections. A dedicated engineer is assigned to your project and follows strict project management guidelines for on-time, on-spec, and on-budget delivery. We aim for excellence on every engagement.

Memberships: AFSA American Fire Sprinkler Association, NFPA National Fire Protection Association, NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, NAFED National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors.

North Jersey Counties We Serve

ASCO Fire provides fire protection engineering and design across North Jersey. We coordinate with local authorities and insurers, prepare complete submittals, and deliver constructible documentation for both new construction and retrofits. If your project is outside the counties below, contact us to confirm coverage.

Bergen County

Fire protection engineering for multifamily, healthcare, retail, and logistics facilities. Services include AutoCAD shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, water supply analysis, and fire alarm design that streamlines plan review. Municipalities supported include Paramus, Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee, and Ridgewood.

Essex County

Code compliant fire protection design and system layout for high-rise, education, and commercial properties. We align sequences of operation and egress with AHJ expectations. Municipalities supported include Newark, West Orange, Montclair, Livingston, and Bloomfield.

Hudson County

Fire protection system design for mixed-use and dense urban occupancies with careful device placement and riser routing. Municipalities supported include Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, North Bergen, and Union City.

Morris County

Complete fire protection engineering packages for corporate campuses, warehouses, and labs. Municipalities supported include Morristown, Parsippany, Dover, Denville, and Mount Olive.

Passaic County

Sprinkler and fire alarm design with coordinated MEP integration and clear submittals. Municipalities supported include Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Wayne, and Totowa.

Union County

Fire protection design for industrial, education, and municipal facilities with efficient permitting support. Municipalities supported include Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Scotch Plains, and Plainfield.

Somerset County

Hazard classification, hydraulic calculation, and alarm device layout tailored to complex occupancies. Municipalities supported include Bridgewater, Somerville, Franklin Township, Hillsborough, and North Plainfield.

Middlesex County

End-to-end fire protection engineering for manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Municipalities supported include Edison, New Brunswick, Woodbridge, Piscataway, and East Brunswick.

Monmouth County

Fire protection system design for coastal and inland properties with attention to power and emergency lighting coordination. Municipalities supported include Freehold, Red Bank, Middletown, Asbury Park, and Long Branch.

Sussex County

Cost-effective sprinkler and alarm design for low-rise, campus, and storage occupancies. Municipalities supported include Newton, Sparta, Vernon, Hopatcong, and Hardyston.

Warren County

Practical fire protection engineering for manufacturing and distribution with reliable water supply verification. Municipalities supported include Phillipsburg, Hackettstown, Washington, Lopatcong, and Oxford.

Mercer County

Comprehensive fire protection design for education, research, and commercial buildings. Municipalities supported include Trenton, Hamilton, Lawrence, Princeton, and Ewing.

Need More Information?

Call 973-633-7300 or email info@ASCOfire.com to schedule a complimentary consultation on engineering services. We will review your scope, propose a clear plan, and provide the documentation you need for permitting and installation.

FAQs: Fire Protection Engineering & Design

What information do you need to start a fire protection design?
Architectural floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, MEP coordination drawings if available, hazard classifications, water supply data, and any insurer or owner standards help us begin quickly and accurately.

Do you provide both sprinkler and fire alarm design?
Yes. We engineer sprinkler, standpipe, and clean agent systems along with full fire alarm design, including device layout, riser and one-line diagrams, sequence of operations, and voltage drop/battery calculations.

How do you verify hydraulic demand and water supply?
We perform hydraulic calculations using current water supply data to confirm system demand and safety factors, then coordinate with the team if a fire pump or storage is required.

Can you help with approvals and inspections?
Yes. We prepare complete submittal packages, respond to plan review comments, and coordinate with the AHJ and insurers through inspection and closeout.

Do you work on retrofits as well as new construction?
Absolutely. We regularly design for tenant improvements, change of use, and modernization projects, and we coordinate phasing to reduce downtime.

 

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