TNCServices.com 8369 Vickers St, # 207 San Diego, CA 92111 Fee Proposal for Building Services
City of Murrieta
Building Safety Division
Your Trusted Partner for
Comprehensive
Municipal Services
ISAM HASENIN, MSCE, PE, CBO
EMAIL: [email protected]
Phone: 858-260-0495
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Exhibit C 1
Section VI- Fee Proposal
True North Compliance Services is pleased to propose the following competitive fees for the services listed. Additional services not listed below may be negotiated.
Our pricing reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality responsive and timely service to the City of Murrieta. These include:
Reduced plan review turnaround times.
Ability to expedite plan review at the request of the City Building Official.
Implementation of established electronic plan review processes.
Highly qualified staff compensated commensurate with their duties and responsibilities.
PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
• We propose to charge 65% of the City’s total plan check fees for our review. • Our fee includes initial review and all subsequent rechecks. • Our fee includes shipping and delivery of plans to/from City Hall. • Expedited Plan Services: 1.4 x the plan check fees.
• Revisions/Deferred Submittals/RFI: use Hourly Rate Table below.
Additional Services: The following hourly rate table applies to additional services included in our Scope of Services that may be required by the City of Murrieta.
Hourly Rates for Additional Services
Position Hourly Rate
Interim Certified Building Official $150.00
Plan Review Engineer $125.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer $140.00
Certified Plans Examiner I $105.00
Certified Plans Examiner II $115.00
Building/Housing Inspector I $95.00
Building/Housing Inspector II $105.00
Exhibit C 2
Senior Building/Housing Inspector $115.00
Code Enforcement Officer $100.00
CASp Plan Reviewer/Inspector $125.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector I $120.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector II $135.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer I $140.00 Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer
II
$155.00
Planner $145.00
Senior Planner $160.00
Permit Technician I $70.00
Permit Technician II $85.00
Administrative Assistant $65.00
- On-Site services (plan review, permit technician, inspections) will be provided in eight (8) hour segments.
- Overtime for on-site staffing will be charged at 140% of the rates above. - Mileage for tasks related to requested scope such as inspections or site visits will be charged at the current IRS mileage rate measured from City Hall. - Inspections outside of the City’s business hours will be charged at 140% of rates above with a 3-hour minimum.
- Incidental expenses will be charged at cost.
Exhibit C 3
1 8369 Vickers St, # 207 San Diego, CA 92111
Proposal for Building Services
TNCServices.com
City of Murrieta
Building Safety Division
Your Trusted Partner for
Comprehensive
Municipal Services
ISAM HASENIN, MSCE, PE, CBO
EMAIL: [email protected]
Phone: 858-260-0495
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Exhibit D1
2 Cover Letter
December 11, 2023
1 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562
Dear Sir/Madam,
True North Compliance Services Inc is pleased to present our Proposal for Building Services.
Our philosophy and guiding principles are centered around the commitment to providing public agencies with the highest quality of professional consulting services in a timely and costeffective manner. We take pride in our ability to provide exemplary services and deep technical expertise to our clients. Isam Hasenin is President and CEO of True North and the main contact for the firm. He is authorized to represent, sign and bind True North Compliance Services, Inc. in a contractual agreement with the City of Murrieta. His email address is [email protected], phone number 858-260-0495. The proposal and fee schedule are valid and binding for one hundred and twenty (120) days.
The founder and president of True North Compliance Services, Inc., Isam Hasenin, has developed an impeccable reputation, over his 30-year career, as a forward-thinking customer services-centric public agency administrator, licensed Civil Engineer and technical manager providing high quality responsive service to public agencies and their citizens.
We understand the City’s needs for Building and Safety services to augment its staff due to the high level of permit activities and the need to provide high quality, responsive and timely service. Our depth and breadth of resources will allow us to meet the demands and requests of the City in a timely and effective manner. We are able to quickly respond to requests to review building plans and perform inspection services on an as-needed basis. We can respond to fluctuations in workload, as well as requests for expedited project reviews. Our project manager will keep an open line of communications with the Building Official and Building & Safety managers and respond to requests within 24 hours of requests. We will serve the City of Murrieta from our San Diego office.
We intent to perform all the services mentioned in the RFP. I am confident True North Compliance Services, Inc. will meet and exceed the City’s expectations and provide unparalleled high-quality and timely services to the City.
We agree to the terms and conditions prescribed by the City of Murrieta Consultant Agreement.
Sincerely,
Isam Hasenin, MSCE, P.E., CBO, President
Exhibit D2
3 Table of Contents
I- BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE.....………………….…………………………….....…4 II- ORGANIZATION AND TEAM ...........................................................................................8 III- APPROACH/WORK PLAN ..............................................................................................14 IV- TURN AROUND TIMES ..................................................................................................24 V- REFERENCES .................................................................................................................25 VI- FEE PROPOSAL- IN A SEPARATE FILE ......................................................................-- VII- OUR COMMITMENT ...................................................................................................28 APPENDIX- RESUMES ..........................................................................................................29 Exhibit D3
4 Section I-Background and Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc. is a full-service comprehensive provider of Building, Fire, Engineering and other related services. With four offices in California to serve the City and a staff of over 50 professionals, we are confident we have the depth and breadth of resources to meet the needs of the City of Murrieta.
True North Compliance Services, Inc. was founded and incorporated in California in 2020 as an extension of Hasenin Consulting Engineers founded in 1998. True North Compliance has been in business for 4 years, and it is a full-service comprehensive provider of Building, Fire, Planning and Engineering Services including plan review, building inspection, permit technician, building department administration, code enforcement, planning and fire services and other related services
True North Compliance Services’ philosophy, guiding principles and commitment to the City of Murrieta are centered on creating a long-term successful partnership with the City and provide the highest quality of service that is timely and responsive to client needs. Our motto is personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of municipal services. We take the time to listen to our client’s needs and challenges and then come up with creative cost-effective solutions. We keep an open and on-going line of communications with City staff and managers as well as the public and clients. We fully understand and appreciate the fact that time is money for construction projects and every day of delay means added costs of construction and potential loss of tax revenues for the City. We will partner with the Building Official and city staff to achieve creative solutions to challenging development/construction problems that are safe yet reasonable and practical.
Isam’s experience as an active participant in the code development & administration process both on the state and national levels, serving on many technical committees and boards and serving as the Vice Chair of the California Building Standards Commission for 8 years gives him a unique perspective and intimate knowledge of the intent behind any Code provision, thus allowing him to come up with alternative solutions and methods of compliance for unique complex code compliance challenges that don’t fit squarely in the prescriptive provisions of the Code. We pride ourselves on the fact that we can create win-win solutions for code compliance challenges and streamlining of the review and inspection process to expedite the occupancy of facilities.
While our firm is relatively young, we are pleased to share with you that we already signed contracts with over 40 local municipalities throughout the state. This is a testament to the impeccable reputation of our president and team members and ability to deliver the level and quality of service expected by our public agency partners. Please see a sampling of projects and client references in this proposal.
Exhibit D4
5 Isam Hasenin is President and CEO of True North and the main contact for the firm. He is authorized to represent, sign and bind True North Compliance Services, Inc. in a contractual agreement with the City of Murrieta. His email address is [email protected], phone number 858-260-0495. We will serve the City of Murrieta from our San Diego office at 8369 Vickers St, San Diego, CA 92111.
Our team members have performed reviews and/or inspections of thousands of projects over their long careers including hundreds of projects of variety of sizes and occupancies during their tenure with True North Compliance Services. True North has been a trusted partner for many of our clients to review the most complex high profile or sensitive projects including highly complex custom homes in Malibu and Dana Point to a large, enclosed IC-Hockey Arena for Riverside County, 30-story high rise mixed-use building in San Jose, multiple 5 or 6 story over concrete podiums mixed-use buildings in Pasadena, La Habra, Dana Point and Redwood City. In addition, we just started the preliminary review of a large $2-Billion complex of life sciences buildings in Burlingame which will include multiple high-rise buildings, many hazardous occupancy labs and other uses. We also reviewed multiple hotels, educational buildings for universities and OSHPD-3 clinics. Below is a listing of a few recent projects our team reviewed.
We can provide many more if requested by the City.
1. Coachella Valley Sports Arena - Riverside County, CA: The arena serves as a multi-use facility for sporting events, concerts, and various exhibition-type events. The arena consists of two assembly seating areas, a primary seating bowl and practice ice arena. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, and Fire Protection plan review for the arena.
Occupancy: A-4, A-3, A-2, B, M and S-2, Type of Construction: I-B Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area: 560,000 square feet, Number of Stories: 4, Valuation: $250 Million.
2. The Wave Hotel- Dana Point: This project consists of 3 stories below grade, 3 stories above grade high end hotel with conference facilities, restaurants and retail. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, and Fire Protection plan review for project. Occupancy: R1, A-2, A-3, M, B, Type of Construction: I-A, V-A, Floor Area: 114,872 square feet, Number of Stories: 3 stories below grade, 3 stories above grade, Valuation: $25M.
3. Top Golf- Burlingame: This project consists of a new three-story golf entertainment venue with restaurants, meeting spaces and associated improvements. Occupancy: A-2, A-3, M and B, Type of Construction: II-B Spkld, Floor Area: 70,663 square feet, No. of Stories: 3, Valuation:
$25.5 Million.
4. Green Mills Place – Pasadena: This project consists of a new 4-story mixed use building and renovation of an existing historic building on the same site in Old Town Pasadena. True North Compliance Services provided the Building, MEP, Fire, grading and MWELO plan review for this project. Occupancy: R-2, A-3, M and S-2, Type of Construction: III-A Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area: 26,607 square feet, Number of Stories: 4, Valuation: $17 Million.
5. Best Western Plus Hotel- Adelanto: True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for the new 4-story hotel and associated site development. The hotel consisted of 54,000 square feet, 90 guest rooms, meeting rooms, a gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Occupancy: R-1, A-2, A-3 and B, Type of Co: III-B, Valuation: $5.6M.
Exhibit D5
6 6. Impossible Foods – Redwood City, CA: This project consists of a 4-story tenant improvement for the Impossible Foods Research Facility. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project. Occupancy: A-3, B and S-1, Type of Construction: II-A Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area:
150,622 square feet, Number of Stories: 4, Valuation: $12 Million.
7. Divine Arts of Yoga Center – La Habra, CA: This project consists of a new religious institution and yoga center. The building contains classrooms, assembly halls, a dining hall and onsite living accommodation. True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for this project. Occupancy: A-3, A-2 and R-3, Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area: 18,000 square feet, Number of Stories: 1, Valuation: $3,250,000.
8. Wilson Avenue Warehouse Project – Perris, CA: This project consists of a new concrete tilt-up warehouse building. True North Compliance Services provided the Building and MEP plan review for this project. Occupancy: S-1, F-1 and B, Type of Construction: III-B Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area: 153,735 square feet, Number of Stories: 1, Valuation: $4,509,212.
9. Strand Beach, Dana Point: True North Compliance Services provided the Building plan review for the new custom home located at “The Strand” in Dana Point. The dwelling consisted of 6,015 square feet of living space above grade, a 2,455 square foot basement below grade basement and a 2,246 square foot subterranean garage that is accessed through a car lift. Valuation: 2.5 million.
10. California Institute of Technology- Professor Hsieh Laboratory Renovation, 1200 E.
California Blvd, Building # 47, Pasadena. This project consisted of a renovation to an existing science laboratory in an existing R&D and classroom building. Scope of work included demo of existing walls, and MEP systems, relocating of walls, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment, lab equipment, hazardous materials quantities determination, chemicals, fire alarms renovation, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and MEP plan review for the project. Occupancy: B, A-3, I-3, S, Type of Construction: I-A Fully Sprinklered, Floor Area: 2,600 square feet, Number of Stories: 6, Valuation: $195,000.
