Tom Jaleski

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ABOUT TOM JALESKI

I help people achieve better built environments. I am a licensed Architect and a code analyst. My background in architecture in many parts of the country has afforded me the opportunity to work with many architects and building officials. Each project is a different problem and allows different solutions. This is the interesting part of working with building codes, the creative problem solving required to provide appropriate solutions to each of the different projects. Building codes are not always a hard and fast rule, they are sometimes a standard to judge other solutions by.AREA OF EXPERTISE: Building, fire and ADA code compliance for new buildings, existing buildings, and historical buildings.SPECIALTY AREA - Code research and interpretation to provide custom solutions, facilitate interaction with building officials and get approvals for alternate compliance strategies.EXPERIENCE BY FACILITY TYPE: COMMERCIAL: Offices, Retail, Mixed-use, Big-box retail, Galleries, Restaurants, Medical Office Building, Research Facilities, and High-rise.ASSEMBLY: Drama theater, Dance Theater, Training Theater, Temporary theater, Sports arena, Alumni center, Conference center, Training Center, Restaurant, Recreation center.STORAGE: Vehicles, Aircraft, Medical records, Retail storage, Grocery storage, and Commercial-Industrial commodity storage.AVIATION: Hangars, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Training facilitiesRESIDENTIAL: Low-rise and high-rise Apartments, Hotels, Resorts, Longterm care, and Student housing.EXPERIENCE BY REGION:US: Alaska, Arizona, New York, Oregon, and Washington.SpecialtiesLooking at existing conditions and finding the best solutions through research and discussions/negotiations with local building officials. Every situation is unique and a new opportunity to find the best solution.