Protection Development, Incorporated

PDI is a Texas Registered Engineering Firm
(Firm Number F-2816), licensed under the authority
of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE).
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Robert J. Waxler

Main phone: 210.828.7533
Direct: 210.547.2454
Mobile: 210.591.9404
rwaxler@pdifire.com
www.PDIFire.com
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Role

With proficiency in life safety and the principals of fire protection engineering, Mr. Waxler provides valuable expertise in industrial, office, retail, institutional, municipal, and hospitality projects. His experience as a plan reviewer supplies key insight into the operations of a major municipal Authority Having Jurisdiction. Mr. Waxler consults with clients on projects involving occupancy classification (commodity) letters, conducts fire flow tests and provides hydraulic analysis for fire mains, layout of sprinkler and fire alarm systems, observes fire protection system installations, and provides consulting on the complex and often challenging issues that arise during design.

Education

2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.)
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Licenses / Certifications

2012
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T)
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
State of Texas E.I.T. No. 46616

Biography

Robert Waxler is an extremely dedicated individual who developed a passion for Fire Protection Engineering and Life Safety while attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, starting his career in mechanical engineering. He soon realized that his interest truly was in fire protection. Mr. Waxler followed his interest as a Graduate Engineer with the Prevention Division of the Austin Fire Department (AFD). While serving the City of Austin, he had the opportunity to participate in the review of fire protection systems for a wide variety of occupancies and provided key engineering support for AFD fire inspectors. His education, leadership, and professional experience makes him a valuable member of the PDI team.

Committed to being involved in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction community, Mr Waxler currently serves as Vice President for the Austin-San Antonio Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the largest SFPE chapter in Texas. He is a member of the Development Process Task Force of San Antonio, which deals with City development issues. Having been a staff member of an “Authority Having Jurisdiction” Mr. Waxler can better advise clients on code interpretations and industry changes that may affect projects.

With experience in industrial, residential, high-rise, storage, data center, retail, hospitality, assembly, and institutional occupancies, Mr. Waxler is competent to assist with fire and life safety concerns for any project. Mr. Waxler’s experience provides key insight into the operations of a major municipal Authority Having Jurisdiction and allows him to provide an invaluable service to the customers and clients of PDI.

Mr. Waxler consults with clients on projects involving occupancy classification (commodity) letters, conducts fire flow tests and provides hydraulic analysis for fire mains, layout of sprinkler and fire alarm systems, observes fire protection system installations, and provides consulting on the complex and often challenging issues that arise during design. He has significant experience in determining cost-effective solutions for occupancies containing hazardous materials.

 Robert J. Waxler (pdf)

Additional Skills / Selected Projects

  • Northside ISD South Transportation Center
    San Antonio, Texas
    — Conducted a fire safety analysis for a high risk propane tank installation at this existing bus facility.
  • DPT Laboratories, Aerosol Production Facility
    San Antonio, Texas
    — Provided high risk survey and code analysis for this medical manufacturing facility that uses aerosol propane as a process product.

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