Davis Residential Fire Protection
NFPA 13R apartment systems and NFPA 13D single-family systems for multifamily developers and homebuilders in Davis. Coordinated directly with Davis Fire Department.
NFPA 13R / 13D Systems in Davis
Richardson Fire Protection is Davis's preferred fire sprinkler sub for residential projects. We handle every phase — NFPA 13R / 13D system design, hydraulic calculations, permit submittal to Davis Fire Department, and all field phases through AHJ final and certificate of occupancy.
Authority Having Jurisdiction: Davis Fire Department Davis Fire Department and UC Davis EH&S sometimes have parallel review requirements on campus-adjacent projects. Richardson manages both review tracks simultaneously to prevent schedule conflicts during plan check.
Residential Systems We Install in Davis
NFPA 13R Apartments
Four-stories-or-fewer multifamily systems — cost-effective concealed heads, balcony protection, and garage coverage per 13R scope.
NFPA 13D Single-Family
Residential one- and two-family dwelling systems. Required by many California jurisdictions for all new construction.
WUI Fire Hardening
Wildland-Urban Interface compliance — defensible-space sprinkler requirements for homes in CalFire State Responsibility Areas.
Occupied Retrofits
Retrofit sprinkler systems into occupied apartment buildings — phased work plans, off-hours scheduling, and minimal tenant disruption.
Permit & AHJ Coordination
We pull permits and submit to Davis Fire Department — you don't chase the fire department.
Schedule-Driven
We commit to your rough-in, above-ceiling, and trim-out milestones — no vague availability windows.
Why Davis GCs Choose Richardson
We Know Davis
Richardson has completed residential projects in Yolo County and has working relationships with Davis Fire Department plan review staff.
24–48 hr Bids
Send your plans and get a complete, priced residential bid in 24–48 hours — ready for your budget and owner.
Design-Build Turnkey
NFPA 13R / 13D design, stamped drawings, permit submittal to Davis Fire Department, and all field phases — one sub.
Schedule-Driven
We sync with your construction schedule and commit to rough-in, above-ceiling, and trim-out milestones.
First-Pass AHJ Final
We coordinate the final inspection with Davis Fire Department and pass on the first attempt — no CO delays.
Direct Owner Contact
Family-owned. Every GC gets a direct line to the owner — not a dispatcher or a call center.
Other Services in Davis
Commercial in Davis
NFPA 13 design-build for offices, retail, restaurants, mixed-use, and tenant improvements. AHJ coordination and permit submittal included.
Commercial in DavisIndustrial in Davis
ESFR, in-rack, and high-piled storage fire protection for warehouses, distribution centers, cold storage, and manufacturing in Davis.
Industrial in DavisFire Pump Services in Davis
Richardson also provides NFPA 20 fire pump design, installation, 24/7 repair, and annual NFPA 25 performance testing in Davis.
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Residential Questions for Davis
Common questions from GCs and developers on residential projects in Davis.
Laboratory occupancies are typically classified as Group B or H depending on chemical storage levels, triggering specific NFPA 13 suppression requirements including deluge or pre-action systems for high-hazard areas. Richardson designs systems that satisfy both Davis FD and UC Davis EH&S requirements.
Yes. New student housing in Davis is subject to California Residential Code R313 and California Building Code, requiring NFPA 13 or 13R systems depending on building type and height. Richardson installs these systems for student housing developers and GCs in the Davis market.
Mixed-use buildings have multiple occupancy classifications on different floors, each with different NFPA 13 hazard classifications. Richardson engineers a single integrated system that addresses each occupancy correctly and submits a consolidated package to Davis FD for plan review.
Yes. We provide preliminary budget estimates and scope assessments based on schematic drawings or program documents and update the bid as design progresses. This is standard for research lab projects where the GC needs early MEP cost data.
Davis Fire Department typically reviews commercial submittals in 3–5 weeks. Richardson submits complete permit packages — including stamped hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, and all required documentation — to minimize the risk of correction cycles.
Bid a Residential Project in Davis
We serve Davis and all of Yolo County. Send your plans or call — bids returned in 24–48 hours.