About the Author
Melissa Sanchez, S.E., LEED AP, is a staff engineer with ICC Evaluation Service specializing in structural and seismic building products. She has a bachelors' degree in civil engineering from University of California, Los Angeles and a masters degree in structural engineering from University of California, Berkeley. Sanchez is a LEED Accredited Professional and a licensed structural engineer in the state of California with more than 10 years of experience in structural analysis, design and construction administration for existing and new structures.