AZBO

Arizona Building Officials Association is holding a week of education and networking for industry professionals. Come join us and learn about the latest in industry trends, code updates and changes.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class Description: Overview of the scoping provisions for accessibility in the International Building Code and the technical provisions of the ICC/ANSI A117

Instructor: Barbara Rice Class Description: Participants will learn how different materials respond to fire, including their behavior, resistance, and the impacts on structural integrity.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class Description: Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International Building Code.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class Description: Addresses the very large and unusual building plan review and inspections. The class will focus on high-rise construction, atriums, very large buildings and unusual projects.

Instructor: Steve Thomas Class 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 […]