Nationally Certified Design, Inspection & Testing of Engineered Protection Systems coupled with Operational Support for Agencies, Consultants, Facility Owners / Managers and Construction Contractors.
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Fire Alarm & Protection / Life Safety SYSTEMS
Fire / Smoke / CO Detection & Alarm Automatic Fire Sprinkler Suppression MNS / Voice Evacuation, Smoke Control Emergency Exit Signage & Lighting
Security & Specialty Communication SYSTEMS
Intrusion Detection & Alarm, A/V Surveillance & Analytics, Biometric Access Control, Gunshot Detection, Aerial Drones, Tactical Ops Support
Fire & Security Alarm, A/V Monitoring SYSTEMS
Wireless Technologies Replace Obsolete Landlines to Improve Reliability, Meet Current Code, Expand Functionality & Eliminate Monthly POTS Fees
Fire Alarm Design & Consulting SOLUTIONS
Engineered Drawings for Construction Permits, Programming, Start-Up, Commissioning, Compliance Verification, AHJ Acceptance Testing
Inspections, Testing & Certification SOLUTIONS
Identification & Corrections of Deficiencies to Ensure Code Compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Life Safety & Property Protection
Fire & Security Alarm, A/V Monitoring SOLUTIONS
Critical Alarm & Supervisory Monitoring for Fire Protection, Intrusion Detection, Utilities, Audio / Video, Mobile Apps for Viewing Control
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Electrical & General Contractors
Engineered “Parts & Smarts” w/NICET certified Drawings, pre-configured systems & support enabling EC’s to provide Fire Alarm solutions
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Owners, Managers & Consultants
CFPS, PSP, NICET IV Certified code analysis, Security & Fire Alarm design & drawings, 3rd party inspections & compliance verification
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AHJ's & Government Agencies
Threat Analysis, Emergency Response Procedures, Security & Fire/ Life Safety Design, SOP Manuals, Critical Ops Training, Drone Surveillance & Surveys
Detech Inc. dba Detech Fire & Security is a Critical Operations consulting firm and authorized Engineered Systems Integrator based in Bellevue, WA USA, a world-class technology hub.
Since 1982, Detech Inc. and our affiliates have provided CFPS, CFPE, ESA, FPE, ASIS CPP/PSP and NICET Level IV Certified Security, Specialty Communications & Fire Alarm Design coupled with Construction Drawings and Certified Site Supervision, Inspection, Functional Testing & UL Monitoring Services to some of the most discerning agencies, organizations, facility owners and construction industries throughout the Americas and Pacific Rim.
Suite of Mission Critical Intelligent Emergency Systems & Operational Support
Fire Alarm & Protection / Life Safety
Intrusion / Access / Surveillance
IP & Radio Alarm Monitoring Apps
Command & Control Operations
Certified Technical Services
Security Threat & Life Safety / Hazard Analysis with Protection & First Responder Operations Planning
Security & Fire Alarm Design with Engineered Drawings & Submittals enabling EC’s to obtain Construction Permits
Customized Pre-Configured “Plug & Play” Equipment Packages and Training for Electrical Contractors
Authorized Tech Support, Pre-Fabrication, Programming, Supervision, Commissioning, AHJ Acceptance Testing
Inspection / Testing / Compliance Certification / Deficiency Corrections
Emergency Operations Support with Encrypted Communications & Drone Surveillance
First Responder Tactical Communications, Geographic Information Mapping, GPS Tracking
Technology Consulting, Design, Field Deployment, First Responder Training
Engineered System Technologies
Fire & Gas Detection / Alarm & Control
UL Monitoring of A-V, Security & Fire Alarm
Mobile Apps Remote Monitoring & Control
Multi-Media Mass Notification
Elevator Smoke / Heat Detection & Control
Long Range Radio Upgrades from Landlines
Automatic Fire Sprinkler & Water Mist
Fire Protection & Explosion Suppression
Military Grade Intrusion Detection & Alarm
High Power Infrared Illumination
Geographic Info Mapping & Geo Tagging
Cyber Security Network Protection
Perimeter Security & Access Control
Mobile Security Command Centers
Gunshot Detection & Triangulation
Audio-Video Surveillance & Analytics / AI
Police & Fire Station Automation & Alerting
Surveillance Drones for Emergency Ops
Biometric Facial Recognition
The Detech team chooses to work with a select group clients who recognize value and are interested in high quality Security and Fire Alarm System design and certified technical services for most Building Technologies tailored to their specific needs.
