FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER & LIFE SAFETY CODE CONSULTANT SERVING MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS
TERPconsulting provides expert fire protection code consulting and life safety analysis throughout St. Louis County, St. Louis City, Missouri, and Illinois, including Springfield, IL, and Kansas City, MO. Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) with extensive experience helping architects, developers, building owners, and contractors navigate complex codes, standards, and project-specific life safety challenges.
If you’re asking, “Do I need a code consultant?”—the answer is often yes. Early involvement of a qualified expert helps reduce project delays, avoid costly redesigns, and ensure compliance with local and national fire and life safety requirements.
Fire Protection and Code Consulting in St. Louis
TERPconsulting’s St. Louis-based fire protection engineer, Tom de Greck, PE, has over two decades of experience and specializes in delivering clear, actionable guidance to support compliant, efficient, and safe building design. As a generalist with deep technical expertise, Tom has worked across the country and the world in a range of market sectors, including:
- Large sports arenas and assembly occupancies
(including major convention center renovations and casinos) - Retail and mixed-use development
- Industrial environments with hazardous materials
- Complex storage and warehouse projects
- Multifamily and residential podium projects (retail or parking at grade with living spaces above)
- Schools and educational facilities
From conceptual design through final approvals, our Midwest-based code consultant helps project teams understand requirements and develop cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Life Safety & Fire Protection Services
TERPconsulting’s fire protection and life safety consulting services include:
Fire Protection & Life Safety Code Consulting
- Application and interpretation of ICC, NFPA, and local amendments
- Life safety compliance strategies
- Alternative means & methods development
- Code compliance documentation for AHJ review
Fire Protection & Life Safety Analysis
- Fire modeling and egress analysis
- Occupant load assessment
- Fire protection system recommendations
- Hazard assessments and risk mitigation strategies
Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) & Hazardous Materials Expertise
- Hazmat classification and documentation
- Industrial and manufacturing facility evaluation
- Control area and MAQ assessments
- Operational compliance guidance
Fire Protection Reports
- Comprehensive reports for building permit submittal
- Life safety narratives, including basis of design
- Equivalencies and performance-based design documentation
Assembly, Mixed-Use, and K-12 & Higher Ed Projects
- Large occupant load strategies
- Smoke control and egress considerations
- Multi-story retail and multifamily podium configurations
- Compliance pathways for complex renovations
Why work with a Fire & Life Safety Code Consultant?
A qualified fire and life safety code consultant helps your team:
- Identify code compliance issues early
- Reduce rework and schedule delays
- Navigate AHJ requirements with confidence
- Optimize fire protection system strategy
- Ensure occupant safety and code compliance
- Support innovative or complex designs through clear justification and documentation
Whether you are designing a new building or renovating an existing facility, code consulting provides clarity and peace of mind.
Serving Missouri and Illinois
Our St. Louis-based fire protection engineering team supports projects throughout:
Missouri
- St. Louis County
- St. Louis City
- Kansas City
- Surrounding municipalities and counties
Illinois
- Springfield
- Metro East region
- Central and Southern Illinois
Work with a Fire Protection Engineer You Can Trust
TERPconsulting brings national and international expertise, local code knowledge, and a commitment to delivering clear, practical fire protection solutions. With decades of combined experience across multiple market sectors, our engineers provide the guidance needed to safely and efficiently take projects from concept to occupancy.
If you are searching for a fire protection code consultant, life safety consultant, fire protection engineer, or assistance with a fire protection and life safety analysis, our St. Louis team is here to help. To find out if your project requires the expertise of a code consultant, please contact Tom de Greck, PE, in TERPconsulting’s St. Louis office at tdegreck@terpconsulting.com.