CURRICULUM VITAE. Fire Safety Engineering Consultant. Professional Qualifications/Memberships

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1 24 Purbeck Road, Hornchurch Essex RM11 1NA tel: mobile tel: CURRICULUM VITAE Name Profession Current Position Tom Keeper Professional Qualifications/Memberships Fire Safety Engineering Consultant MD Fire Engineering Consultancy Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) Member of the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (MIFPO) Member of the Institute of Directors (MIOD) Member of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters Rotary Foundation Scholarship Award (Fire Service Studies) Fire Prevention Inspecting Officers Certificate (FSTC) Fire Service Promotions Board Examinations (All Ranks) National Examination Board Occupational Safety and Health Tech IOSH Open University Credits Mathematical Modelling, Design, Alternative Energy, Technology, Summary of Experience: Tom Keeper has been involved engaged the field of fire safety and the design and implementation of fire safety strategies and fire protection systems throughout his working life (40 years). He has held senior and director level posts with fire authorities, government agencies, and commercial companies. He specialises in the design of fire engineering strategies for complex buildings (including underground rail facilities and historic buildings, both of which are particularly challenging environments); he has worked as the senior fire adviser to both the Historic Royal Palaces Agency and London Underground. He is experienced in the development of fire safety engineering solutions to BS 7974, the design of fire detection systems, passive fire protection provisions, project management of fire safety engineering works, fire code selection, interpretation of fire regulations, fire safety standards writing, fire safety audit (using quality assurance methods in compliance with ISO standards), fire risk assessment, and fire safety management. He has carried out commissions for government agencies, transport authorities, heritage organisations, hotels, hospitals and care homes, museums & galleries, royal palaces, theatres, universities, schools, cinemas, and general commercial/ industrial/ retail. In the field of fire protection for historic buildings he has carried out commissions English Heritage, Historic Scotland, The Royal Palaces Agency, and the National Trust. He lectures on the fire protection of historic buildings as part of Reading University's Diploma in Conservation. Page 1 of 5

2 Employment Record 2007 to date Fire & Safety (London) Ltd. Managing Director Responsible for the implementation and supervision of all fire engineering projects undertaken by the company, specializing in rail and historic building projects. The most recent projects (2011) include; a series of fire risk assessments and the supervision of passive and active fire protection works for the National Trust s Wessex Region, acting as Principal Fire Engineer for the new Crossrail sub-surface station at Paddington (and other Crossrail facilities), including elements requiring interface with MacMillan House, a Grade 1 listed building, and acting a Principal Fire Engineer for the Cable Car for London Project to 2007 Pell Frischmann Divisional Director (Fire Engineering) Responsible for the implementation and management of all fire engineering consultancy projects; including safety engineering (to BS 7974), fire systems engineering, fire risk assessment, project management of fire systems installation works, fire systems assurance and auditing, standards writing, and advice on fire safety legislation and fire safety management systems. Recent Major Projects National Trust Wessex Region Fire risk assessment, specification, and project management of fire precautions works in all major properties within the region. Oxford University Bodleian Library & Radcliffe Development Development of the fire safety engineering strategy, using BS 7974 methodology, provide outline scheme design and specification of fire engineering systems, and liaison with the fire authority. Merchant Taylor s Hall, Threadneedle Street Conducting Fire Risk Assessment, and providing advice on fire safety engineering matters. Dublin Metro North Development of the fire safety engineering strategy and standards required for the design and build of Dublin s first underground metro system, and liaison with the fire authority and railway safety commission. The fire engineering strategy will cover all tunnels and surface and subsurface stations. Page 2 of 5

3 Somerset House Trust & the Courtauld Institute Conducting Fire Risk Assessments, various fire engineering design studies, and acting as the Competent Person for the Trust, with respect to fire safety engineering matters. East London Line Underground Rail System Carry out third party assurance reviews, on behalf of Transport for London, on the fire safety strategy developed (by Mott Macdonald) for the project. Organise and chair a qualitative design review (QDR) following the methodology of BS 7974, with the participation of the fire authority and London Underground, for the purpose of gaining regulatory approvals for the project. Palace of Westminster Member of the Fire Safety engineering Qualitative Design Review Panel responsible for the development of the fire safety engineering strategy for Palace fire safety engineering works, using BS 7974 methodology, to provide outline scheme design and specification of fire engineering systems. Stratford Regional Station Develop an engineered fire safety strategy for the upgrading of Stratford Regional Station, in order to prepare it for both the 2012 Olympics and the implementation of the Crossrail Project. Design the supporting fire detection and suppression systems for the project and liase with the development designers of the new Northern Ticket Hall to ensure that the fire strategy of all areas of the station is comprehensive and co-ordinated. Direct all liaison with the fire authority to ensure the regulatory approval of the newly designed station. Fire Engineering Standards Review Review and rewrite all of the Tube Lines fire engineering standards and reference manuals, in order change the existing prescriptive standards to a performance basis and ensure their compatibility with all London Underground high level fire engineering standards. Central Market & Al Zeina Projects (Abu Dhabi) Develop an engineered fire safety strategy for two major developments incorporating commercial, retail, leisure and residential uses. Design all fire safety systems for the buildings pursuant to implementation of the fire strategy. Liaison with the local Civil Defence (Fire Authority) to ensure the development met national standards Abu Dhabi and National Fire Protection Association (USA) fire and life safety codes. Page 3 of 5

