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Frozen & Burst Pipe Investigations

By Ronald J. Natoli, P.E., C.F.E.I.
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When pipes freeze and burst releasing water, the mechanical engineers at Robson Forensic are frequently retained to determine the cause of the failure. This article provides a starting point for…

Temperature Control

By Kenneth J. Kutchek, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.M.S.E. & Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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Temperature controls can factor into litigation in a variety of cases including the loss of perishable goods, lost product in manufacturing or processing facilities, fire damage, or personal injury…

Preventing Disease Transmission Through HVAC Systems

By Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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What is the standard of care for minimizing the risk of disease transmission through building HVAC systems? Prior to 2020 this was an esoteric question largely reserved for academics, but it has since…

Common Defects in Plumbing & Piping Failures

By Stanley Jaworski, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I.
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The engineers at Robson Forensic frequently investigate matters where property has been damaged by water, gas, or another substance leaking from a failed plumbing system. These leaks often originate…

Marijuana Facilities: Codes, Standards & Hazards

By Stanley Jaworski, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I.
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Equipment to manage fumigation, CO2 enrichment, high intensity lighting, large volume humidity control, and oil extraction are commonplace in industrial facilities and are becoming increasingly common…

Lead in the Water

By Michael D. Klein, P.E., CHMM, C.F.E.I.
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Lead has been regarded as a toxic substance since the time of the Romans. It is ubiquitous in our environment, and its toxic properties have been written about for centuries. Exposure to lead is known…

Investigating Fuel Oil Leaks and Spills

By Ronald J. Natoli, P.E., C.F.E.I.
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This article provides a detailed introduction on the topic of fuel oil leaks. Our mechanical engineers provide an explanation of the common reasons these leaks occur and information on relevant…

Investigating Fire Sprinkler Systems

By Dale J. Cagwin, P.E.
Expert Overview

When fire sprinkler systems activate and/or release water we are frequently retained to determine if the systems worked as intended. In the course of these investigations there are common questions…

Legionnaires Disease

By Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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In this article, mechanical engineer Rene Basulto discusses the 2015 outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease in New York City, the suspected role that mechanical building systems play in the outbreak of…

Legionellosis, New Standard of Care

By Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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In this article, Rene Basulto, P.E. provides an engineer’s introduction to Legionnaires Disease. He discusses the way that Legionella bacteria propagates in water systems and how developing…