Engineering precision.
Built for Florida.
KAD Engineering & Consulting, LLC delivers fire protection, mechanical, and structural engineering solutions for commercial, marine, and residential projects across the state — backed by licensed PE authority and decades of field experience.
Disciplines
Fire Protection · Fire Alarm · Electrical · Mechanical · Plumbing
from design to submittal
From NFPA code analysis and fire protection system design to HVAC and structural assessments — we provide the licensed engineering authority your project requires.
Marine - marina - boat storage - fire protection Engineering
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Specialized fire protection and mechanical engineering for marina facilities, boat docks, and waterfront structures. Deep experience with Florida Keys and coastal saltwater environments.
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Condominium Association Consulting
Engineering consulting tailored for Florida condo associations and property managers. We assess fire protection, mechanical, and life safety systems, support reserve studies, respond to citation deficiencies, and provide PE-signed reports for board presentations and insurance requirements.
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Fire Protection Engineering
Sprinkler system design, standpipe engineering, fire pump analysis, and NFPA code compliance review. From high-rise condominiums to marine dock systems, we deliver AHJ-ready documents.
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Mechanical & HVAC Engineering
Indoor air quality analysis, demand-controlled ventilation design, equipment specification, and system commissioning support. Specializing in coastal and marine-environment mechanical systems.
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Code Compliance & Consulting
Expert analysis of NFPA standards, Florida Building Code, and AHJ requirements. We provide written technical opinions, code deficiency reports, and variance support documentation.
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Engineering Proposals & Reports
Professionally prepared engineering proposals, inspection reports, technical memoranda, and specification books. PE-signed and formatted for contractor, owner, and AHJ submission.
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Fire Alarm Shop Drawings
Detailed fire alarm system shop drawings for AHJ submittal and contractor installation. Includes device layouts, riser diagrams, battery calculations, and panel schedules per NFPA 72 and Florida Fire Prevention Code.
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Fire Protection Shop Drawings
Construction-ready sprinkler and suppression system shop drawings for contractor fabrication and AHJ approval. Includes hydraulic calculations, head layouts, pipe schedules, and hanger details per NFPA 13/13R/13D.
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Plumbing Engineering
Plumbing system design and consulting for commercial, residential, and marine projects. Covers domestic water, sanitary drain, waste and vent systems, medical gas, and plumbing code compliance review per FBC Plumbing and the Florida Plumbing Code.
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Electrical & Generator Engineering
Electrical system consulting including power distribution, emergency and standby power, and generator sizing for commercial and life safety applications. Generator design addresses NEC, NFPA 110, and Florida Building Code requirements for emergency systems, transfer switches, and fuel supply.
Licensed authority.
We bring licensed PE authority, code-level precision, and hands-on Florida project experience to every engagement — no boilerplate, no out-of-state oversight.
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Florida-Licensed PE, Engineer of Record
Kenneth A. Gonci, PE holds Florida PE License #61685 and serves as Engineer of Record on every project. Your documents carry real licensed authority.
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Deep NFPA & Florida Code Knowledge
We know NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25, and 72 — and how they interact with the Florida Building Code, FBC Fire, and local AHJ interpretations that affect real projects.
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Responsive, Contractor-Friendly Workflow
We work directly with contractors, property owners, and facility managers — delivering clear documents quickly, without institutional delays or bureaucratic overhead.
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Coastal & Marine Specialization
From the Florida Keys to Tampa Bay, we understand the material challenges, code nuances, and environmental factors of Florida’s coastal and marine project environments.
Our engineering scope covers the full range of fire protection, mechanical, and structural systems found in Florida’s commercial, marine, and residential projects.
Wet & Dry Pipe Sprinkler
NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D system design and review for all occupancy types
Standpipe Systems
Class I, II, and III standpipe design including marine dock and high-rise applications
Fire Pump Engineering
NFPA 20 fire pump sizing, acceptance testing review, and hydraulic analysis
HVAC System Design
Load calculations, equipment selection, and system design for commercial applications
Indoor Air Quality
Mold and IAQ investigations, remediation engineering, and ventilation assessments
Hydraulic Calculations
NFPA-compliant hydraulic analysis for sprinkler and suppression systems
Peer Review & Inspection
Independent engineering review of contractor designs and installed systems
Specifications Writing
Division 21, 22, and 23 specification sections for construction projects
project forward?
Contact us to discuss your project requirements. We respond promptly to proposal requests and code questions.
Engineer of Record
Kenneth A. Gonci, PE — FL PE #61685
Phone
Office Address
14934 Skip Jack Loop
Bradenton, FL 34202
Service Area
State of Florida — All Counties