2018-2021 IC Significant Changes – Full Day
Description: This seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) to the 2021 IBC. Discussions will assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behind the change. Finally, it explains those code changes selected due to their frequency of […]
2018-2021 IFGC Significant Changes
Description: This seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2018 IFGC. Discussions will assist code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behind the change. Finally, it explains those code changes selected due to their frequency of application, special significance or change in application. […]
Inspection Fire Resistant Rated Floor/Ceiling, Wall, and Shaft Assemblies
Description: In-depth discussion of the fire-resistant-rated horizontal assemblies in Chapter 7 of the 2021 International Building Code. The class will include a discussion of available resources available to comply with these chapters. The class will focus on the inspection of these types of assemblies including the coordination with the listed assembly and other building code […]
Permit Technician Institute – 2 Day Class
Description: This institute is designed to educate permit technicians with skills and abilities necessary to perform their jobs more effectively. Topics covered include code administration, legal aspects, code language, code enforcement, reading construction documents and the permitting and inspection process. Participants will become familiar with the International Building Code and the International Residential Code and […]
2021 IBC Building Areas, Fire Areas, & Mixed Occupancies – Half Day
Description: Comprehensive discussion of the major compartmentalization concepts of the International Building Code (IBC), focusing on those requirements that deal with building size, sprinkler options and mixed-use buildings. Fire-resistance-rated construction is also addressed. This class will include topics on allowable areas, area increases, unlimited area buildings, fire area concept and construction, incidental/accessory use areas and […]
Advanced Studies of the International Building Code – Half Day
Description: 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 barriers, smoke barriers, […]
2021 IBC Means of Egress
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 loads, egress width, […]
Residential Mechanical Including Hoods
Description: This class is an in-depth review of residential mechanical requirements and a brief outline of Type I hood systems and grease ducts as they would apply to large residential structures. The proper installation and inspection of grease ducts, make-up air and under the 2018 IMC will be discussed. Instructor: Jason Van Ausdal Registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=16135&fromdash
2021 IRC Plumbing
Description: This course will review the requirements of the 2021 IRC plumbing code requirements including drainage, water distribution and venting systems. Instructor: Jason Van Ausdal Registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=16135&fromdash
2021 IBC Building Fire Areas & Mixed Occupancies
Description: Comprehensive discussion of the major compartmentalization concepts of the IBC, focusing on those requirements that deal with building size, sprinkler options and mixed-use buildings. Fire-resistance-rated construction is also addressed. This class will include topics on allowable areas, area increases, unlimited area buildings, fire area concept and construction, incidental/accessory use areas and separated/non- separated uses. […]
Residential Alternative Energy Systems: ESS, Solar, & backup Generators
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of critical elements for plan review and inspection of energy storage systems, photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, and backup generators. Topics will cover key plan check and inspection points of these alternative energy systems. The course will also address differences between battery backup systems and energy storage systems. This […]
2021 IBC Tenant Improvement Aspects of Assembly, Business & Mercantile Occupancies
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. 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 finish materials, fire […]