Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course will review the various types of insulating materials and how these products provide both the required thermal resistance of the energy code and serve to maintain a safe and energy efficient structure for occupants and the general public.
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This session focuses on reviewing residential lighting layouts and specifications for energy compliance. Participants will verify high-efficacy lighting requirements and applicable control provisions. Emphasis is placed on ensuring plans clearly communicate requirements to installers and inspectors. The class highlights common inconsistencies and how to resolve them during plan review.
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: Xcel Colorado-- This session focuses on field inspection of commercial insulation systems under the 2024 IECC, emphasizing how insulation is actually installed, integrated, and verified during construction. Participants will examine roof, wall, floor, and foundation insulation requirements, with attention to continuity, alignment with air barriers, and protection from compression or displacement. […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Class Description: Addressing the code expectations and practical examples that address site specific impacts including floodplains, geotechnical imperfections, and special wind considerations.
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This session focuses on reviewing commercial construction documents for insulation compliance under the 2024 IECC. Participants will evaluate envelope assemblies, continuous insulation strategies, and thermal performance documentation across different compliance paths. The class emphasizes identifying gaps or ambiguities in drawings and specifications that commonly lead to field issues. Review strategies are […]
Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This session takes a look at the flexibility and options provided in the International Energy Conservation Code in determining paths of demonstrating code compliance. Attendees will review what type of documentation is needed for each path. We will look at how COMcheck, ASHRAE 90.1, and Energy Raters, are used as compliance […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: The first part of this course provides individuals with guidelines for administering the legal aspects of code enforcement, prosecution and maintenance. Topics will include historical results of ignoring regulations, interpretation and application of pertinent laws and theories of legal liability. The second part will discuss ethics, with a discussion of “real […]
Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This session takes a look at the flexibility and options provided in the International Energy Conservation Code in determining paths of demonstrating code compliance. Attendees will review what type of documentation is needed for each path. We will look at how COMcheck, ASHRAE 90.1, and Energy Raters, are used as compliance […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Provides new residential inspectors with basic techniques and an understanding of conducting inspections of one & two dwelling and townhouse buildings. The discussion will include preparation, presentation and inspections of the building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical portions of a building. This class is intended for new inspectors or those trying to […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class addresses the inspection of commercial air barrier systems, focusing on how air barriers are installed, maintained, and verified in real-world construction environments. Participants will review acceptable air barrier materials, continuity requirements, and integration with adjacent assemblies such as roofs, walls, windows, and foundations. The session emphasizes inspection strategies that […]
Instructor: Steve Thomas Summary: Provides basic concepts of disabled accessible design and construction using the International Building Code and ICC A117.1 as it relates to non-residential structures. The first portion of the class will discuss WHEN accessible features are required by the IBC. The remainder of the class will be devoted to HOW a building […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class addresses how air barrier requirements are documented in commercial plans and specifications. Participants will focus on material selection, continuity details, testing provisions, and enforceability. The session emphasizes reviewing plans in a way that ensures air barrier intent is clear and verifiable during construction. Common documentation shortcomings will be discussed […]