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Fire Safety 2000
A Consulting Group
Code Consultation - Plan Review
Professional Training
Inspection - Investigative Services
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January 1st, 2015
Fire Safety 2000 is a firm dedicated to the advancement in knowledge for a fire safe
world.
In 1999 Fire Safety 2000 discovered a need to offer continuing education to fire officials,
architects and engineers in the field of life safety and fire code enforcement. We were
able to develop educational programs and services designed on current technological
methods and uses in today’s world. The staff members of Fire Safety 2000 have a
combined 36 years of professional experience in the fire service and maintain many state,
multi-state and national certifications. Our staff members serve on the executive board of
the Michigan Fire Inspector’s Society and are active members of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA).
Fire Safety 2000 offers professional services and consultation in the following areas.
Fire and Life Safety Code Consultation (MBC-Uniform-NFPA-BOCA-ICC-
Southern)
Pre-Construction Site and Building Plan Review
Fire Sprinkler and Suppression System Plan Review
Fire Detection and Alarm System Plan Review
Fire Inspection Services for New and Existing Occupancies
Public and Corporate Fire Education and Emergency Planning
Fire Suppression, Detection and Alarm Acceptance Testing
Fire Service and Corporate Professional Training (Architects & Engineers)
Qualified Fire Cause and Origin Investigation
Hazardous Material Training (Awareness & Operations)
Anti-Terrorism Training for First Responders
Quantitative Fit Testing for SCBA
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.comFire Safety 2000 offers professional and time efficient reporting of project submittals,
thus minimizing timely project costs and delays. The following information on our
services is offered to prospective clients such as insurance, law, architect, engineering
and contracting firms in addition to building owners and governmental agencies.
Services
Code Consultation:
Our staff has a combined 55 years of experience in code enforcement and development.
The principle partners are active on state and national code development committees and
are very experienced in code interpretation and application. Our staff can provide
consultation on the following national codes and standards. (BOCA, ICC, NFPA,
Southern and Uniform)
Plan Review:
Our staff has reviewed projects as large as 1,200,000 square feet and is experienced in all
aspects of occupancy classifications (Ordinary, Light, High and Extra High Hazard). Our
staff is very experienced in current fire suppression, alarm and detection system design
and operations.
Inspection Services:
Our staff maintains current state, multi-state and national certifications in the field of fire
inspection. The principle partners have vast experience in inspection principles and
practices and have conducted professional inspections on all types of occupancies.
Public & Corporate Fire Emergency Planning:
Our staff offers consultation to public and corporate sectors in the development of
disaster and emergency evacuation planning. This planning includes large-scale high-rise
to industrial occupancies.
Fire Suppression and Detection System Acceptance Testing:
Our staff offers concise consultation for acceptance testing and reporting for all types of
engineered fire suppression, alarm and detection systems in compliance with NFPA 12,
12A, 13, 13D, 13R, 17, 17A, 20, 22, 24, 25, 72, all of 231 documents and 2001.
Professional Training:
Our staff offers continuing educational training and speaker services for professional
organization’s seminars, conferences and fire service training programs. Our staff will
develop training programs to meet organizational needs and accomplish desired goals and
objectives. Current courses offered:
Introduction to Fire Inspection Practices and Principles
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.com Fire Alarm and Detection System Operations and Plan Review
How to Establish Successful Relations With AHJ’s
Fire Suppression System Operations and Plan Review
Fire Cause and Origin Investigative Practices
Hazardous Materials (Awareness & Operations)
Anti-terrorism for First Responders
CPR and First Aid Training
Fire Cause and Origin Investigation:
Our staff has investigated the cause and origin of fires for over 500 incidents. These
incidents include residential, commercial, industrial and vehicle fires. Our staff
maintains active membership affiliations with national organizations such as the IAAI
and has received nationally accredited educational training. Our staff has been qualified
as expert witnesses and utilizes investigative practices consistent with NFPA 921. Our
staff strives for accurate and concise reporting within 72 hours upon receipt of
assignments.
Credentials and references available upon request.
