Comprehensive Fire Protection Solutions —
All Under One Roof
At Shambaugh, we deliver end-to-end fire protection services that cover every aspect of your safety needs — from design, construction, and engineering to retrofits, maintenance, inspections, and testing. Our integrated, single-source approach helps ensure seamless coordination and reliable performance across every phase of your project.
Our team includes NICET-certified designers and technicians with broad expertise in sprinkler systems, fire pumps, alarm and detection devices, backflow preventers, and many other advanced systems.
Whether you're a commercial client requiring routine inspections or an industrial facility in need of a custom-designed solution, we serve a diverse range of sectors — including data centers, healthcare, food services, and more. Let Shambaugh be your trusted partner in fire safety — protecting what matters most.
Comprehensive Fire Protection ITM Services
Help ensure your fire protection systems are always ready, compliant, and performing at their best with our end-to-end inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) solutions. We specialize in keeping your systems aligned with the latest safety standards and regulatory requirements, including:
- National Fire Protection Assocation (NFPA) codes
- Insurance underwriter specifications
- Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations
Whether you're managing a single facility or a multi-site operation, our expert team provides full-spectrum support, from initial assessments to identifying deficiencies and executing repairs.
What You Get with Our Full-Coverage ITM Program:
- Scheduled inspections and compliance tracking
- Comprehensive testing
- Detailed reporting on system performance and maintenance and repair needs
- Coverage for parts and components
- Priority access to emergency services
Tenant Improvements That Fit Your Vision
Whether you're expanding, remodeling, or relocating, our team of skilled sprinkler fitters and experienced engineers is ready to provide smart, cost-effective tenant improvements. From upgrading legacy equipment to designing and installing a brand-new system, we’ll work closely with you to develop a solution tailored to your unique needs.
Whether reconfiguring existing piping, replacing outdated sprinkler heads, or enhancing vital system components, no challenge is too complex. With virtually unmatched expertise in Chicago’s fire codes and compliance standards, we navigate the regulatory landscape, so you don’t have to. Count on our deep technical knowledge and a powerhouse team of over 70 union-trained fitters to deliver projects on time and on budget.
New Construction Fire Protection —
Designed to Perform
Whether it's a speculative build or a tailored build-to-suit project, Shambaugh delivers complete fire protection solutions — from concept to completion — all under one contract, with one accountable partner.
Our integrated design-build approach helps achieve faster timelines, fewer headaches, and smarter results. Backed by a team of expert engineers and seasoned professionals, we leverage cutting-edge CAD tools, advanced hydraulic modeling, and fully equipped fabrication shops to bring your vision to life.
Why Design-Build with Shambaugh?
- Accelerated project delivery
- Continuous value engineering
- Improved constructability
- Greater control over quality, cost, and schedule
- Streamlined communication
- Extensive prefabrication for maximum efficiency
From industrial campuses to commercial offices, we build fire protection systems designed to be code-compliant, cost-effective, and long lasting.