At Protection Development, Incorporated (PDI), we apply proven scientific and engineering principles to safeguard lives, property, and assets from the destructive effects of fire and smoke. Fire protection engineering is essential across all building types and industries—both in the U.S. and internationally.
For over 40 years, architects, engineering firms, building owners and developers, government agencies, and safety professionals have trusted PDI to deliver expert fire protection solutions. Our licensed engineers and certified technical staff bring decades of experience to every project, providing comprehensive, code-compliant strategies that are both technically sound and cost-effective.
You’ll find our fire protection, life safety, and building code solutions implemented across a wide range of occupancies, including:
- Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
- Warehouses & Distribution Centers
- Refineries & Chemical Plants
- Hospitals & Healthcare Buildings
- Historical Structures
- Educational Institutions
- And More
Our team understands how fires start, spread, and behave—both inside and outside of structures—and how they can be effectively detected, controlled, and extinguished.
Our services include:
- Fire Protection System Design, Testing & Evaluation
- Life Safety Plan Development
- Hazardous Materials Evaluation (Occupancy Classification / Commodity Letter)
- Fire Hydrant Flow Testing & Hydraulic Modeling (Underground and Aboveground)
- Emergency Planning
USAA Headquarters
University of Incarnate Word
The Historic Pearl
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