Code Red Consultants
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Experience: Service: Fire Protection & Life Safety Code Consulting

ArentFox Schiff Law Firm

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, CA, ArentFox Schiff Law Firm relocated its Los Angeles office to the 43rd floor of the 555 South Flower Street high-rise building. The 27,280-square-foot tenant improvement project features private offices, a large boardroom, multiple meeting rooms, a war room, a podcast studio, a kitchenette, and a flexible interior lounge that opens to an outdoor deck via a bi-folding wall, transforming the space into a seamless indoor/outdoor assembly area.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection, life safety, and accessibility code consulting services for this new office space, designed by Donaldson + Partners. Our scope included drawing reviews, coordination with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Fire Department officials, responses to plan check comments, and ongoing support during construction administration.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Size

27,280 SF

Completion

December 2024

Photography Credit

Benny Chan, Fotoworks

ArentFox Schiff Law Firm

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, CA, ArentFox Schiff Law Firm relocated its Los Angeles office to the 43rd floor of the 555 South Flower Street high-rise building. The 27,280-square-foot tenant improvement project features private offices, a large boardroom, multiple meeting rooms, a war room, a podcast studio, a kitchenette, and a flexible interior lounge that opens to an outdoor deck via a bi-folding wall, transforming the space into a seamless indoor/outdoor assembly area.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection, life safety, and accessibility code consulting services for this new office space, designed by Donaldson + Partners. Our scope included drawing reviews, coordination with the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Fire Department officials, responses to plan check comments, and ongoing support during construction administration.

1201 E. Abingdon Drive, Alexandria, VA

Code Red Consultants partnered with KTGY and the Pinkard Group to transform an unused office building into an elegant residential development in Alexandria, VA. This extensive project involved a complete renovation, occupancy change, and the addition of a new wing and penthouse level. Upon completion, the building will feature 136 residential units and an exclusive penthouse with luxurious amenities, including indoor communal spaces and a rooftop deck for residents to enjoy.

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants developed and presented the code compliance strategy to the City of Alexandria. In collaboration with KTGY, we provided comprehensive building, fire, and accessibility code consulting services. The project is slated for permit submission in summer 2025, with construction expected to extend into Q2 2027, under the direction of Davis Construction as the general contractor.

Location

Alexandria, VA

Size

6 stories

Completion

ongoing

Rending Credit

KTGY

1201 E. Abingdon Drive, Alexandria, VA

Code Red Consultants partnered with KTGY and the Pinkard Group to transform an unused office building into an elegant residential development in Alexandria, VA. This extensive project involved a complete renovation, occupancy change, and the addition of a new wing and penthouse level. Upon completion, the building will feature 136 residential units and an exclusive penthouse with luxurious amenities, including indoor communal spaces and a rooftop deck for residents to enjoy.

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants developed and presented the code compliance strategy to the City of Alexandria. In collaboration with KTGY, we provided comprehensive building, fire, and accessibility code consulting services. The project is slated for permit submission in summer 2025, with construction expected to extend into Q2 2027, under the direction of Davis Construction as the general contractor.

Engine 17 Dorchester

Code Red Consultants provided Fire Protection, Life Safety, and Accessibility Code Consulting services to Annum Architects for the BFD Engine 17 project in Dorchester, MA. Situated on historic Meetinghouse Hill, Engine 17 is only the second ground-up new firehouse built in Boston in over 40 years. The new, approximately 18,000 GSF facility was constructed on a former parking lot adjacent to the existing firehouse. This project holds special meaning for our team, as public safety lies at the heart of our mission and remains a constant priority in our commitment to giving back to the community.

Annum’s ground-up design incorporated energy-efficient boilers, two apparatus bays, second-floor spaces with an open-concept kitchen and dayroom, a fitness area, lockers, sleeping quarters, and office spaces. Large windows introduce natural light into key program areas, creating a bright, welcoming environment. The exterior features brick and stone to complement the surrounding neighborhood.

