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Fire Protection Services

Fire Alarm & Fire Protection
in Broward County

Licensed fire alarm and life safety contractor serving Broward County’s 31 municipalities and unincorporated areas. Fire alarm systems, suppression, damper and door inspections, emergency communication, and 24/7 monitoring, HVHZ compliant and NFPA certified.

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Fire Protection in Broward County

Broward’s Fire Code Landscape Is Shaped by Coastal High-Rises, HVHZ Rules, and 31 Local Jurisdictions

Broward is Florida’s second most populous county, home to roughly 1.9 million residents across 31 incorporated municipalities plus a large unincorporated area. The county combines a dense urban core in Fort Lauderdale, a beach hospitality corridor stretching from Hollywood to Pompano Beach, and major infrastructure in Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard, and the beachfront corridor carry a dense concentration of high-rise residential and hospitality occupancies requiring stair pressurization, voice evacuation, and firefighter’s phone systems under NFPA 101. Because Broward sits within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), fire alarm and detection equipment, enclosures, and mounting hardware must meet stricter wind and product-approval standards than most of the state.

Universal Fire & Security Services has built its fire alarm and fire protection practice around this environment. We hold current Florida licensure (EC-13010477, EF-20001077) and work directly with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and municipal fire prevention bureaus across the county on plan review, installation, and annual certification.

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Broward Fire Protection Facts

31Incorporated municipalities plus unincorporated Broward, each with its own fire prevention bureau or BSO Fire Rescue coverage
HVHZBroward sits inside Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, requiring wind- and impact-rated fire alarm equipment and enclosures
Port EvergladesOne of the busiest deepwater seaports in the US, with marine terminal and cargo fire protection requirements
FLLFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport corridor carries elevated hazard classifications for warehouse and logistics operations
1.9MCounty population, Florida’s second largest, with dense commercial and multi-family fire protection demand

What We Do in Broward County

Fire Protection Services We Provide to Broward Businesses

Universal Fire & Security Services covers the full scope of commercial fire alarm and life safety work throughout Broward County, from a single beachfront condo to a multi-site restaurant group. Every service below is available countywide.

Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

Addressable and conventional fire alarm design, installation, and NFPA 72 certification for commercial, high-rise, and multi-family properties across Broward County.

Fire Suppression & Protection

Fire and smoke damper services, firestop, fire doors, and firefighter’s phone systems for commercial and high-rise buildings countywide.

Emergency Communication

Mass-notification, annunciation, and firefighter’s phone systems designed for high-rise and campus-style properties across Broward.

Photoluminescent Egress Marking

Photoluminescent stairwell and egress path marking systems for high-rise buildings, required under many Broward high-rise retrofit provisions.

24/7 Fire Alarm Monitoring

Round-the-clock central station monitoring for fire alarm systems, with rapid dispatch to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and municipal responders.

Testing & Inspection

Scheduled fire alarm testing and inspection programs that keep documentation current for BSO Fire Rescue and municipal fire prevention bureau reviews.

Emergency Responder Radio (BDA)

Bi-directional amplifier and in-building emergency responder radio coverage, required in many Broward high-rise and large-footprint buildings.

Preventative Maintenance Plans

Scheduled maintenance programs for fire, life safety, and detection systems across multi-site portfolios, condo associations, and property management groups.

Carbon Monoxide Detection

CO detection design and installation for parking garages, mechanical rooms, and enclosed occupancies common throughout Broward’s high-rise stock.

Why Broward Is Different

Unique Fire Protection Challenges for Broward County Businesses

Broward’s fire code environment carries its own set of complexities that are distinct from Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, or Monroe. Here is what we see most consistently.

01

High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Requirements

Broward and Miami-Dade are the only two counties in Florida governed by HVHZ provisions of the Florida Building Code. Fire alarm control panels, enclosures, and exterior-mounted devices must carry appropriate product approval, and mounting hardware must meet elevated wind-load standards. Contractors unfamiliar with HVHZ requirements frequently install equipment that fails plan review or has to be replaced after inspection.

02

High-Rise Density Along Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hollywood

Broward’s beachfront corridor, from Fort Lauderdale Beach through Hollywood Beach and Hallandale Beach, carries a dense concentration of high-rise residential and hospitality towers. High-rise occupancies trigger NFPA 101 Chapter 11 requirements including stair pressurization coordination, voice evacuation, firefighter’s phones, and photoluminescent egress marking on retrofit buildings.

