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Table of Contents
I- COVER LETTER.....................................................................................................3
II- FIRM'S BACKGRPUND, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE..................................5
III- REFERENCES..................................................................................................................18
IV- FEE SCHEDULE...............................................................................................................30
V- COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES....................................................................................32
VI- STAFFING AND PROJECT ORGANIZATION............................................................. 34
VII- DISCLOSURES...............................................................................................................40
VIII- REQUIRED FORMS......................................................................................................41
APPENDIX- RESUMES..........................................................................................................45
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Section I- Cover Letter
May 30, 2023
AJ Ortega, Building Official
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Mr. Ortega,
True North Compliance Services Inc. is pleased to present our Proposal for On -Call Plan Review
And Inspection 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 cost-effective 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 La Quinta. His email address is Isam e,TNCServices.com., phone
number 858-260-0495, address 3939 Atlantic Ave, # 224, Long Beach, CA 90807
We will serve the city of La Quinta from our main office. Our main office address is 3939
Atlantic Ave, # 224, Long Beach, CA 90807. Our proposal is valid for 90 days.
We attest that none of True North Compliance Services' managers or staff have any real or
perceived conflict of interest with the City of La Quinta related to this RFP.
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.
Our team of over 50 highly qualified, licensed/certified plan review engineers, plans examiners,
inspectors and permit technicians with many years of experience are ready to serve the needs of
the City of La Quinta including 8 SE's, 15 PE's in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire
Protection disciplines in addition to experienced and certified plans examiners, inspectors and
permit technicians.
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 Building & Safety managers and respond to
requests within 24 hours of requests.
Our commitment to the City of La Quinta 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 developers to provide high quality responsive plan
review services.
7. Ability to perform electronic plan review on the City's specified platform and log both
review and inspection status within the City's permitting software.
8. Create a balance of consistency, conformance, and efficiency in all plan reviews.
9. Daily pick up of plans at City offices (for paper plans).
10. Professionally prepared comment lists with clear reference to applicable code sections.
11. Commitment to reviewing plans within the agreed upon turn -around times.
12. Ability to provide expedited plan review services upon request.
13. Ability to provide plan review staff to work at the City of La Quinta Permit Center.
14. Availability to meet virtually and in-person with applicants for pre -submittal meetings to
provide high level code review and discussion to ensure a smooth and timely plan review
process.
15. 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).
16. 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.
17. Providing services exclusively to municipal clients, thus avoiding any real or perceived
conflict of interest.
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 look forward to working with you and your team and building a long and successful
relationship with the City of La Quinta.
Sincerely,
Isam Hasenin, MSCE, P.E., CBO, President
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Section II- Firm's Background, Qualifications, and
Experience
We are excited to present our qualifications and experience to the City of La Quinta and look
forward to building a long-term successful relationship with the City and providing the highest
level of professional consulting services to the City of La Quinta.
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 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.
Our firm has a strong track record of delivering services for the past three years. Our Tax ID
number is 84-4583205
We understand the significance of being present on-site to ensure effective project management
and seamless communication. Our team is committed to maintaining a solid on-site presence,
and our on-site availability provides quick response times and helps us to quickly adjust to
changing project requirements. We aim to foster a strong working relationship with the building
official to meet the City's needs efficiently and effectively.
True North Compliance Services' philosophy, guiding principles and commitment to the City of
La Quinta 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 his 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.
We offer the full range of 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:
1. We have the capabilities to review and inspect any of the disciplines; including but not
limited to:
a. California Building Code
b. California Residential Code
c. California Existing Buildings Code
d. Structural Engineering Plan Review will be performed by licensed Civil or
Structural Engineers
e. Title 24 Energy
f. California Mechanical Code
g. California Plumbing Code
h. California Electrical Code
i. Disabled Access- CASp Compliance: plan review and site accessibility surveys.
j. Green Building and Energy Conservation
k. OSHPD-3 reviews and certification
1. California Fire Code
in. Civil Engineering (grading, drainage, Mapping, Subdivisions)
n. Environmental reviews such as the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES), Sustainable Use Standard Mitigation Program (SUSMP),
permit requirements related to the Management Stormwater System (MS4
permit), Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
o. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
p. Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS)
q. Local Amendments and Ordinances
r. Title 25 Division 1 (Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks)
s. Building material and equipment standards
t. California Contractor State License Law
2. 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.
3. Review of Floodplain provisions where required.
4. Review of soils conditions and other geotechnical hazards such as fault zones,
liquefactions, etc.
5. Review of Structural calculations and reports, energy reports and forms, soils reports, and
building construction product testing reports.
6. Review of Grading plans and Cal Green plans and reports.
7. Inspection duties shall include: residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial
inspections of all types (e.g., — architectural, structural, disabled access, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, grading and drainage, excavation and shoring, geology and soils,
energy conservation, green building, floodplain design standards, and NPDES
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requirements, et cetera). Ability to perform OSHPD-3 inspection and provide required
certifications.
8. Staff augmentation for counter operations, Code Enforcement and other related services.
9. CASp plan review and/or site surveys, inspections and reports.
10. Technical training for staff and the public, administrative support, and development of
technical policies and public handouts.
11. Code adoption and review/recommendations for Alternate Materials and Methods
Requests (AMMR).
12. Fire Code, sprinkler systems, alarm systems and fire apparatus access review and
inspection.
13. Civil plan review services for grading, public improvements, maps, hydrology reports, etc.
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.
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Methodology & Work Approach
Our established internal procedures and policies will ensure that we provide the City of La
Quinta the highest quality, accurate, timely, and responsive service. 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 La Quinta:
1. All document/plan reviews shall be based on the City of La Quinta 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 in
residential, commercial, infrastructural improvements, special projects, and industrial
projects for new, existing and historical buildings, structures and facilities.
2. We will pick-up plans at the City of La Quinta 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. Review all plan check applications to check for conformance to California building
standards codes, City standards, and other agency requirements such as Riverside County
environmental health department and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
5. Check general mathematics and design criteria.
6. Format plan review comment lists to compliment the style and requirements of the City of
La Quinta.
7. Prepare a standard template specific to the City of La Quinta to identify specific
requirements and items of interest and focus to the City Building & Safety Division.
8. 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.
9. Open lines of communication with the Building Official and other City managers and staff
to ensure accuracy in enforcing City policies, procedures and regulations.
10. Conduct plan reviews within the agreed upon turn -around times established by the City of
La Quinta.
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11. Our team is available to review projects on an expedited basis within the designated turn-
around times.
12. Review deferred submittals and revisions within assigned due dates.
13. Email plan check comments to designated Building staff and provide pertinent
building/project data and information required on permit application. Building/project data
such as description of work, type of construction, uses, occupancy classification, floor area,
number of stories, etc. will be provided on the transmittal letter.
14. Supply hard copy or electronic plan review comment, approval letters, and project invoices
as required by the City of La Quinta.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Communicate and/or meet with the applicant, architect, engineer, other City departments
or agencies, as necessary to assist with plan review responses.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. We will utilize the City's Permit Tracking System to enter and monitor plan -checking
information into the portal.
22. 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:
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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.
Plan Check 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. Expedited plan reviews will be
completed in half the time frames listed below.
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Below are our standard review times.
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Simple Multi -Family Projects
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Tenant Improvements
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Multi -Family Projects
"Express Rechecks By Appointment"
We are pleased and excited to offer the City of La Quinta 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.
Building Inspection Services
True North Compliance Services, Inc. is pleased to offer excellent on-call Building Inspection
Services to the City of La Quinta. 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 La Quinta.
2. Provide inspection services and assure that construction complies with plans and is in
compliances with the most recently adopted codes, policies, and procedures.
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3. Perform inspections on construction projects to verify compliance with City of La Quinta
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.
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.
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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.
20. Input project data related to inspection results, permit fees and construction information
into the permitting software utilized by the City.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Communications Approach & 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.
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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 the same day received.
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.
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 La Quinta's Building
Official and other City staff to initiate the transition process. Elements of our implementation
plan would include the following steps:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Meet with Planning Division managers to review current applications for discretionary
review to gain insight of upcoming construction projects and key project conditions.
4. We would collect all policies and procedures of the Building & Safety Division's plan review
and inspection process.
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5. We would provide internal training to our staff on City of La Quinta process, technical
policies and other applicable local ordinances and regulations.
6. We would establish internal policy manual for City of La Quinta plan review and inspection
process to ensure our staff follows established procedures and local ordinances and
regulations.
7. Set up the process and procedures for plan pick-up, delivery and return of plans.
8. Train our staff on the City's permitting software system.
9. We would develop standardized plan review checklists specific for the City of La Quinta.
10. Process and deliver projects during the last week of transition to test the system and tweak
as necessary.
11. 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.
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Section III- References
While our firm is relatively young, we are pleased to share with you that we already signed
contracts with over 30 California municipalities. 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. Here is a sampling of our clients and scope of
services provided.
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DatesClient
2021 -
City of Malibu
Yolanda Bundy, PE, Chief Building Official
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 804-6648, ybundy@malibucity.org
City of Huntington Beach
Jasmine Daley, Chief Building Official
2021-
Plan review &Inspection services
2000 Main St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Current
(714) 375-5147, Jasmine.daley@surfcity-hb.org
City of Pasadena
2020 -
Ron Takiguchi, Chief Building Official,
175 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
(626) 744-7063, rtakiguchi@cityofpasadena.net
City of La Habra
2020 -
Rodney Sipma, Building Official 110 E La
Current
Plan review & Inspection services
Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 383-4119, rsipma@lahabraca.gov
City of Dana Point
Joe Romero, Building Official
2021-
Plan review & Inspection services
33282 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Current
(949) 248-3545, jromero@danapoint.org
City of South Gate
William Campana, Building Official
2022-
Plan review & Inspection services
8650 California Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Current
(323) 563-9515, wcampana@sogate.org
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County of Riverside
2020-
Issam Shahrouri, Building Official
4080 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501
Current
Plan review &Inspection services
(951) 955-1833, sshahrouri@rivco.org
County of Los Angeles
Fouad Barakat, Principal Engineer
2020-
4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Current
Plan review services
626-674-9021, fbarakat@dpw.lacounty.gov
City of Redwood City
Christina McTaggart, Building Official
Plan review &Inspection services
1017 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
Current
(650) 780-7228, cmctaggart@redwoodcity.org
City of San Bruno
Darcy Axiaq, Building Official
2021-
Plan review & Inspection services
567 EI Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
Current
(650) 616-7020, daxiaq@sanbruno.ca.gov
City of Tracy
Christopher Morgan, Building Official
2020-
Plan review &Inspection services
333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy, CA 95376 (209)
Current
831-6415, Christopher.Morgan@CityofTracy.org
City of Burlingame
Rick Caro, Building Official
2021-
Plan review &Inspection services
501 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Current
(650) 558-7260, rcaro@burlingame.org
City of Milpitas
Bill Tott, Building Official
2022-
Plan review &Inspection services
455 E. Calavaras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
Current
(408) 586-3263, btott@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
City of Carlsbad
Jason Pasiut, Chief Building Official
2022-
Plan Review, Inspection and Permit
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Current
processing services
(442) 339-2788, jason.pasiut@carlsbadca.gov
City of Del Mar
Karen Brindley, Director of Planning Dept.
2020-
Building Official, Plan Review,
1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
Current
Inspection and Permit processing
(858) 442-2512, kbrindley@delmar.ca.us
services
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Recent Project History
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, 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 some of
our clients and highlights of a few recent projects. We can provide many more if requested by
the City.
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
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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: R-1, 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 Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 70,663 square feet
Number of Stories: 3
Valuation: $25.5 Million
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4. 1200-1340 Bayshore Highway — Burlingame: This project consists of the
redevelopment of a 12 -acre site with three, 11 -story office/life science buildings totaling
1.46 million square feet. The project includes two, 10 -story parking structures each with
two levels of below grade parking. True North Compliance Services provided the
preliminary code review, and will be providing the Building, MEP, Fire, grading and
MWELO plan review for this project.
Occupancy: B, A-3, L, S-1 and S-2
Type of Construction: I -A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 1.5 million square feet
Number of Stories: 2-11 stories
Valuation: Over $2 billion.
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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
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9. 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.
