Service Offerings
Telgian offers the most comprehensive services bundle in the industry ... with no exceptions.
Design Services:
Telgian Design Services has one purpose: to provide the right protection in the most efficient, cost-effective manner available.
Our designers have years of experience in creating bid, submittal, and full drawings that work in real settings. We are knowledgeable about the latest tools, codes, and manufacturer's offerings, so we know how to design the most efficient and effective systems. Plus, our relationships with local jurisdictions and our company's reputation greatly improve the reception of drawings.
System Design
Our design professionals provide accurate, cost-effective designs for virtually any type of active fire protection or notification system. We offer a wide scope of services, ranging from performance specification or bid drawings, to submittal drawings, to installation-ready documents. Bid specifications or drawings will ensure proper design criteria and consistency in the bidding process.
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Design
Our design team has the expertise to handle any challenging situation that you are facing. We use the most current information and products available to develop sprinkler system designs that provide the highest benefit-to-cost ratio. Early system design allows for complete coordination of the sprinkler system with other design disciplines, limiting potential field issues and costly changes or delays. Our sprinkler system design services cover any facility occupancy, including residential, retail, commercial, and industrial.
Fire Alarm System Design
By keeping abreast of new products, systems, and software, our designers ensure that you utilize the best technology available. Because Telgian is an independent design firm, there is no proprietary interest in any manufacturer's products, allowing us to recommend the best and most cost-effective materials to meet your needs.
Special Hazard Design
Our designers and engineers have experience in protection design of virtually all types of special hazards, ranging from electrical substations, to offshore oil platforms.
Project Budget Forecasting
We provide accurate cost estimates for fire and life safety systems with minimal project information. We can also identify potential areas for savings by using alternate materials and construction methods.
Protection Plan Review
Systems installation requires the preparation of installation documents. Telgian provides a comprehensive review of a contractor's proposed installation design, materials, and methods for compliance with owner's specifications and design criteria, limiting potential construction delays due to design inadequacies.
Engineering and Consulting Services:
Telgian's project engineering consulting division provides the insight and analysis you need to meet prescriptive code requirements and performance objectives. Our engineering team is composed of top engineers and former code officials, so we have the breadth of vision and depth of knowledge to deliver creative solutions that work on the drawing table and the factory floor. We provide you the right answers at the right time to save you time and money.
Our expertise ensures that we can prevent costly delays that often occur during occupancy inspections by identifying potential issues at the start of a project - something that lets you stick to your budget and deadlines. Compliance reviews, especially when conducted early in the development process and done in partnership with the Building and Fire Officials, provides the most cost-effective means to satisfy requirements and create a safe environment.
Design Methodology
Our engineers tie together code requirements, test data, and computer modeling in order to create designs that reduce liability and provide the highest level of property protection. Our project engineer interfaces with all of your departments to ensure accurate costing and seamless installation.
Computer Modeling
We use modern computer modeling techniques to assist your engineers in evaluating hazard development and system performance. To ensure that you have the most effective fire suppression and detection systems, as well as a comprehensive evacuation program, we utilize the following type of computer modeling:
- Timed egress modeling
- Smoke evacuation modeling
- Fire detection device activation time (sprinklers and smoke/heat detectors)
- Compartment fire modeling
Hazard Evaluation
We evaluate hazards for performance-based design using a variety of criteria. In addition to the construction type and protection levels used in the building, our engineers evaluate the occupancy of the building, the processes in the building, and local response capabilities. By taking all of these factors into account, we provide designers with comprehensive information of the building and its contents.
Site Evaluation
Telgian investigates and evaluates potential sites to ensure the infrastructure will meet the fire protection needs of the facility. By performing water flow investigations, Telgian can establish the reliability and adequacy of the water supply system to assess the site feasibility and allow for early preparation of a fire protection budget. This also provides for the early pursuit of alternative solutions in the event of water supply deficiencies.
Design Review
We help you, your architects, and other key team members identify issues in the concept phase of project implementation. By performing due diligence discovery and working with local, state, and federal jurisdictions, we can determine occupancy and construction requirements, service utility issues, and required protection criteria.
