Project Overview
Benson Electric installed voice evacuation fire alarm and life safety systems for multiple tenant improvement projects within the Torrey View Life Science Campus in Torrey Hills, San Diego.
The campus consists of four commercial laboratory buildings designed to support biotechnology and pharmaceutical research operations.
Benson Electric installed Simplex addressable voice evacuation fire alarm systems across several tenant improvement projects throughout the campus.
Voice evacuation systems are commonly used in large commercial and laboratory facilities where clear emergency communication is required to safely direct building occupants during emergency situations.
Tenant Improvement Projects Completed
Each tenant improvement required integration of the voice evacuation fire alarm system within laboratory spaces, office areas, and support infrastructure.
- Actio Biosciences – Rare disease therapeutic research
- Charles River Laboratories – Global pharmaceutical laboratory services
- Architect Therapeutics – Biotechnology drug discovery and development
- Pfizer Oncology Division – Pharmaceutical oncology research facility occupying approximately 230,000 square feet across two buildings
General Contractors
Benson Electric coordinated fire alarm system installations alongside multiple general contractors responsible for the tenant improvement construction:
JB Pacific — Actio Biosciences, Charles River Laboratories, and Architect Therapeutics tenant improvements.
DPR Construction — Pfizer Oncology Division tenant improvement.
Scope of Work
Benson Electric installed and integrated voice evacuation fire alarm systems across multiple laboratory spaces including:
- Installation of Simplex addressable fire alarm control systems
- Installation of voice evacuation speaker notification systems
- Installation of smoke detection devices throughout laboratory and support spaces
- Installation of manual pull stations and initiating devices
- Installation of fire alarm wiring infrastructure
- Installation of voice evacuation amplifier and speaker circuits
- System programming, testing, and commissioning
Advanced Smoke Control Integration
The Pfizer Oncology tenant improvement included integration with an advanced AMMR smoke control system designed to protect laboratory air supply systems during fire events.
Laboratory environments rely on carefully controlled airflow systems to maintain safe research conditions. The fire alarm system was integrated with building smoke control infrastructure to ensure appropriate HVAC response during alarm conditions.
Infrastructure Installed
- Simplex addressable voice evacuation fire alarm control panels
- Speaker notification circuits
- Smoke detection devices
- Manual pull stations
- Fire alarm wiring infrastructure
- Smoke control system integration
- System programming and commissioning
Project Highlights
- Voice evacuation fire alarm systems for multiple biotech tenant improvements
- Simplex voice life safety systems across a life science campus
- Coordination with multiple general contractors
- Integration with laboratory smoke control systems
- Fire alarm infrastructure supporting pharmaceutical research facilities
Serving the Heart of Innovation
Torrey View is a LEED Gold-certified campus and a hub for medical breakthroughs. Our systems help protect personnel and research assets in some of the most advanced laboratories in the country.
Supporting Biotech Safety at Scale
This project demonstrates our capacity to manage multiple installations within a single high-stakes facility. Benson Electric brings deep life science expertise and code-compliant execution to every project—safeguarding San Diego's leading biotech firms.
