Dash Tech Design & Engineering

Technology systems design & consulting

Thoughtful design.
Buildable
systems.

Low-voltage design grounded in construction experience. Clear documentation. Coordinated systems. A practical path from concept to construction.

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RCDD-led designWilliam Ramirez, Registered Communications Distribution Designer
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Construction-informed thinkingNationwide design & consulting
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From design through constructionPlans, specifications & technical support

Our disciplines

Connected systems.
Considered together.

The technology in a building is interconnected. Its design should be, too.

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01TelecommunicationsInfrastructure

Coordinated cabling, fiber backbones, technology spaces, and wireless infrastructure—from the service entrance to the final outlet.

Design scope

  • Connected building infrastructure. Plan copper, fiber, voice, data, TV, and point-of-sale infrastructure around the owner’s operational requirements.
  • Technology rooms & pathways. Lay out MPOE, MDF, IDF, racks, cabinets, ladder racks, terminations, and cable management. Coordinate service entrances and distribution routes with the project team.
  • Wi-Fi & service-provider coordination. Locate wireless access points and coordinate connectivity requirements with the owner’s IT vendor. Confirm product-dependent density and coverage validation responsibilities.
  • Power & cooling coordination. Identify technology equipment loads and space requirements for coordination with the electrical and mechanical designers.

Typical deliverables

  • Device and outlet floor plans
  • Backbone and distribution diagrams
  • IT room plans and rack elevations
  • Pathway, termination, and labeling details
  • System specifications and coordination notes

Active IT equipment, carrier services, certified testing, and wireless validation are scoped separately. Electrical and mechanical design remains with the responsible licensed disciplines.

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02Video surveillanceSecurity

Camera placement, recording requirements, and supporting infrastructure developed around the spaces and activities that matter.

Design scope

  • Camera planning. Define the purpose of each camera view and coordinate locations, mounting conditions, and proposed fields of view with the owner and architect.
  • Recording & monitoring. Establish recording and monitoring requirements, equipment arrangements, and storage assumptions with the owner’s operating team.
  • Cabling & network coordination. Coordinate camera connectivity, PoE requirements, equipment locations, pathways, and interfaces with the owner’s network.
  • Bid & construction support. Document the design intent for competitive pricing and review proposed equipment and submittals against the project requirements.

Typical deliverables

  • Camera location plans
  • Camera and equipment schedules
  • System single-line diagrams
  • Rack and headend details
  • Recording and infrastructure specifications

Retention depends on scene activity, configuration, and storage capacity. Advanced analytics, remote access, and integrations require a defined scope.

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03Access control & securitySecurity

Coordinated credentialed access, visitor entry, vehicle entry, intrusion detection, and emergency call infrastructure.

Design scope

  • Access & entry planning. Identify controlled openings and define reader, intercom, visitor entry, and vehicle access requirements with the owner.
  • Door & gate interfaces. Coordinate controller, door position, request-to-exit, power, release, and intercom interfaces with the door hardware and gate teams.
  • Intrusion & emergency call. Plan device locations and supporting pathways for intrusion detection and emergency call systems within the agreed project scope.
  • Operational requirements. Document access and operating requirements so that proposed platforms, credentials, and interfaces can be evaluated consistently.

Typical deliverables

  • Security device floor plans
  • Opening and interface coordination schedules
  • Access control single-line diagrams
  • Controller and equipment layouts
  • Device, pathway, and cabling details

Door hardware specifications, gate safety design, and automatic operator programming remain with the respective specialists. Integrations are confirmed for each project.

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04Audio-visual & soundInfrastructure

Display, projection, sound, and control systems coordinated with architecture, infrastructure, and the way a room will be used.

Design scope

  • Display & projection. Locate monitors, projectors, and motorized screens and coordinate mounting, architectural backing, sightlines, and source connections.
  • Sound & distribution. Develop speaker layouts, audio zones, processing, amplification, and equipment requirements around the intended use of each space.
  • Controls & equipment. Plan control interfaces, signal routing, equipment racks, and cabling so the operating approach is clear before procurement.
  • Architectural integration. Coordinate pathways, access, equipment ventilation, and electrical requirements with the design team.

Typical deliverables

  • AV device and outlet plans
  • Display and equipment elevations
  • Signal-flow single-line diagrams
  • Rack layouts and control requirements
  • System specifications and installation details

Acoustic consulting, specialty theatrical systems, room scheduling, and third-party integrations require separate confirmation. Music services and content licensing are owner responsibilities.

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05Fire alarmLife safety

Fire alarm design documentation and interdisciplinary coordination for new systems and existing-building upgrades.

Design scope

  • Design basis & device planning. Establish the project scope, applicable design criteria, and review requirements. Plan initiation, notification, supervision, and control equipment.
  • Building-system interfaces. Coordinate fire alarm interfaces with sprinkler, HVAC, elevator, door release, ERRCS, and two-way communication systems as applicable.
  • Plans & calculations. Develop layouts, risers, equipment details, point-to-point voltage-drop calculations, and battery calculations within the agreed design scope.
  • Review & construction support. Support project coordination, submittal review, and field questions. Confirm permit responsibilities and submission requirements at project outset.

Typical deliverables

  • Device floor plans and symbols
  • Fire alarm riser diagrams
  • Voltage-drop and battery calculations
  • Control equipment and typical details
  • Equipment specifications and interface notes

Project-specific design authority, required signatures or seals, and AHJ acceptance must be established before engagement. Engineered smoke control and specialty services are not assumed.