10. 1021 Anacapa Drive — University California, Santa Barbara: This project consisted of
three-story tenant improvement in an existing office/training building. 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-2
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 13,158 square feet
Number of Stories: 3
Valuation: $1.2 Million
11. 13 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
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12. Alteryx- 500 Arguello Street, Redwood City. This project consisted of tenant
improvements to an existing R& D facility. Scope of work included demo of existing
walls, ceiling and MEP systems, 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-2
Type of Construction: III -A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 18,443 square feet
Number of Stories: 5
Valuation: $1.2 Million
13. 14 6t" Street, Huntington Beach: True North Compliance Services provided the
Building plan review for the new custom home in Huntington Beach. The dwelling
consisted of 3 -stories, a total of 3,100 square feet and an attached ADU.
Valuation: 1.1 million
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14. 1819 Aston Ave, Carlsbad, Ca- University California, Santa Barbara project: This
project consisted of tenant improvement in an existing one-story building., The tenant
space is used for mitigation monitoring purposes for ocean studies. Scope of work
included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating
of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment,
flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and
MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B, S-1, F-1
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 5,731 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Valuation: $150,000
15. Moss Adams Pasadena TI, 225 South Lake Ave, # 900, Pasadena. This project
consisted of large tenant improvements to an existing office space in a high-rise building.
Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, relocating of
walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical
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14. 1819 Aston Ave, Carlsbad, Ca- University California, Santa Barbara project: This
project consisted of tenant improvement in an existing one-story building., The tenant
space is used for mitigation monitoring purposes for ocean studies. Scope of work
included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, creating new rooms, relocating
of walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting, new AC/heating units, mechanical equipment,
flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided Building and
MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B, S-1, F-1
Type of Construction: V-A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 5,731 square feet
Number of Stories: 1
Valuation: $150,000
15. Moss Adams Pasadena TI, 225 South Lake Ave, # 900, Pasadena. This project
consisted of large tenant improvements to an existing office space in a high-rise building.
Scope of work included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, relocating of
walls, ceilings, Electrical lighting and data systems, new AC/heating units, mechanical
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equipment, flooring, new bathrooms, etc. True North Compliance Services provided
Building and MEP plan review for the project.
Occupancy: B
Type of Construction: I -A Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 12,000 square feet
Number of Stories: 16
Valuation: $620,000
16. Broad Center for Biological Sciences/David Van Valen Laboratory Renovation, 360
Wilson Ave, Building # 96, Pasadena. This project consisted of a renovation to an
existing biological sciences laboratory in an existing R&D building. Scope of work
included demo of existing walls, ceiling and MEP systems, 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: B offices and research laboratories
Type of Construction: II -B Fully Sprinklered
Floor Area: 1,263 square feet
Number of Stories: 3 + Basement
Valuation: $145,000
17. 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
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Section IV- Fee Schedule
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 highest quality responsive and timely service
to the City of La Quinta. 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
True North proposes to charge 65% of the City's total Plan Review Fee for our plan review
services. Our fee includes initial review and all subsequent rechecks. Our fee includes shipping
and delivery of plans to/from City Hall. Expedited Plan Check services will be charged at 150%
of the proposed fees.
Revisions/Deferred Submittals/RFIs will be billed using the hourly rate table below.
Additional Services: The following hourly rate table applies to on-site staffing services and/or
additional services included in our Scope of Services that may be required by the City of La
Quinta. Our hourly rates are all-inclusive and include salaries, overhead, benefits, PTO, etc.
Hourly Rates for Additional Services
Position
Hourly Rate
Interim Certified Building Official
$135.00
Plan Review Engineer
$120.00
Senior Plan Review Engineer
$135.00
Structural Engineer I
$135.00
Structural Engineer II
$150.00
Certified Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical
Engineer
$135.00
Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
$135.00
Certified Plans Examiner I
$100.00
Certified Plans Examiner II
$115.00
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Building/Housing Inspector I
$100.00
Building/Housing Inspector II
$115.00
Senior Building/Housing Inspector
$125.00
Code Enforcement Officer
$100.00
CASp Plan Reviewer/Inspector
$125.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector I
$110.00
Fire Plan Reviewer/Inspector II
$125.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer I
$125.00
Grading/Public Improvements Plan Review Engineer
II
$140.00
Planner
$125.00
Senior Planner
$140.00
Permit Technician I
$65.00
Permit Technician II
$75.00
Administrative Assistant
$55.00
- 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.
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Section V- Complementary Services
We offer the full range of Building & Safety and related services. We have the depth and
breadth of resources to perform any and all of the following services. Pricing for these
services per our Hourly Rate Table in Section IV:
a. Building Official Services: When requested, True North Compliance will provide a qualified
certified and experienced Building Official. The individual will report to the Community
Development Director and provide supervision and direction to the Building & Safety Division
staff, code administration and interpretations, develop policies and ordinances, interface with
customers, City staff and elected officials, and perform related administrative functions as
assigned.
b. Counter & Administrative Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide
counter and administrative services as needed by the City. Our staff will provide technical
support and application of City policies, methods and practices to support professional
engineering, plan review, planning, and building and safety staff. Our Counter Technician has
knowledge of construction terms and operations, development and building codes required to
process plans and permits along with government functions and processes. Review permit
application for completeness, 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. Maintain communications with applicants, interested
parties, property owners, homeowner associations, various governmental agencies, and other
City departments. Respond to inquiries about projects from residents and applicants.
c. Code Enforcement Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide Code
Enforcement and Housing services and assist the City of La Quinta in the enforcement of
applicable Zoning codes, Building codes, Housing codes, Public nuisance codes and State
health & safety codes. Our Code Enforcement Officers have extensive experience and
capabilities in the following areas: Code enforcement program review and analysis; Code
enforcement inspections; Preparing administrative remedies including administrative
citations; Conducting administrative hearings; Preparing program documentation and staff
reports as well as committee or Council presentations; Testifying on behalf of clients in
criminal court; License and permit application review and processing; Coordination of
activities with multiple departments including Building, Planning, Community Development,
Police and City Attorney; Providing information on municipal regulations to property owners,
residents, businesses, the general public, as well as to other departments and divisions.
d. Fire Plan Review & Inspection Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to
provide plan review and/or inspection for the State regulated occupancies such as private
schools and clinics (OSHPD 3), to determine compliance with City and State codes and
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regulations including but not limited to locally adopted fire related ordinances and
amendments of the local Municipal Code; California Fire Code; California Building Code;
California Residential Code; California Title 19, California Wild Land Urban Interface
regulations, review for fire apparatus access, water supply requirements, fire flow
requirements, etc. Typically, fire review will include review of building plans for code
compliance, as well as review of fire plans (fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, NFPA
standards, etc.)
e. City Engineering Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide plan
review and inspection of Civil/public improvements projects from one small lot to large
subdivisions. Our experts bring an extensive history of review of a broad range of projects in
all engineering/civil disciplines such as review of grading, subdivision and topographic maps;
examining existing and proposed contour lines, spot elevations, pad and finish floor elevations;
review of hydrology reports and maps; review of low impact development measures to comply
with the requirements of NPDES; review of erosion and sediment control plans for proposed
BMPs. Our licensed land surveyors have extensive experience in reviewing tentative and final
maps, lot line mergers, lot line adjustments, certificate of compliance, dedications, vacations,
and easements. Our map reviewers have the expertise to review applications, maps, legal
descriptions, deeds, and related documents as well as provide redline documents and
corrections. We can also write conditions of approval to be imposed on tentative maps.
f. Planning Services: True North Compliance has the capabilities to provide Planning, Zoning
and Environmental services. Our staff serve as an extension of City staff and function as the
project manager on assigned planning projects while protecting the interests of the City and its
residents throughout the life of each assigned development project. This could include
managing projects from the planning entitlement phase through construction; Perform
technical review and evaluation of a wide variety of land development, subdivision, building
permit and use permit applications; Process development applications in accordance with local
policies and ordinances, make recommendations, and enforce mitigation monitoring and
compliance with City ordinances; Prepare written project analyses and reports including
identifying appropriate land use policy, design, fiscal issues and environmental requirements;
Conduct site inspections to determine if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations,
conditions of approval, ordinances, and make recommendations regarding changes; Prepare
and update various planning documents such as the City's General Plan, Specific Plans,
ordinances, resolutions, codes, and related planning studies and reports; Provide technical
advice and make clear, well organized presentations.
g. Special Projects- Our management team and staff can participate in a variety of special
projects, as needed. These projects may include, but not limited to, analysis of processes and
procedures; Business process re-engineering, fee studies; Review and recommendations of
permitting software; Preparation of engineered plan details; Conducting training on a variety
of code -related topics; Interim or permanent Building Official duties; Preparation of
documents/handouts; Public presentation to community groups, City Committees or Council.
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Section VI- Staffing and Project Organization
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.
Building Plan Review
Soon Cho, PE, CASp
Robert Chun, PE
Scot Weise, PE
Kylie Gonsalves, PE
Raymond Messih, PE
Mohammad Elassad, PE
Richard Moreno
Areli Sanchez
Alaa Atassi
Bryan Montes
Tim Shell, PE
Bachar Koujah, PE,
CASp
Ahmad Erikat, EIT
Jed Rizk, PE
MEP Plan Review
Henry Pio, PE
Ali Soheili, PE
Amir Amid, PE
Steve Suhendra, PE
Hassan Itani, PE
Jerome Schreiber,
PE
Kevin Ybarra
City of La Quinta
Isam Hasenin, PE, CBO
President & Principal
Amar Hasenin
Director of Operations &
Project Manager
Structural Engineers
Alex Wu, SE, PhD.
Daniel Lee, SE
Edward Alexanians, SE
Aaron Beebe, SE
Gary Ho, SE
Henry Hadidi, SE
Hamid Irannejad. SE
Allen Lang, SE
Mohammad Hariri, SE
Plans Examiners/
Permit Technicians
Alexandra Perkins
Dana Duong
Paul Choi
Roy Kim
Derrick Thompson
Jesica Miner
Jorge Montiel
Alexandra Perkins
Document Control
Manager
Inspection/Code Enforcement
George Lockfort
Inspections Supervisor
William Barannon
Tom Graham
Robert Burton
Marco Stutts
Charles Valaer
Randy Kilburn
Romany Youssef
Esquiel Mota
Fire Protection/Fire, Life -Safety
Doug Evans, FPE
Scot Deal, FPE
Eric Schmidt, PE
Gabriel Reza
Chris Jensen
Bob Scott
Girard Page
Ron Carter
Bill Cochran
Sergio Perrier
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Organization and Team Members
PrincipaUProject 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 La Quinta. 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 La Quinta 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.
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 La Quinta 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.
Lead Building Plan Check Engineer
Soon Cho, PE, CASp will serve as the Lead Building Plan Review Engineer for the City of La
Quinta. He is an experienced, licensed Civil Engineer. Soon 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. Soon 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.
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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. Alex 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.
Lead Fire Protection Engineer
Doug Evans will serve as the Lead Fire Protection Engineer for the City of La Quinta projects.
Doug has over 25 years' experience reviewing the entire range of construction projects including
many of the complex casinos and complex occupancies on the Las Vegas strip. He provided
numerous recommendations and advice to Clark County Building and Fire Officials on requests
for Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction and performance-based design for these
projects.
Lead Fire Plans Examiner
Gabriel Reza will serve as the Lead Fire Plans Examiner. Gabriel has over 15 years' experience
in the review of projects for Fire Code compliance including sprinkler systems, fire alarm, fire
apparatus access and other local fire codes and regulations.
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 La Quinta projects. Resumes of staff can be provided upon request.
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Name & Role
•- - - & Credentials
Isam Hasenin, PE, CBO, MSCE
30+ years experience
President & Building Official
CA Licensed Professional Engineer Certified: Building
Official, Building Plans Examiner
10+ years experience
Amar Hasenin
Certified: Commercial Building Plans Examiner, Commercial
Project Manager/
Building Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner,
Director of Operations
Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner,
Accessibility Inspector
Soon Cho, PE, CASp
20+ years experience
Lead Building Plan Review
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Engineer
Certified Accessibility Specialist; Certified Plans Examiner
Alex Wu, SE, PE
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & structural Engineer Certified
Lead Structural Review Engr.
Building Plans Examiner
Allen Lang, SE, PE
20+ years experience
Structural Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Daniel Lee, SE, PE
20+ years experience
Structural Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Gary Ho, SE, PE
25+ years experience
Structural Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Edward Alexanian, SE, PE
30+ years experience
Structural Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional & Structural Engineer
Henry Hadidi, SE, PE
30+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional & structural Engineer Certified
Lead Structural Review Engr.
