Protecting Adjacent Properties During Construction

The presentation will discuss methods to fulfill the requirements of National Fire Code Article 5.6.1.2. "Measures to Mitigate Fire Spread to Adjacent Buildings"

Presenter

Jacob McGivern, E.I.T. (APEGA)
LRI Engineering Inc.,Technical Consultant

Jacob McGivern is a technical consultant with LRI Engineering Inc., the largest wholly Canadian owned professional engineering firm specializing exclusively in Building Code consulting, fire protection engineering, and emergency planning. 

Jacob is a graduate from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. As an engineer-in-training through APEGA, Jacob is engaged by engineers, architects, interior designers and other design professionals throughout all phases of a project. Jacob's experience spans numerous facility types including assembly, retail, institutional, residential, and industrial sectors.

As a technical consultant, Jacob is known by clients and peers for his well-established knowledge and application of the Building and Fire Codes. Jacob provides analysis regarding building and fire code compliance, development of alternative solutions and performance-based design options for fire and life safety. Under the supervision of a professional engineer, Jacob has extensive experience in the development of adjacent property protection plans and application of NFPA 80A Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures.