Arda Baydemir
BEng, MBA, CFPS, AIFireE
Head of Fire Systems Design, UK + Ireland
Areas of Expertise
Manchester - England
Arda is Jensen Hughes’ Head of Fire Systems Design for the UK and Ireland. He works closely with clients and design teams to achieve the fire protection safety goals of each project in cost-effective and innovative ways. He has conducted many fire protection system design reviews and sprinkler system GAP analysis studies from simple to large and complex residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Arda has carried out numerous on-site property insurance surveys and desktop risk assessments during his 12-year career in international roles.
Arda has extensive experience outlining project-specific fire protection plans and identifying of fire system design specifications in accordance with all applicable codes such as BS, EN, NFPA or FM Global data sheets. He holds the NFPA’s Certified Fire Protection Specialist designation and NEBOSH’s National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Education / Certifications
- BEng, Civil Engineering, Yildiz Technical University
- MBA, Istanbul University
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), NFPA
- Associate, Institution of Fire Engineers
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH
- Languages: Turkish (Native), English (Fluent)
See Insights from Arda Baydemir
Podcasts
Industry Insights Podcast | Fire Protection Systems
13 Mar 2024
Join Arda Baydemir, Head of Fire Systems Design in the UK and Ireland, for a podcast discussion about sprinkler systems, water mist, gaseous suppression, and more.
Listen in to get a brief summary of the CPD sessions that Jensen Hughes offers its existing and potential clients focused on fire protection systems and book your free CPD session with Arda Baydemir.
Learn more about the CPD Session offering here.
Blog + Whitepaper
Sprinkler Design for Car Parks: Reducing the Impact of Electric Vehicle Fires
29 Sep 2023
A well-designed sprinkler system in a car park and other building areas can control fire spread and provide sufficient time for evacuation, potentially saving lives.