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Contact	Thomas Burtness
Organization	Burtness Engineering Services 2195 Wagon Trail Rd , White Heath, IL 61884 AAA All States, IL 61884
Phone	2176872000
Fax	None
Email	tom@burtnesseng.com
Also Serving	Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Years in the Trade	46
Fees	Contact me
Background	I have over 45 years of real world electrical and lighting contracting and engineering experience with the design, selection and specification, code and standard conformance and compliance, installation, system integration, equipment startup, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of electrical power, illumination, control & instrumentation systems (SCADA) and industrial equipment and machinery. As a licensed electrician and electrical contractor, and then as a consulting engineer, I have specified and/or installed thousands of electrical and illumination equipment installations in residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility occupancies. This depth of real world experience has served as a practical foundation for the numerous forensic investigations I have conducted, and for site analysis of equipment installations, accidents, injuries, failures, and fires. In addition, I am a seasoned technical and contract writer, having written hundreds of construction contracts and specifications, as well as numerous investigative reports, master plans, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, as well as forensic and expert witness reports. One of my significant strengths is in the investigative process. I am detailed and thorough, enabling me to unearth both technical and documentation facts of the case, thus assisting me in drilling down the chain of causation to identify root causes. As a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society's Street and Area Lighting Committee, I have completed dozens of illumination engineering projects, particularly in the area of outdoor municipal street and parking area lighting. I have experience in working with a wide variety of clientele including numerous architectural and engineering firms; governmental authorities, municipalities; consulting firms; attorneys; insurance companies; individuals; homeowners; small business owners; light, medium, and heavy industrial firms; utilities; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; the U.S. Army; the U.S. Air Force; the US Farmer's Home Administration; the State of Illinois Capital Development Board; and the Army Corps of Engineers. I have worked cooperatively with numerous utility companies as well as local, county, state and federal authorities.
Licenses / Certificates	Mr. Burtness is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) and a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in 23 states as follows: Illinois (Home State), Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington State, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. In addition, he can serve in Arizona, California, and Iowa under those states Laws. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; a Plumbing Design Certificate, University of Wisconsin - Madison; a Fire Investigation Certificate from the Investigative Engineers Association and also an Advanced Fire Investigation Certificate from the Investigative Engineers Association; an OSHA 511 Certificate from the OSHA Training Institute; and an NFPA 70E Certificate from the National Fire Protection Association.
Topics of Expertise	Lighting and Electrical Accidents and Injury - Industrial and Roadway Illumination Engineering - Roadway, Street, Parking Lot, and Area Lighting Photometric Site Assessments and Illumination Requirements Electrocution Electrical Power, Controls, and Instrumentation (SCADA) Electrical Equipment and Machinery Installations and Failure Fire and Explosion Origin & Cause Electrical Construction Defects and Contract Disputes
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Contact	Douglas Strang, Jr., P.E.