Building Plans Examiner
Robert Chun, PE
30 years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Bachar Koujah, PE, CASp
25+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Building Plan Review Engr.
Scot Weise, PE
15+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Building Plan Review Engr.
Mohammed Elassad, PE
20+ years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer, ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
Raymond Messih, PE
15+ years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer ICC Certified
Plans Examiner
Kylie Gonsalves, PE
10+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer ICC Certified Plans Examiner
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Building Plan Review Engr.
Alaa Atassi
5+ years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Areli Sanchez
5+ years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Bryan Montes
5+ years experience
Building Plan Review Engr.
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Richard Moreno
10+ years experience
Senior Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Plans Examiner
Tim Shell, PE
30 years experience
Civil Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Jed Rizk, PE
30 years experience
Civil Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Jamal Naji, PE
25 years experience
Civil Plan Review Engr.
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
Ahmad Erikat, EIT
15 years experience
Civil Plan Review Engr.
EIT Certificate
Henry Pio, PE
20+ years experience
CA Licensed Professional Engineer
MEP Plan Review Engineer
Certified: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Plans Examiner
All Soheili, PE
20+ years experience
MP Plan Review Engineer
CA Licensed Professional Engineer; ICC Certified Plans
Examiner
Amir Amin, PE
20+ years experience
Electrical Plan Review
CA Licensed Professional Engineer; ICC Certified Plans
Engineer
Examiner
Dan Larsen, CASp
20+ years experience Certified Accessibility
CASp Plan Reviewer/Insp.
Specialist
Doug Evans, FPE
20+ years experience
Lead Fire Protection Engineer
CA Licensed Fire Protection Engineer
Gabriel Reza
15+ years experience
Lead Fire Plans Examiner
Fire Plan Review, Certified Fire Inspector, Certified Fire Safety
Officer
Bob Scott
25+ years experience
Fire Plans Examiner
Fire Plan Review and Former Fire Marshal; Fire Inspector II,
Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner
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George Lockfort
30+ years experience Over 15 ICC Certifications
Manager, Inspection Services
Combination Inspector
Tom Graham
25+ years experience
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified Building Inspector, ICC Certified Residential
Inspector
Romany Youssef
15+ years experience
Combination Inspector
ICC Certified Residential Inspector
Charles Valaer
20+ years experience
Senior Combination
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector
Inspector
Robert Barton
30+ years experience
Senior Combination
ICC Certified: Building Inspector, Combination Inspector
Inspector
Randy Kilburn
30+ years experience
Senior Combination Inspector
ICC Certified: Building Inspector,
Combination Inspector
Marco Stutts
5+ years experience
Combination Inspector
Alexandra Perkins
5+ years experience
Lead Permit Technician
Derrick Thompson
2+ years experience
Permit Technician
ICC Certified Permit Technician
Dana Duong
3+ years experience
Permit Technician
Roy Kim
2+ years experience
Permit Technician
Jesica Miner
3+ years experience
Permit Technician
Paul Choi
1 + years experience
Permit Technician
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Section VII- Disclosures
We attest that we have no negative history or records that would adversely impact our
professional reputation or the quality of our services.
.N
Section VIII- Required Forms
1. Acknowledgment of Insurance Requirements
2. Non -Collusion Affidavit
3. Acknowledgement of Addenda
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I,
4c,
ATTACHMENT 2
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
confirm that
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
(name) hereby acknowledge and
(name of company) has reviewed
the City's indemnification and minimum insurance requirements as listed in Exhibits E and
F of the City's Agreement for Contract Services (Attachment 1); and declare that insurance
certificates and endorsements verifying compliance will be provided if an agreement is
awarded.
Iam
(Title)
of
(Company)
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Page 40 of 42
Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001)
$1,000,000 (per occurrence); $2,000,000 (general aggregate)
Must include the following endorsements:
General Liability Additional Insured
General Liability Primary and Noncontributory
Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001)
$1,000,000 (per accident)
Personal Auto Declaration Page if applicable
Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate)
Worker's Compensation (per statutory requirements)
Must include the following endorsements:
Worker's Compensation Waiver of Subrogation
Worker's Compensation Declaration of Sole Proprietor if applicable
Page 40 of 42
I,
Iam
ATTACHMENT 3
NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT FORM
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal
(name) hereby declare as follows:
of
(Title) (Company)
the party making the foregoing proposal, that the proposal is not made in the interest of,
or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization,
or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the proposer
has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other proposer to put in a false or
sham proposal, and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed
with any proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain
from proposing; that the proposer has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by
agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the
proposer or any other proposer, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the
proposal price, or of that of any other proposer, or to secure any advantage against the
public body awarding the agreement of anyone interested in the proposed agreement;
that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the proposer has
not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof,
or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative hereto, or paid, and will
not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization,
proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham
proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Proposer Signature:
Proposer Name:
Proposer Title:
Company Name:
Address:
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ATTACHMENT 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF ADDENDA
Must be executed by proposer and submitted with the proposal;
If no addenda has been issued, mark "N/A" under Addendum No, indicating
Not Applicable and sign
ADDENDUM NO. I SIGNATURE INDICATING RECEIPT
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Isam Hasenin, P.E., CBO
I[.[' ['entified euildiitg
President/Building Offietall
Background
Education
An accomplished senior -level lechnical managi-r and building official with over 25
B.S. Degree - Civil
years of experience in die cock compliance services in both the private sector as well
Engineering
a, t1w public sector. Isam developed an impcccahlc reputation, over his long career,
Sun Negu Stale t;ni*ersity
as a forward -thinking customer services -centric public agency trdministrator,
Compliance- He ensures that services are deliveredin accordance with the scope of
liccnscd Civil Engineer and technical manager providing high quality respottsive
h1,S. degree-51raotaral
seivicc to public agencies and Iheircit izens,
Engineering
• Vice Chair of the
Peiimylvanda State University
Experienced building official wish hundreds ufdeeisions and ruling an complex code
elients; assist clients in code tidoptlon, development ofpoJjcics and procedures and
issues, inteTrOation and application of equivalencies and Alternate Mawrials and
Licenses and
mcthods. Nighty respected technical expert with many years of service on man]
unique complex code compliance challenges that don't fit squarely in the prescriptive
technical standard writing committees. Served as a Vice Cllai7 of the California
Certifications
$uilding Standard Commission for ovor 4 yL�m re =siblc for the adoprion and
application of the building codes in California. Active participani in the code
Licensad Professional
development & administration process both on The state and national levels and
Engineer iu nta State of
serving on many technical committees and boards.
C'a€ifumiu
• Vice -Chair of the Division
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Select Work Experience
I[.[' ['entified euildiitg
Oficial
True NGrth Compliance Services, Inc.
• ICC Certified Pian
President] (;wilding Of dal
Examiner
Isam serves as PrincipalrTeam Leader and main point contact for Tnie North
Compliance- He ensures that services are deliveredin accordance with the scope of
Professional
Services cstahlished with rhe cticnt; he recruits and hires staff: he prnvidos nvcrsight
Activities
and management ofali True North's staff, he manages the firth's rigorous quality
• Vice Chair of the
control program: he provides technical and administrative training to stafi'and
International AccPMiunion
elients; assist clients in code tidoptlon, development ofpoJjcics and procedures and
Services i W9, 2Iliifi- 2016,
provide recommendations far alternative solutions and methods of comptiance for
unique complex code compliance challenges that don't fit squarely in the prescriptive
• Califilmla Building
provisions of the Code.
Standards Curnmisgiun-
Memher and Vice Chair
2002-1010
Bur eHu Veritas
Chief Operating 0Ifieer
• Vice -Chair of the Division
01-ncW State Ar6itcd
Manage the code compli awe division with hundreds of Focal buiIdirig department
Acccss Advisory Hoard
cljcR[s Lhroagltuu[ the U.S. Division; provides local jurisdictious and agencies with a
[945 ' 2(Wcompteheasive
range of municipal services and building depsutment operations
ICC Lducation Committee
including plan review, inspection and permit processing services and fire and health
:000-2007
review services. Clients include over 200 cities and public agencies throughout the
it
country,
• CALISO Ld=adon
Cummilree 1995-ZO02
City and Coamy oF'San Francisco -Development Servh:es
• WA Accessibility
Director/Chief Building Official
Cummitirc 1992-199..>
Manabrred the Department of Building Inspection with a staff of owtr 400 and an
• Nuntemus other wt hoe
operating budget oxeceding $50 million. Responsible far the plan inview and
profc5sional comminces
inspection process and code erforcemerd pmgmm forthe city. As the Chief Building
Official, led the adeptlpn and local amendmernl process of the City's construction
codes iTt compliance With !stat[: law- set tcchniCal pohcies and procedw-c-, for the
Affiliations
apill"Liun and enforcement of the Chy's codes, authured c -LI -de intuTrctaliunS and
• International Cask t'uuncif
reviewed and acted upon numerous submitted requests for mod i€icalions or approvals
of alternate materials and tnethods to prescriptive code requiremems.
Wrnher of ttic Ainericait
5ucicty of civit Engiilem,
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nn7taiconPtrbli4 WvA
C'ils ttf Nun 1)iertt -Planning & Din elupmeni Dr parlmeni
A,:wcalmin
Chid Building OftlaMdef Depuly Director
■ AIA -Sm Dk Ao OmpW
Managed tht calim minartctrial rtcview and cArinnt iii prmtils Divisiau with a bm IT
• A IA -{}mm {'aunty
Qr#YlY }O W&Im 4pl'ratilig bLpdvcl km ! Iintt S)O mill l m- RmsTmii6bI47 I or I Ito plan
Chaplcr
rn`t•i w umd inipcclrun process wills funcliuns and disciplines nm*ing from tllc
iruditicnal rcvicw and inspection of the C'alikrmia irmks ro c ivii cngi rtccring
ts4iev:a, public impsvicmrnl pians, draiiiage and glade-, traffic and tran4wLTtWi4m
engine ki; mvier►, Iattdwj" attd!,setting, gertlogy. napping miew knd the fare
sorviocr, section mponsible fm plan mmicrr turd ing=lion of fire suppression
xyv -=% sprinklers. alarm SyNkrt>_4, haxbrdtws materials and fur &7aruncnl arrchm.
Mamalmd stafFincluded profcssicnml enginmrs in muny discipti nes, ccrtifLcd
imspcclonb in all cortstntetitrn trades. plantren-& landw4hpe arch sleets, lircnsed
survcyars- engiuccring gcttleguxs. Fire figMcr% mintcr technicians. and
adminirtrativu and cleriral staff M the C'hicf Building CWkial. Icd the adoption and
It*ral nmrndrrtent rt� of the C'it�'x Cntuttrociintr Ch) .:n Curnpltaruc 3',ith state
Iaw: act t-chnieal prrluit-s and ]xrx Ldcrtt:s for the uppliutimt and cnfirn cm6ml v f the
City's cu&s; "or code micrprmalions Lind mvim and act upon nuimnAks
subns ttcd rcquesta rix tttodiMWions or approvals of ahcntarr ltnncnin[Ii and MINI--&
W grO5cr*ivv rad- rcquir=m1s.
i'a% nrtanp Tiekka-neparwik:nt ituildin+d,a plauninf;
Engineering & Clperations tlrricerlC'hief Engineer
ManaWd the Plan Review and Unittneering Scrwimi Uivision, the Develcgmwnt
Service s Cemer and the G fief and Sur4vn Ohnst oe. The comb ined staff of the three
divisions wax imvc 22 with an iWim utg hudgm nfovcr 5? mill inn. DulLm ittcludM
supemisinn of die pnrfcasinnttl i rkspmukrs PCdAirming the
r view and subKNucnt appttn-nl of propoNed hud ding srnteturn], mrtchinical.
plombing and.lectrk-al plans for compiiame wish local and State coda;; providing
colic• injU $tO6tintra; rki i, vWirtg r4Qt Ohl tut MIX+ +ki*kAN(Ata o>• Apptuvals cif rill'.'M4C$
to prescr*ive code requmen5ents_ Ocher dottd inelud.M acting as Ilse lead ieninr
lechni-cl msneger for the City's Access Appeak Fhmrd and kadtng the Oky's dromic
in rhe uTttnmtng adoption vfdw falai etiiik rrt of ma&l bUdt ingrodiN_
Cif4 of San Diceo -Planning & Developmenll Drpnrimen]
Ssadar 5traccaml Emomer
Planned, 4*%igncd, and d� rcmd the arock of plan nccvk crImrxm C'tmsuhcd "ith
4 iltruclub, xrchitrrla. mW building owrxra rugurdinb appIkMiw of building imdo?
dust! other smrr.text lok;al urdin.uLCtr. Ped<+nmed simccural damn c &'& mawnts and
Frastbi lily sLU&CS. RVSC4FdWJ u itd ik-WrtrttnW acccpta6ility of new Trmterials and
methods afrr+nstnKlinn. Traowd utxicti-aleatcd wixk perfixmuncc ofsulvxdinaws,
hianagcd cirnttlhx "*j .I I LIT 4lV ti7+7n. Pm+tdni leadCrship ar*d diFCCI4OIR to Staff -
Provided sceond opinion W 4uslomm add Liao~ mpormhlc for rcv¢Imion of pmjvel-
ttluted coanwtz ScT%%-d tis cor=nitim and perfomrod spccial umignment9.