The design phase was completed in 2020/2021, and construction was completed in September 2024. This project was a collaboration between the Boston Fire Department and the City of Boston Public Facilities Department.

Location

Dorchester, MA

Size

18,000 GSF

Completion

September 2024

Photography Credit

Randy Crandon

Engine 17 Dorchester

Code Red Consultants provided Fire Protection, Life Safety, and Accessibility Code Consulting services to Annum Architects for the BFD Engine 17 project in Dorchester, MA. Situated on historic Meetinghouse Hill, Engine 17 is only the second ground-up new firehouse built in Boston in over 40 years. The new, approximately 18,000 GSF facility was constructed on a former parking lot adjacent to the existing firehouse. This project holds special meaning for our team, as public safety lies at the heart of our mission and remains a constant priority in our commitment to giving back to the community.

Annum’s ground-up design incorporated energy-efficient boilers, two apparatus bays, second-floor spaces with an open-concept kitchen and dayroom, a fitness area, lockers, sleeping quarters, and office spaces. Large windows introduce natural light into key program areas, creating a bright, welcoming environment. The exterior features brick and stone to complement the surrounding neighborhood.

The design phase was completed in 2020/2021, and construction was completed in September 2024. This project was a collaboration between the Boston Fire Department and the City of Boston Public Facilities Department.

Elevate Apartments, Cambridge, MA

Code Red Consultants supported the renovation of Elevate Apartments, a multifamily building located at 1 Leighton Street in Cambridge, MA. The project aimed to enhance resident amenities through updates to the first and second floors, which included the addition of a new fitness center, bike storage, an upgraded lobby and lounge area, and modernized leasing offices. Renovations also extended to the rooftop, where a new terrace and sky lounge were created to provide vibrant, communal spaces for residents.

Our team provided comprehensive code consulting services, working closely with the architectural team to navigate the applicable building and fire code requirements. In addition, our field team developed the NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan to support safe and compliant project execution throughout the renovation.
We were proud to collaborate with Arrowstreet as the project architect and Timberline Construction as the general contractor on this effort to reimagine and elevate the building’s shared spaces.

Award Winner!

Gold Winner: New England Real Estate Journal Project of the Year

Location

Cambridge, Mass.

Size

64,000 SF

Completion

Spring 2024

Photography Credit

Robert Umenhofer

Elevate Apartments, Cambridge, MA

Code Red Consultants supported the renovation of Elevate Apartments, a multifamily building located at 1 Leighton Street in Cambridge, MA. The project aimed to enhance resident amenities through updates to the first and second floors, which included the addition of a new fitness center, bike storage, an upgraded lobby and lounge area, and modernized leasing offices. Renovations also extended to the rooftop, where a new terrace and sky lounge were created to provide vibrant, communal spaces for residents.

Our team provided comprehensive code consulting services, working closely with the architectural team to navigate the applicable building and fire code requirements. In addition, our field team developed the NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan to support safe and compliant project execution throughout the renovation.

We were proud to collaborate with Arrowstreet as the project architect and Timberline Construction as the general contractor on this effort to reimagine and elevate the building’s shared spaces.

BWH Faulkner Hospital New Inpatient Addition

The Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital New Inpatient Addition is a five-story addition designed to enhance inpatient services. The new addition includes 78 patient beds, an expanded endoscopy area, and an upgraded radiology department. The project encompasses over 100,000 SF of new space and includes over 15,000 square feet of interior renovations to integrate the new addition with the existing building.

Code Red Consultants provided multiple services for the project throughout all project phases. Our involvement started as the code consultant to the project architect, NBBJ. As code consultants, we prepared a comprehensive code compliance approach report. This report addressed the scope of work necessary to implement enhanced life safety features required in a high-rise structure within the context of the existing building.

Before construction, Code Red Consultants prepared the NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan for Turner Construction. This plan outlined the requirements for protecting contractors, fire department personnel, and building occupants from the inherent fire hazards associated with construction. Code Red Consultants was also retained directly by the Hospital to serve in various inspection roles, including fire-stopping special inspector, smoke control special inspector, NFPA 4 integrated fire protection system testing, and fire door inspections per NFPA 80. In addition to supporting the project from a compliance standpoint, our services added value to the project team by assisting with obtaining regulatory approvals and delivering the building on time.