Scope of Services
We offer the full range of development review & inspection services including Building & Safety services ranging from plan review to inspection and permit technician services and other related services. We have the depth and breadth of resources to perform any and all of the following services:
a. Building Plan Review Services: True North Compliance will provide plan review in compliance with the City of Murrieta Municipal Code, all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the City’s Building Safety Division plan review standards and policies.
Our plan review covers the following: California Building Code, California Residential Code, Structural Engineering Plan Review will be performed by licensed or graduate Civil or Structural Engineers, Title 24 Energy, Americans with Disabilities Act, Exhibit D6
7 California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Electrical Code, Disabled Access- CASp plan review and/or site surveys, inspections and reports, Green Building and Energy Conservation, OSHPD-3 reviews and certification, California Fire Code, California Title 25, Preliminary review of discretionary applications (Conditional-Use Permits and conditions of Approval) for significant code compliance issues that may impact the overall design and planning approval of the project, Review of Floodplain provisions where required, Review of soils conditions and other geotechnical hazards such as fault zones, liquefactions, etc, Civil Engineering (grading, drainage, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), MWELO, and Low Impact Development (Hydromodification); Sustainable Use Standard Mitigation Program (SUSMP), permit requirements related to the Management Stormwater System (MS4 permit), Review/recommendations for Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMR), Code adoption, Local Amendments and Ordinances. We have the capabilities to review any design elements as determined by the City.
b. Inspection Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide inspection and reinspection for compliance with all applicable codes, standards and regulations including: California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Plumbing Code; California Mechanical Code; California Electrical Code; California Fire Code; California Energy Code; California Green Building Standards Code; California Disabled Access Regulations; California Title 25, Mobile Home Parks, as locally adopted and amended. Our inspection staff is certified by the International Code Council or other appropriate entities in accordance with AB717 and possess many years of building code inspection experience with a municipality or a private municipal consultant. Our inspectors have extensive construction and trade experience in addition to their Code knowledge, allowing for a practical approach to applying Code provisions during the inspection process.
c. General Office Support Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide on-call, as-needed Building Permit Technician(s) and Office Clerk(s) to perform permit technician work and general office related duties. Our Building Permit Technicians and Office Clerks are qualified to perform general office duties, process and issue building permits, process building plans and related documents. d. Additional Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to Provide Certified Access Specialist (CASP) Services and miscellaneous general training, code update and adoption resource and support as needed and/or upon request.
Exhibit D7
8 Section II- Organization and Team
Principal/Project Leader
For this contract, Isam Hasenin, P.E., C.B.O., will
serve as Principal/Team Lead and will serve as the
main point of contact of True North Compliance
Services, Inc. staff and the City of Murrieta. Isam will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with
the Scope of Services established by the City and the
Consultant Services Agreement.
Isam will maintain an open line of communications
with City of Murrieta Building Official and other
managers as well as project applicants and design
teams. He will provide oversight and management of
all True North’s staff assigned to City projects.
Isam will be available for meetings at the City office.
He will be available to discuss complex code
compliance/interpretation questions or process/procedural issues with the Building Official and design team members as the needs arise. He will provide technical or administrative training and participate in any special assignments or meetings at City managers direction.
Isam has 30 years of experience in code enforcement and building department administration and technical review and inspections. Mr. Hasenin has the perfect mix of public sector experience and private sector experience managing both small and large operations. He has deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges and demands of local municipalities in meeting the needs and expectations of their citizens and applicants for building permits.
Project Manager/Director of Operations
Amar Hasenin, Director of Operations for True North will serve as the day-to-day operational and technical manager for the City of Murrieta projects. He will assign and monitor the workload of staff, quality of reviews and timeliness of the review process. He will be available to discuss code compliance/interpretation questions or process/procedural issues with the Building Official and his staff as the needs arise. He will provide technical and administrative training and participate in any special assignments or meetings at City managers direction. Amar has over 10 years of experience as a design engineer, plan check engineer, and regional manager in Southern California. He has served as a Regional Manager for a third-party building department services provider prior to joining True North. He is a highly competent plan review engineer and technical expert in the application of the California Codes and a certified Plans Examiner and Inspector by ICC.
Exhibit D8
9 Amar is an effective manager of building operations and managing the needs of our public agency partners and delivering high quality, responsive and timely service.
Lead Building Plan Check Engineer
Bachar Koujah, PE, CASp will serve as the Lead Building Plan Review Engineer. He is an experienced, licensed Civil Engineer. Bachar has over 20 years of experience as a plan check engineer for multiple jurisdictions where he reviewed the entire range of projects from residential remodels to complex new homes, tenant improvements and new commercial, office and multi-family projects. Bachar is a multi-discipline reviewer and can review building, MEP and grading disciplines. He provides high quality reviews and excellent customer service and always ready to offer solutions and ideas on how to comply with code provisions.
Lead Structural Plan Check Engineer
Alex Wu, SE, PhD, will serve as the Lead Structural Plan Check Engineer. He is an experienced, licensed structural engineer. He is currently the Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer for True North Compliance. Henry has a PhD degree in structural engineering and many years of experience designing and reviewing the entire range of buildings and unique structures such as high rise, mixed-use, concrete parking structures, complex public buildings, heavy industrial, refineries, nuclear power plants, etc. He will work closely with City staff to ensure high quality and timely reviews and answer questions and handle complex issues.
Project Team
Our team is comprised of over 50 highly qualified and experienced Plan Check Engineers, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors and Permit Technicians able to handle reviews, inspections and permit processing for all aspects of the Building Services. Our team members have many years of experience working for public agencies in California. Our staff is licensed and/or certified in all disciplines including Licensed Structural Engineers, Licensed Civil, MEP Engineers, ICC Certified Building Plan Reviewers, Licensed Fire Protection Engineers, Certified HazMat Specialists, ICC Certified Plans Examiners, ICC Certified Fire Plan Reviewers, ICC Certified Building Officials and ICC Certified Permit Technicians. Our team is capable of reviewing and inspecting the entire spectrum of projects submitted to the City from single-family homes to highly complex high-rise hotels and large office buildings, mixed-use projects, R&D lab facilities, biotech buildings, data centers, distribution centers, large scale solar farms, complex tenant improvements and public buildings. Below is a table of key staff who will be assigned to work on City of Murrieta projects. Resumes are included in the appendix.
Exhibit D9
10 Organization Chart
Our staff is licensed and/or certified in all disciplines including: Licensed Structural Engineers, Licensed Civil, MEP Engineer, Licensed Fire Protection Engineers, ICC Certified Plans Examiners, ICC Certified Inspectors, ICC Certified Permit Technicians, and more.
City of Murrieta
Isam Hasenin, PE, CBO
President & Principal
Amar Hasenin
Director of Operations &
Project Manager
Alexandra Perkins
Document Control
Manager
Building Plan Review
Bachar Koujah, PE,
CASp
Robert Chun, PE
Scot Weise, PE
Kylie Gonsalves, PE
Mohammad Elassad, PE
Alaa Atassi
Richard Moreno
Ali Almurshid
Areli Sanchez
Bryan Montes
Ryan DeCastro
Mehmet Emirogl
Tim Shell, PE
Ahmad Erikat, EIT
Jed Rizk, PE
MEP Plan Review
Henry Pio, PE
Ali Soheili, PE
Amir Amiri, PE
Steve Suhendra, PE
Hassan Itani, PE
Jerome Schreiber,
PE
Kevin Ybarra
Structural Engineers
Alex Wu, SE, PhD.
Gary Ho, SE
Daniel Lee, SE
Edward Alexanians, SE
Henry Hadidi, SE
Hamid Irannejad. SE
Allen Lang, SE
Mohammad Hariri, SE
Permit Technicians
Alexandra Perkins
Dana Duong
Paul Choi
Roy Kim
Derrick Thompson
Jesica Miner
Gianni Haley
Cassandra Cruz
Cierra Smith
Cynthia Villalta
Julie Hartman
Inspection/Code Enforcement
George Lockfort
Inspections Supervisor
William Barannon
Tom Graham
Steve Stingl
Rene Avela
Joe Harris
Marco Stutts
Brenda Sylvester
Charles Valaer
Randy Kilburn
Albert Leong
Fire Protection/Fire, Life-Safety
Doug Evans, FPE
Scot Deal, FPE
Eric Schmidt, PE
Gabriel Reza
Bob Scott
Girard Page
Ron Carter
Bill Cochran
Sergio Perriera
Exhibit D10
11 Name & Role Experience & Credentials
Isam Hasenin, PE, CBO, MSCE
President & Building Official
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer Certified: Building
Official, Building Plans Examiner
Amar Hasenin
Project Manager/
Director of Operations
10+ years experience
Certified: Commercial Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Plans Examiner, Plumbing Inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner, Accessibility Inspector
Bachar Koujah, PE, CASp
Lead Building Plan Review
Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified Accessibility Specialist; Certified Plans Examiner Alex Wu, PhD, SE, PE
Lead Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & structural Engineer
Allen Lang, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Gary Ho, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Daniel Lee, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Edward Alexanian, SE, PE
Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Henry Hadidi, SE, PE
Lead Structural Review Engr.
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & structural Engineer
Robert Chun, PE
Building Plan Review Engr.
30 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Scot Weise, PE
Building Plan Review Engr.
15+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner Mohammed Elassad, PE
Building Plan Review Engr.
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
Alaa Atassi
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Areli Sanchez
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Bryan Montes
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Richard Moreno
Senior Plans Examiner
10+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Exhibit D11
12 Ryan DeCastro
Building Plan Review Engr.
5+ years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Ali Almurshid
Building Plan Review Engr.
4+ years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Mehmet Amiroglu
Building Plan Review Engr.
3+ years experience
BS in Civil Engineering
Tim Shell, PE
Civil Plan Review Engr.
30 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Jed Rizk, PE
Civil Plan Review Engr.
30 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Jamal Naji, PE
Civil Plan Review Engr.
25 years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Ahmad Erikat, EIT
Civil Plan Review Engr.
15 years experience
EIT Certificate
Henry Pio, PE
MEP Plan Review Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Plans Examiner Ali Soheili, PE
MP Plan Review Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Engineer; ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Hassan Itani, PE
MP Plan Review Engineer
10+ years experience
CA Licensed Engineer; ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Amir Amiri, PE
Electrical Plan Review
Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer; ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
Jerome Schreiber, PE
Electrical Plan Review
Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer; ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
Kevin Ybarra
Electrical Plans Examiner
20+ years experience
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Dan Larsen, CASp
CASp Plan Reviewer/Insp.
20+ years experience Certified Accessibility
Specialist
Gabriel Reza
Lead Fire Plan Reviewer
10+ years experience
Certified Fire Plans Examiner
Doug Evans, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
Exhibit D12
13 Bob Scott
Fire Plans Examiner
25+ years experience
Fire Plan Review and Former Fire Marshal; Fire Inspector II, Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner
William Barranon
Manager, Inspection Services 30+ years experience
George Lockfort
Manager, Inspection Services
Combination Inspector
30+ years experience Over 15 ICC Certifications
Tom Graham
Combination Inspector
25+ years experience
ICC Certified Building Inspector, ICC Certified Residential Inspector
Steve Stingl
Combination Inspector 30+ years experience ICC Certified Building Inspector Charles Valaer
Combination Inspector
20+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector Joe Harris
Combination Inspector
20+ years experience
Rene Avela
Senior Combination
Inspector/Plans Examiner
30+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector Randy Kilburn
Senior Combination Inspector
30+ years experience
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector Marco Stutts
Combination Inspector
5+ years experience
Brenda Sylvester
Combination Inspector
25+ years experience
Alexandra Perkins
Lead Permit Technician
5+ years experience
Gianni Haley
Permit Technician
3+ years experience
Exhibit D13
14 Section III- Approach/Work Plan
Our established internal procedures and policies will ensure that we provide the City of Murrieta the highest quality, accurate, timely, and responsive service. We maintain our own software licenses. Our goal is to provide consistent and uniform service, eliminate errors and confusion and ensure compliance with the City’s standards, policies, interpretations, and procedures. To that end, we have the following established procedures for each of the services we offer:
Plan Review Procedures
The following approach and procedures will apply to Plan Review Services. It may be adjusted to better accommodate the specific needs of the City of Murrieta:
1. All document/plan reviews shall be based on the City of Murrieta Municipal Code, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Title 24 California Code of Regulations, and the City’s Building & Safety Division plan review standards and policies. Plan review shall cover structural, fire and life safety, architectural, accessibility, OSHPD-3, energy conservation, green building, grading, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations.
