UCSB Munger Hall
Santa Barbara, CA · Education · Client: University of California Santa Barbara
Project details
Serving as the primary fire and life safety consultant for the UC Santa Barbara Fire Marshal on the Munger Hall project.
Collings and Associates LLC
Fire protection engineering and life safety code consulting on California's Central Coast
About the firm
Since 2005, Collings & Associates has been solving complex fire protection and life safety challenges for a diverse base of public and private sector clients. Based in Ventura, California, the practice is recognized as a premier provider on California's Central Coast. Its capabilities span comprehensive fire and life safety code consulting, alternate means and methods reports, hazardous materials planning, and third-party contract plan reviews. The design team delivers specialized plans for fire suppression, alarms, mass notification, and emergency communication systems, pairing deep regulatory knowledge with advanced Revit 3D modeling and BIM coordination to help clients navigate regulatory hurdles and achieve compliance.
- Established
- 2005
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Fire Protection Engineering
People
Mr. YakelCEO / President
Mary GarciaOffice Manager
Ernesto AguilarFire Suppression Design Manager
Felipe MorenoFire Alarm Design Manager
Blake FranklinFire Protection System Designer
Seth YakelEngineer In Training
Joseph AguilarEngineer In Training
Capabilities
Fire Protection Consulting
Service websiteLife safety and building code consultation drawing on decades of experience in fire protection.
- Fire and Life Safety Code Analysis
- Alternate Means and Methods Reports
- Feasibility and Renovation Studies
- Land Use Master Fire Protection Planning
Fire Suppression Design
Service websiteFull design and specification of active fire suppression and sprinkler systems, ranging from standard wet-pipe configurations to specialized layouts.
- Sprinkler System Design
- Hydraulic Analysis and Water Supply Testing
- Suppression Performance Specifications
Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Design
Service websiteDeveloping fire detection, warning, and emergency communication systems tailored to protect building occupants.
- Fire Alarm System Design
- Mass Notification Systems
- Emergency Voice and Alarm Communications
Special Hazard Protection
Service websiteCode consultation and hazardous materials analysis for industrial, chemical, and high-piled storage configurations.
- Hazardous Materials Business Plan Compliance
- High Piled Combustible Storage Analysis
- Flammable Liquids and Special Systems
Plan Review and Commissioning
Service websiteComprehensive quality assurance, plan examination, and field verification for construction compliance.
- Contract Plan Review
- Field Inspection and System Surveys
- Building Commissioning
Industries
Public Safety · Education