Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Seminar examines the history and background of codes being applied to cannabis facilities, as well as discussion of the various related uses, hazards involved, and identification of H vs F-1, M and B occupancies within these facilities. Seminar discusses IBC, IFC, and MEP requirements and applying the IEBC to these uses.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Overview of the scoping provisions for accessibility in the International Building Code and the technical provisions of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The seminar will also discuss differences between the provisions enforced by building department and the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
Instructor: Doug Thornburg Description: This program provides an advanced review of the fire and life safety provisions of the International Building Code as they apply to large, complex and atypical buildings. The seminar begins with the determinations that govern everything downstream — how a use is classified, and whether a structure is treated as one building […]
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: This program provides an in-depth look at the requirements of the most current code year of the International Building Code for fire-resistance-rated construction. It will start with a detailed look at what is fire-resistance-rated construction, where it is required and what is the required rating. From there, it will cover the […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects included in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant […]
Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: Permit Technicians often encounter construction language in permit applications, plan sets, inspection notes, and customer conversations. This course trains technicians to recognize components of a building, understand key terminology, and see how construction concepts appear in the real world by analyzing actual inspection photographs and plan notes.
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This 6-hr course provides a focused, code-grounded exploration of residential mechanical systems as regulated in the model International Residential Code (IRC) and Mechanical Codes (IMC). Course material will examine how heating, cooling, ventilation, and distribution systems are designed, installed, and inspected to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants and […]
Instructor: Barbara Rice Description: This 4-hour course provides an in-depth review of lithium battery technologies and the associated safety hazards addressed in the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). It will examine the updated code provisions regulating the storage, use, installation, and emergency management of lithium-ion and other lithium-based batteries across a variety of occupancies. By Shums Coda Assoc. […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Identifies IEBC provisions applicable to the design and construction of tenant space improvements. The discussion addresses the three most common types of uses: business, mercantile and assembly. It emphasizes options available in the code for gaining compliance. Discussion includes occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated construction, interior […]
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Devoted to residential accessibility requirements using the International Building Code and ICC A117.1. Topics will include scoping for accessible design, Accessible, Type A and Type B residential requirements. The class will provide Federal accessibility background to help the student negotiate the maze of regulations and their base intent in the IBC.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Addresses the essential provisions of the IBC relating to the classification of buildings. Subjects include occupancy classification, type of construction, area calculations, location on property and building heights. Practical examples and problems will be discussed to illustrate code requirements.
Instructor: Barbara Rice Description: This 4-hour course provides a detailed examination of Chapter 12 – Energy Systems of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), focusing on fire and life safety requirements for modern energy technologies. Participants will gain a working knowledge of how the IFC regulates energy generation, storage, and distribution systems in both new […]