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Christopher Cummiskey
Senior Principal Engineer
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Professional Summary
Mr. Cummiskey has more than 15 years of experience in the forensic mechanical and fire protection engineering field. He is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Ohio. His diverse experience includes cause and origin analysis, mechanical and fire protection system failures, fire protection system design and review, electrical system review, mechanical and HVAC system review, electrical/mechanical system design, construction oversight and certification of fire protection and life safety building components.
Areas of expertise include the following:
- Appliance failures
- HVAC Systems, Gas systems and components
- Water system losses
- International Building Code
- International Fire Code
- NFPA Codes
- Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13, 13R, 13D)
- Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (NFPA 14)
- Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection (NFPA 20)
- The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 72)
- Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Venting Systems (NFPA 90A)
- The Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
- Various state and local codes
Education
Masters of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, 2
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 2007
Certifications
Professional Engineer (Additional states available upon application):
Connecticut, 0028863
Maine, 14273
Massachusetts, 49546
New Hampshire, 14980
New York, 90783
Ohio, 85921
Rhode Island, 9897
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators, 22081-13382
Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector, Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service (F.I.R.E.), FCI-255
Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE-13-0063), National Fire Protection Association
Oil Burner Technician, MA, License #BU-319030
Oil Heating Technician, NH, License #HT2500592
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record #48189
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II, Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1403 Live Burn Instructor, Rhode Island Fire Academy
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor, Rhode Island Fire Academy
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