The Benefits of Hiring a Consultant

Top Reasons To Hire A Fire Protection Engineer

6 April 2017 by Eddie Phillips

Whether you're building a new structure or renovating an old one, hiring a fire protection engineer early on in the project is a very good idea. While hiring a fire protection engineer may slightly increase the upfront cost of the project, his or her services can help protect your property from a dangerous fire in the future. There are many reasons to hire a fire protection engineer, such as:

Act as a Liaison with Other Engineers

Building or renovating a building can require the work of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers. While all of these professionals possess skills and expertise in their specialty, they may not be up to date with all of the current fire codes that must be followed when constructing or renovating a building. When you have hired a fire protection engineering expert, you can count on him or her to consult with the other engineers on the project to help ensure that all fire codes are followed and every system of a building has been designed to be protected from accidental fires.

Specialized Expertise

Fire protection engineers are specially trained in fire science. This extensive training ensures that they understand all of the details of fire science and how to construct buildings that are designed to be as safe as possible. Other engineers typically do not have the same training as a fire protection engineer, so you will need to hire one for your project if you want the peace of mind of knowing that your building is properly constructed with fire safety in mind.

Create Safeguards

An experienced fire protection engineer is able to look at building plans and quickly identify potential fire risks. You can then count on a fire protection engineer to develop safeguards that are designed to prevent, mitigate, and control the effects of a fire or smoke within a building. When their is a fire protection engineer on your team, he or she can work with the architect and general contractor to make sure that these safeguards are implemented and put in place.

Overcome Compliance Issues

Buildings need to be inspected after the project is completed, and your building will not pass inspection if it is not compliant with all published fire codes. It is a good idea to have a fire protection engineer work on your project so he or she can carefully inspect the building and point out any areas that are not in compliance with fire code--this will give you the time to make changes before your official inspection date. 

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