Ralph K. Foster, P.E.

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Ralph K. Foster, P.E. – Professional History

Foster Engineering & Consulting, LLC – 2006 to present
Fire Protection Engineer

• Perform design, inspection and testing of fire suppression and detection systems; building code and life safety analysis; design of smoke management and control system; and explosion venting for industrial government and commercial buildings.

South Carolina State Fire Marshal’s Office – 1989 to 2008
Manager of Engineering Services, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, Staff Engineer

• Job experiences included reviewing of routine to complex fire protection and detection systems and building construction plans; consulting with builders, owners and designers; providing technical assistance to local code officials; present instructional seminars and taught state and national certification courses; revising and drafting state statute and regulations; conducting field inspections and compliant investigations.

South Carolina Department of Labor – 1986 to 1989
Inspector II

• Scheduling and conducting inspection of elevators and amusement rides; Conducting exit interviews with owners and testifying at hearings.

South Carolina Army National Guard – 1982 to 2010
Lieutenant Colonel, Joint Forces Headquarters

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer license in South Carolina
• Professional Engineer license in Georgia
• Professional Engineer license in North Carolina
• Professional Engineer license in Tennessee
• NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I (#CFI-03-0035)
• NFPA Certified Plans Examiner (CFPE-03-10)
• Certified State Fire Marshal – State of South Carolina