Jacob D. David

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

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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