2. We will pick-up plans at the City of Murrieta Permit Center within 24 hours of notification or upload immediately into our cloud-based database for electronic submittals.
3. Review all plan check applications for accuracy and make all necessary revisions to such items as description, square footage, type of construction, occupancy and uses.
4. Format plan review comment lists to compliment the style and requirements of the City of Murrieta.
5. Prepare a standard template specific to the City of Murrieta to identify specific requirements and items of interest and focus to the City Building & Safety Division.
6. Our plan review philosophy is to perform a thorough review during the first submittal of plans in order to avoid new comments on any subsequent submittals.
7. Open lines of communication with the Building Official and other City managers and staff to ensure accuracy in enforcing City policies, procedures and regulations.
8. Conduct plan reviews within the agreed upon turn-around times established by the City of Murrieta.
9. Our team is available to review projects on an expedited basis within the designated turnaround times.
10. Review deferred submittals and revisions within assigned due dates.
11. Email plan check comments to designated Building staff and provide pertinent building/project data and information required on permit application. Building/project data Exhibit D14
15 such as description of work, type of construction, uses, occupancy classification, floor area, number of stories, etc. will be provided on the transmittal letter.
12. Supply hard copy or electronic plan review comment, approval letters, and project invoices as required by the City of Murrieta.
13. When final review is approved, we will deliver two final sets of approved plans with approval stamps and signatures to the City within 24 (twenty-four) hours of final review and approval.
14. Be available, during regular business hours, to discuss and clarify plan check issues with applicants, designers, owners and consultants. Resolution of code issues may be performed by telephone, or meetings, prior to resubmitting corrected plans and documents.
15. Any plan check issues not resolved between the reviewer and the architect/engineer of record after the second review cycle will be quickly elevated to our QC Manager who will in turn discuss with the Building Official and come up with resolution to the outstanding issues.
16. Communicate and/or meet with the applicant, architect, engineer, other City departments or agencies, as necessary to assist with plan review responses.
17. Participate in pre-submittal meetings during preliminary design or working drawing stages to provide high level code review and discussion to ensure a smooth and timely plan review process.
18. Our President, Isam Hasenin will be available to provide technical support and advice to the Building Official, and city staff and managers related to code application and review of Requests for Alternate materials and Methods, administrative aspects of the department, permit fee analysis, preparing local amendments and ordinances and similar services.
19. We will utilize the City’s Permit Tracking System to enter and monitor plan-checking information into the portal.
20. We have a fully automated web-based project tracking system to enter and track all projects assigned by the City. City staff and managers can access the system anytime to check the backlog, status and due dates of any project. They can also review copies of comment lists prepared by our staff. If the City agrees, we can provide access to applicants so they can check status of their projects online without having to call the City or come to the Building & Safety counter. Here is a screen shot of the plan log screen:
Exhibit D15
16 Electronic Plan Review
True North Compliance Services is able to receive, process, plan review, markup and approval stamp plans electronically and return the electronic plans back to the City. In fact, over 75% of our reviews currently are performed electronically using the Bluebeam platform.
More specifically:
1. We will adhere to the City’s Electronic Plan Review guidelines and policies.
2. We are able to receive and route submittal documents utilizing cloud storage (Box, SharePoint, Drop Box, etc.) links or any other preferred method of the City.
3. Our staff will use Blue Beam to perform the review or other City-required platform.
4. We will provide redline mark ups on the plans with Blue Beam. Then transferring a marked-up image of the plans onto the plan review comments. This process will simplify the comments for the applicant resulting in less plan review iterations.
5. When the plan check and recheck processes are complete and the plans and corresponding documentation are deemed in full code compliance, we will sign and stamp the electronic plan set and corresponding documents.
6. Our entire team is equipped with latest technology (highspeed computers, multiple large monitors, latest version of Blue Beam, access to cloud storage, etc.) to easily perform plan reviews electronically.
Exhibit D16
17 Building Inspection Services
True North Compliance Services, Inc. is pleased to offer excellent on-call Building Inspection Services to the City of Murrieta. Our inspectors have extensive construction and trade experience in addition to their Code knowledge, allowing for a practical approach to applying Code provisions during the inspection process. Similar to our Plan Review process, our inspectors employ the following procedures to maximize project success. These procedures may be adjusted to better accommodate your jurisdiction.
1. Become familiar with the inspection style and requirements of the City of Murrieta.
2. Provide inspection services and assure that construction complies with plans and is in compliances with the most recently adopted codes, policies, and procedures.
3. Perform inspections on construction projects to verify compliance with City of Murrieta Municipal Code and State codes and regulations: California Building Code, Residential Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Energy Code, Green Building Standards Code, Disabled Access Regulations, and Title 25; Mobile Home Parks regulations; State Water Resource Control Board regulations related to storm water pollution prevention; Sound Transmission Control regulations; and, locally adopted building ordinances and amendments thereof.
4. Inspect for compliance with applicable conditions of approval set forth by the City's Community Development Department, Planning Commission, and/or City Council.
5. Inspectors will possess and maintain necessary certifications required to perform inspections.
6. Be equipped with all necessary tools needed to perform inspections, including a complete set of current code books.
7. Assist in the coordination of job site conferences with technical consultants, engineers, architects, representatives of the owner, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors to review project requirements, and clarify or resolving any questions or problems prior to commencing work.
8. Prepare inspection notices of noncompliance on incorrect construction methods or material found during inspection; confer with contractor or representative regarding construction methods and procedures as they relate to compliance with plans and specifications.
9. Maintain a record of non-complying items and follow up to achieve resolution of such items. Record all significant construction-related activities and events such as work completed to provide a chronological and factual history of inspection on assigned construction projects.
10. Engage with Building & Safety Division staff to understand the City’s permitting process, forms, policies, and clients.
Exhibit D17
18 11. Adapt to the City’s needs to allow for easy integration into the day-to-day inspection operations.
12. Communicate daily with the City’s Principal Building Inspector for assignments and to identify potential issues.
13. Coordinate with various City and County agencies and departments and other governmental agencies providing services, and/or having jurisdiction over any aspect of a development project.
14. Maintain contact while in the field to answer questions, reschedule inspections, and support City staff.
15. Serve as a resource and provide information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public and other City departments.
16. Build a rapport with frequent contractors and teams on continuing projects.
17. Update the City’s permit tracking software as necessary, including transferring all applicable field notes.
18. Perform and/or attend on-site and in-office preconstruction meetings as required.
19. Communicate and/or meet with applicants, contractors, engineers, architects, etc., as necessary to assist with corrections and general project questions.
Permit Processing Services
True North Compliance Services, Inc. believes that the permit technician position is one of the toughest positions in the Building & Safety Division. Being at the counter all day long handling customer contacts, questions and issues is challenging, especially as we experience the high volume of work and high customer traffic at the public counter. That’s why we believe it takes a certain type of personality to be successful at the position. It’s someone who is pleasant, calm, patient, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use automation systems. We are pleased to offer staff who meet these criteria and qualifications. More specifically, the permit technician will:
1. Enter permit data into the automated database.
2. Research, compile and prepare various limited reports and presentation graphics.
3. Assist the general public at the front counter or by phone regarding building, planning and engineering permit requirements, plan check fees, plan check filing procedures and processing, and permit status.
4. Research information for public.
5. Accept permit applications and collect permit fees.
Exhibit D18
19 6. Review and evaluate plans for completeness and for conformance with ordinances and department standards, policies and guidelines.
7. Review plans for conditions of prior approval.
8. Route plans to other city departments for review.
9. Approve minor permits.
10. Research and respond to public inquiries.
11. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.
13. Utilize City electronic and paper files to research previous and/or related permits.
14. Review permit application for completeness, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits.
15. Provide excellent service to all customers from a homeowner to large developers and designers.
16. Have excellent interpersonal skills, calm demeanor, patient and be a good listener Quality Control Program
True North Compliance’s core values in delivering municipal services are: Ethics, Transparency, Collaboration, Empathy, Customer-Centric service, Communications, and Fiscal Prudence. High quality service, professionalism and excellence in the delivery of municipal services are at the core of what True North Compliance stands for. We share the City’s commitment to delivering responsive and timely service without compromising the quality of the service. To that end, we developed and implemented a rigorous internal quality control and assurance program for all of our services. Here are the major components of our quality control program:
Plan Review and Counter Services
Our established internal intake, plan review, quality control and customer contact procedures ensure that submittals are properly coordinated, tracked and managed. Our plan tracking procedures are designed to track each submittal throughout the review process and maintain accurate and comprehensive records for each submittal. To accomplish this goal, we follow this procedure:
1. We monitor our staff’s performance and interaction with customers at the counter by having customer surveys available for the applicants to complete. We will also randomly call applicants who received our service to check on their satisfaction with the services Exhibit D19
20 received from our staff. We will monitor phone calls and produce period reports of customer satisfaction. We will train and provide feedback to our staff related to their customer service skills.
2. Once we receive a project for review from the City, our document control staff screens and logs the project into our internal project tracking system with all appropriate information such as description, scope, review disciplines, Building Department staff, design team contact person and due dates.
3. Our QC Manager will perform an initial cursory review of the project to determine if there are any major code compliance issues that may require immediate discussion with the Building & Safety Division staff and/or design team, then depending on the complexity of the project, assigns to appropriate True North plan review engineers/plans examiners.
4. Plans are assigned to engineers or plans examiners for each of the required disciplines with notes from the QC manager
5. Once the plan review is complete, True North QC Manager will perform quality control of the project by reviewing the project and comments prepared by the assigned plan review engineer/plans examiner.
6. Following the QC phase, final comments will be generated and sent to the Building & Safety Division staff and designated design team member.
Inspection Services
Similar to our plan check quality control program, we have a rigorous internal quality control and assurance program for our inspection services. Main elements of our program include:
1. Rigorous hiring program to ensure that we only hire highly competent professional and friendly inspectors who believe in True North’s core values and guiding principles.
2. Thorough on-boarding and training program for our team.
3. On-going technical training on latest codes, interpretations, technology and construction methods and techniques.
4. Regular staff meetings to communicate policies, procedures and provide directions.
5. Regular feedback loop on staff performance.
6. Announced and un-announced audits of inspectors by our Chief of Inspections.
7. Regular feedback meetings with City’s Building Official and staff to obtain feedback and input on our staff’s performance.
8. Periodic calls to contractors to seek feedback on performance of our inspection staff.
9. Regular meetings with our inspectors to evaluate performance, offer critique and corrective actions if necessary.
Exhibit D20
21 Customer Service Commitment
Our singular focus on our motto “personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of our services” allowed us to become the go-to provider for most of our clients. The common denominator for our success serving our clients is the absolute focus on delivering high quality, responsive and timely services. We will partner with city staff, applicants and designer to come up with practical common-sense solutions to difficult code compliance challenges. Our team is available to handle questions and issues raised by City staff and/or the applicants throughout the day. Our managers are available around the clock to handle whatever needs our clients might have. We keep an open line of communications with staff and applicants to streamline and expedite the review and approval of projects being reviewed. Our customer service commitment includes the following elements:
1. Application of the code in a reasonable practical yet safe manner, and understanding and applying the spirit and intent of the code whenever needed.
