Business Details
Trusted Fire Protection & Building Code Consulting
ARENCON has been a trusted leader in fire protection, life safety, and security consulting for over 30 years. Our team of Professional Engineers and Fire Protection Engineering Technologists delivers integrated solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients across North America. We specialize in building and fire code compliance, performance-based design, legal and forensic consulting, and project management. Our reputation is built on collaborative relationships with clients, authorities, contractors, and vendors, ensuring successful project outcomes. With expertise in fire alarm systems, sprinkler design, smoke management, and integrated systems testing, we provide code-compliant solutions tailored to complex building needs.Our commitment to innovation and technical excellence has made us a single-source provider for fire, life safety, and security requirements. We work at all stages of the building lifecycle, from design and renovation to maintenance, offering alternative solutions to prescriptive code challenges. Our clients include architects, developers, building owners, and insurance agents who rely on our proven track record and technical proficiency. By combining rigorous analysis with practical problem-solving, we help clients reduce risk, simplify compliance, and tap the value of data-driven engineering. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget while meeting evolving regulatory standards.
Services
Building and Fire Code Consulting
Compliance Consulting
Legal and Forensic Consulting
Project Management
Fire Protection Systems Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in fire protection and code compliance.
- Our team includes Professional Engineers and certified Fire Protection Technologists.
- We provide performance-based design solutions for complex code challenges.
- Our collaborative approach ensures successful outcomes with authorities and contractors.
- We deliver integrated fire, life safety, and security systems under one roof.
What people say
Professionalism, expertise and knowledge
Detail-orientated approach
Quickly grasp needs
Trusted consultant
Proven track record
Services
Building and Fire Code Consulting
Our team addresses building and fire code compliance challenges through life safety audits, fire risk assessments, and alternative solutions. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements for commercial, institutional, and industrial properties. Our performance-based designs ensure code adherence while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
Fire Protection Systems Design
We design comprehensive fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, smoke management, and integrated testing. Our services cover conceptual studies, permit coordination, and commissioning to ensure systems meet code requirements and client specifications for new or existing buildings.
Legal and Forensic Consulting
We provide expert analysis for fire and explosion incidents, including origin and cause investigations, litigation support, and risk assessments. Our team offers forensic consulting services to legal firms and insurance companies with technical expertise in fire science and code compliance.
Project Management
Our project management services cover all phases from initial assessment to commissioning. We ensure code compliance, budget adherence, and timely delivery through permit coordination, construction administration, and technical support for fire protection and life safety systems.
Compliance Consulting
We help clients address compliance orders, conduct building code audits, and develop wildfire prevention strategies. Our team provides due diligence surveys and performance-based fire safety designs to meet regulatory requirements for commercial and industrial properties.
People
Shaun Kelly
Principal
Professional Engineer with 20+ years in fire safety engineering, specializing in code reviews, fire protection design, and project management. Holds multiple international engineering certifications.
Leslie Sims
Principal
Founding principal with extensive experience in building code consulting and fire safety solutions for complex structures and hazardous operations.
Alexander Yarmoluk
Principal
Fire Protection Engineering Technologist specializing in system design, commissioning, and alternative code solutions with focus on fire and life safety assessments.
Michael Zukov
Consulting Engineer
Professional Engineer with over a decade of experience in fire alarm systems, sprinkler design, and security consulting for commercial and industrial clients.
Walter Miller
Founding Principal, Retired
Seasoned consultant specializing in fire safety systems and project management, now retired after establishing ARENCON's reputation for technical excellence.
Questions
What services does ARENCON offer?
We provide fire protection engineering, building code consulting, legal/forensic consulting, and project management services for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.
How long has ARENCON been in business?
We have over 30 years of experience helping clients meet building and fire code requirements across North America.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we provide national and international support for fire protection and life safety projects.
Can you assist with code compliance issues?
Our team specializes in resolving compliance challenges through audits, alternative solutions, and performance-based design strategies.
