Fire alarm engineering that gets approved and works in the field
Every successful fire alarm project starts with a sound design. Cross-Fire's engineering department surveys buildings, produces drawings and calculations, and designs new systems and upgrades that meet the current NYC code, then supports the project through installation and approval.
What’s included
- Site surveys of existing buildings and floor plan generation
- Design of voice and non-voice fire alarm systems and ARCS
- Design-build projects
- Early detection design for sensitive environments
- Designs for landmark and historic buildings
- Drawings, calculations and documentation for DOB and FDNY submission
- Review of contract drawings and input for the project team
How it works
- Survey
We walk the building and document what is there. - Design
Our engineers and CAD team develop drawings and calculations to current NYC code. - Submit
We prepare the package for DOB and FDNY review with our expediting team. - Support
We stay involved through installation, testing and approval.
Systems covered
Fire Alarm & Voice Communication • ARCS • Early Warning Smoke Detection
Systems we perform this on
Fire Alarm & Voice Communication Systems
Addressable fire alarm, voice evacuation, fire command stations and CO detection, built to NYC code and NFPA 72.
View system →ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems)
In-building radio systems that let firefighters communicate from any floor, installed, tested and certified for the FDNY.
View system →Early Warning Smoke Detection
Aspirating (VESDA) systems that detect smoke at the earliest stage, for spaces where downtime or damage is not an option.
View system →Frequently asked questions
Do you design upgrades for older buildings?
Yes. We survey existing buildings and design upgrades that bring systems up to current NYC code while working with what is already in place.
Can you work from an architect or engineer of record's drawings?
Yes. We follow contract drawings and provide input on fire alarm and voice system requirements.
How do you keep up with NYC code changes?
Our engineers track changes to the NYC Building and Fire Codes and apply them to every design.
Planning a new project or upgrade?
Bring us in early and we'll help you get it right from the start.