Apple Park
City of Cupertino, CA · Commercial · Client: Apple
Project details
Managed all structural plan review for this landmark corporate headquarters project, as well as oversight on quality control and process flow.
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
Teaming with Your Community to Make a Difference
About the firm
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3) provides building safety and code compliance services to municipal and government clients across the western United States. Founded in 2006, WC3 serves as an extension of local authorities having jurisdiction, offering plan review, inspection, code enforcement, construction management, and code consulting. The practice employs professional structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and fire protection engineers alongside certified building officials, serving hundreds of communities from offices across California, Utah, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
- Established
- 2006
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering · Fire Protection Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
Credentials
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) · ICC Certified Building Official · ICC Certified Plans Examiner · ICC Certified Building Inspector · ICC Certified Fire Inspector · ICC Certified Permit Technician
People
Giyan SenaratneFounder, Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Hilda ChavezVice President & Human Resources Manager
Donald ZhaoVice President & Regional Manager
Eric SchneiderjohnVice President & Senior Plan Review Engineer
Ganga SenaratneExecutive - Finance
Capabilities
Plan Review
Service websiteComplete building code and engineering reviews designed to identify discrepancies and keep projects aligned with safety standards.
- Building Plan Review
- Fire and Life Safety Review
- OSHPD 3 Plan Review
- Structural Plan Review
- Civil Plan Review
Building Inspection
Service websiteField inspections carried out by certified inspectors to ensure compliance across all project phases and disciplines.
- Fire Inspection
- Public Works Inspection
Code Consulting
Service websiteProfessional interpretations, compliance strategy, and formal training to help communities understand complex code regulations.
- Code Training
- Code Interpretations
- Expert Witness Testimony
Administration Assistance
Service websiteOn-demand department administration and technical staffing support for municipal building, fire, and public works divisions.
- Interim Building Official
- Permit Technician
Industries
Government · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Retail · Mixed-Use · Power Generation · Solar · Transit
Projects
Pixar Animation Studios
City of Emeryville, CA · Commercial · Client: Pixar Animation Studios
Project details
Complete plan review, building inspection, and project management for a three-story animation studio building featuring a basement, theaters, screening rooms, office space, and a grand atrium protected by a smoke control system.
Villas on the Boulevard
City of Santa Clara, CA · Multifamily Residential
Project details
Complete plan review, building inspections, and project management for a new four-story, 328,219-square-foot residential and mixed-use building featuring a pool and one level of basement parking.
Pio Pico Energy Center
San Diego, CA · Power Generation
Project details
Plan review and building safety services for a simple-cycle power generation project consisting of three General Electric LMS100 natural gas-fired combustion turbine generators, providing a total net generating capacity of 300 megawatts.