
HD Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering & Life Safety Consulting
About the firm
HD Engineering provides comprehensive fire protection engineering, life safety consulting, and code compliance services. The practice delivers risk analysis, design-build consulting, fire protection systems design, and commissioning support to protect life, property, and environments. Its experienced team of specialists helps clients reduce risks early in design, avoiding schedule delays and ensuring complete regulatory alignment.
- Firm type
- Fire Protection Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Forensic Engineering
Credentials
NICET Certification · Georgia Certificate of Competency
People
Rhett J. HesprichManaging Director
Capabilities
Fire Protection Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive design, engineering, and analysis of active and passive systems to protect environments, property, and lives.
- Fire Suppression & Sprinkler Design
Design and specification of sprinklers, fire pumps, and suppression systems.
- Fire Detection & Alarm Design
Engineering of fire detection, notification, and alarm systems.
- Smoke Management & Control
Passive and active smoke barriers and control systems engineering.
- Special Hazards Design & Review
Protection systems for unique environments and high-risk materials.
Code Consulting & Reviews
Service websiteLife safety evaluations and local building code analysis to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Egress Design & Modeling
Evaluation of human life factors and evacuation planning.
- Regulatory Compliance Reviews
Ensuring early alignment with local building codes and fire standards.
- Engineering Judgments
Custom evaluations and documentation for code deviations or compliance alternatives.
Commissioning & Analysis
Service websiteVerification, testing, and periodic evaluations of active safety systems.
- Systems Commissioning
Structured functional verification and testing of new fire protection systems.
- Due Diligence Inspections
Property condition assessment and compliance evaluation of existing systems.
Performance-Based Design
Service websiteCustomized fire safety engineering approaches tailored to architectural concepts.
- Fire Dynamics & Smoke Modeling
Computer-based simulations of fire growth and smoke behavior.
Forensics & Litigation Support
Service websiteExpert engineering investigation, fire loss assessment, and legal support services.
- Fire Loss Investigation
Root-cause investigation of fires and structural fire damage.
- Expert Witness Testimony
Providing technical expertise and testimonies in legal disputes.
Third Party Plan Review
Service websiteIndependent peer reviews of fire protection system designs submitted for permitting.
Industries
Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Government · Industrial · Public Safety
Projects
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