FIRE CAUSE & ORIGIN INVESTIGATIONS
Determine the electrical origin and cause of fires with scientific precision.
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ELECTRICAL FAILURE ANALYSIS
In-depth analysis of electrical systems and components to identify why they failed.
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Investigating electrical and mechanical explosions in industrial and commercial environments.
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Analyze utility infrastructure failures, outages, overvoltage events, and equipment damage.
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Providing clear, defensible opinions, reports, and testimony that stand up in court.
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Investigate electrical system design, installation, and code compliance failures.
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The following are anonymized matter types to illustrate the scope of our experience.
INDUSTRIAL SWITCHGEAR EXPLOSIONGENERATOR FAILURE ANALYSISLITHIUM BATTERY FIRE INVESTIGATIONUTILITY EQUIPMENT FAILURESOLAR / PV FIRE INVESTIGATION
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DEFENSIBLE OPINIONSScientifically supported opinions you can rely on.
CLEAR REPORTSComplex findings translated into clear, concise reports.
COURT-READY TESTIMONYSeasoned expert testimony that withstands scrutiny.
SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND METHODOLOGYEngineering principles, industry standards, and proven methods.
RESPONSIVE TURNAROUNDEfficient, reliable, and responsive when it matters most.
PRINCIPAL FORENSIC CONSULTING ENGINEER
THOMAS ROCHA, P.E., C.F.E.I.
With more than 30 years of engineering and forensic investigation experience, Thomas Rocha provides independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous analysis of complex electrical failures. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator who delivers clear answers when the stakes are high.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.)
- NFPA 921 Compliant Investigations
- Court Qualified & Trusted Nationwide