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Mark S. Wassom, P.E.

Senior Consultant

Lenexa, KS30 years+ years experience
Forensic Fire Protection Engineering – Fire Suppression, Alarm, and Life-Safety Systems in Commercial and Industrial Buildings

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Professional Summary

Mark S. Wassom, P.E. is a fire protection engineering expert specializing in code consultation and fire investigation. With a career encompassing fire protection engineering, code consultation, and fire investigation, he brings a comprehensive understanding of fire safety systems and regulatory compliance to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating fire incidents, assessing code compliance, and evaluating whether fire protection systems meet industry standards.

Mr. Wassom has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial, industrial, educational, and healthcare facilities. His B.S. in Architectural Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Fire Investigator and Certified Fire Marshal, 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 life safety systems.

Work Experience

Mark S. Wassom, P.E., has over 27 years of experience in fire protection and engineering. He is currently a Senior Consultant at Rimkus, having previously served as Fire Marshal / Assistant Fire Chief at Olathe Fire Department and held various engineering roles at multiple locations of Henderson Engineers, BCER Engineering, and other firms.

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Mark S. Wassom is a fire protection consultant specializing in fire safety and code compliance evaluations for commercial and residential structures.

Best Use Cases

  • 1fire protection system design
  • 2building code compliance evaluations
  • 3fire safety investigations

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Education

  • B.S. in Architectural Engineering

    Kansas State University · 1999

Licenses

  • Licensed Professional EngineerNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (CA, FL, IL, IA, KS, MA, MO, NE, TX)
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