NFPA 13R · NFPA 13D · NFPA 72 · AHJ-Ready

Multifamily & Apartment Fire Protection

Code-compliant fire suppression and alarm systems for apartment complexes, condominiums, mixed-use developments, senior living communities, and HOA-managed properties across Northern California.

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We Work to These Standards
NFPA 13R
NFPA 13D
NFPA 72
NFPA 25

RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION

Residential Fire Sprinkler Work with Professional Execution

Multi-family and residential sprinkler systems delivered with clean installs, clear communication, and inspection readiness.

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Multi-familyNew constructionRetrofitsModifications

Common Residential Work

  • Sprinkler installation for new builds
  • Modifications for remodels & additions
  • Risers, valves, and access planning
  • Closeout support and documentation

Built for Inspection

Residential projects move fast. We keep scope clear, coordinate with framing and finishes, and support a clean inspection path.

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Clean installation

Respectful crews and tidy site practices.

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Schedule alignment

Coordination with other trades and finish timelines.

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Inspection readiness

Access, labeling, and documentation built in.

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Multifamily Services

Complete Protection for Every Resident

From new construction ground-up to occupied retrofits, we deliver fire protection that meets code and protects the people who call your property home.

NFPA 13R Sprinkler Systems

Fully engineered NFPA 13R sprinkler systems for low- and mid-rise multifamily buildings — from new construction to retrofit projects on occupied properties. We handle permits, coordination, and AHJ final inspection.

NFPA 13D Single-Family & Townhome

NFPA 13D residential sprinkler systems for single-family homes and townhomes — required by many California cities for new construction under CBC Chapter 9.

Building-Wide Fire Alarm Systems

Addressable fire alarm systems with apartment-level notification, common area coverage, corridor detection, and AHJ-compliant monitoring — designed to NFPA 72 standards.

Annual Inspection & Compliance

Annual inspection and testing programs to keep your property continuously code-compliant. Critical for insurance renewals, lender requirements, and regulatory compliance.

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NFPA 13R
The governing standard for multifamily sprinkler systems — we design and install to full code compliance for every jurisdiction in our service area.
AHJ Ready
We handle permits, plan check coordination, and final inspection with the Authority Having Jurisdiction — your job is done when we pull the permit.
Turnkey
Design, engineering, installation, testing, and certificate of completion — single point of accountability from groundbreak to occupancy.
Property Types

Multifamily Properties We Protect

Apartment Complexes

Low-rise, mid-rise, and garden-style apartment buildings — new construction and occupied retrofits.

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Condominiums

Condo associations and HOAs — new projects and existing buildings requiring code upgrades.

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Senior Living

Assisted living, memory care, and independent senior communities — with heightened life safety requirements.

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Mixed-Use Developments

Ground-floor commercial with residential above — we design systems that meet both occupancy classifications.

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Townhome Communities

Attached townhomes and rowhomes requiring NFPA 13D or 13R systems per CBC Chapter 9.

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Student Housing

On- and off-campus student housing with higher occupancy loads and specific code requirements.

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Why Property Managers Choose Us

We carry full general liability and workers' comp insurance — COI available on request.
Our inspection reports are digital, detailed, and camera-documented for your records.
We coordinate directly with building management to schedule inspections around tenant schedules.
We track your system's compliance calendar and send renewal reminders before deficiency notices arrive.
Single point of contact for design, installation, inspections, and emergency service.
For Property Managers & HOAs

Managing a Portfolio? We've Got You.

Richardson Fire Protection works with property management companies and HOAs across Northern California to keep their entire portfolios compliant, inspected, and protected.

We understand the unique pressures of managing occupied multifamily properties — from tenant relations during retrofit projects to keeping compliance certificates current for lender and insurance requirements. Our team coordinates everything so you don't have to.

Compliance Tracking We track your inspection schedule and alert you before renewals are due.
Lender-Ready Reports Our inspection documentation meets the requirements of most commercial lenders and insurance underwriters.
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Protect Your Residents & Your Investment

Get a free property assessment from Sacramento's multifamily fire protection specialists.

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