Leslie Sims is one of the three founding principals of ARENCON Inc. She has extensive experience as a Code consultant and fire protection engineer.
Her project portfolio includes code consulting, development of alternative solutions, fire safety assessments, fire hazard analysis, fire protection system design and legal support. She has a proven track record in the development of innovative approaches to fire and life safety issues while meeting the objectives of the Codes.
Leslie’s educational credentials include an Engineering Sciences Degree (Mechanical) from the University of Western Ontario and a Diploma of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. She completed the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Building Code Qualifications in the areas of Complex Buildings and Building Services in 2005.
Leslie is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, as well as several other provinces. She is also a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
Technical Committees / Associations
- Committee Member of Canadian Standards Association – CSA/N293, Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants
- Committee Member of Canadian Standards Association – CSA/N393, Fire Protection for Facilities that Process, Handle, or Store Nuclear Substances
Leslie served as the Vice Chair of the Ontario Building Code Commission from 2006 to 2016. The Building Code Commission (BCC) is an adjudicative tribunal with a mandate is to resolve disputes concerning the compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Code.