Events

Explores the major provisions of the 2006 International Residential Code. The presentation includes detailed discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: building planning; foundation, floor, wall and roof construction; exterior wall finishes; and roofing systems. The class is designed to provide an introduction to the provision of the code. Instructor Steve Thomas Registration:  

Focuses on those elements of buildings that are required to be fire-resistance-rated due to other provision of the code. Based on the International Building Code® (IBC®), provision applicable to all of the occupancies and construction types will be addressed. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including building officials, fire officials, […]

CALBO is hosting two Education Weeks this year with virtual and in-person attendance options. We will continue to work closely with local and state health departments to ensure that our Education Weeks follow the strictest safety protocols at the time of each event. Register: https://www.calbo.org/calbo-education-week-registration  

This half-day course will serve as an introduction to the use and compliance paths within the IEBC. Attendees will learn the history of the IEBC, how to apply it to alterations, additions, change of use, repair of existing buildings. Accessibility provisions under the IEBC and how to conduct plan review (or do design) based on […]

Instructor: Bill Clayton Registration: https://bpi-tx.com/central-texas-bpi/ 

Instructor: Bill Clayton Registration: https://bpi-tx.com/central-texas-bpi/

Addresses the very large and unusual building plan reviews and inspections. The class will focus on very large buildings and unusual projects. The discussion will address the review and inspections of alternate designs and performance based design. Case studies will be discussed as part of the class. Instructor: Steve Thomas Registration: iccsafe.org  

Course Description: The class focuses on the methods to break the communication gaps between building department professionals and the community we serve. Attendees will discover how to build strong teams within their own operation and provide better service and deal with difficult clients. Effective communication contributes to an individual’s success as well as the success of […]

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, number […]

Water intrusion through exterior walls may be the largest problem in residential construction today. This class discusses the International Residential Code’s requirements for exterior walls. General installation requirements of products will be discussed, including weather barriers, flashing, wood/hardboard siding, masonry veneer, stucco and exterior insulated finish systems. Instructor: Steve Thomas Registration: https://iaobo17.wildapricot.org/event-4581768  

This fast-paced seminar explores the major provisions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) as they relate to fire department personnel. The presentation will include discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: occupancy classification, types of construction, one and two family dwellings and townhouses. This class is designed to provide […]

This fast-paced one-day seminar explores the major provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC). Discussion will include the chapters covering building planning, foundation, floor, wall, roof/ceiling construction and roof covering requirements. Understanding fundamentals and with the knowledge of the more significant issues, individuals will be better prepared for taking an IRC certification exam. Instructor: Steve […]