Specialists In Fire Alarm Design & Drafting Services
Fire alarm systems design
Our main focus at UNICAD is Fire Alarm Design & Shop Drawings. We provide our clients accurate and timely fire alarm shop drawings for their fire alarm system installations. We customize our designs to meet the codes and standards applicable to our clients’ projects. Our close attention to detail reduces problems in permitting, and construction.
Our drawings comply with all applicable codes including:
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- International Building Code (IBC)
- National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
- Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
pre-bid and design build services
Over the years we have developed relationships with engineers and architects who rely on us to provide their fire alarm system bid documents. We provide the same level of design for contractors with pre-bid and design build services. These services allow them to accurately bid and win jobs.
We conduct code analysis using:
- Project Specifications
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- International Building Code (IBC)
- Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
- International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- National Fire Protection Standards (NFPA)
Security Infrastructure Design
While not always required, CCTV, access control & security system designs provide the detail required for contractors to get projects completed timely, within budget and without the confusion that comes without designs. Our designs are especially useful when a contractor utilizes a 3rd party to pull cabling and install boxes and devices. We show contractors where to put devices, what cable to pull and to where and any other detail necessary to help get the job done right.
About Us
UniCAD, Inc. is a family‑owned specialist in fire alarm system design. We focus on precision, reliability, and clear communication from initial scoping to final submittal. Our clients include electrical contractors, integrators, and facility owners who need dependable documents that pass AHJ review and keep projects moving.
We partner closely with teams to align drawings with local requirements and project constraints—because getting it right on paper saves time and cost in the field.
We support and encourage
NICET certification
Our certified team
Our team of design and CAD professionals have decades of design experience and technical expertise. We have on staff:
Three NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems
One NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems
One NICET Level I in Fire Alarm Systems
Experienced CAD Technicians
We support and encourage NICET certification for all our employees.
Why Contractors Choose Us
- Specialists in fire alarm and security infrastructure design (not a generalist CAD shop)
- Clear, buildable drawings and submittals
- Responsive communication and dependable schedules
- Grounded in family values: integrity, accountability, long‑term partnerships