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Engineering & Contractor Services

Five Elements Engineering (FEE) is a low-overhead, independent civil/environmental and energy engineering consultancy, founded by Bill Friedman, with a focus on rural residential and small commercial projects in Northern California.  Five Elements Engineering specializes in Water and Energy Systems, Water Quality Regulatory Compliance and a variety of civil engineering related land development and building projects requiring a licensed qualified professional.

WATER and ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Permitting and Regulatory Compliance – SWRCB and Local Authority Application, Design and Reporting Assistance as Qualified Professional/Consultant
  • Cannabis Cultivation Compliance
  • QSD Stormwater Management Development (SWPPPs)
  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment – Qualified Consultant for Site Evaluation and Design of Residential and Commercial/non-standard septic and water recycling systems
  • Assessment, Design and Installation of onsite potable water treatment systems

POWER/ENERGY (under OHM Renewable Power CSLB #986077)

  • Solar PV + Energy Storage + Backup Power – Grid-Tied and Off-Grid
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Generation/Integration – Solar + Micro-hydro + Wind
  • Electrical Upgrades

BUILDING PERMIT DRAWING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER SEAL/STAMP

  • Design review and stamp for building and non-building structure permits