Residential Apartments
Effective Solutions for Efficient, Safe, and High-Demand Residential Projects
A tailored approach for each project, based on site logistics, is essential to effectively address the high demand for affordable and market-rate apartments. Most residential apartment projects incorporate the podium and firewall approach with outdoor courtyards on upper floors, which presents challenges for fire department access and egress. Additionally, residential projects often opt for phased occupancy, necessitating a review of the construction phasing sequence and related fire and life safety elements. This comprehensive suite of services ensures that your project meets all safety and regulatory requirements while maximizing efficiency and unit count.
​The architectural design drawings review validates the proposed design against the fire protection and life safety requirements of the applicable codes and standards. This includes elements such as means of egress, fire-resistive separations, occupancy classification, allowable area and height calculations, fire separation distance, exterior walls, and opening protection. The review identifies design issues, potential solutions, and topics for discussion with the Authority Having Jurisdiction to secure their acceptance in the early stages of the project.
Phased occupancy includes occupying a portion of the building while the remainder or adjacent portions are under construction. New building construction and tenant improvement projects may need a phased occupancy. We offer review of proposed construction phasing, and prepare a report to document the construction phasing sequence and associated fire protection and life safety features and local fire department requirements.
Conceptual fire sprinkler system documents can include the following
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Concept drawings
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Basis of design document
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Specifications​​
Conceptual fire alarm system documents can include the following
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Concept drawings
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Basis of design document
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Specifications​​
