St. Louis Fire Protection Engineering
TERPconsulting has expanded its national footprint with the opening of an office in Missouri. The St. Louis office is led by fire protection engineer Tom de Greck, PE, who brings more than two decades of experience delivering clear, actionable guidance that supports compliant, efficient, and safe building design. Providing expert fire protection code consulting and life safety analysis, our Missouri 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.
As a generalist with deep technical expertise, Tom has worked across the U.S. and internationally in a wide 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 and inspections, our Midwest-based code consultant helps project teams understand requirements and develop cost-effective, compliant solutions.
Our comprehensive services in St. Louis 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 occupancy strategies
- Smoke control and egress considerations
- Multi-story retail and multifamily podium configurations
- Compliance pathways for complex renovations
Serving Missouri and Illinois
With TERPconsulting as your partner in fire and life safety, you can count on us for all your Midwest fire protection engineering and code consulting needs. Our Missouri team serves the following jurisdictions:
Missouri
- St. Louis County
- St. Louis City
- Kansas City
- Surrounding municipalities and counties
Illinois
- Springfield
- Metro East region
- Central and Southern Illinois
For all Missouri- and Illinois-based inquiries, please contact:
Tom de Greck, PE
regional director and sr. fire protection engineer
tdegreck@terpconsulting.com
+1.314.283.9005