Organization	S & S ENGINEERING, P.C. PO BOX 345 BATAVIA, NY 14624
Phone	(585) 235-3530
Fax	(585) 486-1411
Email	proEE@IEEE.org
Serving	New York
Background	Worked many years as a mechanic and electrician for industrial electrical contracting business Graduated with Bachelor's degree in EE to complement field experience with theoretical knowledge Obtained Master's degree to further technical and business knowledge Licensed Professional Engineer in NY, NJ, and PA Member IEEE, NETA, IAEI Performed numerous electrical power system studies, including field testing and analysis Given numerous lectures on coordination studies and arc flash hazard analysis
Topics of Expertise	Power system analysis Fault & coordination studies Arc flash hazard analysis Industrial power system grounding
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Contact	Jerry Flaherty
Organization	Jerry Flaherty 522 Highland Ct Center Moriches, NY 11955
Phone	(631) 255-4326
Email	JerryFL@optonline.net
Serving	New York
Years in the Trade	50
Background	Bachelor of Science, SUNY @ Saratoga Springs, NY Science, Mathematics and Technology Electric and Electronic Technology Chief Electrical Inspector - 9 years overseeing 7 electrical inspectors in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Interpret and resolve complex code issues. Interface with 56 municipalities. Electrical Inspector -16 years experience in inspecting residential, commercial, industrial and institutional building electrical systems to conform to National Electrical code and NYS building codes. Instructor - 14 years experience in teaching the requirements of the National Electrical Code, the New York City Electrical Code and the electrical requirements in the NYS Building Code and Energy Code to electricians.. 6 years experience in the electrical apprentice program teaching 3rd and 4th year electrical apprentices. Seminar Leader - 14 years conducting seminars on the National Electrical Code and Photovoltaic (Solar electric) systems at state university. codes and directed OSHA Trainer - 6 years leading seminars on OSHA standards, health and safety issues, lockout-tagout, and electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E). Engineer - 12 years experience as a control system engineer. Designed electrical, electronic, pneumatic and programmable control systems (PLC) for industrial machinery. Provided in-house safety and product training, wrote programs for PLC?s. Master Electrician - 24 years experience in the electrical industry working as apprentice electrician to journeyman to master electrician. 11 years as a Licensed Master Electrical Contractor. Work experience includes residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring; trouble shooting and maintenance of electrical systems.
Licenses / Certificates	International Association of Electrical Inspectors - Richardson, TX Certified Electrical Inspector – One & Two Family Dwellings Certified Electrical Inspector - General Certified Electrical Inspector - Plan Review New York State Education Department - Albany, NY Licensed Proprietary School Instructor North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Certified Photovoltaic Installer - Clifton Park, NY SunPower Corporation - San Jose, CA Associate Photovoltaic Installer Associate Photovoltaic Designer Advanced Photovoltaic Designer OSHA Training Institute - Lakewood, CO OSHA Trainer - Construction Industry Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs - Hauppauge, NY Licensed Master Electrician (Retired) Member: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) Long Island Solar Energy Industries Association (LISEIA) Suffolk County Electrical Contractors Association (SCECA)
Topics of Expertise	National Electrical Code Electrical Requirements in the New York State Building Code New York State Residential Code New York State Energy Code New York City Electrical Code (Amendments) Electrical Safety in the Workplace Grounding and Bonding Hazardous Locations Electric motor and industrial controls Transformers and generators Selective Coordination Lighting, power and heating Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Design & Engineering Code Compliance Assessment of System Performance Fire and Shock Hazard Avoidance OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Electrical Safety in the Work Place (NFPA 70E) Machine Guarding Construction Safety Standards Control Systems Operator Safety Code and OSHA Compliance Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Electrical and Pneumatic functionality
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Contact	Eddie Rodriguez
Organization	NYS Electrical Inspections 278 Indian Head Rd Kings Park, NY 11754
Phone	(631) 476-9409
Fax	(631) 476-9409
Email	NECNERD@AOL.COM
Serving	New York
Years in the Trade	36
Background	25 years as helper and a mechanic includeds runing my own electrical company,Now Iam a Chief Electrical Inspector Also teaching Electrical Courses,have done Expert witness case for all types of electrical related cases { NYS Court Recognized}
Licenses / Certificates	Iaei Certified,Master Elcectrcian
Topics of Expertise	all aspects of electrical
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Contact	Ernest Bello
Organization	Electrical Underwriters of NY 50 Hy-Vue Dr. Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone	(845)-569-1759
Fax	845-562-7371
Email	ebello126@aol.com
Serving	New York