Location

Boston, MA

Size

98,000 SF

Completion

2025

BWH Faulkner Hospital New Inpatient Addition

The Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital New Inpatient Addition is a five-story addition designed to enhance inpatient services. The new addition includes 78 patient beds, an expanded endoscopy area, and an upgraded radiology department. The project encompasses over 100,000 SF of new space and includes over 15,000 square feet of interior renovations to integrate the new addition with the existing building.

Code Red Consultants provided multiple services for the project throughout all project phases. Our involvement started as the code consultant to the project architect, NBBJ. As code consultants, we prepared a comprehensive code compliance approach report. This report addressed the scope of work necessary to implement enhanced life safety features required in a high-rise structure within the context of the existing building.

Before construction, Code Red Consultants prepared the NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan for Turner Construction. This plan outlined the requirements for protecting contractors, fire department personnel, and building occupants from the inherent fire hazards associated with construction. Code Red Consultants was also retained directly by the Hospital to serve in various inspection roles, including fire-stopping special inspector, smoke control special inspector, NFPA 4 integrated fire protection system testing, and fire door inspections per NFPA 80. In addition to supporting the project from a compliance standpoint, our services added value to the project team by assisting with obtaining regulatory approvals and delivering the building on time.

Pennsylvania State University Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building

The new Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building (ECoRE) on the West Campus of The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) is a 5-story, 280,000 SF facility housing a comprehensive research and teaching program. The ECoRE Building features specialized research laboratories, active-learning classrooms, faculty offices, departmental headhouses, and administrative support space.  An atrium provides vertical connectivity between levels with natural daylight and visible interconnection between the various uses present.

Serving as the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing and presenting the building’s code compliance approach to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.  Working with architect Payette, our services included building, fire, accessibility, hazardous chemical code consulting, and performance-based design analysis of the atrium smoke control system using a computational fluid dynamics computer model.

Location

University Park, PA

Size

5 stories
280,000 SF

Completion

2023

Rending Credit

Payette

Pennsylvania State University Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building

The new Engineering Collaborative Research & Education Building (ECoRE) on the West Campus of The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) is a 5-story, 280,000 SF facility housing a comprehensive research and teaching program. The ECoRE Building features specialized research laboratories, active-learning classrooms, faculty offices, departmental headhouses, and administrative support space.  An atrium provides vertical connectivity between levels with natural daylight and visible interconnection between the various uses present.

Serving as the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing and presenting the building’s code compliance approach to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.  Working with architect Payette, our services included building, fire, accessibility, hazardous chemical code consulting, and performance-based design analysis of the atrium smoke control system using a computational fluid dynamics computer model.

Foundry at Drydock: Parcels O & P, Boston, MA

The Foundry at Drydock project includes a new life science center and amenity building in Boston’s Seaport District. The development consists of the new construction of a 9-story core and shell high-rise office building (Parcel O) and the adaptive reuse of an existing warehouse building as a 9,000 SF single-story amenity building (Parcel P).

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants (CRC) developed and presented the building’s code compliance approach to the City of Boston’s Building and Fire Departments. Working with the base building architect, SGA, our services included building, fire, accessibility, and hazardous materials code consulting. CRC also worked to develop, present, and successfully receive a State Building Code variance to allow for increased windows along an exterior wall with a reduced fire separation distance.

During construction, Code Red Consultants worked closely alongside the General Contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, and the Developer, Marcus Partners, in several capacities. At Parcel O, CRC served as the Smoke Control Special Inspector (SCSI) and the Firestopping Special Inspector (FSSI). As the SCSI, we were responsible for conducting design and shop drawing-level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, developing test plans, conducting field inspections, and verifying system performance after construction. As the FSSI, we conducted visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems and worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing and on-time delivery of the building.

