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Building Codes
Construction - General
Real Estate - Inspections
Matters related to home and business construction, repairs, remodels, maintenance and safety.
As an active, “hands-on,” working General Contractor, home, and building Inspector, I deliver expertise regarding construction defects, standards of care, product defects, non-permit work, building code violations, disregard for maintenance, improper installation, standards of practice and blueprint (plans) analysis. Being proficient in multiple building trades, I can provide you with a testimony of the highest professionalism, quality, and detail. Working in the building, repair, remodeling, and maintenance industry for over 30 years I have experience in most building trades and skills, including job site safety, project planning, building codes, the proper use of materials, contracts, permits from many different municipalities and most everything related to construction. For the last 19 years as a legal consultant and expert witness I have been retained on multiple cases, given many depositions, testified at trial and binding arbitrations. I have been involved with matters of personal injury, construction defects, fraud, standards of care, standards of practice, job site safety, product liability, cost of repairs, code violations and negligence. A clean record with the California Register of Contractors. No violations. No criminal record never removed from a case as an expert. Licensed since August 1994. Bonded.
CA General Contractor Licensed since 1994: #694534B Forensic Expert since 2005 Professional Home and Building Inspector since 2002 FEMA Housing Disaster Inspector since 2006 Certified Mold inspector since 2005 Arbitrator for Home Warranty Cases in 2012 HD Supply classroom instructor from 2016 to 2020
High school. Some collage.
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The following categories are in my field of expertise. All include the standards of practice, standards of care, the proper use, and the related building codes. CODE CHECK: Complete research on all the current and past codes as to when the project was permitted. PERMITTING: Complete analysis of the permitting process as per the procedures of the governing municipality. PLANS: All aspects of plan checking to include the setbacks, grading, schedules, and special inspections. GRADING: Cut & fill, soil compaction, trenching, soil erosion, and slope measurement. CONCRETE: Slabs, footings, foundations, walls, block walls, stackable block, reinforcement, stamped concrete, light weight concrete, driveways, sidewalks and retaining walls. FRAMING: Wood and metal studs, posts, beams, joist, walls, ceilings, rafters, stairs, sheathing, shear panel, sub floor, plywood, strand board, pressure treated, trusses, and engineered lumber. ROOFING: Composition asphalt shingles, rolled roofing, built-up cap sheet, metal, tile, cement, clay, hot mop & rock, wood shingles, aluminum, and copper. Flat, sloped, steep and mansard. SOLAR: Photovoltaic (electrical), swimming pool and water heater. HARDWARE: All framing hardware to include “strong walls”. Fasteners related to framing. Hardware for doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, fences, and gates. PLUMBING: Underground work, water, gas, propane, drains, sewer lines, valves, water heaters, tank-less water heaters, improper venting, copper, iron pipe, ABS, PVC, PEX pipe and all related fittings. Plumbing fasteners, fire sprinklers, finish plumbing products and decorative fixtures. Solar water heating. ELECTRICAL: 120-240 volt applications. Household and light commercial wiring, low voltage, cable, communication, lighting, alarms, appliances and generated or back-up power supplies. HEATING / VENTING: Forced air, wall & floor heating, ducting, and venting. Furnace, dryer and bathroom venting. DRYWALL / PLASTER: Walls, ceilings, fire stop, textures, acoustic ceilings, fasteners, and corner metal. SIDING / STUCCO: Wood, vinyl, composite, fire rated, metal and aluminum sidings. Stucco paper, lath, scratch coat, brown coat and finish / color coat. Textures and finishes. Kraft / construction paper backings. FLOORING: Ceramic, porcelain, clay, marble, granite, travertine, limestone, slate, quartz, and composite tile. Setting materials, grouts, sealers, additives, and applications. Carpet, padding, glues and related materials. Hard wood, plywood veneer, laminate, vinyl, linoleum, and brick. All compounds for adhesion to the sub surface. DOORS: Wood, fiberglass, vinyl, hollow core, solid core, hardboard, metal, steel, vinyl clad, metal clad and aluminum clad. Sliding, hinged, double doors, operable side lights, security screen, tilt up, roll up, large rolling barn doors, folding, bi-pass, closet and fire rated. Jambs, door windows, weather stripping, thresholds, hinges, locks, mortise lock sets, and custom doors. WINDOWS: Sliding, casement, single hung, double hung, awning, fixed, transom, side lights and stained glass. Dual pane, low “E”, capillary tubes for high altitude, tinted, obscure glass and argon gas filled. Wood, vinyl, aluminum and clad. Window coverings. CABINETS: Kitchen, bathroom, garage, and built in. Custom cabinets, most species of wood, laminates, paint, stains and related hardware. COUNTER TOPS: Solid surface to include composites, granite, travertine, and other quarry stones. Laminates such as: Formica, Wilsonart and Armstrong. All types of tile. BATHTUBS AND SHOWERS: Shower pans (hot mop & vinyl / mortar) and fiberglass. Tile setting, prefabricated enclosures, drains, valves and glass enclosures. All related hardware. APPLIANCES: Installation, repairs, and improper venting. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: The proper use of construction related power tools, hand tools and equipment. The maintenance of these items, and the standards of care for the safe operation in various conditions. MOBIEL AND PREFABRICATED HOMES: All aspects that are unique to this type of construction to include the installation (placement) of the home . OTHER RELATED EXPERTISE: Fences, gates, automatic gates, swimming pool equipment, spas & hot tubs, scaffolding, stone and cultured stonework, irrigation systems, decks, synthetic lumber, painting, staining, clear coating, moisture intrusion and waterproofing surfaces.
