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I have more than 10 years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering with expertise in Fire Protection. I progressive engineering experience that includes elements of engineering management, fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, code enforcement, and code consulting in the public, private, military and international sectors. I have performed special inspections related to fire sprinkler systems, fire standpipe systems, fireproofing, firestopping, fire resistant rated construction, HVAC systems, chimney/flue systems, energy conservation code related requirements, and final inspections.
I am an expert with over 35 years experience in fire services with expertise in fire cause and origin investigations; residential, commercial and vehicle fire/explosion origin and cause investigations; explosion investigations; forensic fire analysis; and arson. I have spent more than 30 years offering deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony as a fire cause and origin expert witness.
I have worked in fire and explosion investigation for more than 35 years. My expertise in origin and cause investigation includes vehicle, structures, chimneys, woodstove, venting, commercial kitchens, and vegetation fires; commercial pyrotechnics; fire suppression systems; and arson. I have been providing expert witness services since 2004 and have been involved in over 1,900 cases. I have spent over a decade offering courtroom testimony, consultations, and deposition as a fire investigation expert witness.
I have over 30 years experience of providing fireplace, chimney and vent inspections at time of installation, repair, sale, or following disasters, including earthquake and fire. My specialties include construction defect analysis, construction specifications, earthquake assessment, educational training, and fire investigations. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.
I have over 40 years experience as a professional engineer, as well as an electrical inspector and ICC certified residential inspector. My expertise includes: concrete inspections, construction defects and foundation performance; foundation evaluation and repair; water invasion source; extent of hidden water damages; mold etiology; EIFS; structural failure source and repair; builder warranty issues; workmanship; code conformance; damage causation; plumbing; windstorm certification; building fire-contractor defense; and certification of structural integrity / buildback. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience.
I have worked in the chimney and fireplace investigations for more than three decades with an emphasis on fireplace manufacturing standard of care. My additional areas of expertise include cause and origin investigations; chimney safety; contracting; earthquake assessments; flue sweeping; installation defect analysis; installation specifications; on-site inspections; pre-listing fireplace inspections; and pre-requisite and resale fireplace inspections. I have practiced inspecting masonry, factory built, free-standing and insert, and pre-cast tilt-up fireplaces/appliances for gas, wood and pellet. I have spent over 20 years providing consultations and deposition as a fireplace investigations expert witness.
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