03

31 Municipalities with Independent Fire Prevention Bureaus

Beyond unincorporated Broward served by BSO Fire Rescue, cities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs operate their own fire prevention bureaus with their own plan review timelines and local amendments. A fire alarm contractor working countywide needs current relationships and submission familiarity across all of them.

04

Aging Commercial Stock Along Federal Highway and US-1

Much of Broward’s commercial corridor along Federal Highway, US-1, and parts of Sunrise Boulevard was built decades before current fire code standards. These older buildings often carry outdated or undersized fire alarm systems, missing emergency lighting integration, and panels that no longer meet NFPA 72 requirements. Tenant improvements and occupancy changes frequently trigger mandatory upgrades.

05

Port Everglades Marine and Cargo Facilities

Port Everglades is one of the busiest deepwater seaports in the United States and sits entirely within Broward County. Cargo facilities, cruise terminals, and marine fuel operations surrounding the port require fire alarm and detection systems coordinated with both standard commercial fire code and maritime facility requirements.

06

FLL Airport Corridor Warehouse & Logistics

The commercial zone surrounding Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including Dania Beach, the industrial parks along Griffin Road, and cargo facilities off I-595, carries elevated hazard classifications for warehouse and freight operations. We assess these facilities and ensure fire alarm coverage aligns with the hazard class of the operation.

Our Service Area

Cities and Communities We Serve in Broward County

Our fire protection services cover every city and unincorporated area within Broward County, from Deerfield Beach at the Palm Beach County line to Hallandale Beach at the Miami-Dade County border.

North Broward

  • Deerfield Beach
  • Pompano Beach
  • Coconut Creek
  • Margate
  • North Lauderdale
  • Lauderdale Lakes
  • Tamarac
  • Coral Springs
  • Parkland
  • Lighthouse Point

Central Broward

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Lauderhill
  • Plantation
  • Sunrise
  • Weston
  • Davie
  • Oakland Park
  • Wilton Manors
  • Dania Beach
  • Cooper City

South Broward

  • Hollywood
  • Miramar
  • Pembroke Pines
  • Pembroke Park
  • West Park
  • Hallandale Beach
  • Southwest Ranches
  • Sea Ranch Lakes
  • Lazy Lake
  • Port Everglades

Do not see your city listed? We cover all of Broward County. Contact us to confirm service availability for your location.

Who We Work With

Broward County Industries We Serve

Broward’s economy spans hospitality, healthcare, high-rise residential, logistics, and retail. Our fire protection services are calibrated to the hazard classifications and local enforcement patterns of each industry we serve.

High-Rise Condos & HOAsFort Lauderdale Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach towers require voice evacuation, stair pressurization coordination, and annual life safety certification for condo boards and property managers.
Restaurants & HospitalityLas Olas Boulevard and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk host a dense restaurant and hotel market requiring fire alarm integration alongside life safety compliance.
Warehouses & LogisticsThe Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Dania Beach industrial corridors, along with the I-595 logistics zone near FLL, require fire alarm coverage matched to elevated hazard classifications.
Office BuildingsFort Lauderdale’s downtown and Las Olas financial district, Plantation’s office parks, and the Sawgrass corridor host a wide range of commercial tenants requiring coordinated fire alarm systems.
Healthcare FacilitiesBroward Health, Memorial Healthcare System, and dozens of outpatient facilities throughout the county require NFPA 101 Life Safety Code compliance specific to healthcare occupancies.
Retail & Shopping CentersSawgrass Mills, Pembroke Lakes Mall, The Galleria, and hundreds of strip centers across Broward require fire alarm coverage for high foot-traffic environments.
Schools & UniversitiesBroward County Public Schools operates one of the largest districts in the country, alongside NSU, private schools, and charter campuses throughout the county.
Houses of WorshipBroward’s diverse religious community includes large assembly occupancies requiring fire alarm and voice evacuation systems scaled to congregation size.
Theaters & Entertainment VenuesThe Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino require assembly-occupancy fire alarm and mass-notification coverage.
Marine Facilities & Port EvergladesPort Everglades cargo terminals, marina operations, and Intracoastal-adjacent commercial properties require fire alarm coverage coordinated with maritime facility requirements.

