Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Fire Protection & Life Safety Solutions in Dallas
Reed Fire Protection has been delivering specialized fire protection and life safety solutions since 1995. Our team of licensed engineers and certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in fire sprinkler and alarm system design, smoke management, egress analysis, and compliance with NFPA, IBC, and UFC standards. We maintain daily collaboration with contractors and fire marshals to ensure our designs align with evolving codes and local Texas regulations. Our expertise in computational fluid dynamics, hazardous material analysis, and fire modeling supports innovative, code-compliant solutions tailored to complex building needs.With a focus on cost-effective engineering judgment, we serve diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and commercial construction. Our plan review services for over 30 Texas municipalities underscore our deep regional code knowledge and commitment to public safety. As active members of SFPE, NFPA, and ICC, we uphold industry-leading standards in every project.
Services
Fire Alarm Review
Sprinkler Review
Building Review
Access Control Review
Smoke Control Systems
Fire Modeling Studies
Hazardous Material Analysis
Construction Services
Life Safety Consulting
Plan Review Services
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have 47 years of fire protection engineering experience
- Our team includes NICET IV certified professionals
- We perform plan reviews for 30+ Texas municipalities
- Our engineers hold SFPE and NFPA certifications
- We provide code-compliant solutions for complex buildings
Services
Fire Alarm Review
Our fire alarm system reviews ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and local codes. We analyze system design, component placement, and integration with emergency communication systems. Our engineers verify signal transmission reliability and code adherence for new and existing buildings.
Smoke Control Systems
We design smoke control systems using computational fluid dynamics modeling. Our solutions include stair pressurization, exhaust systems, and barrier protection for high-rise buildings. Systems comply with IBC Section 909 and NFPA 92 standards.
Life Safety Code Consulting
Our consultants evaluate building designs for compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Services include egress analysis, occupancy classification, and hazardous material storage assessments. We provide solutions for both new construction and existing building retrofits.
Fire Modeling Studies
We conduct CFAST and FDS fire modeling studies to predict smoke spread and heat distribution. These simulations support performance-based design for complex buildings where prescriptive codes cannot be applied directly.
Construction Services
Our construction services include site inspections, equipment evaluations, and quality control oversight. We manage contractor qualifications, review submittals, and verify system acceptance testing to ensure proper installation of fire protection systems.
People
Albert Reed
President
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer with 47 years of experience in fire system design and life safety analysis. Expert in computational fluid dynamics and egress modeling. Graduate of Texas A&M University with BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Darren Roberts
Senior Engineer
NICET IV certified with 30 years of fire protection experience. Specializes in complex project coordination for education and military facilities. Holds multiple NFPA certifications and has managed award-winning projects across Texas.
Carissa Platter
Project Manager
20+ years of life safety design experience. Manages fire protection system layouts and code analysis for commercial buildings. Expert in NFPA and International Building Code requirements for new and existing structures.
Taylor Goetze
Fire Protection Consultant
Certified Fire Protection Specialist with expertise in UFC and IBC standards. Designs fire alarm and smoke exhaust systems for federal, healthcare, and residential projects. Holds a degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Oklahoma State University.
Questions
What fire protection services do you offer?
We provide fire alarm and sprinkler system design, smoke control analysis, life safety code consulting, fire modeling studies, and construction period services for commercial and public buildings.
How long have you been in business?
Reed Fire Protection Engineering has specialized in fire safety solutions since 1995, with our lead engineer bringing 47 years of industry experience to every project.
Do you offer plan review services?
Yes, we perform fire protection plan reviews for over 30 Texas municipalities, ensuring compliance with local building and fire codes during the design phase.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Dallas, we serve clients across Texas including Plano, Addison, and Austin. Our plan review services cover over 30 Texas municipalities.
How do you ensure code compliance?
Our engineers specialize in NFPA standards, International Building Code, and UFC requirements. We maintain direct communication with fire marshals to stay current with code amendments and enforcement practices.