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A1 lar Hasenin
Director of Operations/ Senior Plan Review Engineer
As the Director of Operations For True North. Amar serves as the day-to-day
operational and technical manager for True North. He ensures that services are
delivered in accordance with contracts and meeting clients' needs and
expectations; He recruits and hires staff, he provides oversight and management
of all 'Prue North's staff; He will assign and monitor the workload of staff,
quality of reviews and timeliness of the review process; He manages the firm's
rignrotu quality control program: Hr provides technical and administrative
training to staff and cliettls; He assists clients in code adoption, development of
policies and procedures and provides recommendations for alternative solutions
and methods ofcompliancc for unique complex code compliance rhalIcnges.
Amar is also a senior -level Plan Reviewer who performs reviews on the entire
range of constructions projects, especiakky complex buildings such as large
mixed-use projects, R&D facilities, hazardous materials, labs, educational uses
and large assembly occupancies.
/vest Coast Code Consultants
Regional Manager
Amar served as the Soutltern California Regional Manager for the firm
providing building department services to multiple public agencies throughout
the region. He also served a supervising. Flan Reviewer for the Peninsula office
of the firm. He served as hi -house plan reviewer in multiple jurisdictions
throughout the state including Redwood City and Dana. Point. Arrear was also
the key plata reviewer of complex and challenging construction projects.
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Background
Education
B.S. Degree -Civil
An accomplished technical inanager. director of aperattons and plan review
En inecrina
engineer with over 10 years of cxpericnce in the code compliance services in
Long Fadi 5131t Univrrsity
both the private sector m well as the public sector. Amar is an effective
inanagerof building operations and managing time needs of our public agency
Certifications
partners and dcllvmng high quality. responsive altd timely service,
• [CC- ceitifiedBuilding
A graduale engineer and lCC-t=Eilicd pians cxamincr with many years of
Plum hxnapiner
experience as a design cnginecr and Plan Revicwcr of the entire range of
conametion proiects ranging, from small residential projects To complex
• ICC'-certified13uilding
commercial facilities. R&D, hazardous occupancies, biotech industry and
Inspector
mixed-use protects. Amar provided in-house plan review and counter services
far various jurisdictions thmughout the state, fie provides recommendations
* iCC-certified
and solution to comfier, code -compliance issues to building oMcials. Amar
Cwnmercial Plumbing
managed regional operations for third party consultants I€ roughout the state of
l /arty i x$rtainer
California.
+ ICC-�:ertified
Commercial Plumbing
Work Experience
Inspector
• 1CC-certified
True North Compliance Service. Inc.
Accessibility Plans
Director of OperationslSenior Plan Review Engineer
Examiner and Inspector
As the Director of Operations For True North. Amar serves as the day-to-day
operational and technical manager for True North. He ensures that services are
delivered in accordance with contracts and meeting clients' needs and
expectations; He recruits and hires staff, he provides oversight and management
of all 'Prue North's staff; He will assign and monitor the workload of staff,
quality of reviews and timeliness of the review process; He manages the firm's
rignrotu quality control program: Hr provides technical and administrative
training to staff and cliettls; He assists clients in code adoption, development of
policies and procedures and provides recommendations for alternative solutions
and methods ofcompliancc for unique complex code compliance rhalIcnges.
Amar is also a senior -level Plan Reviewer who performs reviews on the entire
range of constructions projects, especiakky complex buildings such as large
mixed-use projects, R&D facilities, hazardous materials, labs, educational uses
and large assembly occupancies.
/vest Coast Code Consultants
Regional Manager
Amar served as the Soutltern California Regional Manager for the firm
providing building department services to multiple public agencies throughout
the region. He also served a supervising. Flan Reviewer for the Peninsula office
of the firm. He served as hi -house plan reviewer in multiple jurisdictions
throughout the state including Redwood City and Dana. Point. Arrear was also
the key plata reviewer of complex and challenging construction projects.
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CSG Consultants
Plan Examiner
Reviewed plans and specification to ensure compliance with building codes,
regulations and ordinances. Performed in-house plan review and counter plan check
services for several cities including Fontana, Fullerton, Redlands, County of San
Berardino and the City of Huntington Beach.
Ilasenin Consulting Engineers
Design t:ngineer
Performed design services for residential projects; used AUTOCAD to prepare
structural drawings and details; prepared cost estimates; consulted with
homeowners and contractors; provided inspections of construction projects;
provided design of grading and other public improvements and developed
AutoCAD drawing; interacted with local building and engineering departments
for review and approval of submitted projects; performed site assessments, took
measurements and prepared drawings; performed ADA site assessments and
measurements; performed site assessments of damaged commercial and
assembly buildings for insurance companies to determine extent of damage and
required code upgrades.
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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
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.
Gary Ho, SE, PE
Senior Structural Review Engineer
Background
Education Highly accomplished Professional Engineer who is effective at reviewing the entire
range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building
B.S. Degree - Civil codes. Detail -oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough
Engineering approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about
University of California- current codes and their effective interpretation.
Davis
M.S. Degree - Civil
Select Work Experience
Engineering
Utah State University
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Engineer
Licenses and
Certifications
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for
• Licensed Structural
conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations.
Engineer in the State of
Provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and local ordinances to city staff
California
and the public; evaluate alternate methods of construction/materials and provides
recommendations; provide technical assistance to city staff, determine valuation and
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information
the State of California
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
• ICC Certified Plans
compliance with California Title 24, Energy and Disabled Access Requirements;
Examiner
maintain liaison with city staff related to project reviews and code compliance.
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector City of San Francisco -Department of Building Inspections
Plan Review Engineer
• ICC Certified Accessibility
Plans Examiner 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.
Henry Hadidi, Ph.D., S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
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.
Background
Education
Mr. Hadidi is a highly respected structural engineer. He has over 30 years in structural
Ph.D. Degree -Structural
plan check and structural design field. With a Ph.D. degree is structural Engineering
Engineering
from Stanford University and many years of experience designing the full range of
Stanford University
structures including complex building and structures. He also has years of experience in
structural review of variety of buildings and structures.
M.S Degree - Structural
Engineering
Select Work Experience
Stanford University
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Licenses and
Certifications
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
• Licensed Professional
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
Engineer in the State of
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
California
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
• Licensed Structural
interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering
Engineer in the State of
standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on
California
technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city
staff, perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
• ICC certified Plans
building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to
Examiner
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.
Allen Lang, PE, SE
Structural Plan Review Engineer
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.
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Background
Education
Allen is a seasoned engineer and building official with extensive experience in all
M.S. Degree — Structural
aspects of building department functions. Highly technical expertise in structural
Engineering
engineering of complex buildings. Building Official for many local cities in the Bay
University of Virginia
Area. Provides technical support and training to staff and clients.
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
Select Work Experience
Taiwan Municipal College
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Licenses and
Structural Review Engineer
Certifications
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
• Licensed Structural
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
Engineer in the State of
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
California
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
• Licensed Engineer in the
interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering
State of California
standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on
technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city
• ICC Certified Plan
staff; perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
Examiner
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.
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Daniel H. Lee, S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education 30 years of expertise as a technical expert. Planned, assigned, and directed the work
B.S. Degree — Civil of plan check engineers. Consulted with contractors, architects, and building owners
Engineering regarding application of building codes and other state and local ordinances.
University of California Performed structural damage assessments and feasibility studies. Researched and
Berkeley determined acceptability of new materials and methods of construction. Seismic
design in structural engineering consulting firms. Structural plan review in
Licenses and California and Hawaii building departments. Responsible for plan review of complex
Certifications and challenging building.
• Structural Engineer in
Select Work Experience
California & Hawaii
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• Civil Engineer in
Structural Plan Review Engineer
California & Hawaii
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
• ICC Certified Building
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
Official
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
• ICC Building Plans
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
Examiner
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.
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.
Hamid Irannej ad, S.E., P.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education Hamid has a Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and a Bachelor
M.S. Degree & B.S Degree— of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Hamid has over 25 years of plan check
Structural/Civil Engineering experience as the Lead Senior Structural Engineer/ managing the day-to-day
University of Akron operations of the Structural Plan Check Discipline, Senior/supervising Structural
Engineer and Associate/plan check Engineer with the City of San Diego
Licenses and Development Services Department. In San Diego, Hamid oversaw review of major
Certifications projects such as mid -rise and high-rise residential and commercial buildings as well
• Licensed Structural as many other types of complex structures and occupancies. Hamid has over 14 years
Engineer in the State of of structural design experience of residential and commercial buildings and other
California structures including 8 years of structural design of steel and concrete -framed high-
rise 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.
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.
Aaron Beebe, PE, SE
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Structural plan review of more than $500M of California K-12 and Community
College projects; review and evaluate structural construction documents submitted for
permit approval utilizing applicable state codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
interpretation and construction and engineering standards, determine review fees, and
authorize the release of approved documents for construction; check engineering
calculations and provide timely oral and/or written communication detailing design
and/or construction deficiencies in plans and specifications; interact with the school
district project managers, design consultants and contractors, to communicate permit
application procedures and regulatory and code requirements and interpretations.
- Participate in recommending and establishing technical policies, procedures,
standards, guidelines, and specifications for plan review and construction of public
schools.
Thornton Tomasetti
Vice President, San Diego Office Manager
Managed the San Diego office for a national structural engineering firm; assigned the
work to design engineers; provided technical leadership and direction to design
engineers; set up design criteria for new structural design of new projects; Structural
design engineer for highly complex structures and buildings including university
buildings, courthouses and high-rise buildings, complex non -building structures and
unusual structures.
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Background
Education
Certifications
Over 20 years of experience in structural design and plan review of a wide range of
M.S. Degree —Structural
Engineering
structures and building from single family homes to high-rise, mixed use, schools,
Purdue University
courts, and prisons. Management of design team members and supervise the work of
California
engineers and draft persons; directed project staff in preparing contract documents,
B.S. Degree — Structural
such as drawings and specifications; communicate with clients to understand project
Engineering
requirements and resolve complex engineering problems.
Purdue University
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
Structural plan review of more than $500M of California K-12 and Community
College projects; review and evaluate structural construction documents submitted for
permit approval utilizing applicable state codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
interpretation and construction and engineering standards, determine review fees, and
authorize the release of approved documents for construction; check engineering
calculations and provide timely oral and/or written communication detailing design
and/or construction deficiencies in plans and specifications; interact with the school
district project managers, design consultants and contractors, to communicate permit
application procedures and regulatory and code requirements and interpretations.
- Participate in recommending and establishing technical policies, procedures,
standards, guidelines, and specifications for plan review and construction of public
schools.
Thornton Tomasetti
Vice President, San Diego Office Manager
Managed the San Diego office for a national structural engineering firm; assigned the
work to design engineers; provided technical leadership and direction to design
engineers; set up design criteria for new structural design of new projects; Structural
design engineer for highly complex structures and buildings including university
buildings, courthouses and high-rise buildings, complex non -building structures and
unusual structures.