We also provided NFPA 241 Construction Safety Plan documentation and ongoing Construction Fire Safety consulting throughout the project. This included developing a comprehensive Fire Prevention Program and conducting regular site inspections with the general contractor to ensure continuous compliance with NFPA 241 requirements. Code Red Consultants worked with Marcus Partners to develop a Phased Occupancy Plan and Owner’s Master Fire Safety Program for the building, which helped to allow the building to open on time with ongoing tenant fit-out work.

Location

Boston, MA

Size

228,000 SF

Cost

$100 million

Completion

Summer 2024

Photography Credit

Marcus Partners

Foundry at Drydock: Parcels O & P, Boston, MA

The Foundry at Drydock project includes a new life science center and amenity building in Boston’s Seaport District. The development consists of the new construction of a 9-story core and shell high-rise office building (Parcel O) and the adaptive reuse of an existing warehouse building as a 9,000 SF single-story amenity building (Parcel P).

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants (CRC) developed and presented the building’s code compliance approach to the City of Boston’s Building and Fire Departments. Working with the base building architect, SGA, our services included building, fire, accessibility, and hazardous materials code consulting. CRC also worked to develop, present, and successfully receive a State Building Code variance to allow for increased windows along an exterior wall with a reduced fire separation distance.

During construction, Code Red Consultants worked closely alongside the General Contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, and the Developer, Marcus Partners, in several capacities. At Parcel O, CRC served as the Smoke Control Special Inspector (SCSI) and the Firestopping Special Inspector (FSSI). As the SCSI, we were responsible for conducting design and shop drawing-level documentation reviews across multiple disciplines, developing test plans, conducting field inspections, and verifying system performance after construction. As the FSSI, we conducted visual and destructive inspections of firestop systems and worked in conjunction with John Moriarty & Associates to coordinate requirements and testing across multiple trades to ensure successful testing and on-time delivery of the building.

We also provided NFPA 241 Construction Safety Plan documentation and ongoing Construction Fire Safety consulting throughout the project. This included developing a comprehensive Fire Prevention Program and conducting regular site inspections with the general contractor to ensure continuous compliance with NFPA 241 requirements. Code Red Consultants worked with Marcus Partners to develop a Phased Occupancy Plan and Owner’s Master Fire Safety Program for the building, which helped to allow the building to open on time with ongoing tenant fit-out work.

Augustana University Midco Arena, Sioux Falls, SD

Midco Arena serves as the new hub for Augustana University’s athletic program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This state-of-the-art hockey arena features 3,100 seats, 12 private suites, and a range of support facilities designed for student-athletes, staff, and Vikings fans. Supporting the university’s new Division 1 Hockey Program, which was added in 2021, the arena features state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities, classroom and meeting spaces, sports medicine areas, team lounge spaces, coaching offices, and a Vikings athletic apparel shop. The facility also contains a full team suite for the Women’s Soccer program.

Code Red Consultants partnered with JLG Architects as the Code Consultant, focusing on the complex code requirements for large assembly spaces. Our services included a comprehensive egress analysis to verify adequate egress for all anticipated events within the building and on the ice. Code Red Consultants addressed the unique challenges of high occupant densities and varying configurations in the multifunction space, evaluating each event scenario to validate compliance with relevant codes and ensure safety for building occupants.

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Size

154,000 SF

Cost

$72 million

Completion

January 2024

Rending Credit

JLG Architects

Augustana University Midco Arena, Sioux Falls, SD

Midco Arena serves as the new hub for Augustana University’s athletic program in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This state-of-the-art hockey arena features 3,100 seats, 12 private suites, and a range of support facilities designed for student-athletes, staff, and Vikings fans. Supporting the university’s new Division 1 Hockey Program, which was added in 2021, the arena features state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities, classroom and meeting spaces, sports medicine areas, team lounge spaces, coaching offices, and a Vikings athletic apparel shop. The facility also contains a full team suite for the Women’s Soccer program.