Background	Seventeen years experience as an electrical inspector. Ten tears trade electric and eighteen years as a a burglar and fire alarm installer. Licensed alarm tech Neww York and New Jersey, master electricians license C/Newburgh
Topics of Expertise	NFPA 70 and 72

  

Contact	michael harris feinsod
Organization	Michael Harris Feinsod. P.C. Inc. 8382 langdon st. Philadelphia, PA 19152
Phone	(215) 742-6774
Fax	215-742-2151
Email	mike@epacs.com
Also Serving	Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Years in the Trade	40
Background	Electrical and Fire Alarm Construction / Engineering since 1976, Graduate Electrical Engineer, Drexel University, Past President, Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Philadelphia and Vinicity, Member IAEI, NFPA. International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI) Board Certified Fire Protection Specialist. (CFPS). ICC Certifed Electrical Inspector (RE,CE,PE) Board Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP)
Licenses / Certificates	PA, NJ, MD & AK - OSHA-30 Construction Safety, NFPA Board Certifed Fire Protection Specialists, NFPA Board Certifed Electrical Safety Compliance Professional
Topics of Expertise	Electrical and Fire Codes, Forensic Investigation, Available Nationwide
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Contact	Kevin McConnell
Organization	CSD Engineers 1000 Omega Drive , Suite 1590 Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Phone	(412) 489-9052
Email	kmcconnell@csdengineers.com
Also Serving	Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Years in the Trade	32
Background	Power Utility T&D equipment, operation, and construction; Industrial power and controls design, installation, and operation; Telecommunications facilities design and installation; Pipeline, education, office, lab, commercial design and installation; Residential design and installation.
Licenses / Certificates	BSEE PE licensed in 27 states LEED AP Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
Topics of Expertise	Perform forensic investigations and provide expert opinions involving: - Fire and explosion investigations - Shocks and electrocutions - Electrical construction - Electrical codes and standards - Electrical power equipment failures - Appliance and power tool failures - Safety of electrical and mechanical systems

  

Contact	Michael Sokoly
Organization	MES Security Systems 15 Champlain Street Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Phone	(631) 745-0447
Fax	(631) 331-9082
Email	secure15@optonline.net
Serving	New York
Years in the Trade	45
Fees	Hourly
Background	Electrical Apprentice: 1969-73 Lead Electrician Mechanic:1980-83 Electrician Foreman: 1983-90 Security and Fire Dealer Partner: 1990-92 Security and Fire Alarm Business Owner:1992-2015 New York Dept. State Security and Fire Instructor: 1993-2015 Instructor for Security & Fire At Electrical Training Center, Inc.: 1996- 2015 Fire Systems, Business Administration and Electrical Safety Forums Moderator for FireNET Online BBS. Licensed Ny State Proprietary Trade School Teacher Fire and Security Consultant for 10 Metro NY Area Contractors CEU Trainer for Brookhaven Fire Marshal's Office
Licenses / Certificates	New York Dept. of State 6D Business of Installing,Maintaining and Servicing Security and Fire Alarm Systems New York State Bureau of Proprietary School Services Licensed Instructor Certifications: System Sensor Fire Technology and System Design Certification System Sensor Fire Products and System Design Certification System Sensor i3 Series Conventional Smoke Detection Certification System Sensor SpectrAlert Advanced Notification Device Certification System Sensor Beam Series Beam Detector Certification System Sensor CO 1224T Carbon Monoxide Detector Certification Sentrol/ESL/GE Product Certification GE Caddx Installation and Programming Certification GE Advanced Advent System Certification GE Advanced Learn Mode Concord System Certification GE Advanced Concord Express and Simon System Certification GE Smart Connection Center Certification Honeywell GSM Radio Certification Honeywell Fire Sales Certification Town of Brookhaven Fire Division and EMS Response to Carbon Monoxide Emergency Certification Silent Knight IntelliKnight Series 5000 Installation Certification Napco Commercial Systems Design Specialist Napco GEM-C Factory Trained and Certified OSHA 10 Construction Safety and Health Certifed NFPA 70E PPE/Lockout-Tagout Training
Topics of Expertise	Installing, Servicing, Designing, and Maintaining Security and Fire Alarm Systems. NFPA 70, 72 and 101 Ny State Fire, Residential and Commercial Building Codes Long Island AHJ's and Local Codes Business Administration Fire Safety
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Contact	Bob Kopelman
Organization	Electric By Bob 250 N. Village Ave apt C23 Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone	(516) 509-4000
Fax	(516) 705-8674
Email	invent416@aol.com
Serving	New York
Background	Degree in Construction Architecture from the State University of New York. Went thru a five year apprentice program and became an "A" journeyman in "Local Union # 3 NYC. Became a Master Electrical Contractor in NYC. Invented temperature sensing electric devices to prevent electrical fires. .I have been an expert wittness for 5 years. I have numerous patents for fire prevention electrical devices. Temperature sensing outlets have been listed with U.L. and will be on the market shortly.