2. Our plan review philosophy is to perform a thorough and accurate plan review during the first submittal in order to avoid new comments and delays during subsequent review cycles and frustrating the applicants and designers.
3. Open lines of communication with the Building Official and other city managers and staff to ensure efficient and high level of customer service.
4. When an applicant disputes plan check comments, our plan check staff is trained and instructed to quickly elevate the issues to our QC manager to work toward quick and effective resolution of the issues.
5. Implementation of our “Express Recheck By Appointment” system to enhance customer service and expedite approval of projects.
6. Office hours: our staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm to respond to phone calls and email inquiries.
7. We respond to phone calls and emails no later than the next business day and in most cases on the same business day.
8. Our plan check staff is available, during regular business hours, to discuss and clarify plan check issues with applicants, designers, owners and consultants. Resolution of code issues may be performed by telephone, or meetings, prior to resubmitting corrected plans and documents.
Exhibit D21
22 Philosophy/Ethical Standards
A primary reason for early success and rapid growth is our strong ethics and professional standards. Our Philosophy & Guiding Principles are: To provide highest quality, timely, costeffective service and build strong successful long-term partnerships with municipal clients.
Our core values in delivering building services are: Ethics, Transparency, Collaboration, Communications, Excellent Customer Service, Empathy, Fiscal Prudence.
We apply our philosophy & Guiding Principles along with our core values to everything we do in the day-to-day operations and in the delivery of all of our services. To that end, we will:
✓ Partner and collaborate with City’s Building Official, Fire Marshal and their staff to deliver a streamlined and expeditious process for plan reviews. ✓ We deliver on every promise we make to our clients.
✓ Deliver timely, high-quality service.
✓ Thorough and complete plan review with clear concise comments during the first review to minimize delays and frustrations.
✓ Reasonable, practical yet safe approach to code compliance. ✓ Availability of our staff and managers to City staff and applicants. ✓ Free early global code review during discretionary process. ✓ Our motto is personal attentive service and excellence in the delivery of municipal services.
We avoid any real or perception of conflict of interest and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in the delivery of our services. To that end, we have the following policies and procedures in place:
1. We only work for public agencies in the assessment and verification services. We do not perform any design services to private or public agencies.
2. We do not work for any private developers, designers or engineers.
3. Our staff is not permitted to perform any design or consulting work on their own in any client cities.
4. Our staff and managers are required to disclose any personal financial interest in any city client.
5. Our staff is not permitted to be involved in any way in project reviews, inspections or approval of their personal projects, or their family members or friends.
6. Or staff and managers are not permitted to accept gifts of any monetary value from clients or project applicants and contractors.
7. Or staff and managers are not permitted to develop personal relationships or friendships with project applicants or builders of projects they are working on.
Exhibit D22
23 Transition and Implementation Plan
Our managers and staff are highly experienced in transitioning services from other consultants.
We have successfully and effectively transitioned services from other consultants for our current clients such as City of the Del Mar, Carlsbad, Dana Point, Malibu, Redwood City, San Bruno and others. We are prepared to immediately engage with the City of Murrieta’s Building Official and other City staff to initiate the transition process. Elements of our implementation plan would include the following steps:
2. Our President and Director of Operations will hold an initial implementation meeting in person or via video-conference with the Chief Building Official and his staff as soon as the contract is signed to gain an insight on current key issues, challenges and needs of the Building & Safety Division.
3. Tour the City’s Building Services operation and meet and greet with manager/staff of City departments that are involved in the development review and permitting process.
4. Meet with Planning Division managers to review current applications for discretionary review to gain insight of upcoming construction projects and key project conditions.
5. We would collect all policies and procedures of the Building & Safety Division’s plan review and inspection process.
6. We would provide internal training to our staff on City of Murrieta process, technical policies and other applicable local ordinances and regulations.
7. We would establish internal policy manual for City of Murrieta plan review and inspection process to ensure our staff follows established procedures and local ordinances and regulations.
8. Set up the process and procedures for plan pick-up, delivery and return of plans.
9. Train our staff on the City’s permitting software system.
10. We would develop standardized plan review checklists specific for the City of Murrieta.
11. Process and deliver projects during the last week of transition to test the system and tweak as necessary.
12. Our President, Isam Hasenin will set up regular meetings with the Chief Building Official and other City managers to discuss process, procedures, technical issues and receive feedback on the performance of True North staff.
Exhibit D23
24 Section IV- Turn Around Times
We commit to meeting the City’s turn-around times on all projects reviewed by our team. Our web-based project tracking system allows both our reviewers and permit technicians to stay on top of project due dates.
Below are our standard review times.
* “Express Rechecks By Appointment”
We are pleased and excited to offer the City of Murrieta our new and innovative solution to expedite and streamline the recheck process. The program, “Express Recheck By Appointment” is a revolutionary approach to expedite the recheck process, minimize the number of review cycles, reduce frustrations and miscommunications between applicants and plan checkers and reduce the workload of City staff in intaking, routing and tracking of the many cycles of plan check and rechecks on submitted projects. The program will be offered at no additional cost to the applicant or City. The service applies to the vast majority of projects reviewed by our staff.
Once the applicant is ready for the recheck, he/she will contact True North Office to schedule the “Express Recheck By Appointment”. The appointment will be scheduled within 48 hours of the request. Our plan reviewer will perform the recheck over video-conferencing meeting and sign off items completed.
TYPE OF
JOB
EXPECTED
TURNAROUND
TIME
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FIRST CHECK
(Working days)
EXPECTED
TURNAROUND
TIME
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RECHECK
(Working days)
EXPEDITED
TURNAROUND
TIME
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EXPEDITED
REQUEST
(Working
days)
Residential:
New Construction 10 5 5
Addition 7 5 5
Remodel 7 5 5
Commercial:
New construction 15 10 10
Addition 15 10 10
Tenant Improvement/
Remodel 10 5 5
Exhibit D24
25 Section V- References
Client Dates Services Provided
City of Del Mar
Karen Brindley, Director of Planning Dept.
1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 442-2512, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
City of San Marcos
David Yorba, Chief Building Official
1 Civic Center Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-1050 x3243, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
City of Chula Vista
Shayne Wagner, Chief Building Official
276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)409-1960, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Building Official, Plan Review,
Inspection and Permit processing
services
County of San Diego
Michael Casady, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
5510 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
(858)694-3063, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Plan Review, Inspection and Permit
processing services
City of Carlsbad
Mike Strong, Assistant Director Community
Development Department
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(442) 339-2721, [email protected]
2022-
Current
Plan Review, Inspection and Permit
processing services
City of Malibu
Yolanda Bundy, PE, Chief Building Official
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 804-6648, [email protected]
2021-
Current Plan review & Inspection services
City of Huntington Beach
Jasmine Daley, Chief Building Official
2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 375-5147, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Pasadena
Ron Takiguchi, Chief Building Official,
175 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-7063, [email protected]
2020-
Current Plan review & Inspection services
Exhibit D25
26 City of La Habra
Rodney Sipma, Building Official
110 E La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA90631
(562) 383-4119, [email protected]
2020-
Current Plan review & Inspection services
City of Glendale
Ara Sargsyan, Building Official
633 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 937-8104, [email protected]
2023-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Dana Point
Joe Romero, Building Official
33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 248-3545, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of San Jose
Lisa Joiner, Chief Building Official
200 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 535-7757, [email protected]
2023-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Redwood City
Christina McTaggart, Building Official
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 780-7228, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of San Bruno
Darcy Axiaq, Building Official
567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 616-7020, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Tracy
Christopher Morgan, Building Official
333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy, CA 95376 (209)
831-6415, [email protected]
2020-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
City of Burlingame
Rick Caro, Building Official
501 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-7260, [email protected]
2021-
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
Exhibit D26
27 Acknowledgements
True North Compliance Services, Inc proposes no exceptions or deviations from the City’s requirements and accepts the City of Murrieta Standard Professional Services Agreement without exceptions.
True North Compliance Services, Inc. certifies that it is able to provide the insurance coverage required by the City of Murrieta.
Conflict of Interest
We attest that none of True North Compliance Services’ managers or staff have any real or perceived conflict of interest with the City of Murrieta related to this RFP.
Exhibit D27
28 Section VI- Fee Proposal- In a Separate File
Section VII- Our Commitment
Our commitment to the City of Murrieta is to provide the highest quality Building and Safety services to you and your clients. More specifically, we commit to the following:
1. Unparalleled Building & Safety expertise of team members, and highest quality of plan review and inspection services.
2. Our Director of Operations will serve as the single point of contact for all communication with the City.
3. We will provide the necessary plan review staffing levels to meet the volume of work and level of permit activities.
4. Open line of communications with City staff and managers and permit applicants.
5. Implementation of a rigorous quality assurance program for all services we provide to the City.
6. Availability to work directly with designer and developers to provide high quality responsive plan review services and address plan check comments.
7. Create a balance of consistency, conformance, and efficiency in all plan reviews.
8. Daily pick up of plans at City offices (for paper plans).
9. Professionally prepared comment lists with clear reference to applicable code sections.
10. Commitment to reviewing plans within the agreed upon turn-around times.
11. Ability to provide expedited plan review services upon request.
12. Ability to provide plan review staff to work at the City of Murrieta Permit Center.
13. Availability to meet virtually and in-person with applicants during pre-application and discretionary phase to provide high level code review.
14. Ability to provide technical support to the Building Official and staff such as training, code adoption, developing technical policies, procedures and review/recommendations for Alternate Materials and Methods Requests (AMMR).
15. Our President, Isam Hasenin will set up regular meetings with the Building Official to discuss process, procedures, technical issues and receive feedback on performance of True North staff.
16. Providing services exclusively to municipal clients, thus avoiding any real or perceived conflict of interest.
Exhibit D28
APPENDIX: RESUMES
Exhibit D29
26 38
Exhibit D30
27 39
Exhibit D31
28 40
Exhibit D32
29 41
Exhibit D33
Alex Wu, Ph.D., S.E., P.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
Ph.D. Degree -Structural
Engineering
Purdue University
M.S Degree - Structural
Engineering
National Taiwan University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Professional
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
Awards/Honors
• Member of the Phi Tau
Phi Honor Scholastic
Honors Society at
National Taiwan
University
Background Gene
Alex is a highly respected structural engineer. He has over 20 years in structural plan check and structural design field. With a Ph.D. degree is structural Engineering and many years of experience designing and peer-reviewing the full range of structures including complex building and structures. Alex has peer-reviewed highly complex buildings and structures for agencies like OSHPD, DSA, LA Unified School District, UCSD and many others.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
KPFF, Inc.
Senior Project Engineer
Provided structural analysis and design for variety of buildings and structures.
Examples of projects designed or peer-reviewed include: design and construction administration of hospital equipment seismic/gravity support/bracing/anchorage design and construction for Kaiser Hospital; Design of a new 200-foot long pedestrian bridge based on Caltrans specification for California State University, San Marcos; Peer review of the design of several new multi-story (Up to 13 stories above and 3 levels below grade) RC shear wall buildings with underground garages for University of California San Diego, North Torrey Pines Living & Learning Neighborhood; Peer review of renovation/addition design of multi-story RC shear wall buildings for University of California San Diego and many others.
TMAD, Taylor & Gaines
Structural Project Engineer
Provided structural analysis and design for variety of buildings and structures.
Examples of projects designed include: Seven masonry shear wall buildings with steel gravity frames and pile foundations for Long Beach Unified School District; Design of new two-story steel special concentrically braced frame building for San Diego High School; Seismic retrofit design of existing three-story reinforced concrete shear wall building for Long Beach City Library; Design of new six-story steel frame building and surrounding structures for Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Exhibit D34
Gary Ho, SE, PE
Senior Structural Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
University of CaliforniaDavis
M.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
Utah State University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
the State of California
• ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified Accessibility
Plans Examiner
Background
Highly accomplished Professional Engineer who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations.
Provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of routine building problems and the interpretation of building codes and ordinances; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
City of San Francisco -Department of Building Inspections Plan Review Engineer
Joined the department in December 1994 as an Associate Civil Engineer, promoted to Civil Engineer in July 1997, to Structural Engineer in October 2001 and Senior Engineer in July 2017. Managed permit processing and reviewing for all building permit applications in the City. Structural, Architectural and Accessibilities plan review for compliance of applicable codes. Plan review buildings for all types of construction and occupancy classifications; projects include alternation, addition and retrofitting of existing buildings, and new constructions ranging from single story to multi-stories tall buildings.
AGS
Senior Structural Design Engineer
Provided structural evaluation and reports of existing buildings. Prepared structural calculations, specifications and plans for retrofitting of commercial and residential buildings. Reviewed plans for structural compliance. Prepared proposals and presentations of projects to clients. Set up design criteria, budgets and schedules of projects. Supervised staff engineers and designers in preparing calculations, specification and plans for projects. Provided co-ordinations of projects between clients, architects, engineers and contractors. Provided construction support and field inspection.
Exhibit D35
Henry Hadidi, Ph.D., S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
Ph.D. Degree -Structural
Engineering
Stanford University
M.S Degree - Structural
Engineering
Stanford University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Professional
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
• ICC certified Plans
Examiner
Background Gene
Mr. Hadidi is a highly respected structural engineer. He has over 30 years in structural plan check and structural design field. With a Ph.D. degree is structural Engineering from Stanford University and many years of experience designing the full range of structures including complex building and structures. He also has years of experience in structural review of variety of buildings and structures.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
Henry is the go-to Structural Plan Review Engineer for complex structures and challenging issues.
Various Public Agencies
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provided structural plan review for many state agencies such as DSA, DGS, LAUSD throughout California. Projects reviewed included the seismic retrofit of two reinforced concrete building at Atascadero State Hospital in Atascadero, of numerous hospital buildings as part of plan check review for OSHPD, Westinghouse AP 1000 nuclear power plants, the design of a segment of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Purple Line underground metro tunnel in Los Angeles, California, as part of LA Metro internal review, seismic retrofit of the Caltrans Headquarters buildings located at Sacramento, California.
Owen Group
Structural Engineer
Provided structural analysis and design for variety of buildings and structures, ranging from single family residential to multi-story apartment, commercial buildings.
Exhibit D36
32 Allen Lang, PE, SE
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
M.S. Degree – Structural
Engineering
University of Virginia
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
Taiwan Municipal College
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
• ICC Certified Plan
Examiner
Background
Allen is a seasoned engineer and building official with extensive experience in all aspects of building department functions. Highly technical expertise in structural engineering of complex buildings. Building Official for many local cities in the Bay Area. Provides technical support and training to staff and clients.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Structural Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
City of Santa Clara
Interim Building Official
Plan, organize and maintain the daily operation of the Building Department. Managed 36 people in the Permit Center, plan check, inspections, and code enforcement.
Participated in preliminary, plan review and preconstruction for high profile projects.
City of Fremont
Special Program Manager Community Development Department Managing Plan Check division in Plans and Permit and developing special programs and processes improvements for the City.
County of Alameda
Building Official
Managing the Building Department including permit center, plan check, inspection, and code enforcement with an annual budget of over $3M and a staff of 17. Serve as technical advisor to the County Board of Supervisors. Led many initiatives to improve and streamline service and automate the permitting process.
City of San Jose
Department of Building & Planning Program Manager
Managed a special program to assist applicants for over the counter projects to improve service and expedite review and permitting. Prior to that, managed plan review team, assigned work and evaluated performance of staff. Conducted plan review of complex projects and interacted with designers and applicants.
Exhibit D37
Daniel H. Lee, S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Civil
Engineering
University of California
Berkeley
Licenses and
Certifications
• Structural Engineer in
California & Hawaii
• Civil Engineer in
California & Hawaii
• ICC Certified Building
Official
• ICC Building Plans
Examiner
Background
30 years of expertise as a technical expert. Planned, assigned, and directed the work of plan check engineers. Consulted with contractors, architects, and building owners regarding application of building codes and other state and local ordinances.
Performed structural damage assessments and feasibility studies. Researched and determined acceptability of new materials and methods of construction. Seismic design in structural engineering consulting firms. Structural plan review in California and Hawaii building departments. Responsible for plan review of complex and challenging building.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
County of Hawaii -Department of Public Work
Structural Engineer
Responsible for the structural plan review and approval of all complex residential and commercial buildings on the Island of Hawaii. Provide code interpretations and engineered solutions/technical responses to architects, engineers, drafting personnel, contractors, and owners. Conduct in-house and public (island-wide) training seminars on local building codes and other engineering/field-inspection related topics as needed.
Perform the structural design of minor County-funded buildings and structures. Work closely with County building inspectors to ensure buildings are constructed in conformance with the plans & create County standard designs for the public.
Bureau Veritas North America Inc.
Consultant
Senior Structural Engineer and plan review specialist. Responsible for the structural plan review of high-rise, commercial, and residential buildings (See Major USA Plan Review Projects on page 1 for some recent projects) - Third party plan reviewer for the City and County of Honolulu.
City of Dana Point
Senior Structural Engineer
Served as a division head within Building and Safety. Reviewed designs and checked calculations for complex custom-built residential homes, commercial buildings, and earth-retaining structures. Directed and supervised inspection staff in resolving difficult field problems. Coordinated and expedited plan check activities with other departments and outside agencies. Prepared technical guidelines/manuals and provided training to the staff and public. Created city standard designs as needed.
Exhibit D38
City of Huntington Beach
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Reviewed architectural and structural designs (plans and specifications) from a life safety and engineering standpoint to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations for fire and life safety, structural integrity, disabled access, energy and utilities requirements. Worked effectively and sensitively in teams and with government counterparts. Provided information and solutions to developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and owners regarding matters such as design, engineering, and regulations governing building plans and construction. Supervised the Permit and Plan Check Services Division in the absence of the Division Head/ Manager.
City of Long Beach
Civil Plan Check Engineer
Performed building, structural, and life safety design reviews of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings per uniform codes, state of California regulations, and local ordinances. Presented departmental reports at monthly community development program meetings. Enforced city environmental codes of practice.
Evaluated the performance of consultant engineers. Conducted training seminar to the inspection/engineering staff.
Exhibit D39
Hamid Irannejad, S.E., P.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
M.S. Degree & B.S Degree–
Structural/Civil Engineering
University of Akron
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
Background
Gene
Hamid has a Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Hamid has over 25 years of plan check experience as the Lead Senior Structural Engineer/ managing the day-to-day operations of the Structural Plan Check Discipline, Senior/supervising Structural Engineer and Associate/plan check Engineer with the City of San Diego Development Services Department. In San Diego, Hamid oversaw review of major projects such as mid-rise and high-rise residential and commercial buildings as well as many other types of complex structures and occupancies. Hamid has over 14 years of structural design experience of residential and commercial buildings and other structures including 8 years of structural design of steel and concrete-framed highrise buildings with CBM Engineers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Hamid provides structural plan check on major buildings. He is a licensed Structural and Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
City of San Diego
Senior Structural Engineer
As a Senior Structural Engineer with City of San Diego, Development Services Department, Mr. Zamani is responsible to supervise team of up to six Associates and Assistants Structural Engineers to review architectural, structural plans, structural calculations and construction specifications to verify their conformance and compliance with current California Building Codes (CBC) and local amendments for Life Safety, Structural, and Disabled Access requirements. He is also responsible to provide preliminary reviews and code interpretations for large and complex projects prior to their full submittal for plan check.
City of San Diego
Structural Engineer Associate
As a Structural Engineer Associate with City of San Diego Development Services Department, He was responsible to review architectural, structural, plans, structural calculations and specifications to verify their conformance and compliance with current CBC and local amendments for Life Safety, Structural, and Disabled Access requirements.
Exhibit D40
CBM Engineers
Structural Design Engineer
Provided structural analysis and design for all type’s buildings and structures, ranging from single family residential to multi-story apartment, commercial buildings. Hamid has over 14 years of structural design experience of residential and commercial buildings and other structures including 8 years of structural design of steel and concrete-framed high-rise buildings with CBM Engineers, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
Exhibit D41
36 Edward Alexanians, P.E., S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Education
M.S Degree -Structural
Engineering
UCLA
M.S Degree -Structural
Engineering
Tehran University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Professional
Engineer in the State of
California
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
California
Background Gene
Ed is an accomplished and highly respected structural engineer. He has over 30 years in structural plan check and structural design field. He has designed or reviewed thousands of projects over his career including high rise buildings, hotels, mixed-use buildings with subterranean garage, concrete parking structures, university projects and many others.
He specializes in complex and unique structural projects. Samples of complex projects reviewed by Ed included : The Burbank Studios high-rise concrete office buildings, four high-rise buildings with parking structure in the City of Burbank, Waldorf Astoria, a thirteen-story concrete hotel in Beverly Hills, nine-story office and dorm and a five-story hotel in El Segundo, nine and seven-story office buildings in Burbank, three-story hotel conversion into condominiums in Hancock Park, multi-unit apartment buildings with subterranean garage, Chase Bank building and a multi-story mixed used occupancy building, five-story post tension concrete open parking structure in the City of Alhambra, two high-rise buildings in Beverly Hills, several Cal State university facilities Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
County of Los Angeles
Office Manager
Supervision of plan checking, permitting and inspection services for the South Whittier District Office and two contract cities of La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs. Supervision of the plan check engineers, permit technicians and inspectors. Interpretation of the Building Code requirements and conflict resolution between the public and office staff.
Responding to the Board of Supervisors' inquiries about the area’s issues.
County of Los Angeles
Supervising Civil Engineer
Senior plan check engineer, responsible for review of complex structures, high-rise and mid-rise buildings, amusement rides at the Universal and Six-Flags Magic Mountain and earthquake damaged buildings for the Los Angeles County Building Code compliance. A team member for damage assessment of several buildings after the Los Angeles riots and the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.
Frank Lucas & Assoc.
Design Structural Engineer
Design of a variety of structures and buildings throughout the region.
Exhibit D42
Scot Weisse, P.E.
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree- Architectural
Engineering- California
Polytechnical University, San
Luis Obispo
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
• CA Commercial Building
Plans Examiner
Background
California Licensed Civil Engineer with nineteen years of experience in structural engineering, construction, and plan review of the entire range of construction projects.
Areas of expertise include structural engineering and plan checking complex commercial and residential projects. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
City of Ventura
Supervising Plan Check Engineer
Manage the plan check and permit counter operations for the city. Plan check architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforce all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinate a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code. Advised and interpreted codes to homeowners, business owners, laymen, contractors, architects, and the public; and coordinated inspection activities and the construction progress with other City departments and outside agencies as needed.
Mentored and supervise colleagues to improve their skills and education by providing technical knowledge; served as acting building official in the absence of the building official
Li & Associates
Senior Design Engineer
Served as lead engineer / project manager for multiple projects; met with clients, architects, contractors and building officials; designed simple to large residential and commercial projects including complex lateral and gravity systems; developed plans and details for construction; construction administration; managed project budgets and time schedules; delegating work to draftsmen and other engineers.
Exhibit D43
Robert Chun, P.E.
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
University of CaliforniaBerkeley
M.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
San Jose State University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
Background
Highly accomplished Professional Engineer who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of routine building problems and the interpretation of building codes and ordinances; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
City and County of San Francisco- Department of Building Inspection Senior Plan Check Engineer
Plan check architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforce all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinate a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code. Advised and interpreted codes to homeowners, business owners, laymen, contractors, architects, and the public; and coordinated inspection activities and the construction progress with other City departments and outside agencies as needed. Mentored and supervise colleagues to improve their skills and education by providing technical knowledge. Managed the City’s Soft Story Program.