Hazardous Material Analysis
Telgian provides a complete analysis of materials used or stored at all facilities. Our chemical engineers, fire protection engineers, and hazardous material experts can work with you to ensure that storage, merchandising, or processes successfully and safely operate within prescribed guidelines.
Punch Walks
During construction, Telgian can inspect sprinkler system installation progress to confirm that systems are installed in accordance with plans and proper installation methods. This allows for early identification and correction of potential installation inadequacies. It also improves likelihood of acceptance by the jurisdiction at time of final inspection, reducing potential delays.
Acceptance Testing and System Completion Inspection
Upon completion of installation, Telgian can inspect and test your systems to make sure that they are installed and operating correctly and are providing the promised coverage. We note all items that need correction and provide a detailed description of the required action. This allows for final correction of identified deficiencies and reduces potential maintenance problems.
Loss Control Services:
Telgian has a broad range of loss control services that meet the needs of insurance companies, brokers, and loss control managers from all industries.
At the heart of our loss control offerings is a comprehensive Risk Management program - a one-stop shop for all your risk management needs. From project development, to on-site inspection, to recommendation management, we offer all the services you need to reduce loss and allocate your funds wisely.
Property Loss Control Surveys
The Telgian Highly Protected Risk (HPR) department conducts detailed loss prevention surveys to evaluate a facility for property loss control. Surveys are typically conducted at large, complex industrial and commercial properties. Insurers, insured clients, and other customers use the information gathered, which guarantees the highest level of protection and safety.
To start, we conduct a thorough tour of the location in order to obtain vital information: details on construction, occupancy, protection, and exposures. Fire protection features are reviewed and analyzed to ensure that they are in accordance with nationally recognized standards. We can also witness/conduct pump and hydrant flow tests, drain and inspector test flows, alarm testing, dry pipe valve trip testing, and other related services.
A review of other potential hazards is also completed during the survey. This includes, but is not limited to, an evaluation of exposure to wind storm, flood, burglary and theft, earthquake, or collapse. We also evaluate all inherent exposures at a facility in order to control and prevent loss. Comprehensive, in-depth technical reports are prepared, confirming the facility's conditions and the conclusions made during the survey.
HPR Surveys
Telgian's talented staff performs on-site surveys and generates HPR-quality underwriting reports for use by the insured, the carrier, or the broker. Our engineers are proficient in domestic and applicable international standards and are experienced in handling delicate and sensitive situations.
We will custom tailor our report to suit the needs of the insured, the carrier, and the broker, and use engineering criteria and guidelines accepted by insurance carriers.
Loss Control Program Design
Telgian utilizes a proven method to develop loss control programs tailored to your needs. By understanding your industry, your company, and your facilities, we are able to work in tandem with you to develop the most cost effective loss control programs that are specific to you. We begin with a thorough study of the exposures, hazards, and potential accidents that represent the greatest risk to your company. We also audit your current loss control programs and any loss records. Then, through consultation with you and your employees, we are able to recommend potential improvements. Finally, we deliver an Action Plan detailing the improvements and provide status reports indicating the progress and effectiveness of the program improvements.
New Construction Project Management Services
A full-service fire-protection engineering firm, Telgian provides a comprehensive suite of project design services. We start in the early stages of the project in order to incorporate loss control standards for fire protection and construction of the facility, and can conduct site analysis for suitability of exposures, suitability of water supplies, and suitability of natural hazards. As the project develops, we make regular visits to your facilities to ensure that all systems are installed according to code and to manufacturers' recommended guidelines. Last, we witness final acceptance testing of all systems
Construction Services:
On average, every 48 hours, Telgian delivers and installs over 60 tons of steel pipe for fire sprinkler systems at customer locations throughout North America.
Along with the steel we deliver and install the alarm systems, pumps, components and other key equipment that make our new customer locations safe and sound. Telgian provides all of your design, construction and project management needs delivering superior, on-time, on-budget results. Companies that partner with Telgian, and select commonly used fire-related systems, typically enjoy a savings of 10 to 15 percent on their fire and security related construction costs.
Fire Sprinkler Installation Services
Picking a company to install your fire sprinkler system is an important choice: a delay in opening can cost a business millions of dollars in revenues and cost overruns.