Topics of Expertise	Expert in "Glowing Connections" and electrical fire causation as well as electrical shocks and electrocutions. I have been an expert wittness for 5 years on numerous cases. I have been Involved with the Consumer Products safety commission, U.L. OSHA and many safety organizations including having the N.E.C. changed to accept temperature sensing devices. I am an expert in patents pertaining to electrical safety

  

Contact	David Little
Organization	Electrical Works 5683 Mail Route RD Savona, NY 14879
Phone	(607) 583-2594
Fax	(801) 905-2212
Email	littledt@gmail.com
Serving	New York
Background	31 years Line work High voltage Utiity currently Supervisor of Electric Department Municipal utility 25 year owner of Electrical Contract Business ( Electrical Works) 2 years Electrical Inspector NY for Atlantic Inland OF NY
Topics of Expertise	HIgh Voltage Power Distrubution, Supervisory skills, Utility distribution design, Transformer, Metering, Substation, Regulators NESC Resdential and commercial Electric installlation and repair. NEC Code
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Contact	James Buck
Organization	Instructor 35 seneca road seneca falls, NY 13148
Phone	(315) 729-8263
Email	jbuck38@rochester.rr.com
Serving	New York
Years in the Trade	40
Background	5 years owning electrical business, 15 years as nationally certified in all three categories for chief electrical inspector, 26 years teaching adults and high school students electrical trades.
Licenses / Certificates	nationally certified in all three categories for chief electrical inspector,
Topics of Expertise	residential new or old installation, swimming pools, hot tubs, Commerical wiring, solar & wind
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Contact	Steven Shapiro
Organization	Morrison Hershfield Mission Critical 100 Fisher Ave #254 White Plains, NY 10602
Phone	(914) 420-3213
Fax	(914) 206-7500
Email	sshapiro@eypmcfinc.com
Also Serving	Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia
Years in the Trade	29
Fees	Varies
Background	Steven Shapiro has been in the mission critical industry for over 26 years and has a diverse background in the study, reporting, design, commissioning, development and management of reliable electrical distribution, emergency power, lighting, and fire protection systems for high tech environments. His experience also includes providing analysis of critical application support facilities. Mr. Shapiro has extensive experience in the design and management of corporate and mission critical facilities projects with over 4 million square feet of raised floor experience, over 175 MW of UPS experience and over 350 MW of generator experience. Mr. Shapiro is the author of numerous technical articles & seminars. Recently, he was the electrical project manager and lead electrical engineer for the concurrent design of two greenfield data centers for HP in the US and Canada, as well as the concurrent design of two greenfield data centers and NOC facility for Itau in Brazil. Some of his clients include, NYSE/Euronext, UBS, Morgan Stanley, HP, Citigroup/Salomon Smith Barney, Bank One, AT&T, Avon, Philip Morris, Aetna, DRT, Savvis and IBM.
Licenses / Certificates	PE, NCEES International Registry
Topics of Expertise	Data Center, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, Grounding, Fire detection/Protection, Short Circuit Issues, Overcurent Protection Coordination, Arc Flash Analysis, Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning
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