Shannon Alvarez is a dedicated Fire Protection and Life Safety Code Consultant based in New York. With a strong educational background and extensive experience, Shannon brings a unique blend of technical expertise and practical insight to every project. She holds both a B.S. in Civil Engineering and an M.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Throughout her career, Shannon has worked with a variety of clients, providing comprehensive fire protection and code consulting services for healthcare facilities, office spaces, retail environments and historic properties.
Whether conducting life safety code assessments, designing fire alarm and sprinkler systems, or ensuring ADA accessibility compliance,Shannon’s meticulous approach helps clients achieve compliance with the International Building Code, Accessibility Codes, Fire Codes, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards.
Shannon also specializes in smoke control, hazard analysis and performance-based designs. Her collaborative work with architects, engineers and building owners has fostered strong partnerships and a deep understanding, ensuring that her clients' specific needs are met with precision and confidence.