Derek Real Duval is the founder of Duval Fire Codes, specializing in fire protection consulting, plan review, and

hazardous materials compliance. He is a registered professional engineer (PE) in Fire Protection Engineering and

Fire/Life Safety Code Expert located in the Southern California

Region. He works hard to ensure that the life safety goals are met for the people and property he is hired to protect.

In an effort to expand the knowledge of fire protection engineering, Mr. Duval has developed and currently teaches three (3) fire protection engineering courses offered through UCSD Extended Studies (MAE-40039, Building Code and Life Safety, MAE-40037, Principles of Fire Protection Engineering, and MAE-40040, Fire Protection Design). He is

also working with MeyerFire. LLC in developing fire protection videos, training, and courses.

Mr. Duval built his experience in Fire Protection Engineering from a diverse background. He has experience in the development of national codes and standards, design and review fire protection systems (including but not limited to; fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke control systems, fire-rated construction systems), installation oversight of fire protection/alarm systems, hazard assessment and risk analysis, and special hazard knowledge. Lastly, he has the unique ability to break down complex concepts and topics to easy to chewable and digestible bites, making it easier for everyone to increase their own fire life safety knowledge base. Having such exposure to different elements of fire protection engineering, is what helps him solve life safety and building code challenges.

Specialized focus in:

• Health Care Facilities

• Industrial/Manufacturing Facilities

• Hazardous Materials Management Consulting (Fire Code)

• Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis and Consulting

• Cannabis Related Facilities

• Storage and Warehouse Facilities

• Energy Storage Systems

• Organizational Management and Development

Mr. Duval holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering both from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He is a DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) Designated Professional finding solutions with designers, builders, installers, and owners.