We start with the end in mind, then look at the big picture and cover every base in between. With our holistic approach and by leveraging the power of Systems Integration, our solutions achieve mission objectives in addition to meeting our clients’ financial goals…not because of a lower first cost, but rather because experience and a better process inevitably creates a smoother project and an optimum outcome which naturally provides higher ROI – both financially and with tangible results.
Specialized services tailored to each client type:
FACILITY OWNERS & PROPERTY MANAGERS
Inspections, Functional Testing & Compliance Certification, Deficiency Corrections and UL Monitoring of Fire / Security / Audio-Video Systems
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING FIRMS
Code Analysis, Design & Construction Drawings, Specs & Operations Development coupled with 3rd party Verification, Inspection & Testing
ELECTRICAL & GENERAL CONTRACTORS
ASIS & NICET Certified Security & Fire Alarm Design with “Parts & Smarts” packages and field support as required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Threat Analysis, Consulting, Design, Technologies Engineering, Development of Standard Operating Procedures, Training in Deployment of Special Systems for Supporting Emergency Response Operations, Life Safety & Physical Security Tactics
Detech has decades of industry experience on complex multi-site projects coupled with an in-depth technical understanding of engineered facility systems utilized by commercial, institutional, industrial, Fire / Rescue and Law Enforcement first responders as well as Government and military-grade Security Operations.
This integration expertise in Security and Fire Alarm System design allows us to provide custom solutions and structured coordination among all parties to ensure that associated Systems and Operations functionally work in concert from end-to-end.
Our Security and Fire Alarm System designs and processes meet code, compliancy standards, mission objectives and SOP’s. Our projects and services are done right, the first time.
For Electrical Contractors we provide NICET Certified Fire Alarm Designs & Construction Drawings coupled with pre-configured “Parts & Smarts” pre-configured / pre-tested customized equipment packages for “Plug & Play” installation and also provide the required certified support to enable these EC’s to meet AHJ requirements that they otherwise could not do on their own.
We also provide physical security assessments with tactical / technical applications, training for a Government Agencies requiring help with threat analysis and deploying state-of-the-art technologies for security or emergency response operations.
We’ve got it covered…let us put four decades of experience to work for your team today.
Detech projects adhere to the requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction including Building Code Officials, Fire Marshals, Battalion Commanders, Security Directors, Homeland Security, State Dept, Military Police, Wing Commanders, Fire / Rescue, Law Enforcement, Underwriting Agencies, A&E Consultants, GC’s / EC’s as well as other Private & Government stakeholders.
For Facility Owners & Property Managers, Detech provides Certified Inspections and End-to-End Functional Testing coupled with emergency technical support and certified services to address deficiency corrections as necessary to obtain / maintain compliance with the local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
We also provide Security / Emergency Communications, Life Safety Code Analysis with Certified Design and Engineered Construction drawings with performance spec development for Architectural / Engineering firms.
