Fire & Electrical Forensic Consulting
MKA International, Inc. (MKA® ) Fire and Electrical Forensic Consulting services, namely, consulting services in the field of collection of evidence for fire and electrical forensic purposes are provided by a team that include certified Fire & Electrical Forensic Consultants. Our consultants provide comprehensive fire analysis services involving commercial, industrial and residential structures, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, and marine vessels. The team analyzes fire and explosion incidents for origin and cause and renders support through the litigation process for both civil and criminal cases.
In all First-Party fire investigations, the aspect of Subrogation is always part of our consideration. When dealing with these matters, MKA follows the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations and procedures and is experienced in all causes. Our Fire & Electrical Forensic Specialists provide support for all types of events, with significant experience in Large Loss, Litigation, and Specialty Hazard Claims.
Our team performs many of the tests required to determine the cause of the fire; we also utilize independent testing facilities that further specialize in particular fields to best serve our clients’ individual needs. This can be particularly beneficial in cases evaluating materials performance and composition testing.
Our Clients benefit from MKA’s Fire & Electrical Forensic being part of a larger group within MKA. Our Fire & Electrical Forensic Consultants have total access to complementary talent that is often needed, including Building Technology Consultants & Architects , Civil/Structural Engineers , Construction Consultants , Construction Cost Estimators , Environmental & Restoration Consultants , Geologists & Geotechnical Engineers , Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Consultants , Construction Schedule & Delay Consultants , and Roof Consultants that exist in our company and are conveniently located in 24 fully-staffed offices in all major metropolitan areas across the United States.
Our services include:
Origin & Cause Assessment
Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Explosions (Overpressure Events)
Electrical Fire and Explosion Causation
Electrical Shock Injury Causation
Failure Analysis & Damage Assessments
Appliance and Electronics Defect Analysis
Electrical Equipment Failure Analysis
Electrical Installation Deficiency Assessments
Lightning/Power Surge Damage Assessments
Fire Protection & Code Compliance
Electrical Code Compliance Assessments
Fire Code and Safety Compliance
Fire and Safety Inspections and Consultations
Fire Protection and Alarm System Evaluations
Fire, Electrical, and Chemical Hazards Analysis
Litigation & Subrogation Support
First- and Third-Party Claims
Evidence Collection and Storage
Expert Testimony
Property Damage & Builder’s Risk Consulting
Investigation/Component Failure Analysis
Destructive Testing
Product Compliance Analysis
Pre-existing Condition Identification
Date of Manifestation
Upgrade Code and Ordinance Analysis
Deferred Maintenance Analysis
Fire & Smoke Assessments
Cause and Origin Assessment – Fire
Cause and Origin Assessment – Explosion (Overpressure Event)
Cause and Origin Assessment – Electrical Shock Injury
Industrial Process Systems and Equipment
Electrical Systems (low, medium and high voltage)
Fire Protection and Alarm Systems Evaluations
Fire, Electrical and Chemical Hazard Analysis
Emergency Back-up Systems (Generators & UPS)
Lightning/Power Surge Investigation
Failure Analysis/Damage Assessment – Appliance and Electronic Component
Failure Analysis/Damage Assessment – Electrical Equipment
Failure Analysis/Damage Assessment – Electrical Installation Deficiency
Failure Analysis/Damage Assessment – Lightning Power Surge
Catastrophic (CAT) Response Team
Appraisal (Appraiser/Umpire)
Clerk of the Works
Construction Defect Litigation & Subrogation
Investigation/Component Failure Analysis
Destructive Testing
Product Compliance Analysis
Pre-existing Condition Identification
Date of Manifestation
Upgrade Code and Ordinance Analysis
Deferred Maintenance Analysis
Contract Compliance Analysis
Performance Failure Analysis
Design Failure Analysis
Component Failure Analysis
Product Failure Analysis
Causation Analysis
Contract Disputes/Surety
Default/Termination Analysis
Exposure Analysis
Contract Status Evaluations
Cost-to-Complete Analysis
Contract Analysis and Audit
Constructability Review
Change Order Analysis
Schedule & Cost Analysis
Entitlement Analysis
Bid Review
Measured Mile Analysis
Dispute Resolution Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Litigation Support
Building Product Compliance Analysis
Demonstrative Models
Graphic Presentations
Deposition Testimony
Trial Testimony
ADR Testimony
ADR – Mediation
ADR – Arbitration
ADR – Non-binding Arbitration
ADR – Early Neutral Arbitration
ADR – Judicial Reference Assistance
Appraisal (Appraiser/Umpire)
Discovery and Deposition Assistance
Deposition Summary
Document Management and Organization
Data, Document and Image Management
Our Professional Consulting & Expertise
Building Technology & Architecture
Construction Cost Estimating
Construction Consulting & Management
Civil/Structural Engineering
Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
Data Management & Document Control
Environmental & Restoration Consulting
Fire & Electrical Forensic Consulting
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Consulting
Construction Schedule & Delay Consulting