About
Joseph Shafer, security and life/safety risk consultant
More than 25 years evaluating sites, buildings and drawings for electronic security and fire systems.
Profile
Joseph Shafer founded Shafer Security Consulting to give organizations an independent, experienced view of their security and life/safety risk, and a practical plan to reduce it.
His work draws on more than 25 years of site, building and drawing evaluations to future-proof clients' electronic security and fire systems. His hands-on knowledge spans IP camera analytics, artificial intelligence, UL spaces and every part of fire and life/safety systems.
That depth of systems, services, codes and industry best practices lets him assess complex systems and large facilities, from a single plant to an 11-site distribution network. He has surveyed sites across the United States and in Canada.
Technical skills
- Life/Safety Cabling Specifications
- Hardware Component Integration
- Software Systems Integration
- ESRM Training & Subject-Matter Expertise
- NFPA, UL and NEC Code Compliance
- UL2050, ICD 705 and SCIF Space Design
Recognition
Systems & platforms
Working experience with leading fire, access control and video platforms, including:
- Silent Knight & Fire-Lite
- SafePath Voice Evacuation
- Edwards (EST)
- Genetec
- LenelS2
- Software House
- Honeywell Pro-Watch
- Milestone VMS
Product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are listed to describe experience, not endorsement.
Work with Joseph
Bring an experienced, independent eye to your next facility, upgrade or compliance review.