Michael SHEEHAN

President, Fire and Life Safety
Coral Gables, FL

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Michael SHEEHAN

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE)

Expertise

Commercial Condominium Education Government Healthcare High Rise Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Architectural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Fire / Life / Safety Code/Accessibility Compliance & Consulting Architectural/Engineering Design Fire & Life Safety
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Services

Life Safety Accessibility Consulting Code Consulting Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Fire & Life Safety Planning Fire Protection Test Protocols Fire System/Special Inspections Smoke Control Systems
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About Michael SHEEHAN

Mr. Sheehan is an experienced fire protection engineer with over 15 years of experience and a demonstrated history of successful life safety consulting across national and international projects ranging in complexity. 

Currently based in the South Florida region, Mr. Sheehan offers comprehensive fire protection and life-safety consulting services to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) community. His responsibilities include meticulously reviewing Architectural and Engineering drawings to ensure adherence to local, state, and national codes and standards, alongside accessibility regulations. Collaborating closely with clients and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as the esteemed City of Miami Building and Fire Departments, he navigates the intricate landscape of fire protection and life safety engineering for intricate mixed-use and high-profile structures, engineering tailored resolutions for optimal safety outcomes.​

Professional Experience

7+ YEARS WITH FIRM  |  15+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY

Michael SHEEHAN is President of SOCOTEC's Fire & Life Safety division. Mr. Sheehan founded SLS Consulting in 2017, holding several titles within the organization including Principal and Senior Fire Protection Engineer later becoming part of the SOCOTEC family of brands.  

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering – Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 2011
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Worcester Polytechnic Institute – 2007
  • Bachelor of Arts – Saint Anselm College – 2006

Practice Areas

  • Fire Protection 
  • Life Safety
  • Smoke Control

Registrations

  • Registered Engineer in: CA, FL, GA, MD, MA, NC, NV, NY, PA, TN, TX​

Professional Affiliations

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)

 

Representative Projects

  • Miami World Center, Miami, FL
  • Water Street District, Tampa, FL
  • 830 Brickell, Miami, FL
  • Panorama Tower, Miami, FL
  • Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour, FL
  • Brickell City Center, Miami, FL
  • Gables Station, Miami, FL
  • Plaza Coral Gables, Coral Gables, FL
  • MSG Sphere at the Venetian, Las Vegas, NV
  • Tesla Giga-Factory, Austin, TX
  • The Dubai Mall, Dubai
  • Wells Fargo Office and Marriot Marquis, Miami, FL
  • Aventura Mall, Aventura, FL
  • City Place West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL
  • City Place Doral, Doral, FL
  • Herald Examiner, Los Angeles, CA
  • American Express, Sunrise, FL

Professional Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE)

Expertise

Commercial Condominium Education Government Healthcare High Rise Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Architectural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Fire / Life / Safety Code/Accessibility Compliance & Consulting Architectural/Engineering Design Fire & Life Safety
+ See more

Services

Life Safety Accessibility Consulting Code Consulting Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Fire & Life Safety Planning Fire Protection Test Protocols Fire System/Special Inspections Smoke Control Systems
+ See more