Exhibit D44
Bachar Koujah, P.E., CASp
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree -Civil
Engineering
M.S. Degree - Structural
Engineering
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
• CASp
• Building Inspector
Background
Over 25 years experience as a plan check engineer. Highly accomplished Professional Engineer and CASp who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform CASp plan reviews and inspections and prepare CASp reports as needed; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
Bureau Veritas
Plan Review Engineer
Combination plan review engineer for the full range of construction projects for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; performed plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; served as in-house plan check engineer at the City of Corona; provided technical assistance to city staff; performed CASp plan reviews and inspections.
City of Irvine
Senior Plan Check Engineer
Plan review of architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforce all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinate a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code. Advised and interpreted codes to homeowners, business owners, laymen, contractors, architects, and the public; and coordinated inspection activities and the construction progress with other City departments and outside agencies as needed. Mentored and supervise colleagues to improve their skills and education by providing technical knowledge.
City of Riverside
Plan Review Engineer
Plan review of architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects. Enforced all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements. Coordinated a smooth process between clients and the City to ensure great customer service in meeting code requirements per the Building Code.
Exhibit D45
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Exhibit D46
Kylie Gonsalves, PE
Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
California Polytechnical
University- Pomona
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
Accomplishments
· Chi Epsilon; Civil
Engineering Honor Society
· Cum Laude
Background
Highly accomplished Professional Engineer with over 8 years of experience as a plan check engineer. Highly competent at reviewing residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans examiner who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; provide technical assistance to city staff; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
CSG
Plan Review Engineer
Reviewed Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing drawings for code compliance and structural integrity on behalf of various jurisdictions/agencies; provided in-house and over-the-counter review services for the Cities of Redlands and Huntington Beach.
Exhibit D47
40 Alaa Atassi
Senior Plans Examiner
Education
M.S. Degree – Structural
Engineering
San Francisco State University
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
San Francisco State University
Certifications
• ICC Certified Commercial
Plan Examiner
• ICC Certified Commercial
Inspector
Background
Experienced Plans Examiner and Engineer who is effective at reviewing residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient certified plans examiner who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Plans Examiner
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations; perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff and the public; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of routine building problems and the interpretation of building codes and ordinances; check plans for compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements; assist contractors, architects, engineers and others in the solution of complex code issues; maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
WC3
Plans Examiner
Performed plan review of architectural & structural plans for large, medium, & small sized residential & commercial projects; Enforced all applicable building codes including fire, life safety, and accessibility requirements; Assisted contractors, architects, engineers and others in the solution of complex structural, mechanical, electrical and related problems with interpretation of the building codes and ordinances; Maintained cooperation with other departments concerned with building and related code compliance; Performed structural inspections in the field as required.
Engineering Intern
City of South San Francisco Public Works,
Engineering Division
Supported city engineers on daily tasks, related to transportation, construction, public works and city streets for the City of South San Francisco.
Exhibit D48
41 Bryan Montes, EIT
Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Civil
Engineering
UC- Irvine University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• ICC-Certified Residential
Plans Examiner
Skills & Awards
• UCI Dean’s Structural
Engineering Senior Design
Choice Award
• Computer Literate: MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Pages, Keynote;
MATLAB, AutoCAD,
Bluebeam, Sketch-up,
Stella, EPANet
Background
Over 3 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant and customer service oriented professional with a helpful can-do attitude. Team player with an enthusiastic attitude. Versed in multiple permitting software and computer systems.
Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Provide plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
Currently, Bryan provides in-house plan review services to the Cities of Dana Point and Santa Monica. He performs over-the-counter plan reviews, assists applicants with code compliance questions, and reviews rechecks, field changes and revisions.
Interwest Consulting Group
Engineering Plans Examiner
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, CalGREEN, and Energy Conservation Requirements; Review calculations, specifications, and technical reports to determine compliance with the applicable building codes and standards for different jurisdictions; Conduct structural plan reviews for residential and commercial projects including single family dwellings, tract homes, high-pile storage racks, temporary stages, etc.; Serve the City of El Monte as its only in-house plan check engineer performing the aforementioned duties as well as answering and assisting any inquiries from the public over-the-counter.
City of Eastville, City of Bell
City Engineer Intern
Served as the principal assistant responsible for collecting, transferring, and organizing necessary data on to the newly implemented Survey 123 for ArcGIS, a form-centric data gathering system; Worked with city engineers, public works, and building & safety on various projects that would positively impact the city; Under direction, carried out site inspections and conducted field assessments.
Exhibit D49
42 Areli Sanchez
Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Civil
Engineering
San Francisco State University
Certifications
• ICC-Certified Building
Plans Examiner
Skills & Awards
• Computer Literate: MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Pages, Viewpoint,
Plangrid, MATLAB,
AutoCAD, Bluebeam
Background
Over 3 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant and customer service oriented professional with a helpful can-do attitude. Team player with an enthusiastic attitude. Versed in multiple permitting software and computer systems.
Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Areli provides plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
West Coast Code Consultants
Engineering Plans Examiner
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, CalGREEN, and Energy Conservation Requirements; Review calculations, specifications, and technical reports to determine compliance with the applicable building codes and standards for different jurisdictions; Conduct structural plan reviews for residential and commercial projects including single family dwellings, tract homes, high-pile storage racks, temporary stages, etc.; Serve the City of El Monte as its only in-house plan check engineer performing the aforementioned duties as well as answering and assisting any inquiries from the public over-the-counter.
Cahill Contractors
Project Engineering Intern
Handled RFIs and field changes; meeting coordination, quality control on construction projects; safety inspections; under direction, carried out site inspections and conducted field assessments.
Exhibit D50
Richard Moreno
Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Civil
Engineering
San Diego State University
Certifications
• ICC-Certified
Building Plans
Examiner
Skills & Awards
• ICC San Diego Chapter
Evaluation Chairman
• ICC San Digo Energy
and CalGreen
Committee Secretary
• Computer Literate:
MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint,
AutoCAD, Bluebeam
Background
Over 7 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant and customer service oriented professional with a helpful can-do attitude. Team player with an enthusiastic attitude. Versed in multiple permitting software and computer systems.
Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Richard provides plan review for various projects. Review projects including single family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction, commercial construction, and non-building structures. Review and evaluate architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
EsGil/Interwest
Senior Plans Examiner
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, CalGREEN, and Energy Conservation Requirements; Review calculations, specifications, and technical reports to determine compliance with the applicable building codes and standards for different jurisdictions; Conduct structural plan reviews for residential and commercial projects including single family dwellings, tract homes, etc.; Served multiple cities in the San Diego region.
Exhibit D51
45 Timothy M. Shell, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
MBA- Government
Management
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
the State of California
Background
Tim has 25+ years of broad experience in funding, planning, designing, permitting, and constructing municipal public works improvements, including coordination with Caltrans, San Diego Association of Governments, County of San Diego, North County Transit District, franchise utility companies, and other local municipal agencies and special districts. 10 years with the City of Vista, 9 years with the San Diego Water Authority and many years as a design civil engineer with design firms in Southern California. Tim also served as staff augmentation in the City of Lake Elsinore in the 90s.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Civil Engineer
Review engineering cost estimates; storm water projects; Compliance with Current NPDES Permits; Water Quality Management Plans; transportation projects, grading plans and other assignments as necessary. Tim prepares, implements, and manages capital improvement plans and prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for variety of municipal projects. He also serves as project manager or construction manager for municipal projects.
City of Vista
Principal Engineer
Manages consultant and construction contracts for the city’s Capital Improvement Program, serving the Streets Section of the Public Works Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Sanitation and Stormwater Sections of the Public Works Department. Prepares plans, specifications, and estimates for variety of municipal public works projects, for transportation, drainage, parks, and facilities.
San Diego County Water Authority
Senior Civil Engineer
Managed consultant and construction contracts for large waterworks facilities providing wholesale water supplies to member agencies in San Diego County.
Provided studies, reports, and designs for System Operation upgrades and modifications.
BSI Consultants, Inc. San Diego, CA
Associate Civil Engineer
Prepared plans, specifications, and estimates for variety of municipal clients, for transportation, waterworks, drainage, and sanitation facilities. Served as design team leader. Prepared Engineer’s Reports and provided cost analysis for Assessment Districts. Provided staff augmentation managing capital projects at cities of Santee and Lake Elsinore, and single-family private developments at cities of Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake.
Exhibit D52
47 Jamal Naji, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
SDSU
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
the State of California
Background
Over 30 years extensive experience in the Civil Engineering discipline that includes Wastewater and Land Development. Considerable experience in designing and inspecting construction of pipelines, wastewater facilities, grading, and flood control channels. Reviewed subdivision, grading and street improvement plans in accordance with the State of California Subdivision Map Act, and the City of Chula Vista and County of San Diego ordinances and policies. Taught workshop on reading grading and topographic maps to various departments in the County of San Diego. Performed field review and prepared conditions for Tentative Parcel Map Resolution Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Civil Engineer
Jamal leads major reviews for the team; he provides quality control and technical support to our team; he performs complex plan review of improvement plans, documents, and technical studies including: Rough and Precise Grading Plans; Wet Utility Plans (e.g. Sewer, Water, Recycled Water, Storm Drain); Street Improvement Plans; Hydrology Studies and Hydraulic Calculations; Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs); Water Quality reports; Erosion Control Plans and Engineering Cost Estimates; Reviews studies and inspects wastewater facilities, sewer lines, flood control channels and building projects and performs feasibility studies for wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
City of Chula Vista – Department of Public Works
Associate Civil Engineer
Wastewater Management
Project Manager for capital improvement projects that included pipe rehabilitation projects using micro-tunneling, pipe bursting, pipe lining and slip-lining technologies; Managed and coordinated Industrial Waste Program with the City of San Diego Wastewater Pretreatment Program; Prepared Requests for Proposal and executed contracts for designing Salt Creek Sewer Trunk project (over $20 million project); coordinated and managed sewer capacity agreements between the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego. Coordinated wastewater projects with Field Operations and Engineering Design Divisions; Designed and inspected grading, wastewater facilities, sewer lines, flood control channels and building projects; Prepared project specifications and plans using AutoCAD and WordPerfect software for wastewater facilities; Prepared operation & maintenance manuals, and feasibility studies for wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
Land Development
Reviewed subdivision, grading and street improvement plans in accordance with the State of California Subdivision Map Act, and the City of Chula Vista and County of San Diego ordinances and policies; Taught workshop on reading grading and topographic maps to various departments in the County of San Diego; Performed field review and prepared conditions for Tentative Parcel Map Resolution; Established an inspection program on borrow pit operations in the County of San Diego.
Geotechnical Engineering
Performed soil tests in accordance with the American Standard for Testing Materials Specifications.
Exhibit D53
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Exhibit D54
Hassan Itani, PE
M/P Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Mechanical
Engineering
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer,
Mechanical
• ICC -Certified Mechanical
Plans Examiner
Background
Hassan is a highly qualified plan review engineer and design engineer with over 8 years of experience in the review and design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing systems for compliance with local and state codes and energy standards. He has knowledge and experience in large scale alternative energy generation plants. Hassan has a strong background in project management and evaluation of existing HVAC/MEP systems.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Mechanical/Plumbing Plan Review Engineer
Provide plan review and field investigations for compliances with mechanical and plumbing codes and standards and review of energy compliance documents (Title 24) for wide range of construction projects ranging from residential additions to new highrise buildings, hotels, malls, large public facilities, hazardous occupancies, R&D, and Biotech Facilities.
City of Los Angeles
Mechanical Engineering Associate II
Review of plumbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), as well as electrical building plans of commercial, multi-family and industrial for compliances with mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes, and standards. Review of energy compliance documents. Provide information on codes and regulations to engineers, architects, and contractors. Resolve issues between the field inspectors and contractors. Perform calculations for ventilation, mechanical equipment, piping, wiring, and load verifications.