Compliance Standards

Codes and Standards We Meet in Broward County

Commercial fire protection in Broward is governed by a layered framework of national standards, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, HVHZ provisions of the Florida Building Code, and local AHJ requirements applied by BSO Fire Rescue and each municipal fire prevention bureau. We are licensed and certified to meet all of them.

Standard / CodeWhat It GovernsWho Enforces It in BrowardOur Service
NFPA 72Fire alarm systems, installation, and testingBSO Fire Rescue / Municipal Fire Prevention BureausInstallation, annual certification, monitoring, repair
NFPA 101Life Safety Code, high-rise egress, voice evacuationBSO Fire Rescue / Building Dept.Stair pressurization coordination, voice evacuation, egress marking
Florida Building Code (HVHZ)Wind- and impact-rated equipment and enclosuresBroward County Product ControlApproved equipment selection and installation
Florida Fire Prevention CodeState adoption and local amendments to national standardsState Fire Marshal / BSO Fire RescueAll services compliant with current edition
NFPA 2001Clean agent & special hazards suppressionBSO Fire Rescue / Fire MarshalDesign and coordination for server rooms and industrial equipment
OSHA 29 CFR 1910Workplace fire and life safety requirementsOSHA (federal enforcement)Compliant installation, documentation, and recordkeeping
UL 864 / UL 2572Fire alarm control equipment & mass notification listingUnderwriters LaboratoriesUL listed equipment and monitoring services

How We Work With Broward County Businesses

Every engagement follows a consistent process designed to minimize disruption to your building and produce complete compliance documentation from day one.

Step 01

Free Site Assessment

We assess your property, identify every fire alarm and life safety component, and document current compliance status against NFPA and local AHJ requirements.

Step 02

Design & Proposal

We provide a clear written proposal with system design, pricing by category, and any deficiencies requiring immediate correction before inspection.

Step 03

Installation & Testing

Our certified technicians install and test all agreed systems, coordinating plan review and inspection with BSO Fire Rescue or the local fire prevention bureau.

Step 04

Documentation & Monitoring

You receive a complete compliance package with certification records, plus ongoing 24/7 monitoring and scheduled testing to keep your building current.

Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Protection in Broward County

If your property is located anywhere in Broward County, it falls within Florida’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which applies stricter wind- and impact-rated product approval requirements to fire alarm equipment, enclosures, and exterior-mounted devices. We only specify and install HVHZ-compliant equipment on Broward projects, which avoids the common problem of systems failing plan review or needing replacement after installation.

High-rise occupancies in Broward fall under NFPA 101 Chapter 11 requirements, which typically include voice evacuation and mass-notification systems, firefighter’s phones, stair pressurization coordination with the building’s mechanical systems, and photoluminescent egress path marking on many retrofit buildings. We design and install high-rise fire alarm systems throughout Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach.

Yes. We submit fire alarm and life safety system plans directly to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue for properties in unincorporated Broward, and to the appropriate municipal fire prevention bureau for properties within incorporated cities such as Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach. We manage the full plan review and inspection process on your behalf.

Yes, and this is one of the most common projects we handle in Broward. Older commercial buildings along Federal Highway, US-1, and parts of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood were built under earlier code editions and may not meet current NFPA 72 standards. We walk the property, document what is out of compliance, and give you a clear picture of what needs to be addressed and in what order.

Yes. We provide 24/7 UL listed central station monitoring for fire alarm systems across Broward County, with rapid dispatch coordination to BSO Fire Rescue or the appropriate municipal fire department. We can monitor systems we install or take over monitoring for an existing system with a current inspection record.

Call us at (305) 200-3010 or submit a request through our contact page. We will schedule a free site assessment, evaluate your property against current NFPA and local AHJ requirements, and provide a written proposal with no obligation.

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Broward County Fire Protection

Your Broward County Fire Alarm Contractor

Universal Fire & Security Services is licensed and HVHZ compliant across all of Broward County. We know BSO Fire Rescue, we know all 31 municipalities, and we know how each local fire prevention bureau enforces the code. Call today to get started.

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