CLIENT TYPES & SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Facility Owners & Property Managers
Fire & Life Safety Systems Inspections & Confidence – Functional Testing / Compliance Certifications, Deficiency Corrections, Security & Fire Alarm System Design, Video Analytics, UL Alarm, Sprinkler Supervisory, Elevator Intercom & A/V Surveillance Monitoring, Radio Monitoring Upgrades from Landlines, Monitoring & Compliance Inspection Take-Overs, Troubleshooting, Emergency Service, Expansions, Tenant Improvements, Code Upgrades, Modifications, Consultation, Operator Training, Systems Integration, Multiple Site & Systems Consolidation, Single Seat Interface & Standardization, Remote Monitoring & Control Mobile Apps
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One of our areas of specialization is Certified Inspection and Testing services for clients who demand a higher level of expertise to maximize the protection of occupants, facilities, assets & mission.
Given our vast experience in design/build engineering and construction of mission critical facilities, we bring a unique perspective to the Inspection and Testing of these specialty systems.
Clearly not “just another Fire and Security company”.
Detech Inc. is comprised of Locally Licensed and Nationally Certified industry veterans who know how to ensure engineered facility systems and operations are optimized to protect what matters most.
We will make you aware of any deficiencies that put your people and property at risk…and then develop a plan to bring your facilities into compliance.
If your objective is to simply find the lowest bid, then there are plenty of other companies out there willing to do a half-baked job and call it good. That’s not our model.
We take pride in our work and it shows.
Inspection, Functional Testing/Certification: Detech-Inspect.us™
We also provide clients with options to their current Alarm Monitoring provider with innovative ways to take over existing systems with IP and Long Range Radio to provide useful functionality through the use of mobile apps. Eliminate costly and obsolete/unreliable leased copper POTS telephones by upgrading existing systems to current technology before POTS lines are completely phased out.
IP & Radio Monitoring w/Mobile Apps: Detech-Net.us™
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Architects & Consulting Engineers
| Code Analysis, Security & Fire Alarm System Design, Engineered Construction Drawings by NICET Level IV Fire Alarm & Security Designers (SET), Certified Fire Protection Specialists (CFPS) & Plans Examiners (CFPE), Registered Professional Fire Protection Engineers (FPE), Board Certified ASIS Protection / Physical Security Professionals, Industrial Integrated Automation / Instrumentation & Emergency Communications Engineers, Independent 3rd party Inspections & Confidence Testing, Construction Management & Site Supervision, Consultation, Operational Training |  |
Electrical & General Contractors
Supplying Design-Build / Plan-Spec NICET Level IV Certified Design & Technical Services for Fire / Life Safety, Electronics / Physical Security, Emergency Communications & Automation Solutions
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Engineered “Parts & Smarts” packages complete with pre-configured Specialty Equipment Systems along with Certified Designs & Engineered Construction Drawings which enable our Electrical Construction clients to obtain their Fire Alarm construction permits and also provide Security, Communications and Industrial Automation solutions to their clients. As part of customized pre-configured “Plug & Play” package, Detech also provides associated NICET Certified services including on-site Supervision, Programming, Check-Out, Start-Up, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, Pre-Testing / Compliance Certification and Fire Marshal Acceptance Testing as required by the LAHJ’s, Building Code Officials and Electrical licensing agencies. |
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| NICET IV Engineered Parts & Smarts for ECs: Detech-Elec.us™ |
Helping Electrical Contractors become qualified to service Fire Alarm / Life Safety & Security Systems
For those Electrical Contractors interested in leveraging Detech’s industry experience and see the value of affiliation with the Detech-Elec.us™ group, our NICET III/IV certified technicians and designers provide on-the-job technical training and supervision so select electricians can gain verifiable experience as required to qualify for testing in order to achieve NICET Level II certification. This ability positions these uniquely qualified EC’s to expand their offerings and provide a higher level of support for their local client base.
