Richard Carr
Evans Fire Protection, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Randy Evans, who began his career in the fire sprinkler industy in 1958 with Moore Pipe and Sprinkler Company, and his son, Tucker Evans. With over 45 years of experience, Evans Fire Protection was established based on principles that remain unchanged to the present.
Evans Fire Protection is now a division of Cox Fire Protection, Inc., with corporate offices in Tampa, Florida under the branch management of Richard Carr. Richard has been in the fire sprinkler industry since 1972. He enjoys all aspects of fire sprinklers including design, project management, quality control, sales and has devoted many years to apprenticeship training. Since 2000 he has been instructing North Carolina state licensing classes for AFSA and holds fire sprinkler licenses in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He has been involved in project of all sizes, high rises, pumps, tanks, pre-action, deluge, foam, military projects, NASA, warehouses, hospitals, power plants and manufacturing. He has taught many AHJ classes in Florida and North Carolina and is NICET level 4 certified and has worked with NICET in developing their new testing format. Hard work and family values are important to him.
For over 25 years, Cox Fire Protection, Inc. has been providing a full range of fire protection services throughout the state of Florida. Established in 1984, and now certified by the state of Florida as a Minority Business Enterprise, Cox Fire has successfully designed, fabricated, installed, and maintained fire protection systems of all types in some of Central Florida’s most recognizable buildings. We are proud to have been a part of the construction of some of the most exciting projects in Central Florida, including the new Buccaneer Training Facility, the Towers of Channelside, Legends Field, Kids in Charge at MOSI, the historic renovation of Hillsborough High School, and the new Shands Cancer Research Center in Gainesville.
Evans Fire Protection’s philosophy regarding the design of a fire sprinkler system is direct: Design it smart and design it right. We find the most efficient, cost effective ways to protect buildings while maintaining the integrity of code requirements and pass any cost savings on to the owner/contractor.
Our design staff is thoroughly educated in all NFPA related codes as well as local ordinances that affect fire sprinkler design. We utilize only the most advanced design technology including AUTOCAD and Hydracad sprinkler design and hydaulics software. The creation of detailed, accurate shop drawings assures timely Authority approvals so fabrication and installation are not delayed.
Our installation personnel are trained specialists and are equipped with both the necessary knowledge and tools to build the highest quality sprinkler systems. To maximize efficiency, each crew is in constant touch with our control center via state-of-the -art communication equipment. EFP has established a continuing education program stressing on-the-job safety while participating in a Drug Free Workplace Program which requires pre-employment, as well as random drug testing.
At Evans Fire Protection, we pride ourselves in the level of security our customers can expect once we have installed a fire protection system in their facility. The systems we provide are designed and installed according to the National Fire Protection Codes in NFPA 13.
However, once the systems are turned over to owners and building managers, ongoing inspection and maintenance is vital to assure that all components continue to function as they are intended, and that nothing outside of our system has influenced the operational integrity of the fire protection system, such as changes in water pressure or changes in building utilization.
Evans Fire works closely with our customers to conduct quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections to ensure that maximal safety is ongoing. Our inspection schedule is computerized, and customers are notified when their inspections are due. One of our highly qualified inspectors will conduct the inspection and immediately discuss all findings and recommendations with the building manager or owner. Customers have immediate access to one of our inspectors at all times.
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