FIRE SPRINKLER, STANDPIPE & LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Code-compliant fire protection engineering solutions for commercial, industrial, institutional, and public-sector projects. From fire sprinkler and standpipe systems to fire pumps, water supply coordination, and life safety infrastructure, we deliver permit-ready designs that support successful project delivery and long-term reliability.
OVERVIEW
Columbia Engineering Group provides fire protection engineering services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and government projects throughout Washington and Oregon. From fire sprinkler systems and standpipes to fire pumps, fire water infrastructure, and life safety coordination, we deliver practical, buildable solutions that support efficient permitting, successful inspections, and dependable long-term performance.
More than code reviews and calculations, we provide coordinated engineering support that helps projects move smoothly through design, permitting, and construction. Our team collaborates closely with owners, architects, contractors, and public agencies to reduce coordination challenges, streamline approvals, and deliver permit-ready fire protection solutions.
PROJECT TYPES
WHAT WE DELIVER
Five areas where CEG delivers fire protection engineering expertise, supporting code compliance, life safety, and reliable system performance.
Code-compliant fire sprinkler system designs that support life safety and property protection.
Standpipe system design for multi-story and large-area buildings, sized and located to support firefighter operations and meet code requirements.
Water supply evaluations, flow test analysis, and fire pump design that confirm your system has the pressure and flow it needs.
Coordination of fire protection with life safety requirements, fire alarm interfaces, and other building systems.
Fire protection upgrades for renovations, tenant improvements, and aging systems, designed to meet current code.
ENGINEERING EXPERTISE
From system design and water supply analysis to permit-ready documentation, CEG provides the technical expertise required to support safe, efficient, and constructible projects across commercial, industrial, institutional, and public sectors.
OUR PROCESS
We follow a proven process that emphasizes coordination, clear communication, and practical engineering solutions, helping projects move efficiently from planning through construction.
We confirm scope, occupancy, water supply constraints, AHJ expectations, and schedule upfront.
Fire protection coordinated with MEP, structural constraints, and site utilities as needed.
Code-aligned documentation and fast responses to plan check comments, fewer resubmittals.
RFIs, clarifications, and closeout deliverables as scoped, so installation and inspections go smoothly.
WHO WE SERVE
Fire protection requirements vary from one stakeholder to another. We tailor our approach to support the needs of each project team.
We help developers keep projects on schedule with fire protection designs that move smoothly through plan review and inspection.
Our fire protection engineers coordinate closely with architectural teams to integrate sprinkler, standpipe, and life safety systems into the building design.
We provide documentation-focused engineering services designed for public-sector review and long-term system reliability.
We deliver practical, field-friendly documentation and responsive support that reduce RFIs and construction delays.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Spokane, WA
A 38,000 SF worship and education facility, with CEG delivering fully integrated multidiscipline design covering all systems from sanctuary to commercial kitchen in a coordinated BIM environment.
Vancouver, WA
From bare land to the largest food cart pod in the USA, CEG managed every aspect of Vancouver Station’s development, delivering architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction entirely in-house.
Brush Prairie, WA
A 20,000 SF pre-engineered metal building on a 1.3-acre site received full multidisciplinary engineering covering civil, structural, MEP, and fire protection from entitlement through permitting, delivered by CEG.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Our work speaks for itself, and so do the people we’ve served.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL PLACEHOLDER
— Commercial Developer, Bellevue, WA
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL PLACEHOLDER
— Commercial Developer, Bellevue, WA
Questions we hear often, answered directly, without the runaround.
Yes. We coordinate with civil, site, and plumbing design as needed to align fire water service, routing, and access for both new construction and existing facilities.
Yes. RFI and field clarification support is available as scoped so the job stays moving and inspections go smoothly. We stay engaged through construction closeout as needed.
Yes. We design code-compliant fire sprinkler systems that support life safety and property protection.
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. We are licensed in all three states and work from our office in Vancouver, WA.
START YOUR PROJECT
Columbia Engineering Group is your trusted partner for high-performance fire protection engineering solutions. Serving clients throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, our veteran-led team delivers practical, code-compliant fire protection designs backed by technical expertise, multidisciplinary coordination, and a commitment to successful project delivery.
Contact Columbia Engineering Group for project inquiries and engineering services.
We respond to inquiries within 1 business day.