Events

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: Steve Thomas Description: This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects included in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: This program provides an in-depth look at the requirements of the most current code year of the International Building Code for fire-resistance-rated construction. It will start with a detailed look at what is fire-resistance-rated construction, where it is required and what is the required rating. From there, it will cover the […]

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 […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Identifies IEBC 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: Barbara Rice Description: This 4-hour course provides an in-depth review of lithium battery technologies and the associated safety hazards addressed in the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). It will examine the updated code provisions regulating the storage, use, installation, and emergency management of lithium-ion and other lithium-based batteries across a variety of occupancies. By Shums Coda Assoc. […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Addresses the essential provisions of the IBC relating to the classification of buildings. Subjects include occupancy classification, type of construction, area calculations, location on property and building heights. Practical examples and problems will be discussed to illustrate code requirements.

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Devoted to residential accessibility requirements using the International Building Code and ICC A117.1. Topics will include scoping for accessible design, Accessible, Type A and Type B residential requirements. The class will provide Federal accessibility background to help the student negotiate the maze of regulations and their base intent in the IBC.

Instructor: Barbara Rice Description: This 4-hour course provides a detailed examination of Chapter 12 – Energy Systems of the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), focusing on fire and life safety requirements for modern energy technologies. Participants will gain a working knowledge of how the IFC regulates energy generation, storage, and distribution systems in both new […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: A look at the intricacies of constructing multi-family dwellings under the International Residential Code. The class will look at different issues surrounding the separation between units, the continuity and extension of the separation walls between dwelling units. Discussion will include property line issues, projections, overhangs and other areas that create interpretation […]

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This 2-hr course provides a code grounded overview of residential mechanical systems as regulated in the model International Residential Code (IRC) and Mechanical Codes (IMC). Course material will examine how heating, cooling, ventilation, and distribution systems are designed, installed, and inspected to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants and […]

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: When disasters strike—whether natural, technological, or human caused—building and fire officials play a critical role in stabilizing the situation, assessing structural safety, and communicating accurate information to the public and partner agencies. This intermediate level course provides a practical framework for understanding the phases of disaster response, the responsibilities of code […]

Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: Walls perform so many functions in a building; from providing structural support for the roof, housing openings for windows/doors to light and ventilate the occupied spaces; and overall as the building thermal envelope separating the exterior environment from the interior spaces - this system is intimately aligned with the requirements of […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: A look at the intricacies of constructing multi-family dwellings under the International Residential Code. The class will look at different issues surrounding the separation between units, the continuity and extension of the separation walls between dwelling units. Discussion will include property line issues, projections, overhangs and other areas that create interpretation […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Examines the prescriptive structural provision requirements of the IBC. Addresses major elements including structural design, loads, structural tests and special inspections, soils and foundations, concrete, masonry, steel and wood. This class is designed for non-engineers.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: 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: Bill Clayton Description: This half-day seminar addresses the relationship of the International Existing Building Code to existing buildings. The class focuses on the fundamental requirements on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building's occupancy classification. Discussion will […]