Roger W. Griffith, P.E. provides forensic engineering investigations, litigation support, and expert witness testimony in cases related to mechanical/plumbing/piping system design, hot water systems/scalding, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas appliance venting, fuel gas fires & explosions, legionella outbreaks, and failures involving mechanical/plumbing/sprinkler systems. He represents plaintiffs and defendants and has provided testimony at depositions, arbitration hearings, and trials.
Roger W. Griffith, PE, is a forensic engineer specializing in building mechanical systems, with particular experience in carbon monoxide exposure, fuel gas explosions, and hot water scalding.
He provides independent forensic analysis and expert testimony in state and federal courts and is retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel.
His work focuses on evaluating system design, installation, maintenance, and operation under real-world conditions, with reference to applicable codes, standards, and accepted engineering practice.
Mr. Griffith is a licensed Professional Engineer with multi-state licensure and participates in developing national fuel gas and plumbing safety standards.
Practice Areas
- Carbon monoxide exposure investigations
- Fuel gas leaks, fires, and explosions
- Combustion appliance performance and venting
- Domestic hot water temperature and scalding incidents
- Building mechanical system failure analysis
Mr. Griffith participates in the development and revision of national fuel gas and plumbing system standards through technical committee involvement. Experience includes work related to fuel gas systems, combustion appliance venting, plumbing systems, and domestic hot water system design.