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Work Experience
Licenses and
Certifications
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• Licensed Structural
Structural Plan Review Engineer
Engineer in the State of
Provide structural plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
California
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
• Licensed Engineer in the
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
State of California
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
• LEED Accredited
interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering
Professional
standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on
technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city
• Registered California
staff, perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
Emergency Management
building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to
Agency Safety Assessment
contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building
Program Evaluator (SAP)
problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
• Certified DSA Structural
Division of State Architect
Plan Reviewer
Senior Structural Engineer
Structural plan review of more than $500M of California K-12 and Community
College projects; review and evaluate structural construction documents submitted for
permit approval utilizing applicable state codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
interpretation and construction and engineering standards, determine review fees, and
authorize the release of approved documents for construction; check engineering
calculations and provide timely oral and/or written communication detailing design
and/or construction deficiencies in plans and specifications; interact with the school
district project managers, design consultants and contractors, to communicate permit
application procedures and regulatory and code requirements and interpretations.
- Participate in recommending and establishing technical policies, procedures,
standards, guidelines, and specifications for plan review and construction of public
schools.
Thornton Tomasetti
Vice President, San Diego Office Manager
Managed the San Diego office for a national structural engineering firm; assigned the
work to design engineers; provided technical leadership and direction to design
engineers; set up design criteria for new structural design of new projects; Structural
design engineer for highly complex structures and buildings including university
buildings, courthouses and high-rise buildings, complex non -building structures and
unusual structures.
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Edward Alexanians, P.E., S.E.
Senior Structural Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education
Ed is an accomplished and highly respected structural engineer. He has over 30 years in
M.S Degree -Structural
structural plan check and structural design field. He has designed or reviewed thousands
Engineering
of projects over his career including high rise buildings, hotels, mixed-use buildings with
UCLA
subterranean garage, concrete parking structures, university projects and many others.
He specializes in complex and unique structural projects. Samples of complex projects
M.S Degree -Structural
reviewed by Ed included: The Burbank Studios high-rise concrete office buildings, four
Engineering
high-rise buildings with parking structure in the City of Burbank, Waldorf Astoria, a
Tehran University
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
Licenses and
conversion into condominiums in Hancock Park, multi -unit apartment buildings with
Certifications
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,
• Licensed Professional
two high-rise buildings in Beverly Hills, several Cal State university facilities
Engineer in the State of
California
Select Work Experience
• Licensed Structural
Engineer in the State of
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
California
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.
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Soon Cho, P.E.
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Licenses and
Background
Education
Over 20 years experience as a plan check engineer. Highly accomplished Professional
B.S. Degree -Physics
Engineer and CASp who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and
State of California
commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail -oriented and
M.S. Degree - Civil
analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed
Engineering
plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective
• CA Residential Building
Inspector
interpretation.
Licenses and
Select Work Experience
Certifications
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• Licensed Engineer in the
Plan Review Engineer
State of California
• CASp
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
• CA Plan Examiner
projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for
• CA Residential Building
Inspector
conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations;
• CA Commercial Building
perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance
Inspector
with the Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and National Electrical Code and local
• CA Residential Fire
ordinances and regulations; provide interpretations of building codes, State laws and
Sprinkler Inspector
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.
City of Newport Beach
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.
City of Los Angeles
Structural Engineer Associate
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. Checked plans for compliance of Los Angeles zoning codes
Experience with checking EQ Retrofit compliance Div 91(tilt-up) and Div 88 (URM)
Scot Weisse, P.E.
Senior Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education
California Licensed Civil Engineer with nineteen years of experience in structural
B.S. Degree- Architectural engineering, construction, and plan review of the entire range of construction projects.
Engineering- California Areas of expertise include structural engineering and plan checking complex
Polytechnical University, San commercial and residential projects. Detail -oriented and analytical professional with an
Luis Obispo
efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is
knowledgeable about current codes and their effective interpretation.
Licenses and
Certifications
Select Work Experience
• Licensed Engineer in the
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
State of California
Plan Review Engineer
• CA Commercial Building
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
Plans Examiner
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.
Robert Chun, P.E.
Senior Plan Review 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.
Background
Education
Highly accomplished Professional Engineer who is effective at reviewing the entire
B.S. Degree - Civil
range of residential and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building
Engineering
University of California-
codes. Detail -oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough
Berkeley
approach. Proficient licensed plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about
current codes and their effective interpretation.
M.S. Degree - Civil
Engineering
Select Work Experience
San Jose State University
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Licenses and
Plan Review Engineer
Certifications
• Licensed Engineer in the
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
State of California
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.
Bachar Kouj ah, P.E., CASp
Senior Plan Review Engineer
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.
Background
Education
Over 25 years experience as a plan check engineer. Highly accomplished Professional
B.S. Degree -Civil
Engineer and CASp who is effective at reviewing the entire range of residential and
Engineering
commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail -oriented and
M.S. Degree - Structural
analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed
Engineering
plans check engineer who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective
interpretation.
Licenses and
Select Work Experience
Certifications
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• Licensed Engineer in the
Plan Review Engineer
State of California
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
• CASp
projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for
• Building Inspector
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.
Mohamad Elasaad. PE
Civil Engin"r
True -North Comphauce Ser %icm. In e.
Senior Cleft Englueer
Review of buildi g and eagineadna IA= fur cumphance with pubLiz btandards and
building codes. Renews i Inde eouTlex structures and largo subdivisions.
Los Angrin Camrt, Department or Public Works
Senior Civil Engineer (Office Nlaaaatger)
Supen-i se plan check engineers. bttildinp inspectors and permit technicians. hianape
the plan review and inspection process for Antelope Valley office of Los Angeles
County. Coordinate with design rmsultants and developers to ensure rhe safety of
local and state lutes and reffulatiorn are properly implemenrei and aeWeved
Las Angelps County Departinen9 of Pubiie Work
Senior Civil E.ugneer
Plan review of con-flnel-tial, residential acid bichtoiil N61ding projecis forbid](bng
cDdes and engiuearing standards. WoEk wide other LA Cuuuty departrneuts and the
public to coordinate permit review process. Lang -term experience ensuring the
Building Cade is epptied correctly to ensrue design Standards are properly
implenimted
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Background
ilrl[leatinn
Mohamad Elasaad has over 30 yearE of C:al foam and International eWoeuce in
B.S. Degree - Grit
Eaginneenng Design and Project N anagemem m the development busines s of variety of
Engineering
building stnutures. marine stnkctures, large-scale mixed-use, masTer plans. connnercial
and residential projects, and bridges. Thmnghont his career. Ain atnad has acq mem a
Licenses and
tremendom ability ofreco- izil g ecaimucti Da and desigu issues, befone ibeyhecome
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potenttal lrroblenns_ He is able rn resolve te deal issues, integraring nIt project
objectives and goals to tweet the Ii-trgetecl schtxhile willmil cumpmniis the level of
LlctmsedCivil Engiueer
safety
iu the State of Calffuxxia
Select Work Experience
True -North Comphauce Ser %icm. In e.
Senior Cleft Englueer
Review of buildi g and eagineadna IA= fur cumphance with pubLiz btandards and
building codes. Renews i Inde eouTlex structures and largo subdivisions.
Los Angrin Camrt, Department or Public Works
Senior Civil Engineer (Office Nlaaaatger)
Supen-i se plan check engineers. bttildinp inspectors and permit technicians. hianape
the plan review and inspection process for Antelope Valley office of Los Angeles
County. Coordinate with design rmsultants and developers to ensure rhe safety of
local and state lutes and reffulatiorn are properly implemenrei and aeWeved
Las Angelps County Departinen9 of Pubiie Work
Senior Civil E.ugneer
Plan review of con-flnel-tial, residential acid bichtoiil N61ding projecis forbid](bng
cDdes and engiuearing standards. WoEk wide other LA Cuuuty departrneuts and the
public to coordinate permit review process. Lang -term experience ensuring the
Building Cade is epptied correctly to ensrue design Standards are properly
implenimted
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Kylie Gonsalves, PE
Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education Highly accomplished Professional Engineer with over 8 years of experience as a plan
B.S. Degree - Civil check engineer. Highly competent at reviewing residential and commercial plans for
Engineering compliance with applicable building codes. Detail -oriented and analytical
California Polytechnical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient licensed plans
University- Pomona examiner who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective
Licenses and interpretation.
Certifications Work Experience
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Accomplishments
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
Chi Epsilon; Civil
projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for
Engineering Honor Society
conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations;
perform plan review of electrical, mechanical and plumbing projects for conformance
Cum Laude
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.
Alaa Atassi
Senior Plans Examiner
Background
Education
Experienced Plans Examiner and Engineer who is effective at reviewing residential
M.S. Degree — Structural and commercial plans for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail -oriented
Engineering and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach. Proficient
San Francisco State University certified plans examiner who is knowledgeable about current codes and their effective
B.S. Degree - Civil interpretation.
Engineering
San Francisco State University Select Work Experience
Certifications
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Plans Examiner
• ICC Certified Commercial
Plan Examiner
Perform plan review of the entire range of residential, commercial and industrial
projects; examine and check structural engineering designs, calculations and plans for
• ICC Certified Commercial
conformance with adopted Building Codes and local ordinance and regulations;
Inspector
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.
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Bryan Montes, EIT
Plan Review Engineer
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for
Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, Ca1GREEN, 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.
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Background
Education
Over 3 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and
B.S. Degree —Civil
Engineering
building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant
UC- Irvine University
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.
Licenses and
work Experience
Certifications
• Engineer -in -Training (EIT)
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
• ICC -Certified Residential
Plans Examiner
Provide plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
Skills & Awards
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
• Dean's Structural
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
Eng
Engineering Senior Design
Choice Award
interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering
standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on
• Computer Literate: MS
technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
staff, perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
Pages, Keynote;
building fees; check calculations and test reports; provide assistance and information to
MATLAB, AutoCAD,
contractors, architects, engineers and the public in the solution of complex building
Bluebeam, Sketch -up,
problems and the interpretation of building codes, structural standards and ordinances.
Stella, EPANet
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, Ca1GREEN, 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.
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Areli Sanchez
Plan Review Engineer
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for
Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, Ca1GREEN, 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.
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Background
Education
Over 3 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and
B.S. Degree —Civil
Engineering
building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant
San Francisco State University
and customer service oriented professional with a helpful can -do attitude. Team player
with an enthusiastic attitude. Versed in multiple permitting software and computer
Certifications
systems.
Work Experience
• ICC -Certified Building
Plans Examiner
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Skills & Awards
Areli provides plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
• Computer Literate: MS
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
Pages, Viewpoint,
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
Plangrid, MATLAB,
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
AutoCAD, Bluebeam
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, Ca1GREEN, 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.
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True North
COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Richard Moreno
Plan Review Engineer
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for
Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, Ca1GREEN, 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.
Background
Education
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
• ICC San Diego Chapter
Over 7 years of experience in the plan review of a wide range of structures and
B.S. Degree —Civil
Engineering
building from residential and commercial projects and tenant improvements. Pleasant
San Diego State University
and customer service oriented professional with a helpful can -do attitude. Team player
and CalGreen
with an enthusiastic attitude. Versed in multiple permitting software and computer
Certifications
systems.
• Computer Literate:
Work Experience
• ICC -Certified
staff, perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
Building Plans
Examiner
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Plan Review Engineer
Perform comprehensive and complete reviews of residential projects, including for
Building & Life Safety, M/E/P, Ca1GREEN, 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.
Richard provides plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
Skills & Awards
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
• ICC San Diego Chapter
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
Evaluation Chairman
architectural and structural construction documents submitted for permit approval from
• ICC San Digo Energy
various municipalities utilizing applicable codes/standards/guidelines/laws, code
and CalGreen
interpretation, appropriate municipal ordinances and construction and engineering
Committee Secretary
standards; interact and communicate with design professionals and city staff on
• Computer Literate:
technical requirements and plan review comments; provide technical assistance to city
MS Word, Excel,
staff, perform structural inspections in the field as needed; determine valuation and
PowerPoint,
AutoCAD, Bluebeam
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, Ca1GREEN, 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.
Timothy M. Shell, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Background
Education
Tim has 25+ years of broad experience in funding, planning, designing, permitting,
B.S. Degree - Civil and constructing municipal public works improvements, including coordination with
Engineering Caltrans, San Diego Association of Governments, County of San Diego, North
MBA- Government County Transit District, franchise utility companies, and other local municipal
Management 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
Licenses and in Southern California. Tim also served as staff augmentation in the City of Lake
Certifications Elsinore in the 90s.
