Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Explains the process of conducting a plan review for small/medium sized commercial projects. It will cover the Building Code requirements for commercial projects. The class will provide students with formats, process and understanding of how to conduct a commercial plan review.
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This is a focused course designed to help builders, inspectors, designers, and code officials quickly understand what has changed between the 2021 and 2024 editions of the IRC and how those changes affect residential construction (including Building, MEP, and Energy).
Instructor: Steve Thomas Summary: Podium type buildings are becoming more popular across the country. They are unique buildings with many different code requirements. This seminar will provide an overview of the specific requirements for these types of buildings and how to apply the building code to the design, construction and inspections. Subjects will include type […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class covers inspection of residential air barrier and air sealing requirements, focusing on typical framing and construction practices. Participants will learn how to inspect common leakage locations and understand how air sealing measures are intended to work together. Blower door testing requirements will be discussed in the context of inspection […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class covers inspection of residential air barrier and air sealing requirements, focusing on typical framing and construction practices. Participants will learn how to inspect common leakage locations and understand how air sealing measures are intended to work together. Blower door testing requirements will be discussed in the context of inspection […]
Instructor: Jesse 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 look in the real world by analyzing actual inspection photographs.
Instructor: Bill Clayton 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: Joshua Harmon Description: This course introduces builders, inspectors, and design professionals to the key requirements and updates in the 2024 International Residential Code. This fast-paced course teaches you how the code is organized, how to navigate it efficiently, and how to apply essential provisions for building planning, fire safety, structural components, and residential systems.
Instructor: Steve Thomas Summary: 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: Hope Medina Description: The premise of this class is to walk through the energy code provisions, both residential and commercial, that have the biggest impact on energy efficiency. This class will demonstrate where the information comes from for what is considered to be the heavy hitters for energy efficiency. This class will take these […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class addresses how residential air barrier and air sealing requirements are documented in plans. Participants will review notes, details, and testing requirements for clarity and enforceability. The session emphasizes aligning documentation with inspection expectations. Common documentation shortcomings will be discussed.
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, […]