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DALE R. WHEELER, P.E.

Manassas, VA
Forensic Fire Protection Engineering – Fire Detection, Suppression Systems, and Building Code Compliance

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Professional Summary

DALE R. WHEELER, P.E. is a fire protection system design expert specializing in fire cause and origin investigation. With a career spanning fire protection system design, building code compliance, and forensic fire investigation, he brings a comprehensive framework to litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire causes, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether fire protection systems meet industry standards.

Mr. Wheeler has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to fire protection systems, building code compliance, and fire hazard analysis. His B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering, along with Basic Code Enforcement/Building Inspection certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving fire protection and safety systems.

Work Experience

Systech Fire Protection, LLC — Principal | 2007–Present Systech Group Inc. — Principal | 1991–2007 Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. — Engineering Manager | 1985–1991 Wisconsin Insurance Plan — General Manager | 1982–1985 Village of Westhaven, Illinois — Building Commissioner | 1976–1984 Insurance Services Office of IL and WI — Inspector, Engineer, Automatic Sprinkler System Customer Service Representative, Assistant Supervisor and Assistant Manager | 1974–1982

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Dale R. Wheeler specializes in fire protection engineering, focusing on fire detection, alarm systems, and compliance with fire safety codes.

Best Use Cases

  • 1fire cause and origin investigations
  • 2fire safety code compliance assessments
  • 3expert witness services in fire-related legal cases

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Education

  • B.S. in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering

    Illinois Institute of Technology · 1974

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