

Ensure work complies with codes and permits.Assist/lead during field check stage of the project.Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow.Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner.Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information.Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use.Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.Create stock list for all material required throughout the project.Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs.Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.Must be willing to relocate if outside of this area. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.

The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. This individual will design and coordinate the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance.We are an industry leader in the installation of pre-action, foam, deluge, carbon dioxide and other clean agent and special hazard systems. in 2008 and since then it has been able to benefit from the synergy of more than 35 companies including competitive manufacturer pricing, robust insurance and bonding, and extensive safety and leadership training and resources. Delta Fire currently employs more than 180 people, and we have experience in a variety of markets, including: commercial, residential, industrial, energy and power, mining, government and military.ĭelta Fire was acquired by APi Group, Inc.

With that goal in mind, and their leadership and ability to attract good people, Delta Fire has grown to be one of the largest and most respected fire protection contractors in the intermountain area.įor years our main business focused on the design, installation and service of fire prevention and fire suppression services, but our alarm security and monitoring divisions are growing rapidly.
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The duo wanted to build a professional organization they could be personally proud of. Delta Fire was formed in 1963 by fire protection engineers William A. For further information check the web site of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition or the National Fire Protection Association.Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection. In addition, a few municipalities have policies that charge fees, generally called tap fees, for the initial connection of the water sprinkler system (connection fees) and for maintaining the availability of water (standby charge).Īccording to sprinkler industry humor, homeowners have a choice: “A puddle of water or a pile of ashes.” It is clear that sprinkler systems can save lives and reduce property loss, and should be considered an important option when building or remodeling a home. Retrofitting a system in an existing house can be about 50 percent higher. The cost of installing a system in a new construction is estimated to be 1 to 1.5 percent of the total construction cost. Savings vary by company, so homeowners need to shop around.

The sprinklers can be inconspicuously installed on a ceiling or wall and almost completely concealed by small plates that can be matched to a room’s colors.Īn advantage of sprinkler systems besides the obvious advantages of saving lives and property, some insurance companies offer discounts to homeowners with fire sprinkler systems installed. However, newer systems feature sprinklers, or pendents, can be concealed. Only those sprinklers in the immediate area of the fire will operate, optimizing the use of the limited water they distribute.Īnother contention about sprinkler systems is that they will detract from the aesthetics of the home. However, automatic fire sprinklers are individually heat-activated and tied into a network of pipes with water under pressure. Some homeowners worry that sprinklers will activate accidentally, for no reason, or that all sprinklers will activate for a small, localized fire. VIDEO COURTESY OF THE HOME FIRE SPRINKLER COALITION
