When it comes to fire alarm CAD design, speed and efficiency aren’t just about working faster. Delays due to errors at the design stage tend to eventually hit everything that follows, slowing down construction, occupancy, and inspections. And of course, these errors can lead to serious safety problems down the line. The faster a designer […]
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Learn how FireCAD® helps fire alarm contractors reduce costly design revisions and speed up AHJ approvals.
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Why CAD Design Quality Matters Fire alarm design isn’t just about drawing devices on a plan. Every line, symbol, and calculation in a CAD file has downstream consequences. A misplaced device or missing calculation can ripple through a project — slowing AHJ approvals, forcing installers back into the field for rework, or undermining customer trust
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In 2025, fire alarm design firms are being asked to do more – with tighter timelines, evolving codes, and growing demand for error-free submittals. To stay competitive and profitable, it’s not enough to design great systems – you need visibility into how your design process performs. Tracking the right metrics can help you identify inefficiencies,
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FireCAD, a powerful software solution, revolutionizes this process, making it faster, more accurate, and ultimately more efficient. For fire protection engineers and system designers, FireCAD offers a suite of tools that simplifies the entire workflow, from the initial setup to the final documentation.
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Here is how the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code defines industrial occupancy, including subclassifications of industrial occupancy, and some of the most common business operations that may take place in these buildings.
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Buildings that are classified as correctional occupancy are required to be protected by fire alarm systems that meet design specifications from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Those tasked with designing fire alarm systems for correctional facilities need to know what’s required of systems designed to protect buildings that are classified as correctional occupancy.
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For fire alarm designers, electrical engineers and other contractors, it is crucial to know the building occupancy classifications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other nationally and internationally recognized building and fire codes.
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Fire alarm devices are complex systems, with a number of intricate components that must work together seamlessly in order to protect lives and property. To create powerful systems that function properly in the event of fire, fire alarm designers often have concerns regarding these critical matters.
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For those tasked with providing fire alarm design in schools, it is critical to know the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) fire alarm design requirements for educational occupancies.
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