JPC Contracting AIA California Council Allied Member,is a contracting and consulting firm specializing in disabled access involving the, 1990 Americans with disabilities act, (A.D.A.) and the California building code, Title 24.
Services:
· Risk management, performing site survey’s of public accommodations offer opinions on the compliance of the applicable codes and regulations and the potential liability of architectural barriers.
· Perform site inspections, survey Property utilizing a survey crew develop, site specific design Plans, removal of architectural barriers.
· Develop cost analysis to remove architectural barriers.
· Plan check for opinion on potential liabilities.
· Expert witness Deposition testimony
· Expert witness Trial testimony
· Served as an expert witness in over 100 cases
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: CALBO.California Building Officials, C3 Code Credential.160 hours of continuing educational since 2001.
B-General Building Contractor California Code of Regulations
Division 8, Title 16, Article 3. Classification
C51 - Structural Steel Contractor
A structural steel contractor fabricates and erects structural steel shapes and plates, of any profile, perimeter or cross-section, that are or may be used as structural members for buildings and structures, including the riveting, welding, rigging and metal roofing systems necessary to perform this work.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)
C61 - Limited Specialty
D21 – Machinery and Pumps
A machinery and pumps contractor installs, removes, modifies or repairs:
A) Pumps; conveyors; cranes; dock levelers; various hoisting and material handling equipment and meters.
B) Dumb waiters; disabled lifting and assistance equipment; automated speed rail trolley systems for garment hanging.
C) Automatic car washing racks and auto body paint finishing booth equipment.
NOTE: Construction of buildings and/or roof structures for this equipment is not included.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: I.A.I. The American Institute of Architects
I.C.C. International Code Council
A.A.P.D. American Association of people with Disabilities.
CALBO.California Building Officials, C3 Code Credential.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: over 140
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: • Department of Justice code of federal regulation 28 CFR Part 36 (ADA)
ADA accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)
• 1982-2001/2007 California Building Code CBC
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 70%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 40%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 22
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 10-06-05
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: over 100
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 6,
two additional appearances, but did not have an opportunity to testify.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 12
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting
reports
site inspections
As-built plans
Retro-fit plans
Develop cost analysis to remove architectural barriers.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 175.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Principal agrees to pay Contractor for the time expended to perform the Services at the rate of One Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($175.00) per hour including travel time to and from Contractor’s principal place of business in Chico, California.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: In the event Contractor is required to provide deposition testimony in connection with the Premises, Principal agrees to pay Contractor at the rate of Two Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($275.00) per hour, including travel time and time devoted to deposition preparation.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: In the event Contractor is required to provide testimony at a trial or arbitration hearing Principal agrees to pay Contractor at the rate of Three Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($325.00) per hour, including travel time, time devoted to trial or arbitration preparation and waiting time.
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: In addition, in the event the place of providing deposition, trial or arbitration testimony is fifty (50) or more miles from Contractor’s principal place of business Principal shall pay to Contractor a per diem fee of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per day to cover Contractor’s expenses.
