Typically, a team of professionals including architects, engineers, and fire protection consultants are responsible for fire protection design. The engineer or consultant specializing in fire protection is usually responsible for providing recommendations for the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection systems, including such things as fire alarms, sprinklers, and other fire suppression equipment. The architect is responsible for integrating these fire protection systems into the overall building design, while ensuring that the building complies with local and national building codes and regulations related to fire safety.
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