Our Services

Fire Alarm System Design

From initial layouts to fully engineered submittals, we deliver complete design packages including:

  • AutoCAD or PDF drawings

  • Voltage drop and battery calculations

  • Device layouts and zoning

  • Control panel and NAC specifications

  • Equipment cut sheets (if needed)

All designs are created in accordance with NFPA 72, IBC, and your local AHJ requirements.

Who We Serve

We work with a variety of industry professionals including:

  • Electrical contractors

  • Fire alarm contractors

  • General contractors

  • Building owners and developers

  • Engineers and architects

Whether you’re handling a small retrofit or a large commercial build, Emblaze Engineering is your partner for reliable fire alarm design services.

Code Consulting & AHJ Coordination

Not sure what’s required in your jurisdiction? We can help interpret code, respond to plan reviewer comments, and advise on:

  • Retrofit requirements for tenant improvements

  • System upgrade triggers

  • Permit submittal requirements

  • AHJ documentation

Design-Build & Bid Support

Working under tight timelines? We partner with electrical and fire alarm contractors to provide:

  • Design-build documentation for bid proposals / take off’s

  • Preliminary layouts for budgeting or estimating

  • Fast-track designs to keep schedules on track

  • Revisions and redlines post-bid, if needed

As-Builts & Record Drawings

We also provide detailed documentation of existing systems, including:

  • As-built drawings

  • Final record drawings for project closeout

  • Device verification and updates based on field redlines

Fire Alarm Zone Maps

We create professional fire alarm zone maps for building owners and property managers, often required by AHJs or fire marshals.

  • Clear, code-friendly layouts

  • Designed for posting near FACPs or annunciators

  • Delivered in PDF or image format

A simple way to stay compliant and improve emergency response.

Special Services

Overflow Design Support for Alarm Companies

Behind on submittals? Let us help you catch up.

We work closely with alarm companies facing high design volume or tight turnaround demands. Whether you’re overloaded with projects or need extra support to meet deadlines, Emblaze Engineering can step in and produce high-quality permit-ready drawing packages to match your company’s standards.

We offer white-label design support that includes:

  • Drawings using your title block, standards, and templates

  • Flexible collaboration via redlines, notes, or pre-marked layouts

  • Seamless integration into your workflow — with your branding front and center

  • Fast turnaround to help you stay on schedule and maintain client trust

Our work is precise, clean, and designed for approval — just like your clients expect.

This service is ideal for:

  • Fire alarm contractors with growing backlogs

  • Companies needing temporary or ongoing design help

  • Firms looking for scalable, NDA-friendly white-label partners

Let us be your behind-the-scenes design partner so you can focus on installing, managing, and growing your business.

Field Survey & Record Documentation

No drawings? No problem.

For building owners and property managers without existing fire alarm documentation, Emblaze Engineering offers on-site system surveys to create accurate, up-to-date record drawings.

We’ll visit the site, document the existing fire alarm system layout, and provide:

  • As-built or record drawings reflecting current device locations

  • Panel equipment and circuiting details (where accessible)

  • Device types, zoning, and system notes

  • PDF or CAD deliverables suitable for your files or future renovations

This service is ideal for properties undergoing ownership changes, preparing for renovations, or simply looking to bring documentation up to standard.