Fire Life Safety
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems in San Diego
Fire alarm installation, upgrades, inspection and repair for commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings across San Diego County. Licensed C-10 contractor #1108923.
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Solutions
Commercial Fire Alarm Services
Fire Alarm System Installation
Design and install code-compliant fire alarm systems tailored to your building and occupancy needs.
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Fire Alarm Upgrades & Retrofit
Modernize outdated equipment to improve reliability, performance, and compliance.
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Inspection & Testing
Verify readiness with thorough inspections and documented testing for compliance.
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Repair & Troubleshooting
Diagnose trouble signals, false alarms, and device failures to restore dependable operation fast.
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Emergency Voice / EVACS
Install and service voice evacuation systems for clear instructions during an incident.
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Monitoring Integration
Integrate your fire alarm with monitoring for reliable notifications and faster response.
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Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
Pinpoint device locations for quicker response and easier maintenance.
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VESDA Smoke Detection
Early-warning aspirating smoke detection for high-value or sensitive environments.
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Fire Life Safety
Fire Alarm Installation, Upgrades and Service
🔥 Fire Alarm System Installation
Professional installation for offices, multi-family, industrial, and commercial properties.
⚡ Advanced Detection & Notification
Addressable systems, EVACS, and advanced technologies including VESDA.
🛠 Upgrades & Expansion
Modernization of existing systems, panel replacements, and infrastructure expansion.
🔍 Inspection, Testing & Troubleshooting
Comprehensive diagnostics and repair to ensure systems operate reliably.
Your Commercial Fire Alarm Company in San Diego County
Benson Electric designs, installs and services commercial fire alarm systems for property owners, facility managers and general contractors throughout San Diego County. Because we are also a licensed California C-10 commercial electrical contractor, we can coordinate your fire alarm scope with the rest of the electrical work on your project.
We work on new construction, tenant improvements, system upgrades and retrofits. Every system is built to NFPA 72, the California Building Code and the California Fire Code, and we coordinate plan approval and final acceptance with the fire authority having jurisdiction, whether that's San Diego Fire-Rescue, the San Diego County Fire Authority or another local fire department. Recent fire life safety projects include Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, MCAS Miramar, UCSD Extended Studies in La Jolla and Torrey View in San Diego.
Our team has hands-on experience with Simplex fire alarm systems, from device replacement to full system commissioning. We also install and service Notifier, EST and Siemens fire alarm panels.
Advanced Fire Detection Technologies
Modern fire alarm systems provide faster detection, clearer diagnostics, and improved reliability. We install and service:
- Addressable Fire Alarm Systems — precise device identification for faster diagnostics.
- VESDA Early Smoke Detection — aspirating detection for mission-critical environments.
- Emergency Voice / EVACS — speaker-based notification for clear emergency communication.
- Conventional Fire Alarm Systems — reliable detection for smaller facilities and legacy installations.
- Simplex Fire Alarm Systems: installation, upgrades, device replacement and commissioning.
Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing and Repair
Most commercial fire alarm systems need documented inspection and testing at least once a year under NFPA 72 as adopted by the California Fire Code, and some components and occupancies require more. Our inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) service covers annual inspections and functional testing with code-compliance reporting. When we find problems, we fix trouble signals, false alarms and failed devices so your system stays in service and your records are ready for the fire authority and your insurance carrier.
Fire alarm trouble doesn't wait for business hours, so our team provides 24/7 emergency service for commercial systems.
We can also set up central station monitoring for new and existing systems.
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERCES)
Firefighters' radios often lose signal inside large buildings, parking structures and below-grade spaces. California Fire Code Section 510 requires emergency responder radio coverage in many buildings where that happens. We install and service emergency responder communication enhancement systems (ERCES), including bi-directional amplifiers (BDA), so first responders can communicate throughout your building.
Facilities We Serve
Commercial Fire Alarm Systems by Building Type
Our experience working across many building types allows us to deliver dependable systems tailored to each environment.
- High-rise buildings
- Laboratories and research facilities
- Warehouses and industrial facilities
- Commercial office buildings
- Government and municipal facilities
- Retail centers and shopping plazas
- Educational campuses and schools
- Multi-family residential properties
- Healthcare facilities
- Arenas and event venues
- Military installations
Trusted Fire Alarm Contractors in San Diego
Licensed California C-10 electrical contractor specializing in fire life safety systems for commercial facilities.
- • Licensed California C-10 Electrical Contractor #1108923
- • Code compliance: NFPA 72, CBC and CFC
- • Simplex fire alarm experience
- • Government, military and large commercial project experience
- • Trusted by general contractors and property managers
- • NICET-certified and California Fire/Life Safety Technician certified team
- • 24/7 emergency fire alarm service
General contractor bidding a project? See our fire alarm subcontractor services.
Fire alarm installation by city: El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, Chula Vista
How a Commercial Fire Alarm Project Works
Design and Plan Review
We review drawings, occupancy and code requirements, prepare the fire alarm layout and coordinate approvals.
Installation
Our crews install panels, devices, notification appliances and wiring, coordinating with the other trades on site.
Testing and Acceptance
We program and commission the system, then complete acceptance testing with the fire authority.
Inspection and Service
Annual inspections, testing and repairs keep the system code compliant after turnover.
Portfolio
Recent Projects
Frontwave Arena (Fire Life Safety)
Oceanside, CA
MCAS Miramar P201 (Fire Life Safety)
San Diego, California
Torrey View (Fire Life Safety)
San Diego, CA 92130
UCSD Extended Studies (Fire Life Safety)
La Jolla, CA
Testimonials
Our Clients' Feedback
See what our satisfied clients in San Diego have to say about Benson Electric's top-notch electrical services.
"They're a great install team and their Lead , Will, is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Highly recommend them for your next project."
Jason Hodgdon
Google review · February 2026
"Benson Electric is our go-to contractor for any installations on the types of projects my company does. They will literally carry the entire project with almost no oversight required. Tons of experience, quality install work, excellent communication, completed on-time, and unsurpassed professionalism. I would recommend them 11/10, no reservations!!"
Brian Massett
Google review · December 2025
"Punctual, courteous and professional, the Benson team are top performers from beginning to end. They were always ready to go the extra steps to help out and always responded timely to calls and emails."
ambientaircon
Google review · December 2025
"A great, professional group of individuals. Worked with Benson on a large commercial project. The Benson team’s work was critical to the success of the project. The team was professional, expedient, and delivered a high quality product. The team was trustworthy and honest, which is critical. I would request Benson Electric on any future project given the opportunity."
Wesley Ewing
Google review · December 2025
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