Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Fire Protection & Code Compliance Solutions
Founded in 2000, Esh Consultants delivers specialized fire protection engineering and building code compliance solutions to architects, engineers, property managers, and government agencies. Our team, led by Principal Fire Protection Engineer Elliot Gittleman with over 35 years of industry experience, provides real-world applications to complex fire safety challenges. We serve commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, and Canada. Our expertise spans sprinkler system analysis, hazardous materials management, fire alarm design, and code consultation for new construction or renovations. We collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts to address on-site assignments, third-party plan reviews, and construction inspections.Our mission prioritizes client success through faster permit approvals, reduced delays, and alternative engineering solutions aligned with code requirements. We maintain affiliations with professionals in smoke control, emergency preparedness, and safety training to deliver comprehensive services. Our track record includes projects for Boeing, Raychem Corporation, and the U.S. Navy, emphasizing technical excellence and client-focused outcomes. We operate with transparency, adhering to NFPA, SFPE, and ICC standards, while offering tailored guidance for fire prevention, hazardous materials inventory, and disaster recovery planning.
Services
Fire Protection Engineering
Code Consultation
Hazardous Materials Management
Emergency Contingency Plans
Sprinkler System Analysis
Fire Alarm Design
High-Piled Storage Permitting
Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of fire protection engineering experience for complex commercial and industrial projects.
- Our team provides third-party plan reviews and construction inspections for code compliance assurance.
- We specialize in hazardous materials business plans and high-piled storage permitting for warehouses.
- Our affiliations with safety professionals ensure comprehensive solutions for smoke control and emergency preparedness.
- We deliver tailored fire prevention strategies for clients across California, Oregon, and Washington.
Services
Fire Protection Engineering
We design and evaluate fire protection systems including sprinklers, fire alarms, and smoke control for new and existing structures. Our engineers ensure compliance with NFPA and local codes while addressing unique project challenges. Clients benefit from 35+ years of expertise in commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
Code Consultation
Our team interprets building and fire codes to resolve compliance issues for renovations, new construction, and hazardous materials storage. We prepare analysis reports for authorities and develop alternative solutions to meet insurer requirements. Services include due diligence inspections and high-piled storage permitting.
Hazardous Materials Management
We create hazardous materials business plans, inventory statements, and emergency response protocols for compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. Our services cover flammable liquids storage, NFPA 704 signage, and permit applications for industrial and warehouse facilities.
Emergency Contingency Plans
We develop customized emergency response and fire prevention plans for businesses, including evacuation procedures and contractor safety protocols. Our plans address regulatory requirements while minimizing operational disruptions during incidents.
Sprinkler System Analysis
We assess sprinkler systems for renovations, high-piled storage, and code compliance. Services include system modifications, performance-based specifications, and construction inspections to ensure reliability and adherence to NFPA 13 standards.
People
Elliot L. Gittleman
Principal Fire Protection Engineer
With 35+ years of experience, Elliot Gittleman is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer and MBA graduate who has served Boeing, Raychem Corporation, and the U.S. Navy. He specializes in risk management, code consulting, and fire protection system audits for commercial and industrial clients.
Questions
What fire protection services do you offer?
We provide sprinkler system design, fire alarm evaluations, hazardous materials planning, code compliance reviews, and emergency contingency plans for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Do you handle hazardous materials permitting?
Yes, we prepare hazardous materials business plans, inventory statements, and high-piled storage permits for compliance with local and federal regulations.
Which areas do you serve?
We work across Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, Washington, and Canada, with a focus on San Francisco Bay Area projects.
Can you assist with building code compliance?
Yes, we interpret fire and life safety codes, perform due diligence inspections, and develop alternative solutions for new or existing properties.
How do you support emergency preparedness?
We create customized emergency response plans, fire prevention protocols, and evacuation procedures to meet regulatory requirements and minimize risks.
