David Phillips PE

Coffman Engineers, San Diego, California office
Mr. Phillips has ten years of experience with professional fire protection and building code consulting along with conceptual design and special inspection of smoke control systems. His experience includes conceptual design and special inspection of both passive and active smoke control systems in high-rises; smoke exhaust systems in atria and hybrid pressurization-airflow systems; modeling and evaluation of smoke control systems using CONTAM and FDS; plan review of sprinkler and fire alarm systems; code consulting for egress analysis, height and area, construction type, opening protection, vertical openings, and exterior walls; engineering judgements for rated assemblies; as well as alternate materials and methods reports for travel distances, exterior claddings, and construction materials. Mr. Phillip’s project experience includes airport terminals, high-rise apartments, office buildings and hotels, distilleries, warehouses and hospitals. He has engaged with numerous regulatory authorities including CSFM, HCAI, NAVFAC, GSA, UC fire marshals and City and County code officials.