• Licensed Civil Engineer in Select Work Experience
the State of California
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.
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Jed Rizk, PE
Civil Engineer
Jed performs 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. Jed also serves as
interim City Engineer for public agencies when the need arises.
City of Monrovia
City Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer
Plan check Grading plans /drainage plans; Supervise the Engineering Division staff
of engineers, draftsmen and inspectors; Issue permits; Design Capital projects,
including water, sewer, storm drains, city parks, streets, street overlay and slurry seal;
Write project specifications and contracts, manage construction projects, including
inspections and payment evaluation and approval; Manage construction projects of
City buildings, such as City library, Police building and Fire Station.
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Background
Education
Jed has over 25 years' experience as a design civil engineer, plan reviewer and City
B.S. Degree - Civil
Engineer. He is a versatile plan review engineer with background and experience as a
Engineering
civil engineer and City Engineer. Jed performed design and plan review of major
CSU Los Angeles
grading and public improvement projects. He has supervised groups of engineers for
public agencies and served as a City Engineer.
Licenses and
Certifications
Select Work Experience
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Civil Engineer/ Interim City Engineer
Jed performs 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. Jed also serves as
interim City Engineer for public agencies when the need arises.
City of Monrovia
City Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer
Plan check Grading plans /drainage plans; Supervise the Engineering Division staff
of engineers, draftsmen and inspectors; Issue permits; Design Capital projects,
including water, sewer, storm drains, city parks, streets, street overlay and slurry seal;
Write project specifications and contracts, manage construction projects, including
inspections and payment evaluation and approval; Manage construction projects of
City buildings, such as City library, Police building and Fire Station.
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Jamal Naji, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
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.
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Background
Education
Over 30 years extensive experience in the Civil Engineering discipline that includes
B.S. Degree - Civil
Wastewater and Land Development. Considerable experience in designing and
Engineering
inspecting construction of pipelines, wastewater facilities, grading, and flood control
SDSU
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
Licenses and
County of San Diego ordinances and policies. Taught workshop on reading grading
Certifications
and topographic maps to various departments in the County of San Diego. Performed
• Licensed Civil Engineer in
field review and prepared conditions for Tentative Parcel Map Resolution
the State of California
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.
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Henry Pio, P.E.
Senior MEP Plan Review Engineer
City of Santa Clara
Plan Review Engineer
MEP Plan Review Engineer, City of Santa Clarita, CA.
Was responsible for the MEP plan review section in a fast-growing city. Henry
reviewed commercial, industrial, medical, and multi -family buildings. He prepared the
mechanical and plumbing code adoption documents and provided code training.
City of San Diego
Senior Plan Review Engineer
As a senior mechanical plan review, job duties included review of complex mechanical
and plumbing plan for multifamily buildings, hotels, and all type of commercial
buildings, including hotels, airport projects, office buildings, city facilities, fire
stations, retail buildings, laboratories, restaurants, OSHPD 3 facilities, and industrial
buildings for California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes (CPC, CMC and
NEC) compliance, and energy Title 24 to approve plans for permits. In addition, Henry
supervised the MEP plan review team and providing leadership and technical guidance
and training. Assist city inspector with technical questions and day to day field issues
for HVAC and plumbing.
Background
Education
Over 20 years of experience in plan review of heating, ventilation, and air
M.S. Degree — Mechanical
conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical systems for compliance with
Engineering
local and state codes and energy standards; and designing HVAC systems of a wide
San Diego State University
spectrum of building categories, from residential and small commercial to large
industrial buildings.
Licenses and
Certifications
Perform mechanical, electrical, energy plan review for several jurisdictions in California
• Licensed Engineer, Civil
as an outside consultant through two major companies. Strong technical background in
design and field inspection. Training of plan review and inspection staff. Successful
• Licensed Engineer,
record of several years of interaction with design professionals, building owners, and
Mechanical
contractors. Registered professional mechanical engineer as well as civil engineering
and electrical engineering. LEED accredited professional, reviewed plans for LEED
• Licensed Engineer,
certification of projects worldwide on behalf of Green Building Certification Institute.
Electrical
Work Experience
• ICC Certified
Mechanical Plan J
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Examiner
Structural Plan Review Engineer
• ICC Certified Electrical
Provide plan review for various projects. Review projects including single
Plan Examiner
family/duplex residential construction, multifamily residential construction,
• ICC Certified Plumbing
commercial construction, and non -building structures. Review and evaluate
Plan Examiner
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.
City of Santa Clara
Plan Review Engineer
MEP Plan Review Engineer, City of Santa Clarita, CA.
Was responsible for the MEP plan review section in a fast-growing city. Henry
reviewed commercial, industrial, medical, and multi -family buildings. He prepared the
mechanical and plumbing code adoption documents and provided code training.
City of San Diego
Senior Plan Review Engineer
As a senior mechanical plan review, job duties included review of complex mechanical
and plumbing plan for multifamily buildings, hotels, and all type of commercial
buildings, including hotels, airport projects, office buildings, city facilities, fire
stations, retail buildings, laboratories, restaurants, OSHPD 3 facilities, and industrial
buildings for California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes (CPC, CMC and
NEC) compliance, and energy Title 24 to approve plans for permits. In addition, Henry
supervised the MEP plan review team and providing leadership and technical guidance
and training. Assist city inspector with technical questions and day to day field issues
for HVAC and plumbing.
Ali Soheili, PE
MP Phan Review Flagiineer
JCC- CcrtiCiul MkVh8n!4M
lnspcctrrr Select Work Experience
True Norilt Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior MEP Plan Review Engineer
Provide plan review for compliances with mechanical Find plumbing codes and
standards and review of energy compliance documenls (Title 24) for wide range of
construcfinn pTajecN ranging frorn residential additions to naw high-rise butldinga..
hotels- malls, large public facilities, hazardous uvoupancics. R&D and Biotech
Facilities.
City of PoMand
Mechanical Plan Review Engineer
Review of p]umbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation and air —ca nditiuning (FIVAC),
as well as electrical building plans of commercial, multi-fami€y and industrial for
compl1aacvs Milt mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes and standards_ Review of
energy compliance documents_ Provide information on codes and regulations
to engineers, architects aad contractors. Resolve issues between the field inspectors and
contractors- Perform calculations for vert#ilation, mechanical equipment, piping, wring,
and load verification[_
91 City of San Diego
Associate Plan Review Engineer
As a mechanical pian reviewer, job duties included review of mechanical and plumbing
plan for multifamily buildings, ItoMs, and all type of commercial buildings, including
San Diego Convention CC11w. air port projects, office buildings, city Facilities. fere
stations retail buildings, lahnratories, re-staurants. OSHPD 3 facilities- and industrial
bu ildi n €v* for Cal i forn is Mccbau ical, Plumbing (CPC and C MC 1 compliance, and energy
title 34 to approve plans for permits. In- addition assist city inspector with technical
questions and day to day field issues for I1VAC and plumbing. This position required
everyday contact with city inspectors, architects, engineers, bonding owners or
representatives, plan runner services. And other individual building owners to discuss
codes, and approve plans,
Mil C tanieal Consulting Engineer
Mechanical Consulting Engineering providing }+VAC system design, plumbing design,
load calcutation & Title 24 for all types of non-residential buildings such as industrial,
retail, restaurants, office buildings. medical facilities, laboratories, schools, in addition
to resida116al buildings including single fancily homes, and MUItifamily residential (low-
rise & high-rise) buildings, NO of my responsibilities was to field verify and eva€nate
condition of existing plumbing system, HVAC equipment and electrical %ystern. field
im,pv bon and provide as -built drawings.
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Background
Education
• Highly qualified plan review engineer and design engineer frith over 25 years of
cxperiewCc in IhL review and design of heating, vLfflilatiurt and air con&dOniing
B.S. Degree - Meehan lent
(AVACI, plumbing systur s for cortrpliance with local and state codes and cacrg-lv
Engineering
standards.
San Di❑g❑ Sante Uuivcrsity
y lrnowiedgc and experience in large scale alternative energy generation plants,
0Strong bac3cgraurtd in project management and evaluation of existing HVAC/MEP
Licenses and
Syst❑ms.
Certifications
■ Registered pTof'essional mechanical engineer
s Lieaiwd Engineer,
• 1Bwheleraf5cicncc in Mechanical l=nginccring
Mechanical
• Past member of AS]]RAE and American Assaclarion of Plumbing Engineers
(ASPE).
JCC- CcrtiCiul MkVh8n!4M
lnspcctrrr Select Work Experience
True Norilt Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior MEP Plan Review Engineer
Provide plan review for compliances with mechanical Find plumbing codes and
standards and review of energy compliance documenls (Title 24) for wide range of
construcfinn pTajecN ranging frorn residential additions to naw high-rise butldinga..
hotels- malls, large public facilities, hazardous uvoupancics. R&D and Biotech
Facilities.
City of PoMand
Mechanical Plan Review Engineer
Review of p]umbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation and air —ca nditiuning (FIVAC),
as well as electrical building plans of commercial, multi-fami€y and industrial for
compl1aacvs Milt mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes and standards_ Review of
energy compliance documents_ Provide information on codes and regulations
to engineers, architects aad contractors. Resolve issues between the field inspectors and
contractors- Perform calculations for vert#ilation, mechanical equipment, piping, wring,
and load verification[_
91 City of San Diego
Associate Plan Review Engineer
As a mechanical pian reviewer, job duties included review of mechanical and plumbing
plan for multifamily buildings, ItoMs, and all type of commercial buildings, including
San Diego Convention CC11w. air port projects, office buildings, city Facilities. fere
stations retail buildings, lahnratories, re-staurants. OSHPD 3 facilities- and industrial
bu ildi n €v* for Cal i forn is Mccbau ical, Plumbing (CPC and C MC 1 compliance, and energy
title 34 to approve plans for permits. In- addition assist city inspector with technical
questions and day to day field issues for I1VAC and plumbing. This position required
everyday contact with city inspectors, architects, engineers, bonding owners or
representatives, plan runner services. And other individual building owners to discuss
codes, and approve plans,
Mil C tanieal Consulting Engineer
Mechanical Consulting Engineering providing }+VAC system design, plumbing design,
load calcutation & Title 24 for all types of non-residential buildings such as industrial,
retail, restaurants, office buildings. medical facilities, laboratories, schools, in addition
to resida116al buildings including single fancily homes, and MUItifamily residential (low-
rise & high-rise) buildings, NO of my responsibilities was to field verify and eva€nate
condition of existing plumbing system, HVAC equipment and electrical %ystern. field
im,pv bon and provide as -built drawings.
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Hassan Itani, PE
M/P Plan Review Engineer
Background
Hassan is a highly qualified plan review engineer and design engineer with over 8 years
Education of experience in the review and design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
B.S. Degree — Mechanical (HVAC), plumbing systems for compliance with local and state codes and energy
Engineering standards. He has knowledge and experience in large scale alternative energy generation
California State Polytechnic plants. Hassan has a strong background in project management and evaluation of
University, Pomona existing HVAC/MEP systems.
Licenses and Select Work Experience
Certifications
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Mechanical/Plumbing Plan Review Engineer
• Licensed Engineer,
Mechanical Provide plan review and field investigations for compliances with mechanical and
• ICC -Certified Mechanical plumbing codes and standards and review of energy compliance documents (Title 24)
Plans Examiner 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.
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.
Amir Amiri, P.E.
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.
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Background
Education
Amir has over 20 years of diverse experience in the electrical engineering construction
B.S. Degree — Electrical
design and plan review for a variety of construction projects ranging from TIs to
Engineering
complex occupancies, high rise buildings, high voltage systems and sub -stations. He
CAL State University,
Northridge
reviews complex building plans for conformance to applicable electrical regulations
and calculates electrical adequacy; prepares reports and written recommendations and
Licenses and
coordinates construction activities with other agencies and citizen groups.
Certifications
Select Work Experience
• Licensed Engineer in the
State of California
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.
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Jerome Schreiber, P.E.
Senior Electrical Plan Review Engineer
Background
Education
Jerome has over 30 years of diverse experience in the electrical engineering design and
B.S. Degree — Electrical plan review for a variety of construction projects ranging from TIs to complex
Engineering occupancies, high rise buildings, high voltage systems and sub -stations. He reviews
CAL Polytechnical University complex building plans for conformance to applicable electrical regulations and
calculates electrical adequacy; prepares reports and written recommendations and
Licenses and coordinates construction activities with other agencies and citizen groups.
