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Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of spray foam insulation and whole building air barrier testing as critical components of code-compliant construction. With a focus on state-adopted energy efficiency and construction codes—including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Building Code (IBC)—participants will learn how spray […]

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course provides an in-depth examination of spray foam insulation and whole building air barrier testing as critical components of code-compliant construction. With a focus on state-adopted energy efficiency and construction codes—including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Residential Code (IRC), and International Building Code (IBC)—participants will learn how spray […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Summary: 2024 Commercial Plan Review

Instructor: Steve Thomas Summary: 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: Bill Clayton Summary: Discussion of the Fire resistive requirments in the IBC including faire resistive assemblies, penetrations, joint systems and dampers

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Steve Thomas Description: 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 rated construction, fire protection requirements and […]

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

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course delves into the pivotal role of heat pumps in achieving compliance with the Energy Code. Participants will explore how heat pumps contribute to maintaining safe, energy-efficient structures while reducing environmental impact. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, you'll gain insights into selecting, installing, and optimizing heat […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Identifies IBC 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: Hope Medina Description: We will spend time in the classroom reviewing energy code provisions that may be observed when out in the field at an actual project. This class will focus on provisions of the energy code for the phase the project is at.

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: When the phrase of the “building thermal envelope” is mentioned the image people think of is insulation, but what other components are involved with the thermal envelope. The Building Thermal Envelope is a critical component of project design that serves to provide thermal resistance and create a level of safety and […]

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: When the phrase of the “building thermal envelope” is mentioned the image people think of is insulation, but what other components are involved with the thermal envelope. How do air barriers and thermal bridging fit into the thermal envelope? The Building Thermal Envelope is a critical component of project design that […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class description: Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International Build-ing 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 […]

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: The proper inspection requires awareness of the control expectations and power/lighting and equipment requirements of the Code – and this review of inspection best practices supports both efficient construction and occupant/public safety when traversing building sites at varying levels of natural illumination and darkness.

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: The proper inspection requires awareness of the control expectations and power/lighting and equipment requirements of the Code – and this review of inspection best practices supports both efficient construction and occupant/public safety when traversing building sites at varying levels of natural illumination and darkness.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class description: Review the change from the last edition to the current edition of the International Residential 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. Discussion covered […]

Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: Significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 International Residential Code

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Focuses on those elements of buildings that are required to be fire-resistance-rated due to other provision of the code. Based on the International Building Code® (IBC®), provisions applicable to all occupancies and construction types will be addressed. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including building officials, […]

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: Troy Jones