Carnegie Mellon University

EHS Fire Safety provides support to campus partners to complete plan reviews of various
construction and renovation projects to analyze and interpret the principles, practices, and
techniques of fire prevention; the laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to fire
prevention and enforcement. The reviews include building materials, construction, and the
principles of combustion; building extinguishing and alarm systems; the proper storage, use and handling of hazardous materials, including review of fire protection systems, emergency
responder access, fire and life safety compliance and water supply.

  • Occupant Load
  • Fire Alarm System
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Means of Egress
  • Alternate Fire Suppression Systems
  • Hazardous Material