Industry — Industrial

Fire Alarm & Life Safety for
Utah Warehouses & Industrial Facilities

Robust life safety and security systems for industrial, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities — engineered for the demands of Utah's industrial sector.

Industry Overview

Built for Industrial-Grade Environments

Industrial and warehouse facilities present distinct life safety challenges: large open floor plans, high ceilings, storage of flammable materials, heavy equipment, and 24/7 operations that make installation and maintenance coordination complex. PCS has designed and installed life safety systems for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and industrial complexes across Utah.

Our NICET IV-led engineering team is well-versed in the codes and standards that shape industrial fire alarm design — NFPA 72, NFPA 30, and the high-piled storage and hazardous occupancy provisions of the IFC. We design detection systems that account for rack storage heights, ceiling configuration, and the specific hazard classification of your facility's materials and processes, and we connect the fire alarm to the sprinkler system's waterflow and valve tamper switches so those signals are supervised and reported.

Code & Compliance

  • OSHA 1910.165: Employee Alarm Systems

    Workplace evacuation alarms must be distinctive and perceivable above ambient noise — a key design factor on loud production floors.

  • IFC High-Piled Storage (Ch. 32)

    Combustible storage over 12 ft (6 ft for high-hazard commodities) triggers additional requirements.

  • NFPA 72 Ch. 17: High Ceilings

    NFPA 72 Ch. 17 sets detector spacing and stratification rules for high ceilings; projected-beam or aspirating detection is usually the practical choice.

  • NFPA 30: Flammable Liquids

    Additional fire protection requirements for facilities storing flammable and combustible liquids.

What We Install

Systems We Provide for Industrial Facilities

Fire Alarm Systems
High-ceiling detection strategies and NFPA 72 compliant design for industrial spaces
Fire Alarm Monitoring
24/7 central station monitoring of fire alarm, waterflow, and valve supervisory signals
Video Surveillance / CCTV
Perimeter, dock door, and interior coverage for large industrial facilities
Access Control
Personnel and vehicle access control for industrial sites
Intrusion Alarm
After-hours perimeter protection for warehouses and distribution centers
Fire Extinguisher Services
NFPA 10 inspections for large extinguisher inventories with mobile service
ERRCS / DAS
First responder radio coverage for large industrial buildings
Low Voltage Wiring
All low voltage cabling in conduit for industrial environments
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

High-bay warehouses (typically over 25 feet) often use projected beam smoke detectors, which project an infrared beam across the width of the space and detect smoke obscuration. For facilities with rack storage, beam paths must be laid out clear of racking, lighting, and other obstructions, and aspirating smoke detection may be used where beams are impractical. PCS designs detection strategies based on ceiling height, storage configuration, and occupancy classification.

It has to be. NFPA 72 requires audible alarms at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level (or 5 dB above the maximum sound lasting 60 seconds); where average ambient exceeds 105 dBA, visible notification is required. PCS accounts for equipment noise during design, selecting and placing horns, speakers, and strobes so alarms are clearly perceived throughout production and warehouse areas.

Yes. PCS coordinates life safety system installation in occupied and operating industrial facilities. We work with facility management to schedule work during off-shifts, around operational equipment, and in phases that minimize disruption to warehouse operations.

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