Code Red Consultants partnered with JLG Architects as the Code Consultant, focusing on the complex code requirements for large assembly spaces. Our services included a comprehensive egress analysis to verify adequate egress for all anticipated events within the building and on the ice. Code Red Consultants addressed the unique challenges of high occupant densities and varying configurations in the multifunction space, evaluating each event scenario to validate compliance with relevant codes and ensure safety for building occupants.

1776 K Street – Office to Hotel Reno, Washington, DC

The project at 1776 K Street involves converting a 1968 office building into a 278-room hotel situated at the corner of 18th and K Street in Washington, DC. The building owner collaborated with WDG Architecture to convert the 12-story, 270,000 SF office building into a new hotel. The hotel includes three underground parking levels, one level of underground back-of-house space, and a fitness center. The lobby features a new café restaurant, a marketplace, and flexible meeting spaces. Additional flexible meeting spaces, including an outdoor terrace overlooking the central business district, are provided on the 12th floor.

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing and presenting the building’s code compliance approach to the Washington DC Fire Department and the Department of Buildings. In collaboration with WDG Architecture, Code Red Consultants provided comprehensive building and fire code consulting services. This included creating a detailed code report, developing life safety drawings, and preparing necessary modifications to the Building and Fire Codes to address the existing conditions in the building.

The design team received a building permit in July 2024. Davis Construction will serve as the general contractor for the project, with construction expected to run into Q4 2025.

Location

Washington, DC

Size

12 stories
270,000 SF

Cost

$64.4 million

Completion

Winter 2025

Rending Credit

WDG Architecture

1776 K Street – Office to Hotel Reno, Washington, DC

The project at 1776 K Street involves converting a 1968 office building into a 278-room hotel situated at the corner of 18th and K Street in Washington, DC. The building owner collaborated with WDG Architecture to convert the 12-story, 270,000 SF office building into a new hotel. The hotel includes three underground parking levels, one level of underground back-of-house space, and a fitness center. The lobby features a new café restaurant, a marketplace, and flexible meeting spaces. Additional flexible meeting spaces, including an outdoor terrace overlooking the central business district, are provided on the 12th floor.

As the project’s code consultant, Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing and presenting the building’s code compliance approach to the Washington DC Fire Department and the Department of Buildings. In collaboration with WDG Architecture, Code Red Consultants provided comprehensive building and fire code consulting services. This included creating a detailed code report, developing life safety drawings, and preparing necessary modifications to the Building and Fire Codes to address the existing conditions in the building.

The design team received a building permit in July 2024. Davis Construction will serve as the general contractor for the project, with construction expected to run into Q4 2025.

Imprint Apartments

Code Red Consultants assisted CUBE 3 Studio in designing Imprint Apartments, a brand-new 6-story residential building in Dorchester, MA, featuring sophisticated modern units, a fitness center, community recreation areas, and more. Imprint boasts over 51,000 SF in footprint area totaling around 235,000 SF in aggregate area with over 200 residential units. Code Red Consultants assisted in life safety, fire protection, and accessibility code consulting. The team also aided with obtaining a Flammable Liquid Storage License for the parking garage and Place of Assembly permits. Other collaborators included general contractor, D.F. Pray, and owner and developer, The Michaels Organization.

Location

Dorchester, MA

Size

6 stories
235,000 SF

Cost

$95 million

Completion

January 2024

Rending Credit

CUBE 3

Imprint Apartments

Code Red Consultants assisted CUBE 3 Studio in designing Imprint Apartments, a brand-new 6-story residential building in Dorchester, MA, featuring sophisticated modern units, a fitness center, community recreation areas, and more. Imprint boasts over 51,000 SF in footprint area totaling around 235,000 SF in aggregate area with over 200 residential units. Code Red Consultants assisted in life safety, fire protection, and accessibility code consulting. The team also aided with obtaining a Flammable Liquid Storage License for the parking garage and Place of Assembly permits. Other collaborators included general contractor, D.F. Pray, and owner and developer, The Michaels Organization.