Events

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class Description: Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the California Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed.

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This session will highlight the Energy Code requirements for commercial projects meeting the power/lighting allowances and lighting controls that support energy efficiency and occupant safety. While every construction code provision has a purpose, the power and lighting requirements of the Energy Code seek to improve energy efficiency and ensure adequate lighting […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: These reports look so technical how do I start to review Manual J’s? This session we will discuss what heat gain and loss calculation are and other basics needed for review including the software allowed to be used for the reports.

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: 024 IBC (International Building Code) Update and Significant Changes Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participants with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: What are the top ten items in a manual J that I need to ensure are correct when the data was entered into the software? This class will discuss items that have an impact on the results for the heating and cooling load calculations.

Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course provides an in-depth overview of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with a focus on the significant changes from the previous edition(s). Participants will explore the scope, purpose, and application of the IPMC, which sets minimum maintenance standards for existing buildings — including housing, structural integrity, fire safety, […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: 2024 IFC (International Fire Code) Update and Significant Changes (COURSE IN MULTIPLE TRACKS) This session will include discussion of the many changes that took place in the IFC in 2024 and how to apply those changes. Discussion will include the background of the changes to add clarity to the intent. Students […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: After the heating and cooling loads have been calculates based on Manual J, the residential equipment selection process can begin. This session will provide basic guidelines for review, and how to determine when is the equipment oversized or undersized

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: This session will include discussion of the changes to the 2024 IWUIC and review the code. Discussion will include wildland fire prevention techniques, challenges and alternatives to adopting the Code and examples of WUI development and plan review.

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Class Description: targeting Admin, Counter, and Inspectors on the best practice for relating to and engaging the public and media.

Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: Designed primarily for the building department employee who has an interest in learning more about the plan review aspects of working at the front counter. The course is intended to provide essential information that will assist in doing plan review as it relates to such items as patio covers, room additions, […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: Reviewing the components of a Manual D report and the duct layout.