Telgian understands the importance of installing optimal systems that meet your deadlines. The way that we accomplish this is through professional project management, quality control mechanisms and attention to detail. Another critical element in meeting your installation deadlines is knowing the nuances of your local jurisdiction. We have a solid reputation in the municipal community allowing us to guide you smoothly through the jurisdictional maze that can stand between you and the timely opening of your facilities.
Fire Alarm Installation Services
Whether you are replacing an alarm system for a single location or multiple locations, or need a system for new construction, the Telgian team of professionals can provide turnkey solutions that meet your needs and budget.
Our solutions include materials-only as well as custom programs. Our Materials Purchasing Program ensures that you receive the best price on equipment purchases, and our installation capabilities across the US, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico means that we can complete your project – no matter the number of sites – on time and on budget.
Should you be dissatisfied with your proprietary system, we can free your company from the handcuffs of your vendor with our cost-effective replacement or “As Needed” programs. We also can help your company monitor your service provider more effectively and strategically.
Materials Purchasing
If your organization frequently builds or retrofits fire and life systems under tight deadlines, Telgian’s material purchasing power can help you enjoy significant cost reductions.
Our Materials Purchasing program is a total materials and installation management solution for companies that construct large or multiple projects. Its purpose is to save you money by allowing you to take advantage of our network’s buying power.
We offer discounts on complete system material and installation packages for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, burglar, CCTV, sprinkler components, pumps, their accompanying alarm systems, and security systems. We also can secure deep discounts for large block purchases of fire extinguishers and hood systems. Furthermore, money is saved not only through our combined buying power, but also through the elimination of multiple mark-up on parts and installation fees that are typical of the contracting process.
Testing and Inspection Services:
Numerous fire protection companies offer testing and inspection services for your facilities, but only Telgian self-performs inspections. That means only Telgian employee experts conduct your inspections. This eliminates conflicts of interest often found when dealing with vendors who outsource for these services.
Telgian streamlines the management process for clients with numerous locations by creating a schedule of regular maintenance services for each site. And your facility managers will have peace of mind knowing that our technicians are experts in the code-enforcement policies of each municipality that they service.
Telgian performs many types of inspections for our clients:
Wet Sprinklers: Every Telgian inspection of wet sprinkler systems begins with a visual evaluation of all accessible fire sprinkler components, including sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and notification devices. Control valves are exercised to verify their operation and to correct tamper switch supervisory signals. A main drain test is conducted to substantiate residual and return static water pressure of the system. Lastly, an inspector’s test is performed to confirm proper function of the water flow switch. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the test.
Dry Sprinklers: Telgian performs a partial-trip test annually and a full-trip test every three years. Generally, Telgian inspectors trip test each dry pipe valve, flush the main drain, clean and inspect the clapper rubber, and check the air and water supply pressures. Low-points are drained and pipes are visually inspected. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the test.
Fire Alarm Systems: We start with a check of the fire alarm panel (FACP) to verify that no pre-test problems exist. The functionality of the power supply is then assessed; initiating devices, including smoke detectors, duct detectors, and pull stations are tested and checked at the FACP for confirmation. Next, the sprinkler system components are evaluated, and the basic operation of the fire pump is confirmed. Alarm signals are verified upon completion of the test.
Fire Pump: Inspectors of fire pumps look for a clean room, free from flammable materials, and check to ensure that equipment appears to be in working order. A churn test is then performed to ensure proper operation, at 100% and then at 150% of pump rating. Lastly, the pump is shut down, valves are drained, and batteries are tested.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Service: Telgian offers a nationwide fire extinguisher inspection testing service and maintenance program. Telgian handles all scheduling, reporting, verification, and invoicing from one location for personnel assigned to your account. Telgian also provides 24/7/365 coverage for emergency refills or replacement due to use or damage.
Hood Suppression Systems: Hood suppression systems are vital fire and life safety components in restaurants as well as companies in the food service and food preparation industries. The Telgian team has extensive knowledge of operating, inspecting and servicing issues for hood devices. Among our suite of services, we offer regular inspections that meet your schedule, protect your budget and keep your facilities compliant with local regulations. We also have an emergency response team that can immediately assist you in a time of crisis.
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