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Christopher Cummiskey
Mechanical/Fire Protection Engineer
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Professional Summary
Mr. Cummiskey has more than 15 years of experience in both engineering and fire protection roles, 9 of which are in the field of fire protection and mechanical system engineering. His diverse experience includes fire protection system design and review, electrical system review, mechanical and HVAC system review, failure and root cause analysis, electrical/mechanical system design, construction oversight and certification of fire protection and life safety building components. Analysis of electrical and mechanical systems and components to determine failure modes.
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
Oil Burner Technician, MA, License #BU-319030
Professional Engineer, MA, License #49546
Professional Engineer, RI, License #9897
Professional Engineer, CT, License #28863
Professional Engineer, NY, License #090783
Professional Engineer, NH, License #14980
Professional Engineer, ME, License #14273
Professional Engineer, VT, License #018.0118696
Professional Engineer, OH, License #85921
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Record #48189
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators, #22081-13382
Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE-13-0063), National Fire Protection Association, 2013
NFPA 1403 Live Burn Instructor, Rhode Island Fire Academy, 2006
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor, Rhode Island Fire Academy, 2006
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I & II, Rhode Island Fire Academy, 2005
Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector, Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service
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