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Vladan Obradovic

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.

  • Name : Vladan Obradovic
  • Email : obradovic.vladan72@gmail.com
  • Phone : +381 63 804 32 75
  • Date of Birth : 22 November 1972

Education & Professional Experience

Over 20 years of hands-on experience in the design, verification, and delivery of automatic fire extinguishing systems for complex industrial and commercial facilities.

01.

Senior Fire Protection Engineer / Project Manager

International & Regional Projects | 2004 - Present

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 project
Industrial fire protection systems

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.

02.

Key Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

International Projects

03.

Independent Consulting Focus

2004 - Present

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.

Independent fire protection consulting

01.

Formal Education

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.

02.

Professional Licensing & Authorizations

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.

03.

Specialized Training & Continuous Development

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

Why Independent Fire Consulting Matters

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.

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Independent Fire Protection Consulting Services

Specialized independent consulting services focused on technical verification, regulatory compliance, and performance assessment of automatic fire extinguishing systems.

Projects

Selected projects and system experience across industrial, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. Detailed references and documentation are available upon request.

  • All
  • SPRINKLER
  • DELUGE
  • CLEAN AGENT / GAS
  • FOAM
  • KITCHEN SYSTEMS
  • WATER MIST

Sprinkler Systems

Design / redesign, offer & delivery, installation supervision, and compliance verification.

  • Airport Batajnica - design/offer/delivery (Tyco 25 bar) & installation
  • Airport Ladevici - design/offer/delivery (Tyco 25 bar) & installation
  • Telekom Beograd - design/offer/delivery (Tyco 42 bar) & installation
  • Fly Control, Tivat (Montenegro) - design (Tyco 42 bar)
  • Dunav Osiguranje - redesign/offer/delivery (Tyco 42 bar) & installation
  • Farmoslav Russia - design
  • Uprava Carina - design
  • Energen: Crowne Plaza - design/offer/delivery
  • Energen: UN Building Podgorica (Montenegro) - offer/delivery

Standards: FM Global, NFPA, EN 12845, VdS

Deluge Systems

Technical verification and project delivery support for high-hazard and industrial deluge applications.

  • Deluge system design verification (layout, activation logic, equipment specs)
  • Hydraulic review and compliance documentation
  • Site supervision support and commissioning readiness

Standards: FM Global / NFPA / EN 12845 (project-dependent)

Clean Agent / Gas Systems

Novec 1230, IG-55, CO2 - design, offer/delivery, installation and compliance verification.

  • Novec 1230: Airport Batajnica - design/offer/delivery & installation (NFPA 2001)
  • Novec 1230: Airport Ladevici - design/offer/delivery & installation (NFPA 2001)
  • Novec 1230: Uprava Carina - design (NFPA 2001)
  • Novec 1230: Farmoslav Russia - design (NFPA 2001)
  • IG-55: Telekom Zeleznik - design/delivery/installation (NFPA 2001)
  • IG-55: Telenor Beograd - design (NFPA 2001)
  • IG-55: Telenor Podgorica - design/offer/delivery/installation (NFPA 2001)
  • IG-55: Poreska uprava Beograd - design/offer/delivery/installation (NFPA 2001)
  • CO2: U.S. Steel Smederevo - local machine protection (NFPA 12)
  • CO2: VIBAC Jagodina - offer/delivery (Tyco), 52 cylinders + equipment

Foam Systems

Engineering support for foam system solutions in industrial facilities and special hazards.

  • System concept review and compliance verification
  • Equipment/material specification review
  • Support for commissioning documentation

Standards: NFPA / FM Global (project-dependent)

Kitchen Fire Suppression

Design, installation and maintenance for kitchen hood suppression systems.

  • Hotel Zira, Belgrade - design/offer/delivery (Tyco), installation & maintenance
  • Kitchen systems (R-102 equivalent)

High Pressure Water Mist

High pressure water mist system troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support.

  • Kombank Arena, Belgrade - repair & maintenance of 150 bar water mist system

Engagement & Fees

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.

Scope-Based Proposal

Fixed scope / fixed deliverables
  • Design & compliance review
  • Hydraulic calculation verification
  • Equipment & material specification check
  • Written findings & recommendations
  • Clarification call (online)
Request a Proposal

Ongoing Advisory (Retainer)

For investors & project teams
  • Independent technical support
  • Rolling document reviews during execution
  • Coordination with designers & stakeholders
  • Risk-based guidance & decision support
  • Priority response times
Discuss Retainer

Due Diligence / Expert Review

Objective assessment
  • Third-party system audit
  • Gap analysis vs required standards
  • Compliance documentation check
  • Site review / installation oversight (optional)
  • Clear executive summary for decision-makers
Request Assessment

Principal Consultant

Senior-level, independent expertise in automatic fire extinguishing systems - focused on technical verification and standards compliance, delivered without contractor bias.

Vladan Obradovic

Vladan Obradovic

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.

  • Technical verification: hydraulic calculations, layouts, equipment & materials
  • Standards compliance: NFPA, FM Global, EN 12845, VdS
  • Clear, actionable documentation for approvals, tenders, and execution

For multidisciplinary scope (architecture, electrical, process), collaboration is arranged with vetted external experts - while maintaining full independence and technical responsibility.

Client References

Senior-level engineering engagement and project responsibility for internationally recognized companies and infrastructure operators. References and documentation available on request.

Tetra Pak

Engineering involvement in automatic fire extinguishing systems for industrial production facilities, including design support, system delivery, and installation supervision.

Industrial manufacturing facilities
Hemofarm / STADA Group

Fire protection engineering services for pharmaceutical facilities, covering compliance review, system execution, and operational reliability.

Pharmaceutical industry
NIS - Oil & Gas

Design and execution of foam-based fire suppression systems for refinery and fuel storage infrastructure in accordance with NFPA standards.

Oil & gas facilities
Kostolac Power Plant

Fire protection engineering for thermal power generation facilities, including multi-zone system scope and technical coordination.

Energy sector
HE Djerdap

Engineering participation and system oversight for fire protection solutions within large-scale hydro-power infrastructure.

Hydropower facilities
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

Clean agent fire suppression systems for mission-critical airport facilities, designed and implemented per NFPA 2001.

Aviation infrastructure

Contact

For independent fire protection consultancy, technical verification, and compliance advisory services.

  • CALL
    ++381 63 804 32 75
  • EMAIL
    obradovic.vladan72@gmail.com
  • ADDRESS
    Omladinskih brigada 51, Belgrade, Serbia
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