Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course provides a clear, practical guide to performing accurate and complete residential plan reviews under the 2024 International Residential Code. Learn the key checks, common mistakes, and essential documentation needed to ensure fast, consistent, and code-compliant approvals. Ideal for plan reviewers, inspectors, designers, and builders who want to streamline the […]
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: An advanced look at the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design and review of the means of egress in unusual occupancies. Subjects included in the class are malls, assembly occupancies, special egress components, smoke proof […]
Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: Designed primarily for the building department employee who has an interest in learning more about the plan review aspects of working at the front counter. The course is intended to provide essential information that will assist in doing plan review as it relates to such items as patio covers, room additions, […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course introduces builders, inspectors, and design professionals to the key requirements and updates in the 2024 International Residential Code. This fast-paced course teaches you how the code is organized, how to navigate it efficiently, and how to apply essential provisions for building planning, fire safety, structural components, and residential systems.
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Reviews the changes between the previous and latest edition of the International Building 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 in the class […]
Instructor: Jesse Sorensen Description: Permit Technicians often encounter construction language in permit applications, plan sets, inspection notes, and customer conversations. This course trains technicians to recognize components of a building, understand key terminology, and see how construction concepts look in the real world by analyzing actual inspection photographs.
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This is a focused course designed to help builders, inspectors, designers, and code officials quickly understand what has changed between the 2021 and 2024 editions of the IRC and how those changes affect residential construction (including Building, MEP, and Energy).
Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: Explains the process of conducting a plan review for small/medium sized commercial projects. It will cover the Building Code requirements for commercial projects. The class will provide students with formats, process and understanding of how to conduct a commercial plan review.
Instructor: Jessie Sorensen Description: This course equips Permit Technicians with the knowledge, values, and practical skills required to operate effectively within a building department. Attendees will understand their critical role in public safety, customer service, regulatory compliance, and the overall permitting workflow.