Certifications
• Licensed Electrical
Select Work Experience
Engineer in the State of
California
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Electrical Plan Review Engineer
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
Provides plan review and field investigations for compliances with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and standards and review of energy compliance documents
• ICC Certified Mechanical
(Title 24) for wide range of construction projects ranging from residential additions to
Inspector
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
• ICC Certified Plumbing
and sub -stations and small or large-scale solar farms.
Inspector
Jerome will provide plan reviews of solar projects submitted to the VPP Program.
• IAEI Certified Electrical
Inspector
City of Glendale
Building Inspector
• IAEI Certified Electrical
Plans Examiner
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.
Daniel Larson, CASA
Senior Plans Examiner and Inspector
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Background
Education
flapiel L.arwn has over 34 years of experience in performing non-structural pian
I.S. Mpree —
reviews for comEmcrcial, residcntial, and indumtrial projects. He has extensive
MaeWEnalneering
experience in building i rspectiolt and the cpnsttuOion trades as it relates to Fin and
Sacramcn10City C0114 }t
Life Satcly and Disabled access under the latemational Building Codes, ADA
Standards and the Nair Housing Laws.
Licenses and
Certifications
Select Work Experience
■ CARp Acemsibitiry
Specialist
True Nardi Compliance Services, Inc.
Senior Plan Examiner and Inspector
■ LCC Building Inspecgnr
Provide Titte 24 accessibility plan review, impection, AI)A surveys and site
■ WC CC0irim Pian
investigations of variety of projects ranging from commercial buildings to hotels,
Examiner
publicbuildings and similar buildings. Perform ADA surveys and transition plans for
public agencies and universities. Dudes included plan review and site verification for
■ LCC.ctar;i d
compliance with Fc�derai ADA Access Standards, Fair Housing Laws. and California
Plan
Lnspeetor and flan
Disabled Access regulations,
Examiner
D.PL Cunsutting and Inspection Services
■ [CC Rviidcattal Plan
Senior plan Examiner and Inspector
F.i9�itip}r
10 years ofexperience pnroiding ADA and Cal ilbrma •T-24 A=c sibiIity surveys and
plan reviewv and inspections to locat Architectural firms and small business owners_
The majority of the surveys provided have been to various toeal State o#'Cal ifornia
agencies that occupy privaiety owned commercial and residential apartment buildings
within the Cities and Counties of Califoriva. Orcgon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona,
Utah & Florida,
Cnsumnes River College
Fire Life SofetylDisabled Access inspector
Reviewed drawings and assse~esed cnnsiructivr against plana. Completed inspections of
current construction• refurbishment, and repair projccls_ Noted violations and issued
documentation such as stop worst orders to contractors or owxets. Kepi up to time on
inspection regulations, codes, ordinances, and tet:hniques_ investigated complaints,
incidents, and accidents at worse sites. Re -inspected commercial Rnd residential
constructions which previously failed inspections.
County of Sacramento -Building Inspection Division
Senior Technical Manager
t 1 years' experience performing fire and life safety and disabled access plan reviews of
commercial and industrial projects in addition to complete plan reviews of residential
dwellings. Provided jurisdictiunal audio ufditabledacccst procedwvr , plaTi :cviewand
inspcctiun servicers.
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Douglas Evans, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
Background
Education Technical expert on all fire protection aspects for the mega -resorts on the Las Vegas
B.S. Degree — Civil Strip. These facilities are essentially "cities under one roof'. His duties included
Engineering review, comment and approval of fire protection plans on a wide range of issues and
CSULA 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
Licenses and residential and office towers. He was also responsible for developing fire protection -
Certifications related policy statements and guidelines for internal and external use.
• Licensed Fire Protection His experience includes suppression and detection/alarm systems, fire -resistive
Engineer -CA, NV
construction, exiting, elevators, secondary power supplies, fire testing, fire modeling,
hazardous materials and the codes/standards requirements that apply to the specific fire
• Member, ICC Fire Code
protection aspects. Some of his areas of specialization include: alternates/equivalences
Interpretation Committee
(performance-based designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management
systems, plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior
• Fellow of Society of Fire
features, combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product
Protection Engineers
(SFPE)
listings/applications for use on and within structures.
• Member ofNFPA
Mr. Evans has published several articles in trade journals and has given a number of
Technical Committee on
professionally related presentations.
Smoke Management
Select Work Experience
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 mega -
resort. Reviews complex fire modeling and 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.
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.
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Scot Deal, FPE
Fire Protection Engineer
Licenses and
Certifications Select Work Experience
Background
Education
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
• Chartered Engineer in
Technical expert on all fire protection aspects for complex project. His experience
M.S. Degree —Fire
includes suppression and detection/alarm systems, fire -resistive construction, exiting,
Protection Engineering
elevators, secondary power supplies, fire testing, fire modeling, hazardous materials
Worcester Polytechnic
Institute
and the codes/standards requirements that apply to the specific fire protection aspects.
Building Code Council
Some of his areas of specialization include: alternates/equivalences (performance-
B.S. Degree - Chemical
based designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems,
Engineering
plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features,
Oregon State University
combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications
Spanish)
for use on and within structures.
Licenses and
Certifications Select Work Experience
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.
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• LicensedFire Protection
Engineer-
g - CA, TX
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
• Chartered Engineer in
Performs complex fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies,
European Schengen
including but not limited to high rise buildings, malls, atria, theaters, arenas and mega -
resort. Reviews complex fire modeling and alternates/equivalences (performance-
• Contributor to International
based designs) to prescriptive code requirements, smoke management systems,
Building Code Council
plastics/ foam plastics as building materials, interior finishes, unique interior features,
Interpretations Committee
combustible exterior facades, grease duct enclosures and product listings/applications
for use on and within structures.
• Bilingual (English and
Spanish)
$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.
Gabriel Reza
Fire, Life -Safety Plan Reviewer
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.
Background
Education
Extensive experience of over 15 years conducting Title 19/24 fire and life safety
B.S. Degree — Urban
inspections. Concise knowledge and experience with California State Fire Codes, local
Planning
regulations, federal codes, laws and NFPA guidelines. Ability to properly research,
interpret and properly apply these related codes.
Certifications
Comprehensive knowledge of fire detection, sprinkler fire protection and other life
safety systems, including NFPA requirements for inspection, installation, testing and
• Certified Fire
evaluation of systems.
Inspector, NCSA
#CFC040513
Select Work Experience
• Certified Fire Safety
Officer, Office of the
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
State Fire Marshal
Fire -Life Safety Plan Reviewer
. Hazardous Waste
Operations and
Performs complex fire safety plan review services for a variety of occupancies,
Emergency Response
including but not limited to public college campuses, mid and high rise buildings,
Certified
storage buildings, hazardous and high pile storage, multi -family residential use and
solar/PV in both new and existing buildings. Reviews blueprints for construction
Affiliations
projects, including but not limited to grading plans, fire apparatus access roads, fire
• International Code
alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, and general fire
Council Los Angeles
safety. Conducts inspection and testing of fire detection systems including fire
Basin Chapter- Fire
sprinklers, fire alarm, standpipe, and wet chemical systems.
Life Safety Chairman
City of Glendale
• International Code
Senior Fire Safety Specialist
Council —
Appreciation Award
Conduct advanced and complex project and blueprint plan review for new construction
• California Building
projects, tenant improvements, fire apparatus access, hazardous material storage and
Officials — 2020
fire detection and fire protection systems; Interpret, apply, and enforce all applicable
Educator of the Year
codes and standards including: Title's 8, 19/24, CA. Fire, Building and Mechanical
• California Fire Chiefs
Codes, CA. Health and Safety Code and NFPA codes; Sampled and tested hazardous
Association,
and industrial waste; Performed new construction inspections abiding by standardized
Executive Board
methods; Conducted fire prevention training activities for fire department operations;
Member, SoCal FPO,
Prepared and maintained precise reports following record-keeping procedures.
President
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.
Sergio Perreira
Senior Fire -Life Safety Plans Examiner/ Inspector
• Automatic Fire Alarm -
Background
Education
Colleges in San Diego for over 10 years.
Testing & Inspection
Sergio has over 30 years of experience in all operations of a fire rescue department,
Fire Prevention Officer —
starting in firefighting, then moving to performing plan review and inspections of all
California State Fire Marshal
types of occupancies and construction projects and Supervising the Plan Check and
Fire Science Degree —
Inspections for New Construction/Fire Protection Systems.
Miramar College
Extensive knowledge and experience conducting Title 19/24 fire and life safety plan
Licenses and
review and inspections of numerous complex projects in the City of San Diego
• National Fire Academy -
Management of Fire
including convention facilities, high rise hotels, biotech research & development
Certifications
companies, research labs and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Automatic Fire Alarm -
Sergio has been a Fire Science Instructor at Miramar and Southwest Community
Association Fire Alarm
Colleges in San Diego for over 10 years.
Testing & Inspection
Expert in preparing Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• California State Fire
Academy Hydraulics for
Select Work Experience
Fire Sprinklers
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
• National Fire Academy -
Management of Fire
Fire -Life Safety Plan Reviewer/Inspector
Prevention Programs
Performing complex fire safety plan review & inspection services for a variety of
• National Fire Academy -
occupancies, including but not limited to public college campus, mid and high rise
Evaluating Performance
buildings, storage buildings, hazardous and high pile storage, multi -family residential
Based Designs
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
• National Fire Sprinkler-
on Fire Department management and Emergency management plans.
Association Sprinkler
Design Residential to
High -Rise
City of San Diego
Supervisor Plan Check & Inspection for New Construction/Fire Protection
• National Fire Sprinkler
Systems
Association Pumps for Fire
Protection
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.
Ron Carter
Fire -Life Plans Examiner/Inspector
Background
Licenses and Over 25 years of experience in all operations of a fire rescue department, starting in
Certifications firefighting/paramedic, then moving to performing plan review and inspection of all
types of occupancies and construction projects.
• Fire Academy -City of San
Diego Extensive experience conducting Title 19/24 fire and safety plan review and
inspections of numerous complex projects in the City of San Diego including
• Certified as a Paramedic convention facilities, high rise hotels, biotech research & development companies,
through Palomar College research labs and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• EMT Certified Knowledge and experience with California Fire Codes, local regulations, and NFPA
• State Fire Marshal, guidelines.
Certificates in
Fire/Sprinkler and Alarm Comprehensive knowledge of fire detection, sprinkler fire protection and other life
plan check safety systems, including NFPA requirements for inspection, installation, testing, and
evaluation of systems.
Select Work Experience
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.
George Loc kfo rt
Senior Combination Inspector/Manager of Inspections
Background
Licenses and
George is Accomplished combinalion building inspector with over 30 years of
Certifications
experience. He has experience inspecting a wide~ range of different project for sever -at
■ [CC Cenified Plans
jurisdictions throughout the San Diego area-
* ICC Certified Building
t rorgc iv, a dedicated Professional with strong organizational skilN, who is cictail-
Inspeeror
trriented, conscientious and thoruugh. Thrives in a fast -paced and dynamic work
■ ICC Certified special
environment. All while maintaining a positive working relationship with peers.
■ WC Certified
rnanagtin"t and customers_ DcperAablc and capable ofproviding leadership with
CoLin bin a1iou Inrpcctor
strong decision. malting skills. Proven ability to adhere io the established procedures Df
+ ICC Certified Special
the jurisdiction.
■ JCC Ccrlilied Plumbing
SpcciCtoations, Coordinate & Sebedulc Daily Inspoction Ass ignawnts. Provide
Inspector
Technical 5uppon to StaffiContrac:torsl Clients, Trouble -shoot & Investigate
■ ICC Certified hdechanical
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■ [CC Cenified Plans
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Lumninor
Combination Building inspector
George serves as True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He
■ ICC Certified special
conduct Field Inspcclions oral] buildiW aspects on ReNidermalr'Commervial 5tructur-Qs
Insnecror: hlaso-:tiy
(TT, P rkinK€iarggcs, Tilt Up. ADA and Multi Family) to dctcnpinc canlplianuc with
(2019 CBC, CPC, CMC. 2017 NEC, €'r de) and oth£r a iloptcdjurisdictlon ordinances.
