Building use
Document the intended activities and spaces, and show the furniture layout on the plans so the engineering team can review the proposed use.
Commercial building plans · Florida
Life Safety Plans
Make life safety part of the plan.
Florida Engineering provides life safety plans for commercial projects. Share the building layout, intended use and available project documents to discuss the information your plans need to address.
Discuss your project What to send us
The right starting point
Understand the building before defining the plan
Life safety planning connects a building’s use and layout with the routes people use to leave it. The project team needs clear information about both existing conditions and proposed changes.
Layout & exits
Provide current plans showing rooms, doors, corridors, stairs and emergency lighting, along with the proposed changes.
Coordinated documents
Discuss the life safety plan alongside architectural, MEP and fire protection information for the project.
Prepare your inquiry
What to send our team
Start with what is available. These details help us understand the project and identify missing information.
- Project location and proposed building use
- Current floor plans and proposed changes
- Available occupancy and existing-system information
- Locations of all existing emergency lights
- Building or fire review comments, if issued
From inquiry to defined scope
A practical way to get started
01 / SHARE
Tell us about the project
Send the location, proposed work and available plans.
02 / CLARIFY
Confirm the engineering needs
Discuss the requested documents, missing inputs and coordination responsibilities.
03 / AGREE
Define the next steps
Confirm the scope, deliverables and project schedule before work begins.
Common questions
Before you get started
Does a life safety plan replace sprinkler plans?
No. Life safety plans and fire sprinkler engineering address different parts of a project. Their scopes should be coordinated when both are needed.
Which requirements apply to my project?
The applicable requirements depend on the building, proposed work and reviewing jurisdiction. Confirm the design basis and requested documents with the project team and local authority.
Your next project
Talk with Florida Engineering.
Share your project location, proposed work and available drawings.
Request a quote Call (941) 391-5980Our FE / LE / GE team
Engineering in 23 licensed states
Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state. Inspections are available in Florida only.
Select your project state to visit the company that serves that location.