Instructor: Troy Jones Description: Air Barriers, Water Resistive Barriers and Vapor Retarders are often confused on plans, during installation and for their purposes. In this class we focus on identifying the roles and requirements for each type of barrier as they relate to typical wall construction for residential construction. Join us as we focus on […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Reviews the changes between the previous and latest edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Reviews the changes between the previous and latest edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class […]
Instructor: Troy Jones Description: This class will not only provide what the code requires for air barriers, but what details should be included because it is what the plans examiner is looking for from the designer. What does code intend when requiring Air barrier and air sealing details shall be represented on the construction drawings. […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This introductory webinar will expose the attendee to the breadth of considerations and design flexibility that is provided within the Energy Code that ensure new buildings are built safely and with an eye towards the effective use and conservation of energy. This overview will identify the role of inspectors in the […]
Instructor: Troy Jones Description: This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the inspection process for ensuring the air barrier is compliant in building construction. The thermal envelope, which includes the walls, roof, windows, and floors, plays a crucial role in a building's energy efficiency and overall performance, and the air barrier is […]
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: Bill Clayton 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 to […]
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 safety […]
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 […]