Balance rising safety concerns with the need to contain costs and uphold public services

Government agencies and military branches worldwide face unique safety, security, and risk challenges. Our team can help you navigate these complex issues across a wide range of services - from fire protection to environmental consulting to security solutions.

As industry leaders in the public sector, we've  worked on high-security, mission-critical, historically significant, or architecturally sensitive projects. Our proven and innovative approaches, enhanced by our in-house fire lab and testing facilities, allow us to deliver tailored solutions for your agency's specific needs.

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Secure Facility Experience

We have provided fire protection engineering and life safety code consulting services for the design and renovation of numerous secure, mission-critical facilities for various Government agencies, worldwide. For these sensitive environments, we can present design options that optimize fire and life safety while preserving security for the premises, equipment, and data.

Historic Buildings + Monuments

Historic buildings present unique fire protection challenges, requiring code compliance while preserving irreplaceable architectural features. Jensen Hughes specializes in developing practical, performance-based fire and life safety solutions when traditional code approaches may compromise historic elements such as monumental stairways, ornate ceilings, skylights, historic finishes, and other significant features.

Our Federal Clients

Jensen Hughes has over 40 years of experience providing fire protection engineering, research and environmental services for various sectors of the U.S. Government. 

Our experience ranges from traditional engineering to unique hazard evaluation and sophisticated program development. We offer proven and innovative approaches to unique code and fire protection problems and our expert research is enhanced by our in-house fire laboratory and testing facilities.

40+ years of experience supporting
  • Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
  • Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Department of the Interior
  • Department of State (DOS)
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Department of Commerce (DOC)
  • Department of Defense (DOD)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • General Services Administration (GSA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NHS)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • Bureau of Reclamation
  • Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Government + Military Industry Services

Learn more about our service offerings for federal, state and local government + military facilities.

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Accessibility + Universal Design

Our team of experts can help navigate overlaps between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA),…
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AHJ Representation + Plan Review

Whether a project is a renovation, addition, tenant fit out, or new construction, all facility designs are subject to compliance…
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Code Consulting + Performance Based Design

Interpreting and applying building and fire safety codes can be a daunting task. With our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory…
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Emergency Management + Response

We work closely with clients in industry and government to establish an all-hazards approach to comprehensive,…
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Emergency Mass Notification Systems

In an emergency, it’s often difficult to predict and manage people and their actions.  Working with building owners, designers and…
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Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Fire and life safety are pivotal considerations in today’s building designs. The integration of fire alarm systems, fire…
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Fire Engineering + Systems Design

From fire system design and testing to code consulting and building commissioning to structural, mechanical and…
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Industrial + Process Safety

Our process safety consultants have a well-established team to help audit, develop, implement and maintain your process safety…
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Life Safety + Performance Based Design

Interpreting and applying building and fire safety codes can be a daunting task. With our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory…
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Pre-Construction Administration + Oversight

We work seamlessly alongside the construction management team to make sure the fire, life safety, mechanical, electrical,…
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Quality Assurance + ISO Certifications

Jensen Hughes holds ISO certifications that align with globally recognized standards, providing independent verification of the…
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Security Risk + Public Safety

Our team of security advisors, risk assessors, executive protection specialists, emergency planners, threat managers,…
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Smoke Control + Modeling

Codes and Standards require fire safety features based on a one-size fits all approach. While traditional compliance may be…
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Structural Fire Engineering (SFE)

Poor structural integrity and insufficient fire safety measures can impact building performance and life safety. We collaborate…
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We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle

While many of our services and solutions are utilized across various markets and applications, dozens of others are highly specialized and unique to one industry or another. From aviation, power and healthcare to nuclear energy, insurance and manufacturing, our team of engineers and consultants includes the most experienced industry experts from around the world.

  • Fire Engineering + Systems Design
  • Code Consulting + Built Environment
  • Energy + Utilities
  • Emerging Hazards
  • Emergency Management + Response
  • Security Risk + Public Safety
  • Forensics
Our Office Locations

With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

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