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Building code expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, architecture, civil engineering, safety compliance, and property inspection. Some of the most common specialties among building code expert witnesses include fire safety codes, accessibility standards, structural integrity codes, electrical codes, and plumbing codes. They have provided opinions on the effects of code violations, building failures, construction defects, safety hazards, and property damage disputes.

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Mr. Roy Allen Wadding, PEView profile

ID: 116031

Mr. Roy Wadding, PE

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Florida

Mr. Roy A. Wadding has 46 years of experience in the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in seven states. Additionally, he is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is a Certified XL Tribometrist through Excell Tribometers....

Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This high-qualified expert has nearly 50 years of experience in the field of construction. He earned his BS from Monmouth College, is a certified EPA renovator, and is licensed as a new home builder, home improvement contractor, construction code official, building sub-code official, and a residential, commercial, industrial, and high rise/high hazard specialist. This expert is active in his...

Mr. Paul B. Morris, PE, CXLTView profile

ID: 132432

Mr. Paul Morris, PE, CXLT

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New Jersey

Mr. Paul B. Morris has over 35 years of experience in Building Construction Management, Residential Inspection, and Forensic Engineering. He earned his BAE from Pennsylvania State University and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut and New York. Formerly, he served as a Home Inspector at Res-I-Tec, Inc., as a Senior Forensic Consultant at Project Time & Cost, LLC, and as a Senior...

Architecture Expert WitnessView profile

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Architecture Expert Witness

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Georgia

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...

Mr. Jordan Alston YutzyView profile

ID: 6028645

Mr. Jordan Yutzy

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New Mexico

Mr. Jordan Yutzy has over 15 years of experience in the fields of Civil Engineering and Building Codes. He earned his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler. Today, this expert is a certified Engineer-in-Training by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of Public and Community Services for the City...

Construction defect and building code compliance Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction defect and building code compliance Expert Witness

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Virginia

This highly qualified expert has extensive knowledge in commercial building codes, construction and carpentry. He holds close to two dozen certifications and has completed several courses through academic institutions like Texas A&M University. His notable certifications including Residential Building, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector, Hazardous Communication Standard and Accident Investigation....

Ms. Shannon Colleen EberleinView profile

ID: 6250983

Ms. Shannon Eberlein

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Minnesota

Shannon C. Eberlein has over 30 years of experience in Home Accessibility Modification. Today, this expert is designated as a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) by the National Association of Home Builders and licensed as an Access Specialist by the state of Minnesota. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Access Specialist and Project Manager at Accessibility Design. Currently, she is...

Residential Construction and Building Codes Expert WitnessView profile

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Residential Construction and Building Codes Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 45 years of experience in construction and building codes. He started his career in construction while earning his AA from Eastfield College. He holds over 10 different certifications related to building inspection, including 5 certifications through the International Code Council and a master inspector certification. He is active in his field as a member...

Mr. Eric Joseph Tompos, PE, CBO, SE, MCPView profile

ID: 6498034

Mr. Eric Tompos, PE, CBO, SE, MCP

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Indiana

Mr. Eric Tompos has over 9 years of experience in Structural Engineering and Building Codes. He earned both his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in more than 50 jurisdictions across the United States and Canada. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Instructor at Trine University. Currently, this expert is the...

Fire Safety and Building Codes Expert WitnessView profile

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Fire Safety and Building Codes Expert Witness

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Florida

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,...

Mr. Donald Frank FozoView profile

ID: 6498035

Mr. Donald Fozo

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Indiana

Mr. Donald F. Fozo has 46 years of experience in the field of Building Codes. Formerly, this expert served as the Assistant Building Commissioner for the Building Department in the City of Mishawaka and as a Building Commissioner for the Building Department in St. Joseph County. He also served as the Executive Director of the Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund. He currently...

Architecture, Building Codes, & ADA Compliance Expert WitnessView profile

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Architecture, Building Codes, & ADA Compliance Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This qualified expert has over four decades of experience in architecture, with extensive experience in all aspects of the architectural profession including new construction, rehab projects, fire damage renovations, moisture problems, ADA accessibility, building code analysis and safety, and problem solving during construction. He received his BA in architecture from the NJ Institute of...

Mr. Michael Steven RobertsView profile

ID: 6541503

Mr. Michael Roberts

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California

Mr. Michael S. Roberts has over 40 years of experience in the Construction Industry and he is a licensed Plastering Contractor in the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Mike's Patch Work, Inc. and as the President of Construction Analysis Group, Inc. He currently serves as a Construction Consultant for MC Consultants, Inc. He is also the...

Roofing and Building Enclosures Expert WitnessView profile

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Roofing and Building Enclosures Expert Witness

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Iowa

This expert has over 30 years of experience in the roofing and building enclosure industry. He earned his AAS in civil engineering technology from Hawkeye Institute of Technology before earning his BA in computer science and business administration from Coe College. He is licensed as a professional engineer in 4 states and is a registered roof consultant and exterior wall consultant. He is active...

Mr. Steven J Zebich, SE, PEView profile

ID: 74620

Mr. Steven Zebich, SE, PE

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Illinois

Mr. Steven Zebich has 41 years of experience in the field of Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Structural Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and his MS in Structural Engineering from Northwestern University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a...

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Building Code Expert Witness FAQs

A Building Code expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in building codes, construction standards, and safety regulations. They provide testimony in legal cases involving construction disputes.

These experts can handle cases related to construction defects, building code violations, structural failures, safety issues, and accessibility compliance among others.

They can review case facts, analyze building plans and inspections, identify code violations or non-compliance issues, and provide credible testimony to support your case.

Yes, some experts may specialize in residential codes, commercial codes, fire codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes or mechanical codes depending on their background and experience.

Each type of building code has unique requirements. An expert with specific experience will have a deep understanding of those requirements and how they apply to your case.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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