LV-1 · Fire & Life Safety

Fire alarm systems,
designed and drawn in-house.

We design it, draw it, install it, and maintain it — from a single sprinkler monitor to mid-rise voice evacuation. One local crew, one set of stamped drawings, one number to call.

904-636-7888
FCA · FIRE SUBSYSTEM · FIRE · 4 NODES
Three ways we work

However you got here, we can help.

Most fire calls fall into one of three buckets. We do all of them — and we'll be honest about which one you actually need.

01

New construction

We work off your drawings — or produce the shop drawings ourselves — and coordinate the GC and AHJ from rough-in through final so it passes the first inspection.

02

System takeovers

Switch monitoring or service to us. We reuse the compatible devices you already have where we can — and tell you straight when something has to be replaced.

03

Service & inspections

A single inspection, repair, or trouble call. No relationship required — call us when you need us.

What we install

From a single sprinkler monitor to a mid-rise voice system.

We handle the whole range of life safety — and the engineering behind it is done in-house, not farmed out.

Sprinkler & system monitoring

Supervised monitoring of sprinkler flow, tamper, and valve status — often the simplest, lowest-cost path to code compliance.

Addressable detection

Smoke, heat, and duct detection that pinpoints the exact room on alarm, with elevator recall and HVAC shutdown built in.

Voice evacuation

Intelligible voice notification for assembly, schools, and mid-rise buildings — where a horn and strobe simply aren’t enough.

High-risk occupancies

Engineered detection for healthcare, hazardous, and high-occupancy spaces — designed to the specific risk, not a template.

In-house design & shop drawings

Our team produces the stamped shop drawings and handles AHJ submittals. Engineering stays under our roof, so the schedule does too.

Sprinkler scope, covered

Need one point of contact for the whole life-safety package? We partner with trusted local sprinkler contractors so you call one vendor.

Brands & gear we work with

Honeywell / NOTIFIERBoschNapcoAddressable panelsVoice evacPull stationsHorn / strobeDuct detectorsBDA / DAS
New · High demand

ERCES / BDA — emergency responder radio coverage.

If first responders can't get a radio signal inside your building, the fire marshal can hold your Certificate of Occupancy. Under IFC Section 510 and NFPA 1225 — and Florida's tightening enforcement — most buildings over ~12,000 sq ft or multiple stories need an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System. We run the RF benchmark survey, design the bi-directional amplifier (BDA) and public-safety DAS, produce the shop drawings in-house, install it with 24-hour battery backup, and handle the annual recertification.

Switching providers?

Already have a system? We'll take it over.

You don't have to rip everything out to change companies. We'll inspect what you've got, reuse the devices that are still good, and only replace what can't stay — then it's monitored by us, with no contract.

Straight pricing

What it generally runs.

Real starting points, not "call for pricing." Your building sets the final number, but here's the honest ballpark.

Systems
~$3/ sq ft

A typical starting point. Final number depends on building size and system complexity — set at the site walk.

Monitoring
$65/ month

Fire alarm central-station monitoring. No contract — stay because it works, not because you're locked in.

Inspections
$0.10/ sq ft

$200 minimum. Done at least annually; we handle the paperwork and keep records in the portal.

Prices are starting points for budgeting. ERCES and voice systems are scoped per building. We give you a firm quote after a site walk — no obligation.

Coming soon — NFPA 10 fire extinguisher inspections, added to our service lineup.

Questions, answered

The stuff property managers actually ask.

Do you design the system, or just install it?+

Both — and the design is in-house. Our team produces the stamped shop drawings, whether it's a simple sprinkler-monitoring system, a high-risk occupancy, or full voice evacuation in a mid-rise. We design it, install it, and maintain it.

What's ERCES / BDA, and do I need it?+

It's a system that boosts first-responder radio coverage inside your building. If you're over roughly 12,000 sq ft or multi-story and the public-safety signal is weak, IFC 510 and NFPA 1225 require one — and it's tied to your Certificate of Occupancy. We start with an RF survey to find out whether you actually need it and how much coverage it takes.

Will you use my existing equipment on a takeover?+

When we take over a system we reuse whatever is compatible to keep your cost down. Some panels and devices can't be carried over safely or to code — when that's the case, we'll tell you up front and explain why.

Do I have to sign a contract for monitoring?+

No. Fire alarm monitoring starts at $65/month with no contract. We partner with national monitoring centers for fast, accurate notification to the authorities when an alarm trips.

Can you handle the sprinkler scope too?+

We focus on the fire alarm and life-safety electronics, but we partner with trusted local sprinkler contractors. If you need a single point of contact for the whole package, we'll coordinate it.

Are you licensed and insured?+

Yes. We carry every required insurance and exceed the minimums. Florida License EF20002138 — happy to send our certificate of insurance for your files.

How often does a fire system need inspecting?+

At least once a year per NFPA 72 — and some systems or components need it more often (certain devices call for quarterly or semi-annual testing). We schedule it, run the inspection, handle the paperwork, and file your report in the Customer Portal so it's there when your insurer or the fire marshal asks.

Fire & life safety · Jacksonville & Ponte Vedra

Let's walk your building.

New install, takeover, inspection, or an ERCES survey — we'll map what you have, what you need, and what it costs.

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