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Profile
Protection Engineering has earned a reputation as an
industry leader in the development and successful application of
innovative, yet cost-effective technologies in the field of fire and
life safety.
Through
a comprehensive package of professional services, the company has
established a track record both nationally and internationally for
effectively and efficiently meeting clients' needs.
The
Protection Engineering team is comprised of Certified Professionals,
Fire Protection Engineers, Building Code Consultants, Technologists and
a support staff equipped with the software and computer skills
necessary to maintain current data for effective project management.
Our
team is dedicated to reducing costs while at the same time protecting
and enhancing the quality of a priceless commodity - human life.
Profile - Values |
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Protection Engineering's goal is to provide our
clients with the broadest based building code and fire protection
consultancy service in the North American market. Supported by a team
of skilled and experienced professionals, we are committed to a
leadership role in the development and application of new and
innovative technologies which ensures quality, cost-effective solutions
to fire and life safety problems.
Our Values:
- Be Ethical
- Be Passionate
- Have Integrity
- Respect Each Other
- Make Work Fun
- Provide Great Service
- Do Quality Work
- Conquer Challenges
- Give to Our Community
Profile - Team |
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The quality and dedication of our people is our true strength.
Our professional staff are recognized experts in their respective
fields. Their efforts to further education in this field, both
individually and as a team, have helped make British Columbia a fire
protection leader in the North American marketplace.
From the conceptual stage of a project, through to project completion,
our broad ranging skills, experience and attention to detail is what
distinguishes us from our competitors. Our ultimate objective is a
project which will function effectively to protect both the client's
investment and the people in the occupied spaces. Achieving these two
objectives with excellence is what Protection Engineering is all about.
Our investment in people and new technologies is our way of getting
people and new technologies is our way of getting better in the face of
new challenges in the millenium.
| William (Bill) G. May |
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| Manager-Code Division, Protection Engineering |
| bmay@protectionengineering.com |
Education:
- University of British Columbia, B.A.Sc, Mechanical
Engineering, 1986
- University of British Columbia, M.Eng, Fire Protection Engineering, 2001
Background:
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Prior to joining Protection Engineering, Mr. May was
employed with R.A. Duff & Associates, an established electrical consulting
firm in Vancouver. Familiar with computers and Autocad software, Mr. May
designed and coordinated the layout of fire alarm devices and electrical
equipment for a variety of institutional and industrial complexes. Projects
included schools, manufacturing plants, art galleries and office buildings.
- Since joining Protection Engineering, Mr. May has
participated in a number of designs for large complexes including
hospitals, hotels, municipal offices and libraries. Recent projects
include acting as the Certified Professional for the B.C. Gas Centre,
Royal Canadian Legion and various projects with the Vancouver Port
Corporation.
Background (cont):
- Fields of Practice & Specialties:
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Fire Protection Engineering - Preparation of fire
protection equivalencies, fire alarm designs, and fire suppression designs
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Building Code Consulting - Preparation of Building
Code analysis, equivalencies, preparation of fire protection designs
(structural, fire compartmentalization, exit and egress systems, mechanical
smoke management,) review of designs by other registered professionals.