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We then reduce our role to design (requires NICET III/IV) with optional pre-configured “Parts & Smarts” packages coupled with UL Monitoring since the local EC’s (staffed with NICET Level II Electrician/Techs) are then able to provide their own in-house maintenance and inspection/test services with no need for Detech to be on-site. Detech also contracts with these affiliated – yet completely independent – EC’s to service our local and National Account owner direct client base and perform retrofits of existing Fire & Security Alarm systems to capitalize on state-of-the-art alarm, supervisory, and audi0-video technologies with mobile apps for remote monitoring and control. |
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Detech-Net.us™ is our UL listed solution based on IP technologies and long range wireless radio networks that allows integration to virtually any existing Fire or Security System which provides Facility Owners with alternatives for service and monitoring while reducing operational costs by freeing them from “locked” proprietary systems. Our growing network of end-user clients continues to create demand for these technology upgrades as leased landlines are phased out and this proven model delivers the most efficient, high quality end product and increased level of local service for Facility Owners / Managers and Government Agencies. ENGINEERED PRE-CONFIGURED SYSTEMS For our engineered “Parts & Smarts” packages for the electrical construction industry, we provide ASIS CPP/PSP Certified Security and NICET Level IV Certified Fire Alarm System design and pay attention to detail with a mindset of putting ourselves in the shoes of the installing Electrical Contractor and understanding every step from initial layout to rough-in and trim out to start-up, commissioning and functional testing. |
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We focus on designing and producing detailed construction drawings and sequences of operation as required for our Facility Owner, General and Electrical Contractor clients as required by Authorities Having Jurisdiction to obtain their Fire Alarm construction permits. We then shift to the procurement of specialty equipment and production of a complete “Plug & Play pre-configured solution that can literally be unpackaged, installed, checked out, and powered up.
Detech provides high quality pre-fabrication, pre-wiring, pre-configuration, solid programming, thorough bench testing, and customized industrial labeling of every component keyed to the engineered drawings. We address all system integration features and provide clear step-by-step field wiring checkout instructions.
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Included with every engineered system is a pre-configured laptop which enables a wifi connection for remote support at the same level as if we were standing at the site. It’s the next best thing to being there. This allows us to provide real-time technical support with a remote, live data connection and utilize face-time mobile technologies to augment actual site support when needed. With this model, we are able to support engineered Design / Build projects literally anywhere in the world. We have partnered with agencies, facility owners and their contractors to deploy our specialty protection and emergency communications system some of the most remote and harshest environments on the planet. Our humble beginnings operating out of an aircraft hangar in the middle of Alaska and deploying solutions in areas only accessible by air was instrumental in helping shape our business model early on by providing the experience necessary to operate and support projects located virtually any place on the planet and in the most extreme and high security environments imaginable. We got this. Detech provides required NICET Level IV Certified Designs & Permit Drawings with optional pre-configured systems and Detech-Net.us™ UL Monitoring. Local Detech-Elec.us™ affiliate Electrical Contractors provide installation and local post-installation service with initial support from Detech |
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In a simple yet effective formula, each company does what they do best – with the result benefiting the end client. Truly a win-win-win situation.
Franchise opportunities are available to qualified EC’s in select markets.
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For more information and a downloadable PDF overview, please refer select “Electrical Contractor” from the Client Type drop down menu. Providing Turnkey Design / Build Solutions to General Contractors For General Contractors requiring turnkey installations, Detech leverages Electrical Contractors within the Detech-Elec.us™ group to install engineered pre-configured / pre-tested systems that are designed and supplied by us. In most cases, these trained and certified Electrical Contractors are also capable of starting up, commissioning, and providing acceptance testing with the Fire Marshal. On more complex projects, we also provide site support to assist in the successful start-up/turnover. |
In all cases, we provide trade coordination, project management, and remote technical support with an online link via WiFi and a pre-configured laptop shipped with our pre-configured systems.
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Since our solutions are specifically tailored to our engineered construction drawings, then the systems are literally plug-and-play. For any changes, a simple data connection from the provided pre-configured laptop computer to the panel and a wireless connection via WiFi is all that is needed to make the modifications remotely…the next best thing to being there. Whether it be Security, Fire, Specialty Communications, or Automation, the concept is the same. We provide the Design and Pre-Configuration, your Electricians perform the installation with supervision and support by our Certified Designers and Technicians as required. |
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For turnkey Design / Build solutions, we only use proven, experienced local EC’s with great reputations, staffed with certified electrician technicians who have received specific training from us on our systems and the technology platform deployed for each specific project.
