Fire Rating Expert Witnesses

Architecture, Construction Defects - Architect, Construction Defect, Architectural Standard of Care, Construction Claims, Forensic Architect, Errors & Omissions, Building Envelope, Affidavit of Merit, Building Code, Expert Testimony, Expert Reports, Claims Consulting, Delay, Contractor, Subcontractor, Fire Rating

Christopher D. Ling, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP, CCT is a highly experienced expert who has written reports in more than 1000 construction cases amounting to $2 Billion in claims and has provided testimony in multiple mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances, including federal court. He has analyzed all aspects of construction projects to support clients in resolving disputes and litigation. His leadership, knowledge, experience, and thorough analysis have been very effective in resolving construction disputes before litigation because of his ability to explain complex design and construction issues in a simple and clear manner. Mr. Ling is a Registered Architect and Professional Planner who has been working in the construction industry since 1986. He is licensed in multiple states plus Washington D.C. and holds a national certificate for architecture from NCARB. Mr. Ling was Chair of the AIA New Jersey Professional Practice Committee and maintains an active design practice. In ...

Fire, Electrical Engineering - Fire Protection, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinklers, Smoke Control, Evacuation, Special Hazard Systems, Fire Rating, Fire Sprinkler Water, Fire Suppression Systems, Fire System Failure, Fire Walls, Fire Hazard, Fires and Explosions, Fire Prevention, Fire Codes, Fire Protection

Licensed Professional Engineer (NY, CT, CO). M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. "Fellow" (the highest honorary rank) of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. NICET III Technician in Fire Alarm Technology. Licensed Electrician up to 1,000 Volts (in Europe). Zygmunt "Ziggy" Staszewski M.Sc. PE, FSFPE has been the Principal at ZS Engineering DPC in Floral Park NY since 1989. Designed and inspected thousands of fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke control and other fire protection systems in the United States. Designed multiple fire sprinkler systems for the US Department of Defense AEGIS ON LAND Missile Defence System in Redzikowo, Poland. He also served his clients as an Expert Witness in several fire cases. Past President of the Society of Fire Protection Enbgineers - NY Metro Chapter. Longtime member of the NYC Fire Department Industry Advisory Board, actively involved in code-writing. Longtime member of the NYC Department of Buildings Fire Alarm Code Sub-Committee, actively invo...