Vladan Obradovic
M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering)
Independent Fire Protection Consultant
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering)
Independent Fire Protection Consultant
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Senior Fire Protection Engineering Consultant with more than 20 years of international experience in the design, engineering, technical review and implementation of fire protection systems for industrial, infrastructure and commercial facilities. Specialized in sprinkler, gas suppression, foam and high-pressure water mist systems designed in accordance with NFPA, FM Global, VdS and EN standards. Extensive project experience across power generation, automotive, oil & gas, pharmaceutical and large-scale commercial developments throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Trusted by investors, EPC contractors, engineering teams and industrial clients for independent, objective fire protection expertise, technical verification and compliance review without contractor bias.
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in the design, verification, and delivery of automatic fire extinguishing systems for complex industrial and commercial facilities.
Responsible engineer and independent consultant for large-scale automatic fire extinguishing systems, including sprinkler, gas, foam, deluge, and water mist systems.
Scope includes design verification, compliance reviews, and supervision of installation for complex projects exceeding €1M in value.
Fire protection engineering and consulting for complex industrial and infrastructure facilities, including energy, aviation, pharmaceutical, automotive, and high-rise residential and commercial buildings.
International project experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, delivered in compliance with FM Global, NFPA, EN 12845, and VdS standards.
Independent technical verification of fire protection systems - from hydraulic calculations and equipment specifications to system layout and compliance documentation.
All services are delivered with objective professional judgment, without contractor bias.
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade
Completed pre-Bologna master- level studies with a strong
focus on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and industrial
systems forming the technical foundation for advanced
fire protection engineering.
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
Republic of Serbia - Ministry of Interior
Authorized for the design, review, and verification of automatic fire extinguishing systems, including
sprinkler, gas, foam, water mist, and deluge systems.
Certified responsible designer and supervising engineer for fire protection systems.
Continuous professional development through advanced
technical training, application of international standards,
and delivery of complex industrial projects.
Application of NFPA, FM Global, EN 12845, and VdS standards
Hydraulic system analysis and compliance verification
Independent system audits and technical due diligence
Independent fire protection consulting plays a critical role in complex projects where safety, system performance, and regulatory compliance must be objectively verified. As an independent and licensed consultant, I support investors, engineers, and project teams through unbiased technical reviews, compliance assessments, and expert guidance - ensuring that fire protection systems perform exactly as designed, without contractor influence.
Specialized independent consulting services focused on technical verification, regulatory compliance, and performance assessment of automatic fire extinguishing systems.
Independent technical review of fire protection system designs to verify compliance, feasibility, and alignment with applicable standards.
Verification of hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and water-based systems, ensuring proper flow, pressure, and system performance.
Compliance evaluation according to NFPA, FM Global, EN 12845, and VdS standards, supporting international project requirements.
Technical assessment of specified equipment, materials, and components to ensure suitability, certification, and long-term reliability.
Objective audits of installed fire protection systems, identifying risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities - without contractor bias.
Professional support during installation, testing, and system acceptance, ensuring proper execution and documented compliance.
Selected projects and system experience across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. Detailed references and documentation are available upon request.
Design / redesign, offer & delivery, installation supervision, and compliance verification.
Standards: FM Global, NFPA, EN 12845, VdS
Technical verification and project delivery support for high-hazard and industrial deluge applications.
Standards: FM Global / NFPA / EN 12845 (project-dependent)
Novec 1230, IG-55, CO2 - design, offer/delivery, installation and compliance verification.
Engineering support for foam system solutions in industrial facilities and special hazards.
Standards: NFPA / FM Global (project-dependent)
Design, installation and maintenance for kitchen hood suppression systems.
High pressure water mist system troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support.
Fees are defined based on scope, system type, and applicable standards (NFPA / FM Global / EN 12845 / VdS), as well as documentation requirements and project timelines. A clear proposal is issued after an initial review - delivered with objective expertise, without contractor bias.
Senior-level, independent expertise in automatic fire extinguishing systems - focused on technical verification and standards compliance, delivered without contractor bias.
M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) | Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
Independent consultant supporting investors, engineering teams, and project managers with objective technical reviews and compliance verification of sprinkler, deluge, foam, clean agent / gas, and water mist systems - without contractor influence.
For multidisciplinary scope (architecture, electrical, process), collaboration is arranged with vetted external experts - while maintaining full independence and technical responsibility.
Senior-level engineering engagement and project responsibility for internationally recognized companies and infrastructure operators. References and documentation available on request.
Engineering involvement in automatic fire extinguishing systems for industrial production facilities, including design support, system delivery, and installation supervision.
Industrial manufacturing facilitiesFire protection engineering services for pharmaceutical facilities, covering compliance review, system execution, and operational reliability.
Pharmaceutical industryDesign and execution of foam-based fire suppression systems for refinery and fuel storage infrastructure in accordance with NFPA standards.
Oil & gas facilitiesFire protection engineering for thermal power generation facilities, including multi-zone system scope and technical coordination.
Energy sectorEngineering participation and system oversight for fire protection solutions within large-scale hydro-power infrastructure.
Hydropower facilitiesClean agent fire suppression systems for mission-critical airport facilities, designed and implemented per NFPA 2001.
Aviation infrastructureFor independent fire protection consultancy, technical verification, and compliance advisory services.