Utah Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems. Engineered In-House.
From fire alarm and mass notification to ERRCS, access control, and elevator monitoring — PCS designs, installs, and services every system your facility needs. NICET IV certified. Based in Sandy, serving Utah since 2005.
Utah's Most Experienced Life Safety Contractor
Powered Control Systems has been Utah's go-to life safety and low voltage integrator since 2005. We specialize in fully engineered, code-compliant systems — designed in-house by our NICET IV-led engineering team and installed by our own licensed crews.
From fire alarm and 24/7 monitoring to ERRCS, access control, video surveillance, and beyond — PCS can install and service virtually any low voltage system your facility requires.
Complete Life Safety & Low Voltage Services
We design to the NFPA 72, IFC and IBC editions Utah has adopted and work closely with fire marshals and AHJs statewide. From design to installation to annual inspection — one call handles everything.
Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 72-compliant design, installation, inspection, and service for new construction, tenant improvements (TIs), and renovations across all occupancy types.
Explore fire alarm systemsERRCS / DAS
In-building Distributed Antenna Systems for first responder radio coverage. IFC Chapter 5 compliant design and installation across Utah jurisdictions.
Explore ERRCS / DASFire Extinguisher Services
Annual inspections, 6-year internal maintenance, 5- and 12-year hydrostatic testing, recharging, and rebuilds — on site through our mobile service or at our shop, with loaner extinguishers available.
Explore extinguisher servicesSmoke Control Systems
Design, installation, service, and testing of stairwell pressurization, atrium smoke exhaust, and zoned smoke control per NFPA 92 and IBC 909.
Explore smoke controlAccess Control
Commercial door access systems, card readers, biometric credentials, and panel management for facilities of any size and complexity.
Explore access controlVideo Surveillance / CCTV
IP camera systems, NVR/DVR infrastructure, and remote viewing on mobile platforms. Scalable from single sites to multi-location portfolios.
Explore video surveillanceFire Alarm Monitoring
24/7 central station monitoring via the Warden platform. Single-site and multi-location portfolio monitoring with real-time dispatch and reporting.
Explore fire alarm monitoringLow Voltage Wiring
All forms of low voltage cabling: fire alarm wire, Cat5e/6/6A, fiber, nurse call, AOR, access control, CCTV, PA, and BAS — pulled by our own crews.
Explore low voltage wiringTechnology Platforms
EyeCue, Warden, and SkyFi Cloud — PCS platforms for secure offsite data storage, device monitoring, and early detection and warning, built in-house for real-world scenarios.
Explore technology platformsMost Contractors Hire Engineers. PCS Is the Engineer.
Having NICET Level IV design leadership in-house — the highest certification in the fire alarm industry — means PCS can produce complete, permit-ready, code-compliant construction documents without outsourcing to a third party. Your plans move faster. Your inspections pass. Your project stays on schedule.
In-House Design & Permit-Ready Drawings
Complete fire alarm and life safety engineering from scratch. NICET IV-designed, permit-ready drawing sets for AHJ submission. Design-build available.
Specification Writing
CSI-format fire alarm and life safety specs for architects and engineers to include in project documents. Saves your team time and reduces RFI volume.
Value Engineering
We review existing designs to identify cost savings — often reducing device counts and overall system cost without compromising code compliance.
3rd Party Plan Review
Before you submit to the fire marshal — or if you've received a correction notice — PCS can provide an independent NICET IV code compliance review of your fire alarm drawings. Catch problems early. Save time. Save money. Stay on schedule.
- Pre-submittal code compliance review
- Independent peer review of design drawings
- Expert opinion letters for AHJ disputes
- Existing system documentation review
- Value engineering analysis
What Sets Us Apart
From fire alarm and ERRCS to access control and nurse call in HIPAA-sensitive healthcare spaces — here's what makes PCS the right choice for your next project.
NICET IV In-House
The highest certification in the fire alarm industry — on staff, not outsourced. Our engineers deliver faster approvals and more accurate designs than any competitor.
ROI-Focused Partner
Unique insight allows us to provide turnkey solutions at the lowest possible cost — maximizing ROI for your project while maintaining zero compromise on code compliance and no cut corners.
Multi-System Expertise
13 system types. One contractor. One point of accountability. Eliminate the coordination headaches and schedule delays that come from managing five different subs.
24/7 Real Support
From fire department dispatch to any-hour emergency service — count on PCS to be there when it matters most. Real technicians answer when you call.
Utah AHJ Relationships
20+ years of working relationships with Utah fire marshals, building officials, and electrical engineers means your projects move through approval faster.
Mobile Extinguisher Service
We service extinguishers on site through our mobile service, or pick them up for shop service and leave loaner extinguishers in their place — no hassle for large commercial or multi-property portfolios.
Experience Across Every Sector
From hospitals and high-rises to aerospace facilities and data centers — PCS has the code knowledge and project experience your industry demands.
Landmark Work Across Utah
Hundreds of completed projects across Utah since 2005 — including the state's tallest building and its largest destination resort.
Why PCS, in 75 Seconds
In-house design led at NICET Level IV, free on-site Lunch & Learn training, our own technology platforms, and 13 system types from one accountable team. Afterwards, reach out to discuss how we can help on your next project.
Let's TalkWe'll Bring the Lunch.
We'll Bring the Expertise.
Utah's fire and life safety code landscape changes constantly. PCS's NICET IV-led engineering team offers free Lunch & Learn sessions at your office — keeping your team current on IFC updates, NFPA 72 changes, ERRCS requirements, and more. No sales pitch. Just expertise.
Ask about continuing-education documentation for your organization when you book.
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“From the initial installation of our alarm and video surveillance system to ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, they have always been responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.”
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“PCS is great at what they do for us, installed new fire panel, monitor our elevators, run our badging system and onsite surveillance.”
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“I've been working with them for years at the Ronald McDonald House… we've now moved our security cameras, door access and fire protection to PCS and we're really happy with their work.”
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“…helping us resolve the building keys, panel connections, and TX3 issues. They performed major troubleshooting… and ultimately lifted a huge amount of anxiety from our team and tenants.”
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“I greatly appreciate the professionalism, knowledge, and customer service provided by PCS. They communicate well, quickly responding to any concerns or problems. Excellent service at a reasonable cost.”
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Sandy, UT 84094
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