Steven Scandaliato is Principal and a NICET IV certified Senior Engineering Technician with SDG. Born and raised in the AEC industry, Steven has over 29 years experience in fire protection engineering, design and project management covering all types of fire suppression and life safety systems. He serves on the Technical Advisory Committee for the American Fire Sprinkler Association and represents AFSA as a member of the NFPA 13, 101 and 5000 Committees.

Nationally recognized, Steven has become one of the most popular and sought after speakers on fire protection and life safety systems in the country. He is published in several periodicals including articles for the NFPA Journal, Fire Marshals Quarterly and American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He is also a contributing author to the text published by NFPA/SFPE titled “A Designers Guide To Automatic Sprinkler Systems”. He most recently presented seminars on “Seismic Issues and the Building Codes” at the NFPA World Fire Safety Conference and Expo.

Over the last 12 years, he has presented seminars to thousands in contracting and professional associations including The American Fire Sprinkler Association, The American Society of Plumbing Engineers, The American Institute of Architects, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers, International Code Council and The International Fire Marshals Association. He is a member of NFPA, SFPE, AFSA, DBIA and USGBC.View Articles