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: 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: Steve Thomas Summary: This class reviews the use of the alternate materials and methods requirements of the codes. The class will review the use of ICC evaluation reports when using the International Building Code. Different types of materials and methods will be discussed. Examples of how those materials and methods should be evaluated will […]