Yaron A. Tov is the Vice President, a corporate officer, founding associate, and serves on the Board of Directors at KPAA.

Mr. Tov has been with the firm since 1993.

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    Yaron A. Tov

    Principal Architect

    Education

    1985 Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

    Continuing Education

    1996 Specialized Certificate in Fire Protection, University of California, San Diego, Extension

    Registration and Certifications

    • 1992 Licensed Architect, California No. C-23298
    • 1995 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Certificate No. 46671
    • 1996 Licensed Architect, Arizona No. 30876
    • 1996 Licensed Architect, Nevada No. 3696
    • 2000 Licensed Architect, Colorado No. 305794
    • 2008 Licensed Architect, New Mexico No. 4637

    Forensic Experience

    Mr. Tov has conducted forensic architectural investigations of commercial buildings, single-family homes and multifamily housing projects totaling thousands of units. He is responsible for the complete range of forensic architectural services, including:

    • Reviewing and analyzing construction documents, contracts, and other construction phase records;
    • Inspecting and documenting existing building and site conditions;
    • Directing and observing destructive testing investigations;
    • Coordinating with other investigative consultants;
    • Researching building codes, materials, installation procedures and other technical issues;
    • Developing repair methods and documentation;
    • Coordinating the preparation of estimates of repair costs and allocations of responsibility;
    • Preparing and issuing reports of findings and repair recommendations;
    • Participating in mediations, settlement conferences and experts' meetings.

    Architectural Experience

    • 1992-1993 The Austin Hansen Group, San Diego, California
    • 1990-1992 BSHA Design Group (now Carrier Johnson), San Diego, California
    • 1985-1990 Oremen Associates, San Diego, California
    • 1980-1981 James Ellison Architect, San Diego, California

    Mr. Tov possesses extensive architectural experience in a wide variety of project types. He has specialized technical expertise in the areas of building codes and standards, fire-resistive construction, and materials specifications. Over the course of his career, he has been responsible for design, materials research and specification, supervision of construction document preparation and construction contract administration for a broad range of new construction projects. Mr. Tov's special area of expertise is the analysis, interpretation and application of building codes and regulations, including considerable experience working with building officials.

    Professional Affiliations

    • 1992-Current Member, American Institute of Architects
      • 1992 AIA Buiding Department Liaison Committee
      • 1997 AIA San Diego Building Codes & Standards Committee
    • 1995-Current Member, Construction Specifications Institute
    • 1992-2003 Member, International Conference of Building Officials
    • 1996-2006 Member, National Fire Protection Association