Telgian Engineering and Consulting (TEC) has vast experience in working with commercial clients, including office buildings, retail stores, and more. TEC’s fire protection and security risk consultants have the industry experience to accommodate your specific challenges in the commercial real estate industry.
The safety of building tenants and the security of commercial property demand thorough and defined planning to ensure minimal disruption to business. Our fire protection, life safety, and security services assist in making each property safe, secure, and code-compliant.
Specific Concerns
Tenant and Occupant Safety
Commercial clients prioritize fire/life safety and protection against intrusion and theft for their building occupants. Facilities need robust fire protection and fire suppression systems as well as straightforward evacuation procedures for emergency situations. They also need to have security systems in place that prevent unauthorized entry and protect all occupants and assets from harm.
Business Continuity
Facility owners want to minimize disruptions to their business operations. They need engineering solutions that enable them to continue functioning even during security incidents or fire emergencies, reducing downtime and associated losses.
Code Compliance
All buildings must adhere to local codes and standards. Compliance with fire and building codes is paramount to avoiding legal and financial repercussions.
Relevant Services
Acceptance Testing
Once the contractor has installed fire protection systems, TEC will perform acceptance testing to evaluate the reliability and code compliance of the systems and equipment.
Access Control
TEC designs access control systems, which are the main managers of security technology systems, including doors, intrusion detection devices, identity management systems, and more. Our access control services include designing systems that provide management of doors and intrusion detection devices and provide identity management based on authorization privileges established at implementation and modified when needed. They can be unified or integrated with video systems.
Construction Cost Containment Planning
TEC develops cost-effective and efficient engineering and design solutions to meet your commercial property building and fire codes needs and satisfy code officials’ concerns. These services include, but are not limited to:
- Fire protection contractor shop drawing review
- Fire protection installation punch walks for compliance with approved contract documents
- Witnessing of functional acceptance of completed alarm and suppression systems
Jurisdictional & Code Compliance
Telgian Engineering’s fire protection consultants specialize in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code, International Building Code (IBC), and International Fire Code (IFC), as well as local jurisdictional requirements. We use this expertise to help our clients comply with all relevant codes and standards. TEC collaborates with authority-having jurisdictions (AHJs) to verify building safety and compliance with fire regulations.
Permitting
TEC’s extensive experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) across the country can simplify the permitting process for our clients. We can help you identify local requirements, guide you through the permit process, and proactively address any issues with AHJs to prevent potential problems.
Risk Management/Loss Control
TEC helps clients define and analyze risk using various assessment tools and benchmarks against industry practices and standards. Our unique risk analysis methodologies help analyze estimated relative risk levels, providing valuable input into developing effective countermeasures, mitigation techniques, response solutions, and recovery strategies.
Security Risk Assessment
TEC’s security consultants will work with clients to quantify and identify their unique security needs. We will evaluate the existing operational, architectural, and technical elements, and make risk mitigation recommendations tailored to our clients’ unique needs. After performing the assessment, our team will provide a report with recommendations on how to improve security for your occupants and property.
Smoke Control Management Design
Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) offers engineering and design services for smoke control systems, including passive smoke compartmentation, shaft/zone pressurization, atrium/floor smoke exhaust, and post-fire smoke purge. TEC has extensive experience in specifying engineered smoke control systems for complex building environments with an in-depth understanding of the underlying fire science and human behavior.
Video Surveillance
TEC’s security team specializes in incorporating video surveillance into your facility’s security program. Cameras can provide real-time visual information about movement in your facilities. TEC utilizes sophisticated features, such as object detection and artificial intelligence, to deliver an efficient video management program. We also design our video management systems to allow authorized individuals, such as emergency responders, to view real-time video in order to respond when an incident occurs.