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This expert is a registered professional architect, earning his degree from the University of Florida. He has worked in various architectural capacities, including design and safety. He is a former president of a corporation involved in both the design and construction of projects in the commercial and residential markets, and is currently the head of an architectural firms specializing in a similar space. His chief areas of expertise include forensic reconstruction of on-premise injury, construction/architecture defects, ADA compliance, building code compliance, construction disputes, premises liability, professional standard of care, document review, coefficient of friction testing, and water intrusion in structures.
Architect, Private Architectural Firm
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Florida
Georgia
This highly qualified expert has extensive experience with fire safety and building codes. Over the course of his career, he has completed multiple professional development certificate courses, including an emergency medical technician certificate and a firefighter certificate of compliance at Indian River State College, an aircraft rescue fire fighting program at Mississippi Fire Academy, emergency services leadership institute, and certification courses at Florida State Fire College. He holds over a dozen certifications, including certifications as a firefighter, a fire code administrator, a fire safety inspector, and several FEMA certifications. This expert is active in his field as an author of numerous publications, a speaker at several conferences, and an instructor of various fire safety and building code courses. He is also highly involved with the National Fire Protection Association as a volunteer on multiple committees. He has formerly served as an emergency medical technician for All County Ambulance, an aircraft rescue firefighter and EMT for Rural/Metro Fire, fire inspector for Martin County Fire Rescue, and executive director for the Patient Fire Safety Coalition. Currently, this expert serves as a fire marshal for a fire protection agency and the principal for an aerospace consultancy based in Florida.
Chief Fire Strategist, Consultancy in FL
Stuart,
Florida
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What Can a Building Code Expert Witness Opine On?
Building Permit Application
Process for obtaining construction permission.
Inspection Scheduling
Setting times for code compliance checks.
Plan Review
Assessing designs for code adherence.
Code Violation Resolution
Addressing non-compliance issues identified.
Certificate of Occupancy Issuance
Permission to occupy a completed building.
Code Update Implementation
Incorporating new regulations into practice.
FAQs for Building Code Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a building code expert witness?
A building code expert witness is a construction professional who interprets and applies building codes in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, inspecting sites, clarifying code issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases can a Building Code expert witness opine on?
A Building Code expert witness opines on construction defects, code compliance, safety violations, premises liability, fire and structural failures, inspections, and contractor negligence.
How can a building code expert witness strengthen liability arguments?
A building code expert witness strengthens liability arguments by identifying code violations, linking them to the incident, and clearly explaining how compliance failures caused the damages.
How should counsel evaluate a building code expert witness’s qualifications?
Counsel should evaluate a building code expert witness’s qualifications by reviewing their licenses, code knowledge, field experience, testimony history, and relevant case-specific expertise.
How does a building code expert witness assess code compliance deviations?
A building code expert witness assesses code compliance deviations by reviewing plans, inspections, and site conditions against applicable building codes and industry standards.
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