Government Agencies & Departments
Government Agencies including DoD, Law Enforcement, Security Directors, Battalion Commanders, Fire / Rescue Station Chiefs, Fire Marshals & Building Code Officials
Tactical Operations with Intelligent Security Technologies, Physical Security Training & Aerial Drones for Site Surveys and in support of Emergency Operations, Threat Analysis, 3rd Party Code Review, Security, Emergency Communications & Fire / Life Safety Construction Management, 3rd Party Site Supervision & Review, Independent Compliance Verification, Personnel Training
Detech supports all types of Government Agencies in navigating complex nuances of the ever-changing high tech security & protection industry to ensure their designers and emergency response teams are equipped to understand current codes and to properly oversee the construction process as well as how to deploy specialty electronics technology in support of Threat Mitigation and integrated Emergency Response Operations.
Security Threat Analysis * Biometric Facial Recognition * Long Range Infrared Illumination * Intelligent Audio-Video Surveillance * Military-Grade Intrusion Detection & Alarm / Access Control * GPS Tracking * Aerial Drone Surveillance & Site Mapping * Emergency Dispatch * Station Alerting * Integrated Communications * Drone Detection * Infrared / Microwave / Seismic Detection * Explosion Suppression
Supporting Agency Missions with Technology:
Detech-Gov.us™
Detech Security experts specialize in developing custom-tailored design/assist packages resulting in solutions to meet Agency-specific missions and operations.
WE FOCUS ON EXCELLENCE and providing overall VALUE to our trusted Partners.
We are very selective in whom we choose to serve and we purposely limit the type and amount of concurrent projects we have on the books at any given time. We expect our potential clients to be equally as picky about who they hire, and welcome the opportunity for a discussion on how our experience makes us a highly qualified consultant for your next project.
If our approach makes sense to you and your team, please follow the steps above and consider following the simple GETTING STARTED steps above to quickly create a company/user profile and submit project documents of any type for our review to begin a discussion. You can either select a date/time that works best for you, drop an email or simply give us a call to see if we would be a good fit to help you achieve your objectives.
For more information, history, background, and credentials, please click the “About” tab.
ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE CONTRACTORS:
Franchise opportunities are available for qualified EC’s to participate in being an affiliate of the Detech-Elec™ National Accounts Group.
If your firm is seeking to expand your business and interested in receiving expert support from Detech Fire & Security, then you are invited to send a request to email address below or simply call to schedule a two-way interview process.
For more information, select “Electrical Contractor” from the “Clients” drop down menu above.
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY in support of FIRE / LIFE SAFETY & SECURITY MISSIONS
SPECIALTY SERVICES to support EMERGENCY OPS & PROTECTION of PEOPLE, FACILITIES & ASSETS
CERTIFIED DESIGN & TECHNICAL SERVICES to support AHJ’S & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS across all SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES in MULTI-SITE FACILITIES & COMPLEXES
GETTING STARTED….
Access to the secure Detech Plans Room for uploading / downloading docs is Easy As 1-2-3:
First click “SIGN UP” to create a simple entity profile with unique user(s) based on roles & applications.
Once logged in, click “CREATE PROJECT” to setup a site specific repository on our secure server and fill out a short project summary form with drop down menus.
Then click “VIEW PROJECTS” to upload documents, view the dashboard showing project status, and download engineered construction drawings, operational manuals, inspection/test reports, and other certified documents tailored to the unique requirements of our clients.
CALENDAR
To schedule technical support such as troubleshooting, inspection/testing or operational training, select “SCHEDULE SERVICE“
To view schedules based on your profile and specific to your client record (not visible to others), click “VIEW CALENDAR“.