Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering & Design
Sealed fire protection engineering and design across Ontario. Fire alarm and detection system design, BIM installation layouts, and sprinkler system design ready for AHJ approval and construction.
ENGINEERING
UNIO Engineering provides sealed fire protection design for high-rise residential, healthcare, industrial, and institutional projects across Ontario. Fire alarm and detection, BIM installation layouts, sprinkler, standpipe, and special hazard systems, all code-compliant and coordinated from day one.
COMPLIANT
SERVICES
Engineering Services
UNIO handles the full engineering scope: system design, sealed drawings, permit submission, and integrated systems testing. Every deliverable is calculated, coordinated, and documented so it can be approved, built, and verified without rework.
01
Fire Alarm Design & Shop Drawings
Full system design and retrofit design, including shop drawings, riser diagrams, and battery and voltage drop calculations. Sealed and ready for permit submission and construction.
02
ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKS (MAGLOCK) DESIGN
Engineering design for electromagnetic lock (maglock) systems, ensuring proper operation during fire alarms, power loss, and emergency conditions while meeting life safety and code compliance requirements.
03
EMERGENCY LIGHTING DESIGN
UNIO Engineering designs emergency lighting systems that provide reliable illumination during power outages, supporting safe occupant evacuation and compliance with applicable Building and Fire Code requirements.
04
Sprinkler & Standpipe Design
Wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems, fire pump and standpipe design, hydraulic calculations, and special hazard suppression, delivered with our mechanical fire protection specialists.
05
BIM Modeling & Coordination
Revit and AutoCAD modeling with electrical conduit and wiring layouts for field installation. Clash detection resolved before crews are on site.
06
Permit Applications & Approvals
We prepare and submit permit applications on your behalf, with sealed drawings and supporting documentation packaged for AHJ review and approval.
07
SMOKE CONTROL TESTING PLAN & VERIFICATIONS
Smoke control system design and compliance support, including stair pressurization and mechanical smoke exhaust, coordinated with the base building mechanical systems.
08
Integrated Systems Testing
IST plan development, test coordination and execution, and final compliance reporting for new construction and existing buildings. See our dedicated CAN/ULC 1001 page for the full process.
PROCESS
FROM DESIGN TO OCCUPANCY
Every engineering engagement follows the same four steps, from design criteria to final verification, so owners always know where the project stands
STEP 1
DEFINE
We confirm occupancy classification, governing codes and standards, and site conditions at kickoff, so design criteria are locked before drawings start.
STEP 2
DESIGN
Our P.Eng engineers design the systems, run the calculations, and issue sealed drawings coordinated through BIM, ready for permit submission and tender.
STEP 3
COORDINATE
Through construction we review shop drawings, answer site and RFI questions, and resolve conflicts with mechanical, electrical, and structural trades before they hit the field.
STEP 4
VERIFY
We witness testing, review deficiencies, and complete integrated systems testing to CAN/ULC 1001 with final documentation for occupancy.
Fire protection engineering for complex projects, tight timelines, and buildable results.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
For project-specific guidance, the best next step is to book a consultation with our team.
What's the difference between fire protection engineering and fire safety consulting?
Consulting interprets code, audits existing buildings, and prepares fire safety plans. Engineering produces sealed designs that get permitted and built: fire alarm, detection, and the systems they integrate with. Most projects need both, and UNIO does both under one workflow.
Are your fire protection drawings stamped by a Professional Engineer?
Yes. Designs are stamped by an Ontario-licensed Professional Engineer wherever a seal is required. We also produce detailed, installation-ready shop drawings so installers can build directly from our documentation.
Which codes and standards govern your designs?
Designs follow the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, with fire alarm systems designed to CAN/ULC-S524 and verified to CAN/ULC-S537, and integrated systems testing to CAN/ULC 1001. Where referenced by code or project requirements, we design to NFPA standards including NFPA 72 (fire alarm), NFPA 13 (sprinklers), NFPA 14 (standpipes), NFPA 20 (fire pumps), and NFPA 2001 (clean agent systems).
Can you take a project from schematic design through final verification?
Yes. We can engage at any phase: schematic design, construction documents, tender, construction administration, shop drawing review, and integrated systems testing through occupancy.
Do you design suppression for data centres and other clean-environment hazards?
Yes. We design clean agent suppression systems, including FM-200 and Novec 1230 (FK-5-1-12), as well as water mist and pre-action systems to NFPA 2001 and NFPA 750, for server rooms, data halls, archives, and similar sensitive spaces, with our mechanical fire protection specialists.
Can you help with the building permit application?
Yes. We prepare the permit application drawings and supporting documentation, and guide you through the submission. The application is filed under the owner’s name, with everything packaged so it’s ready to submit.
Do you design fire alarm retrofits and panel replacements for existing buildings?
Yes. Retrofit design is a core part of our fire alarm practice, including panel replacements, device additions, and upgrades designed around the building’s existing systems and operations.