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The company behind the world's most trusted hydraulic calculation software.

Celebrating 50 Years of HASS

Half a Century of Innovation

In 1976, Hal Sanders set out to solve a problem that every fire protection engineer faced: hydraulic calculations were tedious, error-prone, and time-consuming. What started as a mission to bring accuracy and automation to this critical discipline has grown into a 50-year legacy of industry leadership.

For five decades, HRS Systems has partnered with thousands of fire protection professionals to refine, improve, and advance the tools they depend on. Now, with the launch of HASS Cloud, we're writing the next chapter. A chapter defined by modern technology, seamless collaboration, and the same unwavering commitment to accuracy that has been our foundation since day one.

And we can't wait to show you what's next.

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1976

Founded by Hal R. Sanders and Melvin R. Corley, with development of the original hydraulic calculation engine.

1980s

Computational sprinkler analysis replaces manual methods and DOS-based HASS is established.

1990s

HASS expands internationally into 50+ countries and introduces a Windows graphical interface.

2000s

Integrated utilities platform supports analysis, design, reporting, and estimating.

2010s

Mature, globally trusted engineering platform with advanced modeling and diagnostics.

2026

HASS Cloud launches for the 50th anniversary with a complete platform rewrite for modern, cloud-based workflows.

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