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Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Building codes don’t exist in a vacuum—and neither do the people who enforce them. Blueprints & Backrooms: Developing Political Skills for Code Change is an interactive, 8-hour course designed to equip code officials with the political insight and strategic skills needed to lead in today’s rapidly evolving policy environment. Attendees will […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Review the changes from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the articipant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Discussion covered in […]

Instructor: Terry Knox Description: This one full day course helps building department professionals enhance communication, strengthen teamwork, deliver exceptional service, and maintain a positive public image while effectively managing challenging situations.

Instructor: Hope Medina Description: This hands-on class will focus on the types of plans that are often permitted to be reviewed as over the counter. These types of plans would include basement finishes, small alterations, decks , and other small plans. Not everyone has had the opportunity to walk through these types of plans, or […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Description: This full day class is designed for residential inspectors that are moving into the area of commercial inspections. The class will briefly discuss the preparation and tools needed to conduct an inspection and the interaction between the inspector and contractor. The majority of the class will focus on the technique and […]

Instructor: Steve Thomas Description: Reviews the changes from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code. The background behind any 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 […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton 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: There is always a lot of focus on the thermal envelope, and rightfully so. That doesn't mean that other provisions aren't as important. Let's take a venture in the back half of the residential energy code to look at the provisions found for mechanical, lighting and power, and what is available […]