RJA
Robert J. Allen
Architect
New Jersey Registered Architect

Building code consulting for architects who need it done right.

Thirty-seven years of code analysis, life safety, and construction document review, drawn from institutional practice and applied to your project. Based in Cranbury, New Jersey.

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ROBERT J. ALLEN ARCHITECT STATE OF NEW JERSEY
37
Years at Princeton University
10
Years in Design Build
NJ
Registered Architect
LEED
AP BD+C Certified
What I do

Code expertise your project can depend on

Most of what I do falls into a few categories. Each one draws on code licensure and hands-on institutional experience, not just a reading of the code book.

Code analysis & compliance

Use group classification, means of egress review, and code compliance analysis for new and existing buildings.

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Fire & life safety

Fire protection and sprinkler system coordination reviewed against NFPA standards and New Jersey code.

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Rehabilitation & existing buildings

Change of use and renovation projects analyzed under the New Jersey Rehabilitation Subcode.

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Who I work with

Architectural firms and institutions that need an experienced second set of eyes on code compliance before it becomes a problem in the field.

Architectural firms

Code consulting on institutional and commercial projects, coordinated directly with the architect of record.

Institutions

Building and life safety code review for campus, educational, and research facilities.

Community associations

Governance and regulatory support for homeowners associations on code and compliance matters.

Individuals

Code guidance for property owners navigating a renovation, addition, or compliance question on their own.

Facilities

Code and architectural support for corporations and businesses maintaining or improving their facilities.