John Herboth
John Herboth, PE, CxA, BET-CP, EMP, is a senior commissioning engineer at Affiliated Engineers Inc. Since 2018 he was actively involved in leading fire life safety testing and inspection services at NorthWest Engineering Service, Inc. where he started his commissioning career in late 2007. He currently serves as the northwest chapter president of the building commissioning association (BCxA). He believes that sharing project successes, failures, and best practices is a professional duty.
Articles
When, how to use a team approach for integrating MEP systems with fire, life safety
Successful mechanical, electrical and plumbing integration with fire and life safety systems require significant investment from all angles
Benefits of using professionals for smoke damper investigation and repair services
Smoke damper testing is often overlooked, which can lead to dangerous situations in buildings should a fire incident occur. Testing, though, is a complex process and is best left to professionals who know and understand the codes.