FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING

Precision Engineering for Safer Buildings

Vedder Engineering Ltd. delivers independent fire protection engineering consulting services to architects, developers, and project teams across British Columbia. We bring rigorous technical analysis and code expertise to every project — from concept through construction.

What We do

Engineering Solutions Across the Full Scope of Fire Protection

From system design to code consulting, Vedder Engineering provides technically rigorous fire protection services to support your project at every stage.

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Sprinkler System Design

Engineering of wet, dry, and specialty automatic sprinkler systems designed to meet applicable codes and the specific demands of your building.

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Fire, Smoke & Egress Modelling

Computational modelling to evaluate building performance, support alternative solutions, and inform design decisions.

Fire Alarm System Design

Design of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems, including detection, notification, and coordination with building systems.

Code Compliance & Hazard Analysis

Systematic evaluation of building and facility fire hazards combined with a thorough review of applicable codes and standards — establishing clear design requirements and supporting AHJ approvals.

Years of Industry Experience

Licensed Professional Engineer with EGBC

British Columbia

Province-Wide Service

Client Focused

about vedder engineering

Fire Protection Engineering, Done Right

Vedder Engineering Ltd. is a British Columbia-based fire protection engineering consultancy founded and led by Derek Lazar, P.Eng.

Derek’s background spans both the field and the office — having served as a first responder and firefighter alongside his engineering career, he brings a hands-on understanding of fire behaviour and life safety that is rare in fire protection engineering.

That experience, combined with 9 years in the industry, means we approach fire protection not just as a silo’d code exercise, but as a genuine commitment to the safety of the community, the buildings we occupy, and the people who depend on us.

We work directly with architects, developers, and project teams to deliver designs that are technically rigorous, code-compliant, and built around the real demands of your project.

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Why Choose Us

What Sets Vedder Engineering Apart

Field-Informed Engineering

Derek’s background as both a firefighter and a licensed P.Eng. means our designs are grounded in real-world fire behaviour, not just code minimums. That perspective shapes every system we design.

Technical Rigour

We apply detailed engineering analysis to every project, ensuring designs are accurate, code-compliant, and defensible, whether reviewed by an AHJ, a peer reviewer, or a construction team.

Independent Advice

As an independent consultancy with no contractor affiliations, our recommendations are driven entirely by what is right for your project, not by product preferences or installation relationships.

Direct Client Access

When you work with Vedder Engineering, you work directly with Derek. No hand-offs, no junior staff, just consistent, responsive service from the engineer responsible for your project.

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We provide code-compliant fire protection engineering solutions tailored to the needs of architects, developers, and building designers. Reach out to discuss your project.

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