+ ICC Certified Special
lntcmproU Enfurcn Aduptcd City Cudcs & Ordinance. Rcview Plans. Calr:uLtiuns &
rnsNcrnr: RcinForcuJ
Concrete
SpcciCtoations, Coordinate & Sebedulc Daily Inspoction Ass ignawnts. Provide
Technical 5uppon to StaffiContrac:torsl Clients, Trouble -shoot & Investigate
■ TCC Certified special
Complainis of Code Violations. Manage and Maintain recordsllogsl reports & other
fnNxctoT: l"m-wessed
cicrcunientw#ion, Essue Violations and Corrections.
concreae
As the Manager of laspwctiuns for True Numth, € etne reutuits, zvaluatus and hircros
+ ICC Cortilicd Special
new inspectors for the rjrin. He also provides oversight, training and quality control for
EtrspccEor Struerurpl
our mspoction team.
5tseElWelding
City orihuia Vista&
Senior Inspector
Provide inspectinn Services for the entire range of projects in the City of Chula Vista
for compliance with applicable eagle, standards and local rcgulationk and ordinamm
City of San Diego
Senior Comhinatinn Inspevier
Assign and supervise the work of Combination inspectors who inspect residential and
other structures for compliance with the Ory's UndelTround Progrmn (UP). Storm
W ater regulat}ons, Calionlia Health and Safety Codes, and provisions of the
California Mode Codes and San Diego Municipal Cade; investigate and resolve
inspection issuer; provCdc technical information to baildem, contractors, engineers,
designers and the public; Mparc reports and rnemotartdums; Lai Iize computer s4tware
for training and scheduling purposes. train and evaluate the work performance of
subordinates; develop policies and procedures; and perform other duties as assigned.
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Randy Kilburn
Senior Combination inspector
Background
Licenses and
Randy is arcornplished ccimbinadon building inspector with over Sit years of
cxperii,F=..He has experience inspecting a wide ranbc of difftrcnt prcrj eci fer ..%-Cveral
Certifications
jurisdictions throughout the San Diego arca.
'a iCC Certified Building
Tandy is a dedicated professional with strong organizational Skills, who is detail-
Inspccior
oriented, conscientious and thorough. Thrives in a fast -paced and dynamic work
environment. All while maintaining a positive weckiug relationship with peers,
[C:C certified
management and cusronicts. Dependable and capable of providing leadcr^ship with
Ci3mhLnation Inspeclor
strong deciKion-making skills. Proven ability to adhere to the cNtabii%hed pracedurus of
lite jurisdiction.
Select Work Experience
True North Compliance Ser%ices, 111 c.
Combination Building Inspector
Raudy serves as True NorLh Compliance Services senior building inspecwr_ He
conduct Field Inspections of all building aspects on ResidentialfCotumercial Structures
(TI, Park! ng Garages, Ti it Up, ADA and Multi gamily} to determ hie compliance wish
(2019 CBC, CPC, CMC, 2017 NEC Code) and other adopted jurisdiction oldirmnces.
Werpred Fnforce Adapted City Codes & 01 -finance. Rovim Plans. Calculations 1
Specifications, Ctrotdinate & Schedule Daily inspection Assignlrrents. Pmvidu
Technical Support to StaffiCuntractars? Client%, Trtruble-shoot & Investigate
Cumplainrs of Code Violations. Mauagc and Maintain rccurd5+logh? reports & uthcr
documentation, Issue Violations and Corrections,
(1tv M'Coronado
Scniurinspector
Provide inspection services for the entire range of projects in the City of Coronado for
compliance ;with applicable code& standards and local rogmlaticm . and nr&naner3:
Chccks Geld conditions and anforces cumpiiani2c with ci,iiing laws; Prepares reports
and Cr1ir Qdon nuacer.
C ity of Sara Diego
Combination Inspector 11
inspect. residential stmenwes including multi -family units and mobile homes for
compiianre with all applicable buIIding. electrical, rnechanical and related codes;
Checks and enforces field conformance to approved plans; Checkp; ti0d conditions and
enforces cornpliarwe with zRning laws applicable to residcntiai end scccsiroty
structurm; 1nvoitigates complaint ofcodc viulatioas and inspects appliatiecs for
conformance with applicable regulations; Obtains evidence far use lir building code -
related court cases, Prepares reports and correction notices: Reviews consuue ion.
repair. rcpltaccment, installation. and repair plana, and inspects sites for practicability
of plans; Keeps records and prepares reports.
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Tom Graham
Senior Building Inspector
Background
Certifications 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,
• Building Inspector 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
• Residential Combination and in a fast -paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship
Inspector with peers, management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills,
• Mechanical Inspector computer savvy and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the
UMC jurisdiction.
• Plumbing Inspector UPC Select Work Experience
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
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Gerald Vredenburg
Senior Building Inspector
Background
Certifications 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,
• Certified Building dependable, detail -oriented, conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways
Inspector to help customers find solutions during his inspections. He works very well under
• Certified Combination pressure and in a fast -paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working
Dwelling Inspector 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.
Select Work Experience
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, trouble-
shoots & 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.
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Robert Barton
Senior Building Inspector
Background
Certifications
Bob 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,
• ICC #5003384 Plans
dependable, detail -oriented, conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways to
Examiner
help customers find solutions during his inspections. He works very well under pressure
• Accessibility Inspector
and in a fast -paced environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship
• Combination Inspector
with peers, management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills,
(Commercial &
computer savvy and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the
Residential) Uniform
jurisdiction.
Codes & SI
• ACI Field Technician
Select Work Experience
Grade 1
• Reinforced Concrete
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Special Inspector
Senior Building Inspector
• Post tensioned Concrete
Bob serves as a True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He
Special Inspector
conducts field inspections of variety of construction projects ranging from minor
• Structural Masonry
residential to complex new homes and commercial projects for compliance with the
Special Inspector
latest edition of the CRC, CBC and other standards and adopted jurisdiction
• Structural Steel &
ordinances. He interprets and enforces adopted City codes & ordinance; reviews plans,
Welding Special
calculations & specifications; coordinates & schedules daily inspection assignments.
Inspector
Bob provides technical support to staff/contractors/ clients, trouble -shoots &
investigates complaints of code violations.
Contract Inspector
Bob's duties included performing inspections, Inspector of Record and providing
general support to Building and Public Works Departments in Southern California. In
addition, Bob 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 Newport Beach
Combination Building Inspector
Bob 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.
County of San Diego
Building Inspector
Bob provided building inspections on a variety of construction projects ranging from
residential remodels to new complex custom homes and commercial buildings to
verify compliance with adopted codes and standards including Building, MEP,
Energy, Accessibility and local ordinances and regulations.
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Jerome Schreiber
Senior Building Inspector
Background
Education Jerome is a seasoned and experienced combination building inspector with strong
background in electrical codes. He is a dedicated professional with strong inter-
• Bachelor of Science in personal skills and great customer service. He is capable, dependable, detail -oriented,
Electrical Engineering conscientious, courteous, helpful and will look for ways to help customers find
• Professional Electrical solutions during his inspections. He works very well under pressure and in a fast -paced
Engineer environment. He builds and maintains positive working relationship with peers,
management, and customers. He has excellent organizational skills, computer savvy
Certifications and proven ability to adhere to the established procedures of the jurisdiction.
• Certified Building
Select Work Experience
Inspector
• Certified Mechanical
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Inspector
Senior Building Inspector
• Certified Plumbing
Jerome serves as a True North Compliance Services senior building inspector. He
Inspector
conducts field inspections of variety of construction projects ranging from minor
• Certified Electrical
residential to complex new homes and commercial projects for compliance with the
Inspector
latest edition of the CRC, CBC and other standards and adopted jurisdiction
• Certified Electrical
ordinances. He interprets and enforces adopted City codes & ordinance; reviews
Plans Examiner
plans, calculations & specifications; coordinates & schedules daily inspection
assignments. Jerome provides technical support to staff/contractors/ clients, trouble-
shoots & 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.
Alexandra Perkins
Senior Permit Technician/Document Control
Background
Education
Alex is an experienced permit technician and document control with many years of
• Bachelor's degree in experience serving in multiple jurisdictions. She provides counter services to property
Marketing 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.
Select Work Experience
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.
Jesica Miner
Permit Technician/Document Control
Background
Education
Jesica is an experienced permit technician and document control with many years of
• Associate Degree in experience serving in multiple jurisdictions. She provides counter services to property
Marketing 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.
Select Work Experience
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.
Derrick Thompson
Permit Technician/Document Control
Esgil
Permit Technician- City of Santee, County of San Diego
Provided general support to Chief Building Official, City Official Managers and
Building Inspectors. Responsible for servicing the public front counter for Building
Department and Planning Department: Review and process plans for review,
Coordinate and monitor all plan check deadlines, verifying accuracy and completeness
of information for all permit documents, Calculations of Permit Fees, Track and
coordinate all approvals for city departments (Building, Planning, Plan Check,
Engineering and Fire), Prepare and Process all Building Permits for issuance, In -charge
of Tract Development permits, Research and update Contractor state license and
Workers Compensation requirements, Interface directly with city officials developers,
contractor and general public.
Process Plan for Plan Review, Inventory and catalog all plan documents (Hard copy or
Electronic), Monitor Plan Check deadlines, Process plan check results, Provide general
support to clients, Calculate Fees and Generate Invoices.
Semper Solaris
Permit Expediter
Received, reviewed, and processed applications for permits and licenses; collected and
processed appropriate records, and reports; assess fees; issues and approved solar,
roofing, and other related permits. Received, balanced, and deposited payments, and
maintained complex financial and accounting records. Responded to and resolved
difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Background
Education
Derrick provides counter services to property owners, business owners, and developers
Bachelor of Science-
for permitting and processing of discretionary and administrative permits, subdivisions,
Kinesiology- San Diego
approvals, and property development entitlements, as well as neighborhood code
Christian Colleg
compliance and zoning violation matters.
Skills
Select Work Experience
• Microsoft Outlook,
Microsoft Word,
True North Compliance Services, Inc.
Microsoft Excel
Permit Technician
Permitting Software:
• Trak It, Central Square,
Working at the City of Del Mar Permit Counter, Derrick performs document control and
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intake of submitted projects. Communicates with clients and project applicants related to
• Time Management,
status of projects. Process projects and calculate fees and other building data. Review
Prioritizing and
permit application for completeness, perform fee calculations, route plans, verify
Organizational skills.
approvals and conditions and issue permits. Use the City's TRAKiT permitting system
Ability to work in a team
to file permit applications, calculate fees, research zoning and planning requirements,
environment, as well as
enter approvals and route plans to appropriate divisions and departments.
independently.
He also provides support to other cities such as Carlsbad, Riverside County and uses
Extensive Customer
variety of computer programs to determine building permit requirements, plan check
Service
fees, water & sewer fees, and building permit fees. Perform residential and TI plan
reviews and communicates effectively with clients and applicants.
Esgil
Permit Technician- City of Santee, County of San Diego
Provided general support to Chief Building Official, City Official Managers and
Building Inspectors. Responsible for servicing the public front counter for Building
Department and Planning Department: Review and process plans for review,
Coordinate and monitor all plan check deadlines, verifying accuracy and completeness
of information for all permit documents, Calculations of Permit Fees, Track and
coordinate all approvals for city departments (Building, Planning, Plan Check,
Engineering and Fire), Prepare and Process all Building Permits for issuance, In -charge
of Tract Development permits, Research and update Contractor state license and
Workers Compensation requirements, Interface directly with city officials developers,
contractor and general public.
Process Plan for Plan Review, Inventory and catalog all plan documents (Hard copy or
Electronic), Monitor Plan Check deadlines, Process plan check results, Provide general
support to clients, Calculate Fees and Generate Invoices.
Semper Solaris
Permit Expediter
Received, reviewed, and processed applications for permits and licenses; collected and
processed appropriate records, and reports; assess fees; issues and approved solar,
roofing, and other related permits. Received, balanced, and deposited payments, and
maintained complex financial and accounting records. Responded to and resolved
difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Roy Kim
Permit Technician/Document Control
Background
Education
Roy is an experienced permit technician and document control. He provides excellent
• College of San Mateo Art- customer service. He provides counter services to property owners, business owners, and
Enrolled 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.
Select Work Experience
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.