Eric Esselink, B. Tech.

Email: eesselink@leber-rubes.com

Eric is a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic Institute (Architectural Science, Building Science). He has over 20 years experience in fire protection and building code consulting, including:

• Building Code Review
• Fire Safety Plans
• Fire Alarm System Designs
• Fire Code Life Safety Studies
• Building Fire Safety Condition Reviews
• Fire Detection and Smoke Control Systems Testing

A sample of the many projects in which Eric has participated includes:

• Air Canada Centre, Toronto
• Pearson International Airport, Terminal One: New, Toronto
• Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto
• Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
• Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, Vancouver and North York
• General Motors Place, Vancouver
• Corel Centre, Ottawa
• Sheppard Subway Line, Toronto
• Royal Alexandra Theatre Life Safety Study, Toronto
• Regional Shopping Centres throughout Southern Ontario
• OHL Arenas, Missisauga, Brampton, Barrie, London, Kitchener, Sarnia Elmira, New York Arena
• Lexington Kentucky Ballpark Stadium
• Soccer Stadium, Istanbul

Eric participates in a number of Professional Associations and is a member of the following:

• Advisory Committee of Ontario Fire Code - Part 9
• Canadian Fire Safety Association
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers
• National Fire Protection Association

In addition to Professional Associations, Eric is a highly regarded contributor to a number of educational programs and has lectured on the following topics:

• Ontario Association of Architects, Equivalencies, "Here's What the Code Doesn't Say"
• University of Toronto, School of Architecture, "Renovations"
• Canadian Facilities Managers Association, "Is Your Building Safe?"
• Manitoba Association of Architects, "Equivalencies"
• Smoke Management System Presentations:
  • American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Annual Meeting
  • Canadian Fire Safety Association, Annual Meeting
  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Southern Ontario Chapter