Koffel Associates Inc

Expertly Engineering Safety From Fire®

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About the firm

Koffel Associates is a fire protection engineering and code consulting practice with deep expertise in fire protection codes and standards. It helps advance the fire protection industry through extensive involvement in codes and standards development and professional training. The engineering team includes registered engineers, authorized trainers for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the International Code Council (ICC), and instructors in the Life Safety Code for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Firm type
Fire Protection Engineering

Capabilities

Consulting

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Provides code compliance guidance and technical engineering analysis from new designs to existing compliance.

  • Code Consulting

    Guides projects to code compliance by applying current philosophies, updated requirements, and technologies.

  • Engineering Analysis

    Incorporates codes, standards, and safety rationale into projects of all sizes to optimize cost and compliance.

Design & Construction Administration

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Develops total-building fire protection system strategies and manages compliance during construction.

  • Systems Design

    Designs sprinkler, fire alarm, and comprehensive fire protection systems with a total-building approach.

  • Construction Administration

    Manages code compliance and implements engineering strategies during the design and construction phases.

Commissioning

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Provides independent commissioning, testing, and acceptance for fire protection and building systems.

  • Special Inspection Services

    Conducts third-party surveys and specialized fire protection inspections.

Codes & Standards Development

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Actively participates in leading industry committees to draft and update building and fire safety codes.

  • Code Committee Representation

    Serves on committees for NFPA, ICC, ASTM, UL, and other regulatory bodies to help shape standard design guidelines.

Surveys & Assessments

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Performs regular fire protection and life safety assessments for diverse facilities.

  • Life Safety Surveys

    Conducts due diligence, GSA compliance, door inspections, and hazard assessments for existing buildings.

Seminars & Training

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Delivers educational presentations and training seminars on code updates and nuances.

Product Testing & Evaluation

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Assists manufacturers in ensuring materials, components, and processes comply with current fire safety standards.

Litigation Support

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Provides expert litigation support utilizing expertise in fire dynamics, computer fire modeling, and life safety codes.

Industries

Healthcare · Government · Manufacturing · Insurance · Legal

Projects

Achushnet Company Facility Surveys

Fairhaven, MA · Manufacturing · Client: Achushnet Company (Titleist & FootJoy)

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Conducted life safety and fire protection surveys for manufacturing facilities.

GSA Facility Surveys

Throughout the U.S. · Government · Client: Various

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Performed comprehensive fire protection and life safety-related surveys for government buildings.