Food Services, Warehousing and Distribution

At Guardian South Inc., we understand the unique demands of food storage, cold environments, and large-scale distribution. Our team stays ahead of industry trends to create performance based design fire protection that maximizes usable space and supports your operations—whether you’re running beverage coolers, 50-foot high racks, or freezers operating at –20 °F. We make fire protection an integrated solution, not an obstacle.

Offices fire sprinkler system

Freezers

Reliable fire protection solutions, like a cold storage sprinkler system that performs even in extreme cold.

Retail fire sprinkler system

Coolers

Coolers protect inventory with smart design, maximize storage, maintain freshness, reduce waste, and improve efficiency for every business.

Institutional fire sprinkler system

Processing

Processing solutions deliver cleanliness, safety, and workflow efficiency, ensuring reliable and productive operations.

Dealerships fire sprinkler system

Racks

Advanced protection for tall racking up to 50 feet, using in-rack and ESFR sprinklers to quickly suppress fires and protect high-pile storage.

A few of our Food Service Projects:

Jacmar Foods

City of Industry, CA

Installed fire protection systems in a 240,000 sq.ft. high-pile cold storage facility. The design ensured rapid suppression and safety in a large-scale refrigerated environment. Systems covered both storage and operational areas efficiently.

Pick Up Stix

San Clemente, CA

Equipped a 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and cold storage facility with fire protection systems. The project safeguarded production and storage areas. Rapid response sprinklers ensured comprehensive coverage.

National Cold Storage

Los Angeles, CA

Installed fire protection systems in a 52,000 sq. ft. facility operating at -7°F. The system addressed the unique challenges of sub-zero storage. Coverage was optimized for racks and floor storage.

Jon Donaire

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Equipped a 62,000 sq. ft. bakery and cold storage warehouse with fire protection systems. Warehouse sprinkler systems provided safety for both food production and storage areas. The design ensured fast response and minimal water damage.

Best Oriental

Vernon, CA

Installed fire protection for a 22,700 sq. ft. processing and cold storage warehouse. Systems were tailored to the specific requirements of food processing environments. Full coverage was provided across storage and production areas.

Direct Produce

Vernon, CA

Equipped a 27,000 sq. ft. distribution facility with fire protection systems. Sprinklers covered 25-ft high rack storage in coolers. The system ensured safety in temperature-controlled storage.

Meruelo Produce

Vernon, CA

Installed fire protection systems in a 27,000 sq. ft. distribution warehouse with 25-ft high racks. The system was designed for refrigerated storage environments. Rapid suppression capability ensured full safety.

Apffell’s Coffee

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Installed an Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) system in a 90,000 sq.ft. processing and distribution warehouse. The design enhanced fire safety for both storage and operational areas. Systems ensured fast activation and comprehensive coverage.

Boskovich Farms

Oxnard, CA

Equipped a 50,000 sq.ft. facility with fire protection systems, including new and retrofitted coolers, freezers, and processing areas. Sprinklers were designed for diverse agricultural operations. The project ensured rapid response and full coverage.

Classic Industries

City of Industry, CA

Installed fire protection for tenant improvements, including beer coolers and office spaces. The system provided safety for both retail and storage areas. Sprinklers ensured rapid suppression in critical zones.

Channel Island Logistics

Oxnard, CA

Equipped a 60,000 sq.ft. produce a cooler facility with fire protection systems. Sprinklers covered rack storage and refrigerated zones. The design ensured safety for perishable goods.

SGS Foods

Los Angeles, CA

Installed fire protection for tenant improvements in cold storage with racks. The system was tailored for temperature-controlled environments. Coverage ensured rapid response and compliance with safety standards.

Gargulio‘s

Ventura, CA

Equipped tenant improvements in a 15,000 sq.ft. cold storage facility with fire protection systems. Sprinklers provided coverage for refrigerated storage. The design ensured fast response and full safety.

Countryside Bakery

Anaheim, CA

Installed fire protection for tenant improvements in an 18,500 sq.ft. facility with freezers and coolers. Systems protected both food production and storage areas. Rapid response sprinklers ensured reliable coverage throughout.

Let’s Protect Your Facility Together


Your cold storage, processing plant, or distribution warehouse deserves performance based fire safety design that works as hard as you do.

Contact Guardian South Inc. today to learn how our team can help you create a safer, more efficient operation.