Boeing
Fleet System Engineer
Monitor multiple airplane fleets and provide targeted maintenance recommendations for critical faults, enabling real-time situational awareness of in-flight Boeing airplanes; work directly with airlines to help improve reliability metrics by implementing prognostic alerting systems.
Applied Medical
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Assisted in developing and testing Kii Dissecting Balloon, promoting its reliability in the field to expedite product release; collaborated with senior engineers in product development to revise manufacturing process and equipment maintenance schedules to increase efficiency; sole generator of maintenance manuals, installation, operational, and performance qualification reports to document product progress; meeting FDA requirements in case of audit.
Exhibit D55
50 Amir Amiri, P.E.
Electrical Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Electrical
Engineering
CAL State University,
Northridge
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
Background
Amir has over 20 years of diverse experience in the electrical engineering construction design and plan review for a variety of construction projects ranging from TIs to complex occupancies, high rise buildings, high voltage systems and sub-stations. He reviews complex building plans for conformance to applicable electrical regulations and calculates electrical adequacy; prepares reports and written recommendations and coordinates construction activities with other agencies and citizen groups.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Electrical Plan Review Engineer
Provide plan review and field investigations for compliances with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standards and review of energy compliance documents (Title 24) for wide range of construction projects ranging from residential additions to new high-rise buildings, hotels, malls, large public facilities, hazardous occupancies, R&D, and Biotech Facilities. Amir is also our internal expert for high voltage systems and sub-stations and large-scale solar farms.
120 Degreez, Inc.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Performs engineering designs and calculations, prepares plans, estimates, and specifications. Consults with department representatives and other agencies on electrical engineering problems, and checks plans, and specifications developed by consultants. Inspects major electrical or electronic contract work; checks material lists to ensure conformance with specifications; makes field investigations and surveys.
Prepares calculations for photometric, power, and energy studies and load characteristics. Supervise and check the work of subordinate engineers and drafting personnel, drafted and designed power distribution and electrical site plans, panel schedules, and lighting plans per NEC and local codes under engineering supervision.
Performed all aspects of project, including Title 24, load calculation, and single line diagrams.
City of San Diego -Building & Safety
Associate Electrical Engineer
As an electrical plan review engineer, performed plan review of the Electrical Code for multifamily buildings, hotels, and all type of commercial buildings, including San Diego Convention Center, airport projects, office buildings, city facilities, fire stations, retail buildings, laboratories, restaurants, OSHPD 3 facilities, and industrial buildings.
In addition, assist city inspector with technical questions and day to day field issues for compliance with the National Electrical Code.
Exhibit D56
Jerome Schreiber, P.E.
Senior Electrical Plan Review Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Electrical
Engineering
CAL Polytechnical University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Electrical
Engineer in the State of
California
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified Mechanical
Inspector
• ICC Certified Plumbing
Inspector
• IAEI Certified Electrical
Inspector
• IAEI Certified Electrical
Plans Examiner
Background
Jerome has over 30 years of diverse experience in the electrical engineering design and plan review for a variety of construction projects ranging from TIs to complex occupancies, high rise buildings, high voltage systems and sub-stations. He reviews complex building plans for conformance to applicable electrical regulations and calculates electrical adequacy; prepares reports and written recommendations and coordinates construction activities with other agencies and citizen groups.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Electrical Plan Review Engineer
Provides plan review and field investigations for compliances with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and standards and review of energy compliance documents (Title 24) for wide range of construction projects ranging from residential additions to new high-rise buildings, hotels, malls, large public facilities, hazardous occupancies, R&D, and Biotech Facilities. Amir is also our internal expert for high voltage systems and sub-stations and small or large-scale solar farms.
Jerome will provide plan reviews of solar projects submitted to the VPP Program.
City of Glendale
Building Inspector
Performed building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspections; performed electrical plan reviews.
City of Vernon
Senior Electrical Inspector
Responsible for City of Vernon Electrical Plans Examination and Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, & Electrical inspections and all electrical installations in the City and for the City municipal facilities.
Southern California Edison
Distribution Engineer
Service Planning and Customer Coordination.
Exhibit D57
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Exhibit D58
53 Douglas Evans, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
Education
B.S. Degree – Civil
Engineering
CSULA
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Fire Protection
Engineer -CA, NV
• Member, ICC Fire Code
Interpretation Committee
• Fellow of Society of Fire
Protection Engineers
(SFPE)
• Member of NFPA
Technical Committee on
Smoke Management
Background
Technical expert on all fire protection aspects for the mega-resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. These facilities are essentially “cities under one roof”. His duties included review, comment and approval of fire protection plans on a wide range of issues and occupancy types, for new as well as existing facilities. He has been responsible for malls, atria, theaters, arenas, and mega-resorts, as well as numerous high-rise residential and office towers. He was also responsible for developing fire protectionrelated policy statements and guidelines for internal and external use.
His experience includes suppression and detection/alarm systems, fire-resistive construction, exiting, elevators, secondary power supplies, fire testing, fire modeling, hazardous materials and the codes/standards requirements that apply to the specific fire protection aspects. Some of his areas of specialization include: alternates/equivalences (performance-based designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems, plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features, combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications for use on and within structures.
Mr. Evans has published several articles in trade journals and has given a number of professionally related presentations.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Fire-Life Safety Plan Review Technical Lead
Performs complex fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies, including but not limited to high rise buildings, malls, atria, theaters, arenas, and megaresort. Reviews complex fire modeling and alternates/equivalences (performancebased designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems, plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features, combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications for use on and within structures.
Clark County
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Performed complex plan review and conducted field construction inspections for new and existing buildings. Conduct field inspections and testing of new and existing fire protection systems. Reviewed blueprints for construction projects, including but not limited to grading plans, fire lane and fire apparatus access roads, fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems and general fire safety. Oversee special construction projects and represent the city fire and building department to ensure timely completion of plan review and onsite construction inspections to ensure project completion.
Fire Protection Engineer
Design Engineer
Performed design of complex fire safety systems; examining existing structures to determine if the fire protection aspects were compliant with applicable codes and standards; designing exit systems, specifying fire-resistive aspects of building components; specifying when fire suppression and alarm systems were required; reviewing code requirements and negotiating levels of protection with stakeholders.
Exhibit D59
Scot Deal, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
Education
M.S. Degree – Fire
Protection Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic
Institute
B.S. Degree - Chemical
Engineering
Oregon State University
Licenses and
Certifications
• Licensed Fire Protection
Engineer- CA, TX
• Chartered Engineer in
European Schengen
• Contributor to International
Building Code Council
Interpretations Committee
• Bilingual (English and
Spanish)
Background
Technical expert on all fire protection aspects for complex project. His experience includes suppression and detection/alarm systems, fire-resistive construction, exiting, elevators, secondary power supplies, fire testing, fire modeling, hazardous materials and the codes/standards requirements that apply to the specific fire protection aspects.
Some of his areas of specialization include: alternates/equivalences (performancebased designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems, plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features, combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications for use on and within structures.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Performs complex fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies, including but not limited to high rise buildings, malls, atria, theaters, arenas and megaresort. Reviews complex fire modeling and alternates/equivalences (performancebased designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems, plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features, combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications for use on and within structures.
$24 Billion Metro Project
Riyadh Metro Project, Saudi Arabi
Suggest FEED strategies, templates for Alternative Methods approach, Risk evaluation of combustible materials, Hazard likelihoods and local tolerance level, Identify deviations from Employer’s Requirements and prescriptive codes, Value engineering.
Exhibit D60
Gabriel Reza
Fire, Life-Safety Plan Reviewer
Education
B.S. Degree – Urban
Planning
Certifications
• Certified Fire
Inspector, NCSA
#CFC040513
• Certified Fire Safety
Officer, Office of the
State Fire Marshal
• Hazardous Waste
Operations and
Emergency Response
Certified
Affiliations
• International Code
Council Los Angeles
Basin Chapter- Fire
Life Safety Chairman
• International Code
Council –
Appreciation Award
• California Building
Officials – 2020
Educator of the Year
• California Fire Chiefs
Association,
Executive Board
Member, SoCal FPO,
President
Background
Extensive experience of over 15 years conducting Title 19/24 fire and life safety inspections. Concise knowledge and experience with California State Fire Codes, local regulations, federal codes, laws and NFPA guidelines. Ability to properly research, interpret and properly apply these related codes.
Comprehensive knowledge of fire detection, sprinkler fire protection and other life safety systems, including NFPA requirements for inspection, installation, testing and evaluation of systems.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Fire-Life Safety Plan Reviewer
Performs complex fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies, including but not limited to public college campuses, mid and high rise buildings, storage buildings, hazardous and high pile storage, multi-family residential use and solar/PV in both new and existing buildings. Reviews blueprints for construction projects, including but not limited to grading plans, fire apparatus access roads, fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, and general fire safety. Conducts inspection and testing of fire detection systems including fire sprinklers, fire alarm, standpipe, and wet chemical systems.
City of Glendale
Senior Fire Safety Specialist
Conduct advanced and complex project and blueprint plan review for new construction projects, tenant improvements, fire apparatus access, hazardous material storage and fire detection and fire protection systems; Interpret, apply, and enforce all applicable codes and standards including: Title’s 8, 19/24, CA. Fire, Building and Mechanical Codes, CA. Health and Safety Code and NFPA codes; Sampled and tested hazardous and industrial waste; Performed new construction inspections abiding by standardized methods; Conducted fire prevention training activities for fire department operations; Prepared and maintained precise reports following record-keeping procedures.
City of Glendale
Planning Assistant
Reviewed commercial and single/multi-family projects for zoning code compliance; Processed planning entitlements and housing projects, CEQA review and analysis; Processed and presented applications to the City's Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and City Council.
Exhibit D61
Sergio Perreira
Senior Fire-Life Safety Plans Examiner/ Inspector
Education
Fire Prevention Officer –
California State Fire Marshal
Fire Science Degree –
Miramar College
Licenses and
Certifications
• Automatic Fire Alarm -
Association Fire Alarm
Testing & Inspection
• California State Fire
Academy Hydraulics for
Fire Sprinklers
• National Fire Academy -
Management of Fire
Prevention Programs
• National Fire Academy -
Evaluating Performance
Based Designs
• National Fire SprinklerAssociation Sprinkler
Design Residential to
High-Rise
• National Fire Sprinkler
Association Pumps for Fire
Protection
Background
Sergio has over 30 years of experience in all operations of a fire rescue department, starting in firefighting, then moving to performing plan review and inspections of all types of occupancies and construction projects and Supervising the Plan Check and Inspections for New Construction/Fire Protection Systems.
Extensive knowledge and experience conducting Title 19/24 fire and life safety plan review and inspections of numerous complex projects in the City of San Diego including convention facilities, high rise hotels, biotech research & development companies, research labs and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
Sergio has been a Fire Science Instructor at Miramar and Southwest Community Colleges in San Diego for over 10 years.
Expert in preparing Emergency Preparedness Plans.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Fire-Life Safety Plan Reviewer/Inspector
Performing complex fire safety plan review & inspection services for a variety of occupancies, including but not limited to public college campus, mid and high rise buildings, storage buildings, hazardous and high pile storage, multi-family residential use and solar/PV in both new and existing buildings. Review fire apparatus access roads, fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems. Consult on Fire Department management and Emergency management plans.
City of San Diego
Supervisor Plan Check & Inspection for New Construction/Fire Protection Systems
Supervise and train inspectors in plan check of building plans and fire protections system, including fire alarm systems, smoke control, fire pumps, sprinklers, kitchen suppression system, spray paint booths, clean agent systems, fixed and semi-fixed suppression systems for tank farms, standpipe systems including high-rise standpipes.
Develop and update sprinkler policies and many other Fire Prevention polices.
