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Choosing The Right Fire Suppression System For Your Facility

Safeguard What Matters. Trust What Lasts.

When it comes to protecting your facility, compliance is the minimum. F.E. Moran designs fire suppression systems with one goal in mind: protecting people, property, and productivity. Whether you operate a commercial high-rise, a manufacturing plant, or a data center, the stakes are high, and so is our standard.

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We’re more than a contractor. We’re the trusted partner behind some of the most complex fire protection systems in the country. And when lives are on the line, "good enough" doesn’t cut it.

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F.E. Moran utilizes in-house Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. Unlike firms that outsource this critical step, our in-house experts ensure your project's modeling is prioritized and aligned with your schedule, because your job is our priority, not one of five others on someone else’s desk.

Why Fire Suppression Systems Are Mission-Critical

Fire suppression systems are designed to detect, control, and suppress fires at the source, buying time, minimizing damage, and ensuring continuity. The right system will:

  • Detect, control, and suppress fires at the source
  • Reduce downtime and financial loss
  • Protect critical equipment and infrastructure
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and insurance standards
  • Provide peace of mind that your facility and your people are protected

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Every facility has its own fire risks. The right system depends on your operation, layout, and materials. That’s why F.E. Moran offers a full portfolio of fire suppression solutions, each designed to meet your specific needs:

Water-Based Fire Suppression

  • Wet Pipe Systems: Always ready to go. Ideal for environmentally controlled spaces, ranging from offices and schools to conditioned warehouses and manufacturing environments.
  • Dry Pipe Systems: Air-pressurized to prevent freezing. Built for unheated environments like warehouses.
  • Pre-Action Systems: Dual-action for ultra-sensitive environments. Perfect for museums, data centers, and archives.

Clean Agent Systems

  • FM-200 / Novec 1230: Non-conductive, residue-free, and fast-acting. Trusted in IT rooms and labs.
  • Inert Gas Systems: Oxygen-displacing and equipment-safe. Essential for high-value electronics.

Foam Suppression Systems

  • Tailored for flammable liquid storage. Foam expands to smother fires and prevent reignition, a must-have for petrochemical and processing facilities.

Special Hazard Systems

Built for complexity. Built for risk. From energy and power plants to chemical processing and aerospace, these systems are custom-engineered to handle environments most can’t.

Choosing the Right System Starts Here

We don’t just install systems, we engineer confidence. Here’s how we help you make the right choice:

  1. Understand Your Risk Profile: Are you protecting electronics, flammable materials, or irreplaceable assets? We assess every element.
  2. Evaluate Water Viability: Water isn’t always the answer. We’ll help you determine if an alternative agent is more appropriate.
  3. Ensure Regulatory Compliance: With decades of NFPA, local code, and insurance expertise, we build systems that meet every requirement — and anticipate future updates.
  4. Design for the Future: Your facility may evolve. So should your suppression system. Our flexible, scalable designs support growth and modernization.

Fire Suppression, The F.E. Moran Way

From initial assessment to inspection and maintenance, F.E. Moran is the only partner you need:

  • Full-service design/build capabilities
    • Design Assist
    • Design Advise
    • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • NICET-certified fire protection engineers
  • In-house fabrication and rapid installation
  • 24/7 service and support
  • Unmatched expertise in both standard and special hazard environments

We bring grit, precision, and follow-through to every project — because your protection doesn’t end at installation. That’s where our commitment begins.

Service & Inspection That Never Lets Up

At F.E. Moran, installation is only the starting line. Your protection lives in the details that come after — relentless inspections, precision maintenance, and trusted service that keep your systems mission-ready. With grit, expertise, and follow-through, our Service & Inspection teams deliver confidence you can count on.

Beyond the Basics. Beyond the Expected.

From sprinklers and suppression systems to alarms, pumps, and hydrants, we don’t just check the box. We anticipate issues before they cost you time, money, or compliance. Every visit, every test, every repair is about one thing: ensuring your systems perform when it matters most.

  • Routine inspections tailored to your facility
  • NFPA, AHJ, and insurance code compliance
  • Proactive maintenance to extend system life
  • 24/7/365 emergency response — because downtime is not an option

National Reach. Local Commitment.

With offices strategically located across the U.S., F.E. Moran protects facilities coast to coast with the same reliability we’ve delivered for decades. Our NICET-certified inspectors and union-trained technicians combine local expertise with national strength.

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Service & Inspection Coverage Includes:

  • Midwest: Chicago, Champaign, Peoria, Marion, Davenport, Kansas City, SE Wisconsin, SW Michigan, Hammond/NW Indiana, Valparaiso, Indianapolis, South Bend
  • South & Gulf: Oak Ridge (TN), Orlando (FL), New Orleans (LA), Houston/Gulf Coast (TX)
  • Plains & Mountain: Sioux Falls (SD), Denver (CO)

Wherever your facility operates, you can trust F.E. Moran to deliver peace of mind, protection, and performance that never sleeps.

Don’t Settle for Standard. Choose What’s Proven.

The right fire suppression system is an investment in your future. With F.E. Moran, you're not just choosing a system. You're choosing a partner who does what they say, and delivers what they promise — no matter how complex the challenge.

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Let’s talk. Contact F.E. Moran today to schedule a risk assessment and consultation. 

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