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.com2015 Fee Schedule
Plan Review Schedule
1. Sprinkler System:
Fee is based on the total number of sprinklers:
Number of Sprinklers Pipe Schedule Hydraulically
Systems Calculated Systems
1 to 20 $155.00 $215.00
21 to 100 $205.00 $335.00
101 to 200 $250.00 $455.00
201 to 300 $275.00 $515.00
301 to 500 $390.00 $695.00
Over 500 $390.00 plus .55c $695.00 plus .95c
for each sprinkler for each sprinkler
over 500 over 500
50% off the above fees for office and mall tenant areas that have had the base
building typical tenant area system previously reviewed by our office.
Minimum fee of $205.00 per review.
2. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems:
Basic fee for a complete system: $0.035 per sq. ft. of total building area.
Partial systems: $0.025 per sq. ft. of total building area for systems that do not
contain a total building area detection system.
Partial system: $0.023 per sq. ft. of total building area for supervisory
protection of the sprinkler systems and duct detection.
Minimum fee of $230.00
3. Life Safety Plan Reviews:
The fee is based on the total square footage of the building.
Basic fee: $0.025 per sq. ft. of the total building area.
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.com Minimum fee of $230.00.
Fore special use buildings, add 50% to the base fee.
No additional charge for typical floors of a building.
4. Standpipe Systems:
Basic fee: $205.00 per standpipe.
No charge for standpipe systems that are part of a complete building sprinkler
system plan review.
5. Gas Suppression Systems or Dry Chemical Systems:
The fee is based on the total pounds of Suppression Agent used.
Pounds of Suppression Agent Fee
1 to 50 $215.00
51 to 100 $275.00
101 to 200 $295.00
201 to 300 $315.00
301 to 400 $335.00
401 to 500 $355.00
501 to 750 $395.00
751 to 1,000 $455.00
Over 1,000 $455.00 plus .33c
For each pound of
Agent over 1,000
6. Restaurant Wet Chemical Systems:
Restaurant system: $255.00 flat rate per hood system.
Each additional system or hood reviewed at the same time and at the same
building, add $145.00 per system or hood.
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.com7. Performance Based Code Reviews:
We will evaluate the design; the computer programs input data, and results.
FS2000 will make recommendations and/or require corrections to the
submittal to meet the municipalities’ requirements, MBC, ICC and NFPA
codes; and the computer programs more conservative input data.
Fee: $110.00 per hour.
8. Procedure:
All fee costs include a primary plan review and a second review.
Any project requiring more than the primary and second review are billed at
our hourly rate of $95.00 per hour.
Inspection services are not included with this fee schedule. Inspection services
are available for a fee of $95.00 per hour.
All plan reviews will be done in 10 to 20 working days.
9. Rush Plan Reviews:
Rush plan reviews will be done within a turn around time of one (1) to three
(3) days maximum.
Add 50% to the base fee.
Plans returned next day mail
The plan review letter will be faxed or emailed back.
Consulting
1. Fire Protection Consulting/Inspections:
Municipality $95.00 per hour
Non – Municipality $125.00 per hour
Mileage Fee .56 cents per mile (IRS standard mileage rate)
2. Legal Work and Courtroom Testimony:
$155.00 per hour
Mileage Fee .56 cents per mile (IRS standard mileage rate)
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
Email: fireguy43@gmail.comNo services will be provided on a contingency basis for matters involving litigation.
Professional Training:
Based on training request and may be negotiated.
Fire Safety 2000 has a reputation for quality workmanship, competitive rates and prompt
services. Our firm offers superior fire protection consultation; plan review, inspection and
investigative services. We appreciate your kind consideration of our proposal and
welcome the opportunity to be part of your administrative team. If you have any
questions or concerns, feel free to call me at 616-881-9876.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin J Abbasse
Kevin J Abbasse
NCPE-I/ NCFI-II / ICC PE&FI-II
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Fire Safety 2000 would be pleased to provide services to suit your
organizational needs.
FS2 Bio of Services and fees revised 01012015
2022 Engleside Dr S.E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; Business: 616–881-9876
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