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Hobby Lobby

Plattsburgh, NY

RAN Fire Protection Engineering completed a project for Hobby Lobby, a prominent retail chain, involving a 56,900 sq. ft. retail building. RAN’s work encompassed developing the initial design criteria, creating precise working drawings, and performing detailed hydraulic calculations to ensure the fire suppression system met the project’s specific design intent. Additionally, RAN reviewed all other project submittals for compliance. RAN also actively engaged with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction to address any concerns and confirm that all proposed fire protection measures fully met their requirements. This ensured the project’s fire safety systems were compliant and tailored to the unique needs of a large retail environment, ultimately enhancing safety and mitigating risk for the client.

Size: 56,500 sqft

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Burlington Coat Factory
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Kay Jewelers
Manassas Mall
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Sheraton Hotel

Burlington Coat Factory

Latham, NY

RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection engineering services as part of the renovation of a 40,000 square foot retail building. RAN designed the fire protection systems for the facility, including automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems coordinated with the renovated building layout.

The project also included upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as part of the overall building improvements. The fire protection design supported a code-compliant life safety strategy appropriate for a large retail occupancy while integrating with the updated building systems.

Size: 40,000 sqft | Construction Cost: $75,000

Car-Freshener Corporation

Watertown, NY

RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection engineering design services for a 23,000 square foot addition to the Car-Freshner manufacturing facility, known for producing the Little Trees brand air fresheners. RAN prepared fire protection construction documents including hazard classification of building spaces, sprinkler and piping layout plans in accordance with NFPA 13, and hydraulic calculations to verify system performance.

RAN also supported implementation through construction administration services to confirm that the fire protection systems were installed in accordance with the engineered design.

Size: 23,000 SF | Construction Cost: $92,000

Kay Jewelers

Yonkers, NY

RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection and fire alarm design services for a 1,700 square foot retail tenant fit-out within Champlain Centre. RAN prepared construction documents including hazard classification, NFPA 13 compliant sprinkler layout and hydraulic calculations, as well as fire alarm system drawings addressing device placement for detection, manual initiation, occupant notification, and carbon monoxide monitoring in accordance with NFPA 72 and the New York State Building Code.

The completed design documents supported bidding and permitting while ensuring a code-compliant life safety system appropriate for the retail occupancy.

Size: 2,000 SF | Construction Cost: $15,000

Manassas Mall

Manassas, VA

RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection engineering consulting services for the expansion of Manassas Mall, which included three new single-story retail buildings totaling approximately 43,035 square feet. RAN developed the fire sprinkler system design criteria to meet the project performance specifications and reviewed contractor drawings to verify consistency with the established design intent.

RAN also coordinated with Authorities Having Jurisdiction during the design phase to address regulatory requirements and support approval of the proposed fire protection approach, helping ensure code-compliant fire protection systems for the new retail spaces.

Size: 43,035 sqft | Construction Cost: $275,000

Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Plattsburgh, NY

RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection engineering services for the approximately 32,200 SF Ollie’s shell space at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, NY. RAN’s services included fire sprinkler design and the design of fire alarm system modifications for the proposed building modifications. The design assumed that minimum code requirements would be met within the shell space, with future modifications/upgrades to be made by others, based on future tenant use and layout. RAN delivered final design documents, including sealed fire protection drawings for bidding and permitting purposes.


RAN’s expertise ensured the development of fire protection and fire alarm designs that met the immediate needs of the shell space while also considering future tenant requirements.

Size: 32,200 sqft

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