David LeBlanc, M.S., PE,
Technical Fellow
Boston - Westborough - Massachusetts
About David
Education / Certifications
- MS, Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Registered PE: CT, RI, MA, CA
- FSFPE
About David
David has over three decades of design and code experience that spans the spectrum from building and fire code consulting, fire/life safety analysis, compliance drawing reviews, variance/appeals, egress analysis, performance-based code compliance approach, and fire modeling, to design of fire alarm, automatic sprinkler, special suppression systems, fire alarm feasibility studies and evaluations, bid packages and reviews, witness acceptance testing, smoke control criteria, Smoke Control Special Inspector and Fire Commissioning Agent. He works with clients and Authorities-Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to negotiate resolutions for code, fire protection, life safety and performance-based design solutions. Project work includes high-rise, universities, office, mercantile, hotel, residential, hospitals, museums, industrial, laboratories, airports, government, casinos, correctional, atrium and mixed-use facilities.
Education / Certifications
- MS, Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- BS, Electrical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Registered PE: CT, RI, MA, CA
- FSFPE
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Code Road Map: Addressing Federally Mandated A2L Refrigerants for Comfort Air with Older Adopted Codes
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Fire & Life Safety Systems: Comply with NFPA 4 Standard for Integrated Testing?
Jensen Hughes' Dave LeBlanc discusses the importance of integrated testing for fire protection and life safety systems and how to stay compliant with the NFPA 4 Standard.
Does Your Hospital’s Fire and Life Safety Systems Comply With The New NFPA 4 Standard?
Learn more about how we can help with NFPA 4 planning and integrated fire and life safety systems testing in your facility.
PROPER ACTIVE SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN: PROTECTING FANS AND DUCTWORK FOR PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS
When it comes to improving building safety, smoke control systems are employed less frequently than other fire + life systems