Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Building Sciences
Karl brings over 16 years of experience as a fire protection engineering consultant with over 30 years of fire protection experience. In addition to consulting, he has also specified, designed, and reviewed various fire protection systems. His work includes residential, commercial and industrial buildings and processes including hospitals, sports arenas/ stadiums, laboratories, flammable liquid storage buildings, historic structures, high-rise buildings, educational institutions, anechoic chambers, and multi-family dwellings.. He has also consulted on accessibility issues and force protection/occupant evacuation.
EDUCATION
B.S. Fire Protection Engineering
B.A. Law Enforcement
University of Maryland
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: MD, WI
LEED Accredited Professional, LEED AP
PRACTICE AREAS
Code Consulting, Inspections, Investigations, Plan Reviews, Condition Surveys, Seminars, System Testing, Design, Risk Management, Safety, Shop Drawing Review, Expert Witness, 3rd-Party Acceptance, Commissioning
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
AIA/Baltimore, Associate Member
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Knowledge Center
Acoustical Testing & Consulting Resources
Remote Pre Inspections for NFPA 80 / 101
Protek - Safety. Everywhere. Every Day
Fire Doors 101: Your Guide to Testing and Certification - Webinar Recording
Tornado Testing & Certification Requirements - Webinar Recording
Plumbing Products Testing & Certification - Webinar Recording
The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
Proposition 65 & the Furniture Industry Webinar Recording
Why Planning for FCC Certification is Key to Success in the Door Hardware Industry White Paper
Upcoming Tradeshows & Events
Resources
- Search and Buy Building & Construction Standards
- SpecDirect
- Building Products Directory
- Project Connect (formerly myATI) – B&C Products
- Construction Hive – B&C Projects (PSIQest)
- My TestCentral