Andrew J. Paris
PE, HAZWOPER, CFEI, CVFI
Director, Forensic Electrical Engineering
Areas of Expertise
MN
Andrew Paris, PE, CFEI, CVFI, Director, Forensic Electrical Engineering, specializes in investigating and consulting on electrical fires and failures, electrical design and electrical safety. His investigative casework experience includes product failure analysis, residential, commercial, and industrial fire and explosion investigations, heavy equipment accidents and failures, personal injuries, electrocution and electric shock investigations, lightning damage, and appliance fire and failure investigations. Mr. Paris has also developed electrical safety training procedures for industrial clients as well as inspected the design and manufacture of specialized industrial machinery for compliance with industry standards. In addition to his forensic and safety experience, Mr. Paris has worked as a manufacturing and design engineer where he designed and tested custom and replacement current transformers for a variety of industrial and utility customers. He provides litigation support and expert testimony to law firms, insurance companies and manufacturers.
Education / Certifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo
- Registered PE: AZ, MN, WA
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, OSHA
- Certified Fire + Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
- Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator
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Cannabis Fire and Explosion Investigations Highlight Industry's Safety Challenges
Jan 4, 2024
Andrew Paris, Director, emphasizes the need for standardized safety protocols and regulations in the legal cannabis industry, highlighting the risk of fires and explosions.
Project Profiles
The Marshall Fire
Sep 6, 2023
Our experts provided a detailed post-fire forensics investigation to determine the origin and cause of the incident, and a wildfire risk assessment to evaluate building performance during the fire.
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Fire Hazards in Cannabis Operations
Aug 19, 2021
What types of safety hazards are found in marijuana growing and processing operations?