“They show a good level of autonomy in carrying out design work, taking the initiative to seek out and gather the information needed to complete it.”
Emmanuel B.
Design Office Manager, Uxello
Experience & Technical Expertise
NFPA and FM-based fire protection design support with direct senior-level involvement on every project.
Direct technical contact
Clear communication throughout your project.
11+
Years in fire protection
300+
Projects supported in prior roles
Quality
Documents checked before delivery
Selected Project Experience
Church & Auditorium
Jacksonville, Florida · Auditorium addition
Delivered by Align Fire Design Group.
Project Sprinkler protection for a church and auditorium addition in Jacksonville, Florida.
Scope of work Sprinkler layout development in AutoSPRINK, hydraulic calculations, and 3D modeling of the fire pump and risers.
Deliverables Sprinkler shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and 3D system models.
335 sprinklers
500 GPM fire pump
The French projects below were delivered through DEDALE GO, Geoffrey Barrau’s French company.
Special Hazard / Deluge
Challenge
Eleven design fire scenarios and ten deluge stations required coordinated system design and hydraulic analysis.
Scope of work
Design management and technical review of the project studies, including the coordination of design scenarios.
Deliverables
3D design studies, hydraulic calculations and a technical report covering the fire scenarios.
NFPA-based design · Project requirements
Deluge • Scenarios • Hydraulics
Aerospace / Industrial
Challenge
Integrating water and foam-water protection with building equipment and other trades.
Scope of work
Water and foam-water system design, BIM coordination, and hydraulic calculations for multiple design scenarios.
Deliverables
A coordinated model, hydraulic calculations and technical documentation for submittal and project review.
NFPA 13 • NFPA 409 • Client specifications
BIM • Foam-Water • Coordination
Pharmaceutical / Production Building
Challenge
Dense service networks, restricted sprinkler locations and protection beneath obstructions in a production building.
Scope of work
Sprinkler system design and technical coordination within the BIM model, including protection beneath obstructions and integration with other building services.
Deliverables
Coordinated sprinkler drawings, BIM studies and support details addressing the project’s FM requirements.
Sprinkler • Coordination • FM
Geoffrey Barrau
Founder · Align Fire Design Group
Geoffrey has worked in fire protection since 2015, following an initial background in building services design. He later led a regional design office at Uxello, combining technical studies with team coordination and project review.
His experience spans aerospace, pharmaceutical, industrial and logistics facilities, as well as shopping centers and commercial buildings. At Align, he remains directly involved in the design work, from system layouts and drawings to hydraulic calculations and technical coordination, including BIM where applicable, working closely with contractors throughout the project.
NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Level I & II Certified • Level III exams passed
Standards: NFPA • FM Global Data Sheets • Client-specific requirements
Additional international experience: NF/EN • APSAD
Tools: AutoSPRINK • AutoCAD • Revit/BIM • Hydraulic calculation software
Professional feedback
“The drawings are clear, precise and well structured, while the calculation reports are comprehensive and easy to check.”
Thierry S.
Fire protection consultant · Industrial special hazards
Translated and lightly edited excerpts concerning work delivered by DEDALE GO, Geoffrey Barrau’s French company.
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