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06Two-way communicationLife safety

Master stations, call stations, supervision, and survivable pathways coordinated with the building and the project’s review requirements.

Design scope

  • Station planning. Coordinate master and call station locations, mounting requirements, and identification with the architectural plans and project criteria.
  • Infrastructure & survivability. Document pathways, risers, power, grounding, and the applicable survivability approach for coordination with other trades.
  • Supervision & connectivity. Define fire alarm supervisory interfaces and coordinate external communications and owner service responsibilities.
  • Equipment & backup power. Specify the system arrangement and backup power requirements appropriate to the project and applicable equipment listings.

Typical deliverables

  • Call station floor plans
  • Enlarged plans and mounting details
  • System single-line diagrams
  • Pathway and survivability notes
  • Equipment data and backup power requirements

Listing, station count, standby duration, survivability, and AHJ requirements are determined for each project. Service-provider activation and final acceptance are separately assigned.

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07ERRCS / public safety DASLife safety

Public safety radio system planning and coordination informed by Dash’s ERRCS design-build scope.

Design scope

  • Project & authority coordination. Identify the authority’s review process, applicable radio-system requirements, and responsibility for coverage evaluation and system design.
  • Equipment & distribution. Coordinate BDA, battery backup, annunciator, donor antenna, indoor antenna, and coaxial distribution infrastructure.
  • Rooms & pathways. Resolve equipment-room, riser, roof access, routing, and survivability requirements with the architect and project engineers.
  • Power & supervision interfaces. Coordinate electrical and grounding provisions, fire alarm supervisory interfaces, and the project’s testing and acceptance responsibilities.

Typical deliverables

  • System infrastructure layouts
  • Equipment and riser coordination drawings
  • Antenna and pathway planning
  • Power and supervision interface notes
  • Project-specific submittal scope

Standalone consulting deliverables require project-specific confirmation. RF surveys, predictions, optimization, frequency authorization, permitting, and acceptance testing must be expressly assigned; coverage is not guaranteed by a planning layout.

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08Specialist consultingAdvisory

Targeted support for existing systems, nurse call planning, technical reviews, and construction questions.

Design scope

  • Nurse call planning. Develop an agreed system scope around care workflows, station types, annunciation, infrastructure, and owner requirements.
  • System audits & reviews. Review available documentation and observed conditions to identify gaps, coordination issues, and recommended next steps.
  • Construction support. Assist with contractor bid comparisons, shop drawings, RFIs, and change-order evaluation within the contracted scope.
  • Technical investigations. Discuss construction-defect consulting, independent inspections, or expert support as separately scoped engagements with qualifications and reporting requirements confirmed in advance.

Typical deliverables

  • Agreed assessment or review scope
  • Findings and recommendations
  • Nurse call design documentation, when included
  • Bid and submittal review comments
  • Technical responses and coordination notes

Inspection authority, forensic opinions, and expert-witness services require engagement-specific qualification and licensing review. An assessment is not a certification of system performance.

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About Dash Tech

Design with the
next step in mind.

Practical experience. Thoughtful perspective.

Dash Tech Design & Engineering brings a construction-informed approach to low-voltage systems design and consulting. Our perspective is shaped by the systems and coordination demands encountered through Dash Low Voltage, Inc.

We help architects, owners, developers, contractors, and engineering teams resolve the details: where equipment fits, how pathways connect, what each trade provides, and what the owner needs to operate the system.

William Ramirez, RCDDOwner · Registered Communications Distribution Designer

The Dash perspective

A drawing is only as good as
its understanding of the field.

01 / CONSTRUCTABILITY

Design for installation.

Equipment access, realistic routing, mounting, and maintenance belong in the design conversation.

02 / COORDINATION

Resolve the interfaces.

Power, cooling, door hardware, fire alarm supervision, and pathways need clear responsibilities across trades.

03 / DOCUMENTATION

Make the scope clear.

Drawings and specifications give bidders a defined basis for pricing and the project team a common reference.

Our process

Clear decisions.
At every phase.

From the first project conversation to the questions that arise during construction.

01

Discover

Establish the design basis.

What’s included

Review the available plans, owner requirements, existing conditions, project schedule, and system boundaries. Identify the decisions and information needed to move forward.

  • Owner and project-team input
  • Existing-condition review / site visit as scoped
  • Scope and deliverables agreement
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Develop

Coordinate the systems with the building.

What’s included

Develop preliminary device layouts, technology rooms, backbone routes, and specifications. Coordinate power, cooling, architectural space, and interfaces with other disciplines.

  • Preliminary floor plans
  • Equipment-room layouts
  • Preliminary specifications
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Document

Make the design ready to price.

What’s included

Resolve the design into coordinated CAD drawings, system details, diagrams, calculations where applicable, and specifications to support competitive bidding.

  • Final device and outlet layouts
  • Single-lines, risers, and details
  • Specifications and calculation packages
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Support

Carry the intent into construction.

What’s included

Review bids and submittals, respond to RFIs, and evaluate proposed changes. Keep the project team informed as field conditions and construction questions emerge.

  • Bid and submittal review
  • RFI responses
  • Change-order evaluation

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PROJECT INQUIRIESWilliam Ramirez, RCDDwilliam@dashtechde.com ↗

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667 S State College Blvd #77
Fullerton, CA 92831

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