Ontario Building Code: 2020 Changes; Part 3

Presenter Information

Name: Jack Keays

Title: Principal, Vortex Fire Consulting Inc.

Background: Jack is an accomplished fire safety engineer and building code consultant with project experience in Canada, Singapore, and the Middle East. Jack has been active in the industry for 12 years and has advanced analytical skills with the ability to recognize and address fire safety challenges. Jack has presented at several international conferences and has authored articles on the topic of fire safety both in Canada and abroad. Mr. Keays has served as a committee member for the development of building standards and for the advancement of the field of fire science as it applies to the built environment. Jack provides building and fire code consulting services from the conceptual design stage through to successful construction completion. Services include identifying valuable building code design options, developing equivalent approaches to prescriptive building and fire code requirements, coordinating with the project team and building officials, and reporting on the applicable design approaches.