Richardson Fire Protection is based in Antelope, CA and serves developers and GCs across Sacramento, Stockton, Roseville, Rocklin, Fairfield, Yuba City, and Davis. We handle design, permits, AHJ coordination, and installation — so your schedule stays intact.
Richardson Fire Protection is Sacramento's go-to fire sprinkler sub for developers and general contractors who need a reliable, schedule-driven trade partner — not another headache on the job.
We're a family-owned fire protection company based in Antelope, CA with decades of experience on ground-up commercial, industrial, and multifamily projects. Our team handles design-build, permits, AHJ coordination, rough-in, and final certification — one sub, one point of contact, zero surprises on inspection day.
Comprehensive fire protection systems for offices, retail centers, restaurants, hotels, schools, and multi-tenant buildings.
NFPA 13-compliant wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems engineered for your building's specific occupancy classification.
Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems from leading manufacturers — designed, installed, and monitored to NFPA 72 standards.
Stay code-compliant with thorough inspections, testing, and certification of all fire protection systems — fully documented for your records.
Heavy-duty fire suppression and detection for warehouses, manufacturing plants, cold storage, high-piled storage, and hazardous environments.
In-rack and ceiling-level sprinkler systems engineered for high-bay warehouses and distribution centers with complex commodity classification requirements.
Clean agent, foam, and CO₂ suppression systems for server rooms, paint booths, commercial kitchens, and other special hazard environments.
Scheduled and emergency maintenance programs to keep industrial fire systems fully operational and continuously code-compliant.
Code-compliant fire suppression and alarm systems for apartment complexes, condominiums, mixed-use developments, and senior living communities.
Fully engineered NFPA 13R sprinkler systems for low- and mid-rise multifamily buildings — from new construction ground-up to retrofit projects on occupied properties.
Addressable fire alarm systems with apartment-level notification, common area coverage, and AHJ-compliant monitoring — designed to meet NFPA 72 and local fire code requirements.
Annual inspection and testing programs to keep your property continuously code-compliant and your certificates current — critical for insurance, permitting, and lender requirements.
From design and installation to inspection, testing, and emergency service — we handle every aspect of fire protection.
Custom engineering and hydraulic calculations for any building type or occupancy class.
Learn MoreExpert installation of sprinkler, alarm, suppression, and monitoring systems to code.
Learn MoreAnnual, semi-annual, and quarterly inspections with full documentation and compliance reports.
Learn MoreFlow tests, hydrostatic tests, and full system certifications for all fire protection equipment.
Learn MoreFast repairs, system expansions, and code-required upgrades for existing fire protection equipment.
Learn MoreAround-the-clock emergency response for system failures, impairments, and fire damage restoration.
Call NowFrom pre-construction bid through certificate of completion — we move at the pace your schedule demands.
Send us your plans and we turn around a complete, competitive bid. We flag code issues early — before they become RFIs on-site.
We produce stamped hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, and handle all permit submittals to the AHJ — no extra sub-consultant needed.
Our crews show up on your schedule — underground, rough-in, above-ceiling, and trim-out coordinated with your super so nothing waits on us.
We coordinate the AHJ final inspection, conduct full system testing, and deliver the certificate of completion — no delays to your CO.
Expert insights on fire code compliance, system maintenance, and life safety best practices.
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Read MoreWe respond to all bid requests and pre-construction consultations within one business day. Send us your plans or call to talk through scope — we work fast so your schedule doesn't slip.
Answers to the questions developers and GCs ask most when evaluating Richardson Fire Protection.
Richardson Fire Protection serves the greater Sacramento Valley region, including Sacramento, Stockton, Roseville, Rocklin, Fairfield, Yuba City, Davis, and surrounding communities across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Solano, San Joaquin, Sutter, and Yuba counties. We cover 15+ counties throughout Northern California for commercial, industrial, and multifamily fire protection projects.
Richardson returns complete bids within 24–48 hours of receiving plans. For preliminary budget estimates — no drawings required — we can return a verbal number within hours of a phone call. Final bids include hydraulic calculations, material specifications, and a full permit and installation fee breakdown.
Yes. Richardson Fire Protection holds CSLB Contractor License #1053506 (C-16 Fire Protection), is registered with the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM), carries NICET-certified designers on staff, and maintains full general liability, workers' compensation, and umbrella insurance. Certificates of insurance naming your company as additional insured are available within 24 hours.
Richardson provides complete design-build fire protection services: fire sprinkler system design and installation (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D), fire alarm systems (NFPA 72), special hazard suppression (clean agent, foam, dry chemical), NFPA 25 annual inspection and testing, system repair and maintenance, AHJ permit coordination, and 24/7 emergency service for commercial, industrial, and multifamily occupancies.
Richardson manages the entire permit process — hydraulic calculations, CAD shop drawings, equipment cut sheets, and code compliance analysis submitted directly to the AHJ. We maintain working relationships with plan reviewers at all seven major Sacramento Valley AHJs and our goal on every project is a first-pass permit approval and a first-pass AHJ final inspection.
We serve GCs and developers throughout the Sacramento Valley. Click your city for local AHJ info and project guidance.