Architectural & Building Code Consulting
Professional Building Code Consulting & Expert Witness Services
Architectural & BUILDING Code Consulting
Preliminary Plan Reviews
Our firm offers comprehensive preliminary plan review services to ensure compliance with building codes and referenced standards. We also provide assistance with building department plan review processes, feasibility studies, accessibility analyses, as well as expert witness services for arbitration and Board of Appeal hearings.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Experience
Mr. Eaton has over 40 years of experience in the practice of Architecture and State- and Municipal-level certified building department administration. This experience has focused on changing the dynamics of relationships between design professionals and building departments. His concept when first acquiring building department certification was that the Building Official should be an integral part of the owner’s design team. Early involvement with building departments is crucial for a project's success.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture – Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University John Glenn School of Public Affairs, Columbus Ohio
Registrations & Certifications
Architect – Ohio #9128
Certified Building Official – #403
Certified Master Plan Examiner – #403
Certified Building Inspector – #403
Certified Mechanical Inspector– #403
Certified Public Manager
Scope of Services - Projects
Geoffrey D. Eaton, Architect, Inc. has provided code consultation and expert witness services for a variety of project scopes; such as:
- Professional Athletic Arenas and Concert Venues
- College and K-12 Athletic Facilities, Student Housing, and Educational Buildings
- Specialized Technology Facilities
- Medical & Behavioral Health Facilities
- High-Hazard Occupancies
- Specialized Processing Facilities
- Large Footprint Mixed-Use Occupancies
Let's Connect
Please feel free to reach out to discuss any upcoming projects in the preliminary or design development processes, or projects that are currently delayed by Building Department plan review or adjudication order processes.