Project Highlight
Albany, NY
RAN was enlisted to assist in the evaluation of claims made, examination of the site and evidence gathering, and in identifying and explaining any information related to the claims regarding the broken coupling in the sprinkler system at the Albany Hilton hotel. Provision of fire protection engineering consulting services included expert witness consulting in determining the failure of the system.
Boston, MA
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided consulting and design services for a fire alarm system upgrade at a 14-story, fully occupied hotel. A key project requirement was maintaining continuous fire protection and system operability throughout construction.
RAN evaluated the existing fire alarm and sprinkler systems, along with interconnected building systems such as smoke control and ancillary equipment, to determine required upgrades and ensure system continuity during phased construction.
Based on these assessments, RAN developed design criteria and implemented a new fire alarm system to meet current code requirements and applicable City of Boston and Boston Fire Department standards. Final system evaluations were performed to confirm compliance and proper integration with building systems.
Size: 14 Stories | Construction Cost: $400,000
Oswego, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided full fire protection system design for a 54,000 SF hotel development. Services included design of automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems in accordance with NFPA 13 and 14, along with hydraulic calculations and coordinated system layouts.
Fire alarm design included both automatic and manual initiation devices, notification appliance layouts, and monitoring of the sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 72. RAN developed fully coordinated construction documents to support permitting and bidding, along with construction administration services including submittal review and RFI responses.
Size: 54,000 SF | Construction Cost: $109,000
Albany, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering performed a detailed code analysis for fire alarm system notification requirements within a 5-story, 96-room dual-brand hotel (Tru and Homewood Suites) located at Crossgates Mall. The analysis focused on guest room smoke detection and occupant notification requirements for sleeping units.
Applicable codes and standards included the International Building Code, International Fire Code, 2016 and 2017 New York State Supplements, and NFPA 72. RAN developed technical memoranda outlining annunciation and notification requirements to support system design and code compliance.
Based on these findings, RAN provided fire protection engineering services for the fire alarm system layout, ensuring alignment with applicable codes and project-specific requirements.
Size: 121,300sqft | Construction Cost: $323,000
New York, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering performed a code analysis of the existing fire protection and life safety systems as part of a renovation project. Services included review of existing life safety floor plans and evaluation of system compliance with applicable codes and standards.
The analysis focused on proposed renovations to the 2nd and 16th floors, where RAN provided recommendations for design modifications to maintain compliance with current code requirements.
Size: 38,000sqft | Construction Cost: $200,000
Lenox, MA
RAN Fire Protection Engineering provided fire protection system design for a 30-building resort campus, including sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire alarm systems. The work addressed the challenges of coordinating protection across multiple structures with varying uses and legacy systems.
The campus includes a building over 250 years old undergoing conversion to hotel and banquet use, which required a more tailored approach. RAN implemented a wireless fire alarm system to preserve original architectural features by minimizing invasive installation, while the sprinkler system was carefully coordinated to maintain the building’s aesthetic integrity and meet code requirements.
RAN also designed a wireless radio mesh fire alarm network to unify previously incompatible systems from multiple manufacturers. The new network provides precise alarm location identification at the room level through a centralized monitoring interface, significantly improving emergency response while avoiding full system replacement.
Size: 30 Buildings | Construction Cost: $6,000,000