Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
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Is it common for engineers to opine on code issues that pertain to slip and fall claims? Such as, handrail height didn't meet code when built, etc. Or does this fall to an architect only realm? Given that the code requirements are fairly straightforward it would seem like either type of professional could opine, but was just curious.





RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
If the issue involves testing, it is rare that an architect will get involved. I have done investigations for slip and fall cases and have never had an architect on the other side. Most often it is another engineer, usually a mechanical engineer.
I do agree that architects have abdicated their responsibilities many times over.
RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/kc/AIAB081070
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RE: Slip and Fall - Engineer or Architect?
My boss considers himself a forensic engineer. He is licensed (PE) but all he does is correct and comment on things architects and other engineers do wrong. He dabbles in Arch, Struc, & Mech. and is rather gifted in all three when it comes to specific details. We have done abut 3-4 trip and fall claims in the past 5 years. Pretty rare.