Fire protection system installation by Stewart Richey Contracting Group

Fire Protection

South Central Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee

SRCG’s Fire Protection team provides complete fire-suppression design, fabrication, installation, and service—delivering code-compliant systems that protect people, facilities, and critical operations.

Mark Kinslow, Site Utilities and Fire Protection team lead at Stewart Richey Contracting Group

Meet Your Division Lead

Mark Kinslow

General Manager, Fire Protection

Recent Fire Protection Projects

Our fire protection team supports a wide range of commercial, industrial, and institutional projects with expert design, fabrication, and installation of fire protection systems. Explore recent work demonstrating how SRCG delivers reliable wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems across active job sites.

Fuel canopy construction project by Stewart Richey Contracting Group
Site Utilities

Buc-ee’s Distribution Center

300,000 sq. ft. facility with full concrete and steel scopes delivered ahead of schedule.

Concrete
Fire Protection
Site Utilities
Metal Building Systems
Electrical

Multi-Structure Industrial Speculative Building Installations in Franklin, KY

This large-scale industrial development included a group of buildings totaling approximately 1,430,000 square feet and brought together Stewart Richey’s Site Utilities, Concrete, Metal Building Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, and Painting divisions. The comprehensive structural and site concrete scope included footings, grade beams, slab-on-grade floors, heavy-duty dock walls and pits, exterior paving, and retaining walls. Life safety integrations featured complete interior and exterior fire protection, including a 1,500 GPM fire pump-driven ESFR system and standard wet systems tailored to the expansive warehouse environments.

Metal Building Systems
Fire Protection
Concrete
Electrical
Mechanical

Speculative Warehouse & Manufacturing Facility Construction in Bowling Green, KY

This 210,000-square-foot project brought together Stewart Richey’s Site Utilities, Concrete, Metal Building Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, and Painting divisions. The building features a pre-engineered metal building structure, interior and exterior wet fire protection systems, concrete dock walls and pits, slab-on-grade floors, grade beams, pier stems, and footings. Additional exterior concrete work included 28,000 square feet of paving, retaining walls, sidewalks, extruded curbs, and pipe bollards.

Mechanical
Electrical
Fire Protection

Healthcare Facility Renovation in Bowling Green, KY

Renovation of a 54,000 sq. ft. healthcare facility including all new plumbing, HVAC systems, LED lighting, usage layouts, generator installation, and modifications to the existing fire sprinkler system to accommodate the new facility layout.

Electrical
Fire Protection

Electrical and Fire Protection Installation in New Showroom for Regional Retailer in Bowling Green, KY

Electrical and fire protection installation for a newly constructed 50,000 sq. ft. Plumbers Supply distribution center and showroom. Electrical services included comprehensive building power, high-bay warehouse lighting, and functional display integrations. For life safety, the project featured a heavy-duty ESFR fire protection system driven by a 1,250 GPM fire pump, ensuring top-tier suppression capabilities for the facility's extensive storage areas.

Metal Building Systems
Site Utilities
Fire Protection
Concrete
Electrical

Agricultural Warehouse Construction in Springfield, TN

Construction included grading 100,000 sq. ft. building pad, assembling 96,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building (PEMB), running plumbing systems, installing electrical and lighting systems, and interior/exterior fire protection systems including 1000 GPM fire pump supplying 3 dry systems.

Painting
Concrete
Structural Steel
Fire Protection
Site Utilities

Educational Institute Construction in Bowling Green, KY

New construction project encompassing a 180,000 sq. ft. facility. Project work included concrete foundations, floor slabs, geofoam-supported tiered seating and stairs, stamped concrete at the courtyard and main entrance, sidewalks, curb and gutter, paving, bollards, an elevator pit, concrete planter walls, and a concrete roof slab above the gymnasium and tornado shelter. Additional services included structural steel framing, stainless steel cable railing, wet and dry fire protection systems, fire line and sanitary sewer installation, and painting work consisting of joint sealants, caulking, surface preparation, priming, block filling, painting, and sealing across concrete, masonry, walls, soffits, ceilings, door frames, and metal surfaces.

Fire Protection Capabilities

Our Fire Protection division supports projects of all sizes with skilled crews, specialized equipment, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time.

Turnkey Fire Suppression Design & Installation

Design, layout, and installation of complete fire-suppression systems for commercial, industrial, educational, and institutional facilities.

Wet, Dry, Pre-Action & Special Hazard Systems

Installation of multiple system types including wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, deluge, foam, and special-hazard suppression systems.

Backflow Preventers

Installation, testing, and integration of backflow preventers for fire-suppression water supply protection.

Fire Pump Installations

Installation, alignment, and system tie-in for diesel and electric fire pumps, including controllers and test headers.

24/7 Service, Inspections & Maintenance

Ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire-suppression systems to maintain compliance and operational reliability.

System Retrofits & Upgrades

Modifications, replacements, and upgrades to existing fire-suppression systems to meet revised layout, occupancy, or code requirements.

Fabrication & Prefabricated Assembly

Support from in-house fabrication capabilities for risers, piping, and assemblies to streamline installation and improve quality control.

Integration with Building Systems & Controls

Coordination with electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage trades to properly integrate detection, alarms, supervisory signals, and controls.

265+

Consecutive Days Without Lost-Time Incident

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Safety & Standards for Fire Protection Work

Fire protection installations require strict adherence to NFPA standards, controlled system tie-ins, and careful coordination with mechanical and electrical trades. SRCG’s fire protection crews follow company-wide safety procedures, certified training, and detailed inspection practices to ensure every system is installed safely and meets all compliance requirements.

0.9

OSHA Recordables per 200k hours

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12,000+

Safety Training Hours Annually

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Ready to Start Your Project?

Connect with our estimating team to discuss your fire protection scope or request pre-qualification information.

Fire protection system installation by Stewart Richey Contracting Group