Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class will provide a provocative and higher level of review of the International Building Code. The class will focus on unusual and more complex fire and life safety provisions of the code. Chapters 7-10 of the IBC will be discussed during the seminar. Subjects included will be fire walls, fire […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This full-day course provides a comprehensive examination of the International Building Code requirements that govern the design, construction, and inspection of multi-family residential buildings, with a particular focus on Group R 2 occupancies. The course explores the unique challenges of Type V A construction—one of the most demanding construction types due […]
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: This training provides building safety professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Means of Egress requirements as regulated by the Building Code. Through a combination of technical instruction, annotated diagrams, inspection best practices, and interactive case studies, participants will learn how to evaluate, verify, and enforce egress provisions that directly impact occupant […]
Instructor: Barbara Rice Description: Discussion of the significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 IFC with an explanation of the intent and application of the changes. Several significant additions were made to the 2024 IFC including occupancy groups for the first time in the IFC history.
Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course equips Permit Technicians with the knowledge, values, and practical skills required to operate effectively within a building department. Attendees will understand their critical role in public safety, customer service, regulatory compliance, and the overall permitting workflow.
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 […]
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: This seminar will focus on the different types fire-resistant rated assemblies and systems required by the International Building Code. Resources on identifying different systems will be discussed. The seminar will also discuss the plan review and inspection of such assemblies and systems.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This all day course provides an overview of the requirements for multi- family dwellings in the International Building Code. Type V-A construction may be the most difficult type of construction to build a structure by. This seminar discusses the design, construction and inspection of Group R-2 occupancies including, building planning, fire-resistive […]
Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course introduces Permit Technicians to the basics of residential plan review and building inspections. Participants will learn how to identify key components of residential construction plans and gain insight into what plan reviewers and inspectors look for during the permitting and inspection process. Through real-world examples, the class will compare construction […]
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. Inc.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: This class will discuss the soft skills of being a building official. Discussions will include customer service, legal aspects, politics and other issues that come up in a building department.