Arma Cost Solutions
ArmaCostSolutions
MEP Trade Specialist

Electronic Safety & Security Estimating

Detailed takeoffs for access control, CCTV surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and mass notification systems.

Trade Overview & Cost Estimating Methodology

Electronic safety and security systems require precise device-by-device counting and careful cable routing analysis. Our estimators cover the full spectrum of security and life-safety systems — from IP camera layouts and access control door hardware to fire alarm initiating devices and mass notification speakers. We ensure every conduit run, cable pull, and device is accounted for, giving security contractors and integrators a complete, audit-ready bid package.

Our Electronic Safety & Security Takeoff Parameters

We extract and itemize every relevant component on the blueprints, ensuring zero gaps in your bid proposal.

CCTV and IP surveillance cameras, NVRs, DVRs, monitors, and cabling
Access control systems (card readers, electric strikes, magnetic locks, controllers)
Intrusion detection (motion sensors, door/window contacts, keypads, panels)
Fire alarm devices (smoke detectors, pull stations, strobes, horns, NACs, FAPs)
Mass notification, emergency call stations, and public address system counts

What You Will Receive (Deliverables Package)

Device count schedules by system type, floor, and zone
Cable and conduit linear footage breakdowns per system
Fire alarm initiating and notification device lists matched to code requirements
Access control door hardware schedules cross-referenced with door schedule
Highlighted plan markups showing device placements and cable routing paths
Filing Deadlines

Delivery Turnaround

2-4 DaysAverage Delivery Cycle

We offer rapid 24-hour priority turnaround schedules for tight, immediate bid filings. Note details on request.

Rigorous QA Guarantee

We audit our volume and linear footage counts three separate times. If our trace math differs from finalized plans, adjustments are 100% free.