Expert Details
Electrical Code Expert
ID: 739950
Nevada, USA
Expert has received the highest certifications in his field, including the Chief Electrical Code Analyst certificate and the Electrical Code Official certification from the International Code Council. Due to his strong credentials and a willingness to serve, he was appointed to the Florida Building Code Administrators Board in 2005 by Governor Jeb Bush. He was subsequently reappointed by Governor Charlie Crist. In 2014, he was appointed to Code Panel 5 (grounding and bonding) for the National Electrical Code. In 2019, he was appointed to Code Panel 9 (switchboards and panelboards) for the National Electrical Code.
Expert serves on UL standards committees STP 1081 (Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters, and Chlorinators), STP 2452 (Swimming Pool and Spa Cover Operators), STP 22 (Amusement and Gaming Machines), STP 3030 (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Drones), and STP 1389 (Plant Oil Extraction Equipment). He is one of the nation's foremost experts with respect to building and electrical codes, and his opinion is often sought from other industry leaders to solve difficult and unusual problems.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1985 | Degree: A.A.S. | Subject: Electrical Engineering Technology | Institution: Nassau Community College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Electrical Plans Examiner Specialist | Department: Building & Fire Prevention |
Responsibilities:- Enforce National Electrical Code and International Building Code.- Enforce County Ordinances. - Perform electrical plan review and building plan review. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2018 | Employer: State of Wyoming | Title: State Electrical Inspector | Department: Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office |
Responsibilities:- Enforced National Electrical Code.- Enforced licensing laws and regulations. - Performed electrical plan review for all new public buildings to be constructed in Wyoming. - Represented State of Wyoming in National Electrical Code development (NFPA-70 Principal, Code Panel 5). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2012 | Employer: Howard County, MD | Title: State Electrical Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:Inspected permitted jobs for compliance with the National Electrical Code. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2011 | Employer: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Title: Chairman | Department: Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board |
Responsibilities:- Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board in 2005.- Subsequently reappointed by Governor Charlie Crist in 2009. - Approved and made changes to agendas and ran board meetings in the absence of the Chairman. - Served as Chairman of the Applications Committee from 2007-2010, and served as Chairman of the Laws and Rules Committee in 2011. - Approved or disapproved licensure applications for inspectors, plans examiners, and building officials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: Broward County | Title: Electrical Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:Inspected permitted jobs for compliance with the National Electrical Code and the South Florida Building Code. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2009 | Employer: Bureau Veritas | Title: Licensed Building Code Administrator | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Responsible for Project Management and Code Compliance.- Responsible for supervision and performance of threshold engineers and engineers acting as private providers, and supervision of all inspections and plan review. - Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and licensed engineers and cited code deficiencies. - Explained code violations to licensed architects and licensed engineers. - Researched and enforced codes in regard to Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Accessibility Code, and Fair Housing Act. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2005 | Employer: M.T. Causley, Inc. | Title: Building Official, Plans Examiner, and Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Supervised building departments.- Provided commercial electrical inspection as well as multi-trade one and two family dwelling inspection, and other building official services. - Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and licensed engineers and cited code deficiencies. - Explained code violations to licensed architects and licensed engineers. - Researched and enforced codes in regard to Americans with Disabilities Act, Florida Accessibility Code, and Fair Housing Act. - Services were provided for city and county governments, school boards and universities, and private development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2003 | Employer: Pasco County Building Dept. | Title: Chief Electrical Inspector | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Planned, assigned, directed, and supervised the work of inspectors and staff, and gave assistance on difficult and unusual problems.- Performed electrical inspections and related inspections. - Conferred with superior on general policies related to departmental policy, investigative assignments, and related matters. - Explained and interpreted building specifications to interested parties. - Prepared and maintained technical records and reports. - Explained and enforced FEMA regulations and ordinances. - Explained and interpreted the Florida Energy Code and Florida Statutes. - Reviewed sealed construction plans prepared by licensed architects and licensed engineers and cited code deficiencies. - Explained code violations to licensed architects and licensed engineers. - Researched and enforced codes in regard to Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Accessibility Code. - Investigated consumer complaints. - Analyzed permitting records to ensure compliance with required fees. - Issued county ordinance violations when necessary. - Provided supervision and assistance to a crew of 10 electrical inspectors during the course of each day. - Performed electrical plan review on every commercial building submitted for permitting in Pasco County during the height of Florida’s building boom. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Licenses: Available upon request. Certifications: CBO (Certified Building Official) Legal and Management CBO (Certified Building Official) Technical Commercial Building Inspector Commercial Electrical Inspector Electrical Code Official Chief Electrical Code Analyst Electrical Plans Examiner Residential Combination Inspector (All Trades) Residential Electrical Inspector Building Inspector Coastal Construction Inspector |
| Professional Appointments |
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| - Appointed to Code Panel 5 (Grounding and Bonding), National Electrical Code, NFPA70, Principal (voting) member - Appointed to Code Panel 9 (Switchboards and Panelboards), National Electrical Code, NFPA-70, Principal (voting) member - U.L. 1081 Standards Technical Panel for Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters and Chlorinators, Principal (voting) member - U.L. 2452 Standards Technical Panel for Electric Swimming Pool and Spa Cover Operators, Principal (voting) member - U.L. 3030 Standards Technical Panel for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones), Principal (voting) member - U.L. 1389 Standard for Safety for Plant Oil Extraction Equipment for Installation and Use in Ordinary (Unclassified) Locations and Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Principal (voting) member - U.L. 22 Standard for Amusement and Gaming Machines, Principal (voting) member |