Residential Fire Systems

What Residential Fire Systems does

Residential Fire Systems, Inc. (RFSI) is a privately held subcontractor founded in 2000 in Anaheim, California, that designs, engineers, and installs residential fire protection systems for production homebuilders, custom homebuilders, and multi-family developers across six Southern California counties (Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego). The company specializes in CPVC (BlazeMaster) fire sprinkler systems and integrated fire alarm systems, performing in-house hydraulic design using CAD tools (Hydra-CAD, SprinkCAD, Hass), plan submittal to local Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and coordination of rough and final inspections with builders. RFSI bundles two trades (sprinkler and alarm) under a single subcontractor contract, with value-engineered designs and dedicated production scheduling to keep projects on timeline.

The company is owned and operated by its founders and principals: Ty Maley (President), Cesar Anchondo (Vice President of Production), Ruben Hernandez (Vice President of Engineering), and Jack Maley (Vice President, who opened the alarm division in 2006). RFSI holds California C-10 (Fire Alarm) and C-16 (Fire Protection) Contractor License #786965, NHQ certification from the NAHB Research Center, and Certified Trainer status for BlazeMaster CPVC piping. All 50+ installers and field supervisors hold current certifications in CPVC installation, First Aid/CPR, and fire alarm systems (VES eLAN and Hochiki), and the firm provides written quality assurance reports and 24/7/365 emergency service on installed systems.

RFSI generates revenue primarily through one-time installation contracts (sprinkler systems, alarm systems) billed per project against builder-supplied architectural plans, supplemented by recurring preventive maintenance and emergency service. Pricing is proposal-based and not publicly disclosed. Its customer base includes national production homebuilders such as Lennar, DR Horton, KB Home, Brookfield Homes, Shea Homes, and Standard Pacific, with 100+ named projects across the service area. The business is closely tied to Southern California residential construction cycles and the regulatory environment created by California's 2011 mandate requiring sprinklers in new single-family dwellings.

Name

Residential Fire Systems

Legal name

Residential Fire Systems, Inc.

Website

https://resfire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Residential Fire Systems is a privately held Anaheim, California subcontractor that designs, engineers, and installs CPVC fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems for production homebuilders, custom builders, and multi-family developers across six Southern California counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Fire Protection Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Fire Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems (Design/Install/Service/Testing) (BPABAHAB), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF)

Keywords

• Residential fire protection
• Fire sprinkler installation
• Fire alarm systems
• Subcontractor services
• Fire suppression services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fire Sprinkler System Installation: Design, engineering, and installation of residential fire sprinkler systems. Rough installations performed during framing stage, final installation after plumbing, electrical, and painting completion. Revenue generated through subcontractor relationships with residential builders.
2. Fire Alarm System Installation: Design, engineering, and installation of fire alarm systems for residential properties. In-house engineering team handles all aspects including design, load calculations, plan submittal and jurisdiction approval.
3. Preventive Maintenance Services: Maintenance testing and service for fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. Includes emergency contact services available 24/7/365.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Residential Fire Systems Inc. (RFSI) is a Southern California specialty subcontractor that designs, engineers, installs, and services residential fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems for production and custom home builders. The company delivers turnkey fire protection across single-family, multi-family, and custom residential projects in six Southern California counties, supported by 50+ trained installers and dual California C-10/C-16 licensure.

Product overview

Residential Fire Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of fire protection products and services for the residential construction market. Their core offerings include three types of fire sprinkler systems (Single Family, Multi Family, and Custom) using CPVC piping, complemented by integrated fire alarm systems. The company provides a complete 'one-stop shop' solution, combining fire sprinkler and fire alarm divisions under one subcontractor. Their product line features BlazeMaster CPVC piping as the primary material, paired with various sprinkler head types (Pendant, Dome Concealed) and fire alarm components including Firenet PLUS control panels, eLan RS-H systems, and Mini Horn appliances. All products are sourced from reputable manufacturers including Viking, Reliable, VES, Hochiki, and Wheelock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.2% success record for fire sprinklers according to NFPA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BlazeMaster (Lubrizol)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Trainer for BlazeMaster CPVC piping systems installations. The company specializes in BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler pipe and fittings, which are manufactured to Iron Pipe Size (IPS) SDR 13.5 dimensions for superior hydraulics and water flow.
• VES (Kentec Electronics)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified training and integration partner for VES eLAN fire alarm systems. Staff members certified in VES fire alarm systems installation and configuration.
• NAHB Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHQ (National Housing Quality) Certification provider. RFSI has documented management processes, implemented customer-focused quality assurance systems, and participated in rigorous audit by NAHB quality experts.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRFSI has 50 installers including all Field Supervisors recently certified in First Aid & CPR by the American Red Cross. 2 supervisors are certified trainers for First Aid & CPR.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Western States Fire Protection: One of the largest US fire protection contractors with residential and multifamily sprinkler and alarm capability; directly comparable to RFSI's design-build residential fire protection model, though at much greater geographic scale.
• VSC Fire & Security: Fire suppression and life safety systems integrator serving commercial, industrial, and residential customers; directly comparable offering of design, installation, inspection, and monitoring services.
• CertaSite: Fire protection and life safety services company offering sprinkler and alarm design, installation, inspection, and service; comparable business model to RFSI across commercial and residential end markets.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: Multi-state fire protection and life safety services platform formed through aggressive roll-up of regional fire contractors; closely comparable service mix of sprinklers, alarms, inspection, and service.
• Impact Fire Services: Full-service fire protection contractor offering sprinkler and fire alarm design, installation, service, and inspection; directly comparable operating model to RFSI across multiple US markets.
• Cosco Fire Protection: Fire protection services contractor offering sprinkler and alarm systems design, installation, and inspection; comparable subcontractor model and product mix to RFSI.
• Allied Fire Protection: Regional fire sprinkler and alarm contractor serving commercial and residential customers with design-build, installation, and service offerings; closely comparable to RFSI's design-build residential model.

Regional players

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Fire protection, suppression, and security services provider concentrated in the Midwest and Southeast US; comparable full-service fire protection offering but operating in a different geography than RFSI's Southern California base.

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public fire protection and life safety conglomerate owning multiple regional fire contractor brands; broader portfolio player that competes with RFSI indirectly through its owned-and-operated residential-serving subsidiaries.
• Johnson Controls: Global building systems and fire protection incumbent (absorbing Tyco/Johnson Controls Fire Protection); competes in residential and multifamily fire alarm and sprinkler integration as part of a much broader building solutions portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ResFire

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Residential Fire Systems