Robert oversees the operations of the department whose projects include the NFPA Fire Code, Life Safety Code and the Building Construction and Safety CodeTM. Upon graduation from the University of Maryland he worked with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Charleston SC. Since coming to NFPA in 1986, he has held several positions in the Association. He has been an editor and technical reviewer for several NFPA publications and handbooks including the Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook, Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, Quick CompareTM Life Safety Code® 2000 & 2012 for Health Care, and the Joint Commission NFPA Life Safety Book for Health Care Organizations. He Chairs the Healthcare Interpretations Task Force and is a member of the CTBUH Fire Safety Task Force.