Provided applicability of fire, building and alternate means and methods of fire protection. Conducted new hire interviews. Investigated and made recommendations for disciplinary action. Responsible for supervising inspection teams and approving occupancy of all high-rise construction in previous 15 years and other major projects including the San Diego Convention Center expansion, Petco Park, San Diego County Jail, and airport expansion. Provided solutions for complex problem such as: City Administration Building, Sun Road high-rise, Petco Park, Grant Hyatt, and Hilton explosion.
City of San Diego
Fire Plans Examiner
Plan review for Fire Access and Water Supply for the City of San Diego. Consultant for Project Managers, Architects, Engineers. And Homeowners for Fire Access, Brush Management Mitigation and Fire Code information. Provided training for Electrical and Plumbing inspectors for fire alarm and sprinkler inspections.
Exhibit D62
Ron Carter
Fire-Life Plans Examiner/Inspector
Licenses and
Certifications
• Fire Academy -City of San
Diego
• Certified as a Paramedic
through Palomar College
• EMT Certified
• State Fire Marshal,
Certificates in
Fire/Sprinkler and Alarm
plan check
Background
Over 25 years of experience in all operations of a fire rescue department, starting in firefighting/paramedic, then moving to performing plan review and inspection of all types of occupancies and construction projects.
Extensive experience conducting Title 19/24 fire and safety plan review and inspections of numerous complex projects in the City of San Diego including convention facilities, high rise hotels, biotech research & development companies, research labs and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
Knowledge and experience with California Fire Codes, local regulations, and NFPA guidelines.
Comprehensive knowledge of fire detection, sprinkler fire protection and other life safety systems, including NFPA requirements for inspection, installation, testing, and evaluation of systems.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Fire-Life Safety Plan Reviewer
Performing fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies, including but not limited to public college campus, mid and high rise buildings, storage buildings, hazardous and high pile storage, multi-family residential use and solar/PV in both new and existing buildings. Review fire apparatus access roads, fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.
City of San Diego
Fire Plans Examiner
Plan review for Fire Access and Water Supply for the City of San Diego. Consultant for Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, and Homeowners for Fire Access, Brush Management Mitigation and Fire Code information. Provided training for Electrical and Plumbing inspectors for fire alarm and sprinkler inspections and performed fire inspections as needed.
City of San Diego
Acting Fire Inspection Supervisor
In addition to Fire Plans Officer and Fire Inspector duties; supervised five Fire Inspectors tasked with all fire plan check and inspections in the City of San Diego.
Section provided plan review and inspections and over the counter schedule for the section. Responsible for Fire Inspector training, performance evaluations and attended Fire management meetings.
City of San Diego
Fire Inspector
Inspection and plan review for all phases of sprinkler/suppression and alarm systems for single use family homes, commercial/high-rise buildings; underground/rough & final. Rotated duties from inspections, plan check and counter plan review.
Responsible for hydrant flow testing and training for new inspectors.
Exhibit D63
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Exhibit D64
59 54
Exhibit D65
Tom Graham
Senior Building Inspector
Certifications
• Building Inspector
• Residential Combination
Inspector
• Mechanical Inspector
UMC
• Plumbing Inspector UPC
Background
Tom is a seasoned and experienced combination building inspector. He is a dedicated professional with strong inter-personal skills and great customer service. He is capable, dependable, detail-oriented, conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways to help customers find solutions during his inspections. He works very well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship with peers, management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills, computer savvy and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the jurisdiction.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Building Inspector
Tom serves as a True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He conducts field inspections of variety of construction projects for compliance with the latest edition of the CRC, CBC and other standards and adopted jurisdiction ordinances. He interprets and enforces adopted City codes & ordinance; reviews plans, calculations & specifications; coordinates & schedules daily inspection assignments.
Tom provides technical support to staff/contractors/ clients, trouble-shoots & investigates complaints of code violations.
Contract Inspector
Tom’s duties included performing inspections and providing general support to Building Departments in Southern California. In addition, Tom acted as a liaison with the jurisdictions served. He ensures compliance with the adopted building codes and local regulations and installation of plumbing and HVAC systems in new construction and alterations.
City of Huntington Beach
Inspections Supervisor
As the Inspection Supervisor for the City of Huntington Beach, Tom planed, scheduled, and coordinated the field operations of the building division. He conducted the most complex field inspections of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling. He performed field review of plans and specifications; maintained records and prepared appropriate paperwork, correspondence, records, and reports. He successfully resolved disputes between building division staff and developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. He coordinated final inspections with other departments and agencies and trained inspectors and responded to inspector’s questions and inquires on codes and city regulations and policies.
City of Long Beach
Building Inspector
Tom provided combination inspections on a variety of construction projects ranging from residential remodels to new multi-story office and hotel buildings to verify compliance with adopted codes and standards including Building, MEP, Energy, Accessibility and local ordinances and regulations
Exhibit D66
Gerald Vredenburg
Senior Building Inspector
Certifications
• Certified Building
Inspector
• Certified Combination
Dwelling Inspector
Background
Jerry is a seasoned and experienced combination building inspector. He is a dedicated professional with strong inter-personal skills and great customer service. He is capable, dependable, detail-oriented, conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways to help customers find solutions during his inspections. He works very well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship with peers, management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills, computer savvy and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the jurisdiction.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Building Inspector
Jerry serves as a True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He conducts field inspections of variety of construction projects ranging from minor residential to complex new homes and commercial projects for compliance with the latest edition of the CRC, CBC and other standards and adopted jurisdiction ordinances. He interprets and enforces adopted City codes & ordinance; reviews plans, calculations & specifications; coordinates & schedules daily inspection assignments. Jerry provides technical support to staff/contractors/ clients, troubleshoots & investigates complaints of code violations.
Contract Building Inspector
City of San Bernardino
Jerry’s duties included performing inspections and providing general support to Building Departments in the City of San Bernardino. In addition, Jerry acted as a liaison with the jurisdictions served. He ensures compliance with the adopted building codes and local regulations and installation of plumbing and HVAC systems in new construction and alterations.
Contract Building Inspector
City of Orange
Jerry provided combination inspections on a variety of construction projects ranging from residential remodels to new multi-story office and hotel buildings to verify compliance with adopted codes and standards including Building, MEP, Energy, Accessibility and local ordinances and regulations.
City of Redlands
Building Inspector
Jerry provided building inspections on a variety of construction projects ranging from residential remodels to new homes and commercial buildings to verify compliance with adopted codes and standards including Building, MEP, Energy, Accessibility and local ordinances and regulations.
Exhibit D67
Jerome Schreiber
Senior Building Inspector
Education
• Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering
• Professional Electrical
Engineer
Certifications
• Certified Building
Inspector
• Certified Mechanical
Inspector
• Certified Plumbing
Inspector
• Certified Electrical
Inspector
• Certified Electrical
Plans Examiner
Background
Jerome is a seasoned and experienced combination building inspector with strong background in electrical codes. He is a dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills and great customer service. He is capable, dependable, detail-oriented, conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways to help customers find solutions during his inspections. He works very well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship with peers, management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills, computer savvy and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the jurisdiction.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Building Inspector
Jerome serves as a True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He conducts field inspections of variety of construction projects ranging from minor residential to complex new homes and commercial projects for compliance with the latest edition of the CRC, CBC and other standards and adopted jurisdiction ordinances. He interprets and enforces adopted City codes & ordinance; reviews plans, calculations & specifications; coordinates & schedules daily inspection assignments. Jerome provides technical support to staff/contractors/ clients, troubleshoots & investigates complaints of code violations.
Building Inspector
City of Glendale
Jerome’s duties included performing inspections and providing general support to building permit applicants and contractors. In addition, he performed plan checking on minor projects. He ensures compliance with the adopted building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical codes and local regulations in new construction and alterations.
Senior Electrical Inspector
City of Vernon
Jerome provided electrical code inspections and plans check on a variety of construction projects ranging from residential remodels to new multi-story office and hotel buildings to verify compliance with adopted codes and standards.
Instructor
Long Beach City College
Jerome provides instructions and teaches classes on the National Electrical Code at the Long Beach Community College.
Exhibit D68
Alexandra Perkins
Senior Permit Technician/Document Control
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in
Marketing
Background
Alex is an experienced permit technician and document control with many years of experience serving in multiple jurisdictions. She provides counter services to property owners, business owners, and developers for permitting and processing of discretionary and administrative permits, subdivisions, approvals, and property development entitlements, as well as neighborhood code compliance and zoning violation matters.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Supervising Permit Technician
Performs document control and intake of submitted projects. Communicates with clients and project applicants related to status of projects. Process projects and calculate fees and other building data. Review permit application for completeness, perform preliminary review for completeness and accuracy, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits. Use the City’s permitting system to file permit applications, calculate fees, research zoning and planning requirements, enter approvals and route plans to appropriate divisions and departments.
Use of different types of computer programs to determine building permit requirements, plan check fees, water & sewer fees, and building permit fees. Perform residential and TI plan reviews and communicates effectively with clients and applicants.
Contract Permit Technician
Multiple Jurisdictions in CA
Provided counter services to property owners, business owners, and developers for permitting and processing of building and other permits; Interprets and explains policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public with the completion of building permit applications; Issues multiple permits, including building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical; Calculates and processes permit and fees and provides fee estimates as requested; Records and reconciles the daily permit-related monetary transactions.
Graphics Designer
Defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos for websites, books, magazines, product packaging, and exhibitions.
Exhibit D69
Jesica Miner
Permit Technician/Document Control
Education
• Associate Degree in
Marketing
Background
Jesica is an experienced permit technician and document control with many years of experience serving in multiple jurisdictions. She provides counter services to property owners, business owners, and developers for permitting and processing of discretionary and administrative permits, subdivisions, approvals, and property development entitlements, as well as neighborhood code compliance and zoning violation matters.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Permit Technician
Performs document control and intake of submitted projects. Communicates with clients and project applicants related to status of projects. Process projects and calculate fees and other building data. Review permit application for completeness, perform preliminary review for completeness and accuracy, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits. Use the City’s permitting system to file permit applications, calculate fees, research zoning and planning requirements, enter approvals and route plans to appropriate divisions and departments.
Use of different types of computer programs to determine building permit requirements, plan check fees, water & sewer fees, and building permit fees. Perform residential and TI plan reviews and communicates effectively with clients and applicants.
Office Manager
Sugar Loaf, Long Beach, CA
Provide excellent customer service; Train new employees on services and products; Perform services on clients; Booking clients and maintain schedule; Manage supplies and inventory; Maintain daily/monthly sales goals; Assist with monthly reports and overlook hours related to payroll; Conduct weekly team meetings & team bonding activities.
Exhibit D70
Roy Kim
Permit Technician/Document Control
Education
• College of San Mateo ArtEnrolled
Background
Roy is an experienced permit technician and document control. He provides excellent customer service. He provides counter services to property owners, business owners, and developers for permitting and processing of discretionary and administrative permits, subdivisions, approvals, and property development entitlements, as well as neighborhood code compliance and zoning violation matters.
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True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Permit Technician
Performs document control and intake of submitted projects. Communicates with clients and project applicants related to status of projects. Process projects and calculate fees and other building data. Review permit application for completeness, perform preliminary review for completeness and accuracy, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify approvals and conditions and issue permits. Use the City’s permitting system to file permit applications, calculate fees, research zoning and planning requirements, enter approvals and route plans to appropriate divisions and departments.
Use of different types of computer programs to determine building permit requirements, plan check fees, water & sewer fees, and building permit fees. Perform residential and TI plan reviews and communicates effectively with clients and applicants.
Personal Arts Project Works
Designer
Progressed through personal art projects and assets for Live2D Avatars and streaming setups. Self-trained use of Live2D Cubism, and assortment of illustration programs.
Game Stop
Operate registers to assist customers in locating and exchange desired products; Advise customers on products and payment plans; Organize incoming and outgoing inventory; Inspect and verify customer trade-in items are in a respectable state prior to placing it into inventory.
Exhibit D71