Tom Pepper is a seasoned forensic engineer with over two decades of experience spanning Building and Fire Code analysis, forensic engineering, construction, municipal building inspections, and fire investigations.

Tom's experience allows him to assist clients navigate complex engineering, building code, and fire code matters with clarity and practical solutions. His practice focuses on delivering technical opinions that are well-reasoned and thoroughly documented.

He has been qualified as an expert witness in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and holds Ontario Building Code certifications (BCIN 19260), spanning architectural, structural, fire protection, mechanical, and plumbing categories.

Prior to forming his practice, Tom held positions in municipal building enforcement, consulting engineering, and construction — a background that provides a rare, multi-perspective insight into how buildings are designed, built, inspected, and when necessary, investigated after a failure.

Credentials & Licences

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) — Licensed in Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) — National Association of Fire Investigators
• B.Eng. Electrical Engineering — Carleton University, 2001
• Fire Protection Systems Certificate — Seneca College, 2009
• BCIN 19260 — Ontario Building Code Designer (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing)
• Qualified Expert Witness — Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Professional Affiliations

• Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)