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Certified Professional Services including reviews
of other registered professional's designs and field reviews
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Coordinated Registered Professional Services,
including design and field reviews
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Fire Code and Hazard Analysis and Report
Preparation
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Preparation of Fire Safety Plans and Fire Department Operations Manuals
Other Activities:
Affiliations:
- BC Chapter Member - Society of Fire Protection Engineers, 1990-Present
- Program Coordinator, 1991-1993
- Membership Coordinator, 1993-1995
- Vice President, 1995-1996
- President, 1996-1998
- Past President, 1998-2000
- National Member - Society of Fire Protection
Engineers, 1998-Current
- Certified Professional Program, Guest Lecturer and
Preparation of Study Quizzes, 1991-1995
- Certified Professional Program 1993 Update Course, Guest Lecturer & Preparation of Exam questions, 1993
| Carlito T. Cabahug |
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| Fire Protection Consultant, Protection Engineering |
| ccabahug@protectionengineering.com |
Education:
- Professional Engineer, British Columbia, Canada, 2001
- Attended Building Code & Certified Professional Course Program, University of British Columbia, 2000
- Completed Automatic Sprinkler Design, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 2000
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (with Cum Laude merits),
University of San Jose - Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines, 1982
Background:
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Prepares Building Code, Fire Protection Programme, and Equivalency
Reports for new and existing low and high-rise buildings classified as
assembly, care and detention, residential, business and personal,
mercantile, and industrial buildings occupancies. This also includes
upgrade and renovation of heritage buildings. These reports are
prepared to conform or meet the level of fire and life safety
protection intended by the British Columbia Building and Fire Codes,
Vancouver Fire and Building By-laws, National Building Code, NFPA
Standards, ULC Standards and the Canadian Electrical Code
Background (cont):
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Reviews design drawings- architectural, mechanical, structural,
electrical, fire suppression, plumbing to check/verify if they conform
to applicable Codes and Standards
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Performs field reviews and testing of fire and life safety assemblies,
equipment and devices installed on site to check their conformity with
the code and equivalency reports, to include among others as follows:
fire dampers, smoke alarms/detectors, sprinkler systems, fire alarm
systems,fire pumps, electromagnetic locking devices, garbage
compactors, fire doors/ shutters, glazing systems, smoke venting
systems, fire rated wall and floor assemblies, fire retardant coating
application to heavy timber
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Prepares job contract proposals to prospective clients. Attends
meetings among consultants, clients, owners, building officials to
resolve code and design issues in various projects
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Performed smoke venting test in high-rise buildings and prepares smoke
analysis report in conjunction with the data obtained from the pressure
differential measurements at the different floor levels of the
building. Assisted as part of the team in the smoke simulation analysis
using the "ASCOS" program for the smoke venting appeal hearing
Background (cont):
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Prepared a potential wood dust explosion hazard report in a Pulp and
Paper Mill Facility; researched factual incidents/events relating to
wood dust explosion, gathers relevant data and information, applied
appropriate provisions in the Fire Codes and NFPA standards. Performed
settling calculation and analysis (applying the principle of Stokes
Law) to support accumulation of dust concentration above Lower
Explosion Limit, without dust suppression equipment installed.
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Developed heat transfer calculation and analysis to support a Q-Deck fireproofing equivalency report
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Researched the safe application and advantage of a thermoplastic foam
insulation versus a thermosetting foam insulation for a Fresh Foods
Warehouse Facility to support the Code analysis report.
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Reviewed the heat balance calculation to validate the temperature rise for the fire-rated garbage compactor
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Prepared Fire Safety Plan for an industrial plant (specifically
Hydroelectric Power Plant) incorporating administrative and emergency
safety evacuation procedures
Background (cont):
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Prepared an objective report for Bulk Sulphur Handling and Storage
Facility with point-by-point discussion to clarify the issue on
non-explosive working atmosphere due to the presence of sufficient dust
suppression systems. Verified the adequacy of the design capacity of
the sulphur dust suppression system versus actual dust and air loading.
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Chemical Engineer with 12 years comprehensive experience in process
engineering and chemical plant operations in Nickel Mining and
Refinery, and NP/NPK Fertilizer Plants, including water treatment,
steam and power generation facilities. Proven success in process and
people management skills focussing on safety, quality, production,
commissioning, start-up and commercial operations of chemical plants.
Increased plant efficiencies through process development, energy
conservation, and feasibility studies in application to Total Quality
Management (TQM)
Other Activities:
- Swimming, Basketball, and Table Tennis
- Chess
- Webpage Design, and Computer Network Maintenance
Other Activities (cont):
- Recollections and Retreats
Affiliations:
- Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia (Chemical)
- Member, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC - Fraser Valley Branch
- BC Chapter Executive Committee Member (Program Activities In-charge), Society of Fire Protection Engineers
- Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 1987-1999
| Gerard Sass |
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| Fire Protection Consultant, Protection Engineering |
| gsass@protectionengineering.com |
Education:
- 1998 Diploma of Technology Mechanical Systems, BCIT/li>
- 1991 Master of Mechanical Engineering Technical University of Gdansk, Poland
Background:
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Organization and supervision of ship repair process, fire and safety control, Nauta Ship Repair Yard, Gdynia, Poland, 1991-1993
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Since joining Protection Engineering, Mr. Sass has specialized in
sprinkler/mechanical designs and has prepared designs for a wide
variety of buildings and conducts field certification services
associated with design projects.
Affiliations:
- Engineer-In-Training with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, 1999
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Administrative Staff
Carol Barr,
Business Admin
Lorraine Arseneault,
Accountant
Denise Bosse, Secratary
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