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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
| Gerard Sass |
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| Fire Protection Consultant, Protection Engineering |
| gsass@protectionengineering.com |
Education:
- 1998 Diploma of Technology Mechanical Systems, BCIT
- 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.
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Carol Barr,
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