Delivering Fire Protection Engineering Statewide
Strategically located just 15 minutes from Albany International Airport, RAN”s Albany headquarters, combined with our Rochester office, provides comprehensive fire protection engineering solutions across New York State and the Northeast. This dual-office presence ensures we can reach any New York State location within a few hours, significantly enhancing our flexibility for project coordination and site visit planning.
New York’s Leading Fire Protection Engineers
Ran Fire Protection has cultivated solid and loyal relationships with New York State government entities and numerous private clients, built on years of trust and collaboration. We also have longstanding partnerships throughout the state with engineers, architects, and contractors which are a testament to our expertise and the quality of our work. These enduring connections demonstrate why we are New York’s leading fire protection engineering provider, consistently delivering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective fire safety solutions.
Shaping the Industry: RAN’s Leadership in the New York Fire Protection Community
RAN has a deep commitment to giving back to the New York fire protection community. RAN’s Vice President proudly serves as President of the New York Empire Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, a title also previously held by RAN’s President. RAN’s commitment extends further, with several engineers also holding positions within the SFPE Empire Chapter.
Albany, NY
The NYS Capitol Building houses the New York State Governor’s Office and the New York State Legislature.
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The building was completed in 1899 at a cost of $25 million, a modern day equivalent to roughly half a billion dollars. RAN Fire Protection Engineering, P.C. commenced work on the NYS Capitol project to address the existing level of fire protection.
The project involved the investigation of the existing fire pump arrangements to assess measures concerning flow problems. The design required the removal of three fire pumps, which allowed for consolidation into one fire pump with emergency backup power. The project also included the upgrading of the fire department hose valves on all eight standpipes throughout the building. The design increased the functionality and general reliability of the fire protection system in its entirety.
Selkirk, NY
RAN provided special hazard consulting services for a performance-based design for the Resin structure at SABIC. The scope of services for this project involved the development of performance criteria for the 4 existing deluge systems and the design of 2 new deluge systems for protection against flammable liquid fires within the structure. Fire modeling was required to identify the worst-case pool fire, including the prediction of deluge system activation. RAN was able to establish the fire suppression requirements which included a code analysis, hydraulic calculations, and the establishment of acceptance criteria for the performance-based design. RAN was also involved in the design/build process.
Size: 60,000 sqft | Construction Cost: $500,000
West Point, NY
RAN Fire Protection Engineering has completed multiple projects at West Point on a variety of buildings.
Jewish Chapel
While the Jewish Chapel was undergoing a remodel, RAN designed a new Monaco Enterprises Analog Addressable Panel (MAAP) and a fully addressable Fire Alarm System and companion Mass Notification System (MNS). The devices were designed to comply with National Fire Alarm Signaling Code, NFPA 72, and wired in Class B configuration. Devices included heat and smoke detectors, manual pull stations at all exits, duct detectors in existing locations, monitor modules, control modules for air handler shutdown, and all the alarms were combination speaker/strobe. RAN programmed the MAAP Plus Fire Alarm panel and provided initial and final testing of the system installed.
Lincoln Hall
When designing fire protection for Lincoln Hall, RAN also used a new MAAP Plus Fire Alarm System and companion MNS that was compliant with the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 72. Devices include manual pull stations and every exit, duct detectors in the air handling units, smoke detectors, control modules for air handler shutdown, monitor modules for sprinkler flow, tamper devices, and fire pump controller outputs, a relay control for release of existing door holders, and heat detectors. Alarms were combination speaker/fire /MNS strobes and were connected to a remote display on the first floor. Lastly, RAN programmed the MAAP Plus Fire Alarm panel, provided As-Built drawings, and initial and final testing of the system.
Johnson Stadium
The Johnson Stadium design included MAAP Plus fire alarm and MNS, designed in accordance with National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code, and NFPA 72. Devices installed as a result of our design include heat detectors, manual pull stations at all exits, duct detectors, monitor modules to monitor existing sprinkler system, control modules for air handler shutdown and main gas valve shutoff. Alarms were all speaker/fire/MNS strobes throughout, per UFC and Department of Army requirements. Lastly, RAN programmed the MAAP Fire Alarm panel, performed initial and final testing, and provided As-Built drawings and a certificate of completion and test reports.
Central Power Plant
RAN designed a new MAAP and fully addressable fire alarm system and companion MNS for the CPP. Systems we designed include manual pull stations at all the exits, smoke detectors in the control room, heat detectors, and monitor modules for existing Ansul suppression systems. All of the alarms were combination speaker/fire/MNS strobes throughout the building. RAN was also responsible for programming the MAAP Plus Fire Alarm panel, initial and final testing, providing As-Built drawings, and providing a certificate of completion. All designs were in accordance with National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and NFPA 72.