Industrial Fire Alarm Design

I am upgrading the life-safety infrastructure in an industrial facility and need a complete fire alarm system designed, specified, and made ready for installation. The solution must include:

• Addressable fire alarm panels so every device reports its exact location
• Integrated voice evacuation for clear, code-compliant announcements
• Gas detection capability tied into the same panel for hazardous-area coverage

I will supply building drawings in DWG/PDF and a brief of existing low-voltage networks. From you I expect detailed device layout plans, riser diagrams, wiring schedules, panel programming matrix, and a concise bill of materials that a licensed installer can quote against. All documentation must meet the relevant NFPA codes and local AHJ requirements for industrial occupancies.

Please outline the design tools or software you will use (AutoCAD, Revit, FireCAD, etc.), your experience with similar industrial projects, and an estimated timeline for the complete design package.