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Jacob D. David

Associate II

Experience

Jacob David has contributed to projects involving computational fluid dynamics (FDS) and zone fire modeling, egress modeling and analysis, smoke control system design and inspection, performance-based designs, forensic fire analysis and litigation support, building code/fire code application and analysis, and wildland fire exposure analysis. Mr. David’s unique perspective on fire protection engineering was established by conducting research that involved small-scale fire testing of timber construction materials during his graduate studies.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Fire, Life Safety, and Egress Assessments

Willis Tower Observation Deck - Chicago, IL: Simulation-based egress analysis (Pathfinder)
Lubbock County Expo Hall - TX: Simulation-based egress analysis of stadium seating (Pathfinder)
Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, HI: Life safety assessment and egress analysis of concert venue
Central Pacific Bank - Honolulu, HI: Life safety and egress analysis for change in use
Victory Pass/Arica O&M Building - Desert Center, CA: Fire protection and life safety assessment, building code analysis, and hazardous materials classification
Verizon Telecommunications Building - Lowell, MA: Life safety assessment and egress analysis
High-Rise Residential Condominium Buildings - Honolulu, HI: Fire protection and life safety systems assessment; building code analysis
Vi at La Jolla Village - San Diego, CA: Life safety analysis; emergency preparedness and fire protection plan review and development
ORBIS - Oconomowoc, WI: Analysis of the fire performance of plastic products
Costco - Escondido, CA: Building and fire protection system assessment; building code analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Zone Fire Modeling

Lubbock County Expo Hall - TX: Life safety assessment; smoke hazard analysis using FDS
MARTA Rail Station Concourse - Atlanta, GA: Life safety analysis, smoke hazard analysis using FDS

Smoke Control System Design, Analysis, and Inspection

La Jolla Innovation Center - CA: Smoke control system analysis using computer modeling (CONTAM)
Yaamava’ Resort and Casino - Highland, CA: Special inspection of smoke control system in numerous structures
Jersey City Justice Center - NJ: Smoke control system analysis using FDS
Signature Hotel - Fort Worth, TX: CONTAM
One America Plaza - San Diego, CA: Smoke control system special inspection

Performance-Based Design

Harm Reduction Center - San Diego, CA: Alternate means and methods analysis; zone fire modeling
Ritz-Carlton Residence - Honolulu, HI: Alternative fire resistance-rated construction analysis using FDS
U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center - El Paso County, CO: Alternative means and methods analysis using FDS

Wildland Fire Analysis

San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Escondido, CA: Wildland fire consulting for renovation of elephant enclosure and viewing area

Loss Investigation and Litigation Support

Confidential: Origin and cause investigation of fireplace fire
Confidential: Building code analysis of apartment fire
Confidential: Origin and cause investigation of restaurant fire
Confidential: Hotel fire loss investigation and testing

Professional Affiliations

National Fire Protection Association
Society of Fire Protection Engineers

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Fire Protection Engineer in CA

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2020
Master of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, 2023

WJE San Diego
10815 Rancho Bernardo Road
Suite 105
San Diego, CA 92127
Tel: (253) 778-0180
jdavid@wje.com

Practice Areas

Fire, Life Safety, and Egress Assessment
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Zone Fire Modeling
Smoke Control System Design, Analysis, and Inspection
Performance-Based Design
Wildland Fire Analysis
Loss Investigation and Litigation Support
Egress Modeling and Analysis
Building Code, Fire Code, and NFPA Codes and Standards Consulting
Small-Scale Fire Research

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