Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Plumbing & Mechanical Design Consulting in Newport, MI
Founded in 2003, Plumb-Tech Design & Consulting Services specializes in plumbing and mechanical system design, code consulting, and expert witness services. With over 37 years of experience, our team provides forensic analysis, litigation support, and training seminars for professionals in the plumbing industry. We actively participate in national code development committees and maintain certifications through organizations like ASPE and ASSE. Our expertise spans water management systems, legionella prevention, and compliance with international plumbing codes.We serve diverse sectors including healthcare, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings, offering tailored solutions to complex plumbing challenges. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through hundreds of published articles and educational programs. We combine field experience with courtroom expertise to deliver comprehensive services from system design to legal testimony. Our team maintains active involvement in standards development for hot water temperature control and medical gas systems.
Services
Plumbing Code Consulting
Expert Witness Services
Legionella Prevention
Forensic Investigations
Training Seminars
Mechanical System Design
Water Management
Scald Prevention
Fire Protection Systems
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 37 years of specialized plumbing system design experience
- Certified Plumbing Designer through ASPE
- Active participants in national plumbing code development
- Expert witness services in plumbing-related litigation cases
- Comprehensive training programs for industry professionals
Associations and certifications
- ASPE
- ASSE
- NFPA
- ICC
- IAPMO
- ASHRAE
- ASME
Services
Plumbing Code Consulting
Our code consulting services help manufacturers and design professionals navigate plumbing code requirements. We assist with developing new code language, modifying existing standards, and ensuring compliance with international plumbing codes. Our team actively participates in model code hearings and standard development committees.
Expert Witness Services
We provide expert testimony and forensic analysis for plumbing-related litigation cases. Our services include system failure analysis, scald injury investigations, and legionella outbreak evaluations. Our experts have testified in state and federal courts with decades of technical and legal experience.
Training Seminars
We offer comprehensive training programs on plumbing system design and code compliance. Our seminars cover topics like medical gas systems, fire protection codes, and legionella prevention. Courses are available for professionals seeking continuing education credits and industry certification.
Forensic Investigations
Our forensic services identify root causes of plumbing system failures through detailed inspections and testing. We analyze design flaws, installation errors, and maintenance issues using specialized diagnostic equipment. Our reports provide clear technical findings for insurance claims and legal proceedings.
Water Management
We develop water management strategies to prevent legionella growth and ensure safe building water systems. Our services include temperature control analysis, system maintenance protocols, and pandemic response planning for commercial and healthcare facilities.
People
Ronald L. George
Certified Plumbing Designer
With 37+ years of experience, Ron is a certified plumbing designer and code expert who has authored hundreds of industry articles and developed plumbing standards. He actively participates in national code development committees and provides expert testimony in plumbing-related litigation.
Lillian Trikes
Legal Consultant
Admitted to Michigan state and federal courts, Lillian brings legal expertise to plumbing system investigations. With a Magna Cum Laude Juris Doctor, she specializes in litigation support and forensic analysis of plumbing and mechanical systems failures.
Questions
What plumbing code consulting services do you offer?
We help manufacturers develop product standards, propose code changes, and ensure compliance with international plumbing codes through expert analysis and committee participation.
Do you provide expert witness services for legal cases?
Yes, we offer forensic analysis and expert testimony for plumbing system failures, scald injuries, and legionella outbreaks in state and federal court cases.
What training seminars are available?
We offer seminars on plumbing code compliance, medical gas systems, fire protection standards, and legionella prevention for industry professionals seeking continuing education.
How do you handle legionella prevention?
We develop water management plans to control legionella growth through temperature regulation, system maintenance protocols, and specialized testing procedures for commercial buildings.
What types of forensic investigations do you perform?
We investigate plumbing system failures, including scald incidents, legionella outbreaks, and mechanical system defects using diagnostic tools and technical analysis.
Can you assist with plumbing system design?
Yes, we provide design services for domestic water systems, fire protection systems, and industrial plumbing applications with compliance to current plumbing codes.
