While some engineering firms may consider the job complete at the end of the design, at Alternatives in Engineering (AIE) we know that a properly designed fire protection system is only a small part of the overall project.  That’s why we can provide a wide range of construction inspection services for our clients.  AIE’s trained and experienced engineers can provide construction follow-up visits for both projects we design as well as serving as a third party inspector for design and installation work performed by others.

Our personnel have significant experience in construction inspections, and can save clients’ money by balancing the needs of the design, the requirements of the code, the realties of the site, and the importance of the project schedule.

• Material compliance / acceptance
• Inspection of underground pipe installation including thrust blocks and joint restraints
• Flushing and hydraulic testing of underground piping
• Hydraulic testing of above ground piping
• Sprinkler system installation inspection, including clearance requirements for special application sprinkler heads
• Alarm System installation
• Fire wall and fire door inspections and testing

• Sprinkler main drain and alarm testing
• Dry, single and double interlock pre-action, and deluge system trip testing
• Alarm and heat detection system inspection
• Hood suppression system testing
• Fire Pumps (diesel and electric) testing