MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS Mass notification design requires a thorough understanding of the relevant codes and the client’s needs to ensure the system achieves the required capability for the specific application in a reliable manner. Emergency communications systems (ECS) encompass both fire emergency voice alarm communications systems (EVACS) and mass notification systems (MNS). The [...]
SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS TEC experienced staff of engineers, scientists, and technicians has earned a reputation worldwide for solving facility, corporate, and governmental smoke movement and smoke control system engineering problems with state-of- the-art scientific, engineering, and decision-analysis techniques and technologies. Computer models often play an important role during the design phase by [...]
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS DESIGN We work under a philosophy of cohesive design from concept to execution, which provides our clients with feasible, practical, goal-oriented fire protection systems design. Throughout the phases of a traditional design, we integrate the necessary elements in order to present a prescriptive fire protection system that is cost-effective to [...]
COMMISSIONING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES We work under a philosophy of cohesive design from concept to execution, which provides our clients with feasible, practical, goal-oriented fire protection designs. To ensure these designs are properly constructed, TEC provides a variety of commissioning and construction management support services.
PROPERTY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS TEC performs property condition assessments by utilizing experienced fire protection engineers with a detailed understanding of fire protection, smoke control, and life safety systems, and a broad knowledge of national, state, and local building and fire codes and regulations. Our engineers have provided property conditions assessments for a vast array [...]
PLAN REVIEW Plan Review to Ensure Code Compliance Final plan review and approval is typically the responsibility of building and fire code officials. The complexity of modern building codes and designs necessitate detailed plan review and expertise to ensure code compliance and adequate fire safety. Approaches such as design-build projects, third-party verification systems [...]
MEANS OF EGRESS EVALUATION Properly Designed Building Exit Routes are Important to Life Safety TEC reviews and assists in the design of means of egress for all types of facilities. Egress design can be based on code-specified prescriptive requirements, such as the number, capacity, and location of exits. Design can also be based [...]
CODE ISSUES RESOLUTION In our services, we excel in code compliance expertise. Understanding the intricacies of code requirements, our engineers collaborate with clients and code authorities to resolve issues by striking a balance between strict compliance and performance-based solutions. This ensures an acceptable level of fire safety while delivering cost-effective, construable solutions. we [...]
BUILDING AND FIRE CODE CONSULTING Code Analysis and Design Review TEC offers a full range of building and fire code consulting services designed to fit the needs of developers, owners, and architects. Code consulting services are vital components to providing the occupants of all buildings, both public and private, with a safe environment [...]
CODE CONSULTING AND ARCHITECTURAL SUPPORT Our engineers routinely draw on their deep knowledge of code requirements and regulatory intent to provide code consulting and architectural support to develop and obtain approval for code equivalencies, variances, or alternate means and methods.