4 1999 to 2004 Kingfell Fire Protection Ltd. Director of Consultancy Services Major projects undertaken: London Underground Ltd. Fire systems design, and quality assurance auditing, of fire safety systems and installations, on major station redevelopment projects across the LUL network. Producing fire strategies for a large number of architectural schemes for the redevelopment of both underground and surface stations. Negotiating with the London Fire Authority and the HM Railway Inspectorate regarding fire safety matters. Network Rail Design, specification and quality assurance verification of fire safety systems, for major stations and rail facilities throughout England and Scotland. Design and implementation of fire systems and fire safety procedures training for all NR major stations staff. Courtauld Institute/ Somerset House Fire risk assessment, and fire strategy development, design, specification, and project management of fire safety systems, including passive fire protection measures, automatic fire detection and warning systems, and emergency lighting. Negotiating with the heritage authorities for listed building consent for all fire safety works. The institute is a major museum, gallery, and university facility, housed in one of London s premier grade 1 listed buildings. Historic Scotland/Edinburgh Castle Fire risk assessment, fire strategy development, and specification of remedial measures for Historic Scotland s finest scheduled ancient monument. Negotiating with the Scottish Office Fire Inspectorate regarding fire safety provisions. The National Gallery Design, specification and quality assurance verification of fire safety works throughout the Gallery, over a period of five years. Strategic fire safety and building control advice and negotiating with the District Surveyor s Office. The Gallery, houses the Nations premier art collection and is itself a grade 1 listed building. English Heritage Fire risk assessment of approximately 200 scheduled ancient monuments in England (South of the Humber). Fire systems design and verification works in several of those buildings. Page 4 of 5

5 1996 to 1999 LWF Fire Engineering Consultants Principal Project Engineer Automatic fire detection and, fire suppression system design, fire risk assessment, training, and project management etc. for British Museum, Natural History Museum, Royal National Theatre, Eton College, Transport Undertakings, Hotels, Heritage Buildings, Power Stations, Universities, Hospitals, etc to 1996 Historic Royal Palaces Agency Fire Safety Adviser Principal Fire Safety Adviser responsible for the implementation of Bailey Report at Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Tower of London, and other major historic properties. Recruited and managed a project team for the design and implementation of all, AFD, Fire Suppression, and Passive Fire Protection Measures, for the Royal Palaces with a project value of 9M to 1993 London Underground Ltd. Chief Fire Protection Engineer Departmental manager responsible for all fire protection systems design and installation standards, auditing, and maintenance standards. Carried out recruitment and direct management of a team responsible for all fire safety design standards, fire protection systems design and specification for the Jubilee Line Extension Project to 1990 Self-Employed Company Director Various fire safety projects and other entrepreneurial activities 1979 to 1984 Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Assistant Divisional Fire Officer (Various Posts) Acted as Operational Fire Officer and Fire Prevention Officer for major risk areas along the river Thames, including docks, and petrochemical plants. Seconded to Los Angeles County Fire Department (US) as Battalion Chief for one year under the Rotary Foundation Scholarship Scheme to 1979 Fire Service Technical College Fire Protection Lecturer (Station Officer promoted to ADO in post) Served as a lecturer/instructor at Fire Service Technical College for a period of three years on fire engineering systems, building control, and operational subjects to 1976 Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Fire Officer (ranks up to Station Officer) Acted as fire officer for rescue in emergency fire situations along river Thames, including docks and petrochemical plants Education to 1968 Secondary education at Abbs Cross Technical High School (Hornchurch, Essex). Further Education at City Day College, Moorgate, (at part of the London Fire Brigade s Junior Fireman cadet scheme - no longer in operation), studying fire engineering leading to graduate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers by examination. Page 5 of 5