Loading
Expert Witness 42739
Fire Origin & Cause
California
Bachelor, Moorpark College
Cases
Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
Focused primarily on fireplace, chimney, and venting system investigations, this IAAI Certified Fire Investigator has more than 30 years of experience evaluating fire losses, construction defects, product failures, and code compliance issues involving solid-fuel and factory-built systems. His work includes Level II fireplace inspections, carbon monoxide investigations, earthquake-related damage assessment, design and construction specification analysis, and application of building and fire codes in effect at the time of installation or manufacture. He serves as Senior Investigator, Consultant, and Expert Witness for a nationally represented fireplace investigation and consulting firm and previously operated an independent fireplace inspection and consulting service, providing technical analysis and litigation support in fire loss, construction defect, subrogation, and product-related matters.
His expert witness experience includes litigation consultation, deposition testimony, mediation and arbitration participation, and courtroom testimony in cases involving fire origin and cause, construction and installation defects, product performance, personal injury, and code compliance disputes. In connection with these matters, he conducts on-site inspections, testing, documentation, and preparation of investigative reports addressing applicable standards and construction requirements. He holds a California Licensed Mechanical Contractor (C-20) credential, multiple ICC inspector certifications, National Fireplace Institute certifications, and designation as an IAAI Certified Fire Investigator. His professional leadership includes service in executive leadership roles within a state-level fire investigation association and as a principal member and former chair of a national technical committee focused on chimney, fireplace, and venting system standards, as well as participation in standards development task groups for nationally recognized testing laboratories.
Full Name
Title / Credentials
Contact Information
Request this expert to view the full information
Degree Type
Bachelor
Field of Study
Business Management
Institution
Moorpark College
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI‑CFI)
Issuing Authority
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Building Inspector (B1)
Issuing Authority
International Code Council (ICC)
Tags:
Fireplace
Chimneys
Building Code Compliance
Earthquake damage
Fire Cause and Origin Investigations
Product Failure
Expert Witness 8797
Fire Origin & Cause
Out of State, Oregon
N/A, None
Cases
Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
Expert Witness 107352
Fire Origin & Cause
California
N/A, None
Cases
Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
Expert Witness 161327
Fire Origin & Cause
Out of State, Illinois
N/A, None
Cases
Deposition Experience
Court Testimony Experience
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Building Inspector (UBC)
Issuing Authority
International Building Code (IBC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector (M1)
Issuing Authority
International Code Council (ICC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector (UMC)
Issuing Authority
International Mechanical Code (IMC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Residential Combination Inspector (R5)
Issuing Authority
International Code Council (ICC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
ICC Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector (R5)
Issuing Authority
International Code Council (ICC)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
IAPMO Certified Mechanical Inspector (IAPMO)
Issuing Authority
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
DSA Project Inspector (PI)
Issuing Authority
Division of the State Architect (DSA)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
F.I.R.E. Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector (FCI)
Issuing Authority
Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service (F.I.R.E.)
Type
License
Certification / License
California Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Issuing Authority
Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
California Real Estate Inspection Association (C.R.E.I.A.)
Issuing Authority
Master CREIA Inspector (MCI)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Master CREIA Inspector (MCI)
Issuing Authority
California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
New Construction Specialist (NCS)
Issuing Authority
California Real Estate Inspection Association (C.R.E.I.A.)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
Certified Fire Code Inspector (CFI)
Issuing Authority
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
NFI Certified Gas Specialist
Issuing Authority
National Fireplace Institute (NFI)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
NFI Certified Wood-Burning Specialist
Issuing Authority
National Fireplace Institute (NFI)
Type
Certification
Certification / License
NFI Certified Pellet Specialist
Issuing Authority
National Fireplace Institute (NFI)