Fire Sprinkler System Design & Installation in NYC


When lives and property are on the line, your sprinkler system must be designed and installed right. Franco Belli Plumbing & Heating is a licensed sprinkler contractor in Brooklyn serving all five boroughs—delivering code-compliant sprinkler system installation in NYC for new builds, retrofits, and upgrades.

Engineered For NYC Buildings, From Brownstones To Towers

Our Master Fire Suppression team designs to NFPA 13 standards, coordinates FDNY/DOB approvals, and installs with minimal visual impact—whether it’s a Brooklyn Heights retrofit, a Long Island City build-out, or a Midtown office modernized floor by floor. Franco Belli delivers clean work, clear timelines, and reliable performance.

  • Master Fire Suppression Contractor (A & B licenses)

  • NFPA 13/13R/13D designs with hydraulic calculations

  • Seamless coordination with GCs, architects, and expediters

  • Borough-wide crews for tight schedules and phased work

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Expert Sprinkler System Design

We survey hazards, calculate densities, select heads, size pipe and risers, and plan valves, standpipes, and pumps. Plans are stamped, coordinated, and ready for approvals—tailored to apartments, retail, offices, schools, and special-use occupancies across NYC.

New Construction, Retrofits & Upgrades

From ground-up developments to occupied retrofits, we install wet and dry systems, pre-action where required, and discreet routing in historic interiors. Upgrades replace corroded mains, add coverage for renovations, and integrate monitoring for better oversight.

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Design & Engineering

NFPA-compliant plans, hydraulic calcs, head layouts, and coordinated submittals.

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New Construction Install

Core/shell and tenant fit-outs with tested risers, valves, and alarms.

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Retrofit & Aesthetic Routing

Low-profile runs and painted pipe to blend within finished spaces.

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System Upgrades

Add zones, replace outdated valves, and prepare for monitoring or pumps.

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Post-Installation Support & Rapid Fixes

After your install, we perform acceptance testing, train staff on valves and signage, and return for punch items fast. If a head is damaged or a line is compromised, our team responds quickly to repair and restore service.

  • Do you design to NFPA 13 for mixed-use buildings?

    Yes. We classify occupancies by area and design densities accordingly for compliance.

  • Can you add sprinklers during a renovation without moving out tenants?

    We phase work by stack or line, coordinate shutdowns, and maintain protection.

  • Do brownstones need dry systems in unheated spaces?

    Unheated areas often require dry or antifreeze loops; we design per code and conditions.

  • What if building water pressure is low?

    We size and install fire pumps/jockey pumps to meet required demand.

  • How long does FDNY approval take?

    Timelines vary; we submit complete packages and track responses to keep projects moving.

Outfit Your Property With A Code-Ready System

Get a fast design consult and budget from Franco Belli. Call (718) 424-0971 or send plans to start your sprinkler installation in NYC.