Project Highlight
Ithaca, NY
The president of RAN Fire Protection Engineering was involved in the scope of this project which was broader than just mechanical, fire protection, and electrical matters. Much background research was involved to investigate the universities fire protection goals. The current fire protection loop on campus was documented and evaluated, suggestions for improvement were made.
Size: 2,300 acre campus
Williamstown, MA
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection consulting services for Hewat House on the Williams College campus. Services included code analysis to verify compliance with applicable building and fire codes, along with evaluation and coordination of the sprinkler system layout to support full building coverage. Work aligned with NFPA 13 requirements and Williams College design standards.
Size: 6,610 sqft | Construction Cost: $30,000
Delhi, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided design and construction administration services for the upgrade of the campus-wide proprietary supervising station fire alarm system across more than 30 buildings. Services included design of a new central monitoring station within the campus police facility and a radio-based mesh network of transceivers to connect each building’s fire alarm control panel.
The upgraded system provides campus police with centralized monitoring, delivering detailed alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to improve response time and situational awareness. The design was developed in accordance with NFPA 72 and integrated with existing fire alarm infrastructure across campus.
Size: 30 Buildings | Construction Cost: $146,500
Binghamton, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided sprinkler system design for the renovation and reconfiguration of the 22,000 SF University Union North Food Service area. The project featured multiple food service stations, a grand rotunda, and a complex exposed ceiling design requiring detailed coordination.
RAN developed a code-compliant sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, including hazard classification, sprinkler layout, and hydraulic calculations. Coordination with architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems was achieved through Revit 3D modeling, allowing for precise layout, clash detection, and integration within the ceiling geometry.
Special consideration was given to the visual impact of the system, with sprinkler and piping layouts carefully coordinated to align with architectural features while maintaining full code compliance. Additional design included a water curtain system along the Susquehanna Room glazing to meet fire protection requirements.
Size: 22,000 sqft | Construction Cost: $105,000
Watertown, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection engineering services for a new four story, 98,000 square foot residence hall housing approximately 300 students, including recreational and classroom spaces.
RAN developed coordinated construction documents including hazard classifications, sprinkler layouts, and hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13. A combined sprinkler and manual wet standpipe system was designed per NFPA 14, incorporating system zoning, isolation valves, and floor control assemblies.
The system was modeled in Revit to coordinate with architectural and structural elements. Available water supply data, including hydrant flow testing, was evaluated to optimize performance and confirm adequate pressure and flow. Through hydraulic analysis, RAN eliminated the need for a fire pump, reducing costs while maintaining full code compliance and life safety protection.
Size: 98,000 sqft | Construction Cost: $315,000
Albany, NY
At The College of Saint Rose, we provided fire protection engineering services to enhance long-term safety and compliance across their multi-building campus. Our work included developing an extensive Fire Alarm Master Plan, a critical strategy for the next 5 to 10 years, which ensured the system could be upgraded in the future. We also designed a new proprietary supervising station with remote annunciating capabilities, creating a central monitoring hub for the entire campus. Additionally, a new wireless communication network was engineered to ensure reliable fire alarm notification for all facilities, allowing for faster, more informed responses to emergencies.
Potsdam, NY
Size: 56,000 sqft