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Department Head
MS, Fire Protection Engineering, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Michael has over 20 years of experience in design, project management and consulting in fire protection. He is known for progressing protocols and optimizing efficiency. He has experience successfully handling complex, high-profile projects with many stakeholders. He also has civil and mechanical engineering knowledge which complements his perspective and approach. His area of expertise and credentials include hazardous storage, risk assessment, NFPA building and fire codes, international building and fire code, life safety plans/code analysis, smoke modeling, suppression systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, fire pumps and hydraulic analysis.
RCOE's new 130,578 SF Conference Center and Parking Structure supports K-12 education, featuring spacious offices, modern amenities, secured parking, a top-level conference center, and Café Esquina with a full kitchen.
Design West constructed Cuesta College Campus Center, an LEED Silver-certified student services and admin building. Fire protection included wet fire suppression system design, meeting codes and standards.
Design West Engineering supported Chaffey College's Library and Learning Commons project, providing MEP, fire protection, and technology design. Their involvement ensured a comprehensive plan for design and construction teams.
We're ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work on your project. Let's make something great together.
