Fire Protection Expert Witnesses

Fire protection expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on fire protection. The fire protection expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Construction, Construction Defects, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Fire, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Premises Liability, and Products Liability.

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John R Stauder, P.E.

Professional Engineer - Fire Protection Expert

The Fire Consultants, Inc.

Walnut Creek, California
Engineering, Construction Defects - Fire Protection, Building Codes, Fire Codes, Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Fire Sprinkler, Life Safety, Fire Engineering, Smoke Control, Means of Egress
John R. Stauder is a Principal and Senior Consulting Engineer with The Fire Consultants, Inc. and is registered as both mechanical and fire protection engineer in multiple states. John has over 22 years of experience providing fire protection, building code consulting, and fire protection system designs and evaluations. John has worked with architects, developers, engineers, owners, and authorities having jurisdiction on the application of the model and state codes to design projects including mixed-use high-rise residential and office buildings, retail, low-rise residential podium projects, distilleries, airport terminal buildings, hotels, atria, aircraft hangars, military projects, and various other project types. He is experienced with the design of fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler and standpipe, fire detection and alarm, fire pumps, special hazard systems and smoke control systems. John has performed code studies and has developed fire protection and ...
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Michael D Haughey, P.E.

HVAC and Plumbing Mechanical Engineering Expert

Silvertip Integrated Engineering Consultants

Westminster, Colorado
HVAC, Plumbing - Engineering-Mechanical, Fire Protection, Energy Conservation, Sustainability, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation, Heating, Cooling, Air Conditioning, Fire Sprinklers, Colorado PE, Utah PE, Wyoming PE, New Mexico PE, Oklahoma PE
Professional Engineer: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma. Mechanical Engineer, 51 years HVAC, Plumbing, & Fire Protection engineering design, facilities engineering, energy analysis, systems commissioning, troubleshooting, Expert witness 43 projects, expert witness subconsultant 54+ projects, project manager 176+ design projects, and sustainability consulting. Presented over 54 seminars to organizations in the HVAC field. President and current Director Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers); Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Board of Directors and Secretary; US Green Building Council (USGBC) - Colorado Board of Directors, Programs Coordinator, and Greenbuild 2006 Host Committee Chair. 37 year member of Toastmasters; Member Colorado Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Council; Past member: AIA Colorado Committee on the Environment, AEE, RMAEE. Keynote Speaker for the Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE 2004...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP

Fiebig Architecture

Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Construction Defects, Premises Liability - Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction. Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Frederick C Anderson, PE

Advantec Engineering LLC

Avon, Connecticut
Failure Analysis, Products Liability - Metallurgy, Materials Science, Forensic Engineering, Corrosion, Fatigue, Fracture, Pipe/Tube/PEX/CPVC, Valve, Bolt, Coupling, Boiler, Power Plant, Quality, Weld, Aerial Lift, Hoist, Wire Rope, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Construction Defects
Mr. Anderson is the founder of Advantec Engineering LLC and provides expert consultation, laboratory testing and analysis, and litigation support regarding materials failure analysis, forensic engineering investigations, corrosion, and structural analysis. He has more than forty five years of professional engineering experience. Mr. Anderson has provided engineering support and/or testimony for cases involving product liability, industrial accidents and equipment failures, commercial and residential accidents and equipment failures, bridge structures, and aircraft, marine, and vehicle accidents. He has also provided expert testimony and/or litigation support in cases involving flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue, pitting, weld defects, and fitness for service of large industrial components, commercial products, and consumer products. Mr. Anderson is especially skillful at translating highly complex and technical information into something understandabl...
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Brice R Miller, CGC, LEED AP

Construction Defects Expert Witness

Miller Building Group

Gainesville, Florida
Construction Defects, Construction - Moisture Intrusion, Stucco, Fiber Cement Siding, Brick, Roofing, Building Envelope, Windows, Asphalt, Building Codes, Paint, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, FL Statute 558, FL Statute 553, Turnovers, ASTM, AAMA, FGIA, Spray Testing
Brice Miller is President of Miller Building Group, an engineering firm providing expert services and opinions to the legal and insurance industries. Mr. Miller has consulted on more than 6,000 matters, including high-rise and commercial claims, as well as single-family residential disputes. His expertise centers on building envelope failures, with extensive experience across a wide range of construction types and issues. Mr. Miller has a strong track record of helping resolve complex disputes prior to trial or arbitration, and he has also testified in trials and final hearings. He has developed rigorous protocols and procedures to ensure his expert opinions are defensible under deposition and cross-examination. His team includes full-time engineering technicians trained and certified in building envelope inspection and related disciplines, supported by a professional staff that ensures the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality reports. Miller Building Group is known for its u...
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Vladimir K. Markoski, PE

M2E Consulting Engineers

Coral Gables, Florida
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - HVAC, MEP Design, Fire Protection, Life Safety, NFPA codes, UL standards, LEED, Plumbing Systems
Forensic Engineering and Law class lecturer, University of Miami, School of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering This course is designed to provide background and working knowledge of how forensic engineering projects are initiated and managed from engineer’s and attorney’s perspectives. Various elements required in a forensic investigation project from condition assessment to expert report preparation and expert testimony are covered. The role of the forensic engineering expert is explained from the view of the engineer and attorney.
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP

Fiebig Architecture

Florida
Construction Defects, Premises Liability - Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction. Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Don Hopkins, PE

