In the fire and life safety industry, the most influential people are often the least visible. They aren’t promoting products. They aren’t seeking the spotlight. They’re shaping the way the rest of us work — behind the scenes, through code, through teaching, and through trust.
Wayne D. Moore is one of those people.
Mr. Moore has spent over 50 years shaping the fire alarm and emergency communication systems that protect lives every day in high-rises, hospitals, schools, airports, and military installations. As a professional engineer, thought leader, and respected code expert, Wayne’s impact is baked into the very standards our industry depends on.
Wayne served for decades on NFPA 72 technical committees, helping define the language, requirements, and logic that govern everything from smoke detector spacing to voice evacuation intelligibility. Alongside the most intelligent experts in the country, he navigated complex technical incidents and developed a deep understanding of how to enforce fire safety in virtually any facility.
Equally important, he is the long-time editor of the National Fire Alarm Code Handbook, NFPA’s most widely used explanatory reference for fire alarm systems. Through this work, Wayne helped engineers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) interpret complex code requirements and apply them in real-world scenarios. His clear, grounded explanations are a lifeline for professionals trying to get systems approved, installed, and commissioned under tight timelines and scrutiny.
Wayne’s career spans thousands of designs, reviews, and consulting projects. As a longtime Principal at Jensen Hughes (formerly Hughes Associates), he led teams working on healthcare campuses, higher education, airports, casinos, federal and military buildings, and high-rise developments. Consequently, he has designed systems and consulted on projects in over 30 U.S. states and more than a dozen countries.
But it’s not just about volume. It’s about precision. Wayne has made a career of solving the toughest challenges in system layout, performance-based design, mass notification, survivability, and complex retrofit compliance. His insight is often the reason a system passes review, saves money, or avoids a serious design flaw.
The future of fire safety is shaped by today’s installers, technicians, and engineers. A deep understanding of the motivation behind fire codes can dramatically enhance how professionals design and install systems.
For years, Wayne has been a leading voice in this effort. He has authored more than 250 technical articles, white papers, and training materials, providing essential guidance to the industry. He was a regular columnist for NFPA Journal, where his “In Compliance” column offered real insight into gray areas of code compliance. Additionally, he’s spoken at SFPE conferences, NICET workshops, and national forums. His sessions don’t just review the code. They explore why it exists, how to apply it, and where people often get it wrong.
Wayne has helped manufacturers prepare new product launches, guides AHJs through difficult approvals. Also, he’s been brought in on litigation and forensic investigations. When something doesn’t go as planned in a fire protection project, Wayne is the one they call.
Wayne has always been about raising the standard, not just following the code but helping define it. And as the fire and life safety landscape continues to evolve, so does the opportunity to engage with voices who have helped shape its foundation.
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