Fire Protection Engineer

Hopkins FIre

Belcamp, Maryland
Engineering, Fire - Fire, Fire Protection, Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Corrosion, Fire Protection Engineering, Fire detection, Forensic engineering, Modeling
I am a professional engineer with more than 30 years’ experience related to the design and installation of fire protection and fire alarm systems. Throughout the course of my career, I have performed numerous fire and loss investigations for cases involving fires, fire protection system inadvertent discharges, fire protection and fire alarm system malfunctions, improper building and fire protection system design, and improper building construction. I have deposition and trial experience and have forensically analyzed a wide range of cases and assisted clients in litigation matters. I have technical experience with the design of water-based fire suppression, gaseous suppression, fire alarm and emergency communication systems, code-consulting, forensics/litigation support, corrosion evaluations, research/fire testing, fire/smoke modeling and timed-egress analyses. I have experience with the development, installation, instrumentation, completion, and evaluation of small- and large-...
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Jeffery P McBride, PE

EBL Fire Engineering

Baltimore, Maryland
Fire, Engineering - Fire Codes, Fire Engineering, Fire and Building Codes, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Building Fire Protection Systems, Sprinkler System Failures, Building Egress, Fire Protection Codes, Life Safety Codes, Life/Safety
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Steven Pietropaolo, MS, P.E., CFEI, DFE

Forensic Engineering Expert/Forensic Science

LGI Forensic Engineering, PC

North White Plains, New York
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering - Forensic Engineering, Explosions, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Liability, Fires, Fire Protection, Appliances, Construction, Building Defects, Failure Analysis, Laboratories & Testing, Plumbing, MEP
Steven Pietropaolo has a Bachelor Degree of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College. Mr. Pietropaolo is a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of New York, amongst many others. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Fire Investigator Instructor, a Certified Forensic Consultant and Certified Forensic Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. He is Board Certified in Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) and is a former President of NAFE. He has 35+ years of hands on engineering experience including electrical, mechanical, materials, safety, human factors, fire protection, and construction. He has knowledge of codes and standards used in construction and industry including building codes and safety codes. He is an expert in investigating and opining on New York State Labor Law c...
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ZYGMUNT STASZEWSKI, M.Sc. PE FSFPE

ZS Engineering DPC Fire Protection Engineers

FLORAL PARK, New York
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
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...
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Jeffery P McBride, PE

EBL Fire Engineering

Pennsylvania
Fire, Engineering - Fire Codes, Fire Engineering, Fire and Building Codes, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Building Fire Protection Systems, Sprinkler System Failures, Building Egress, Fire Protection Codes, Life Safety Codes, Life/Safety
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Roger W. Griffith, P.E.

Griffith Engineering & Consulting, Inc.

Jefferson City, Tennessee
Plumbing, HVAC - Plumbing, plumbing systems, plumbing codes, plumbing design, plumbing engineering, piping, hot water systems, scalding, Legionella, fuel gas systems, gas appliances, gas venting, carbon monoxide poisoning, HVAC, HVAC design, fire protection, sprinkler systems, construction defects, failure analysis
Roger W. Griffith, P.E., is a licensed, professional mechanical engineer (multi-State licensure) 0as a mechanical engineer. He is the founder and principal of Griffith Engineering & Consulting. His experience includes plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler system design, forensic analysis, and expert witness consulting. Mr. Griffith provides Forensic Engineering Consulting and expert witness services, including deposition and trial testimony. In addition to plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler systems, his areas of specialty include carbon monoxide exposure, hot water scalding, and fuel gas explosions. Mr. Griffith is a Board Certified Diplomate of Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). Prior to founding Griffith Engineering in 1997, Mr. Griffith worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), an electric utility, as a nuclear piping analyst, valve and heat exchanger specialist, maintenance engineer, and later maintenance supervisor at a fossil plant, and qual...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP

Fiebig Architecture

Texas
Construction Defects, Premises Liability - Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction. Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Craig Koehn, P.E.

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineer

EBE/I-ENG-A

Stafford, Texas
Engineering, Construction - Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, plumbing engineering, engineering design, fire investigation, fire protection, fire alarm
Qualified and experienced MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) engineer with expertise in design and construction. Member of the Investigative Engineers Association and Forensic Expert Witness Association.
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James Laird

Mechanical Forensic Engineering Expert

Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC

Bellingham, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Fire - Plumbing, Appliances, Automotive, Agricultural Equipment, HVAC, Fire Protection, Natural Gas, Propane, EDR / Event Data Recorder, Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, Hydraulic Systems, Product Liability, Explosions, Sprinkler Systems, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Evidence Preservation, Pacific Northwest, Fire Origin and Cause
James Laird, PE, is the founder of CAE Forensic (Clear Analysis Engineering, PLLC), a forensic mechanical engineering firm based in Bellingham, Washington. He has conducted over 2,000 forensic investigations across residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicle cases throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Mr. Laird's practice focuses exclusively on mechanical engineering — failure analysis, fire and explosion investigation, and automotive forensics. He investigates failures in plumbing and appliances, HVAC and boiler systems, forklifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic machinery, agricultural equipment, and a broad range of consumer and industrial products. He is EDR-equipped for crash data retrieval and interpretation in automotive cases. All fire and explosion investigations follow NFPA 921 methodology. Mr. Laird holds three fire investigation certifications: IAAI-CFI (International Association of Arson Investigators), CFEI, and CVFI (National Association of Fire Investigato...
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Jeffery P McBride, PE

EBL Fire Engineering

West Virginia
Fire, Engineering - Fire Codes, Fire Engineering, Fire and Building Codes, Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Building Fire Protection Systems, Sprinkler System Failures, Building Egress, Fire Protection Codes, Life Safety Codes, Life/Safety