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Education Programs
** 2006 IBC Transition from the 1997 UBC Residential Provisions requires attendance to Sessions 7 and 19 to earn units. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
1 PM–4:15 PM Session 1: Public Outreach—Changing Public Perception will showcase the implementation of a successful public outreach program. More than 5 years ago, in an effort to increase public awareness of the benefits of obtaining the necessary permits, an outreach program called “Permits Protect: Protecting the Safety and Value of Your Home” was created in Oregon. The intent of this program is to provide information to code enforcement professionals regarding this highly successful public awareness campaign. A successful public outreach program helps ensure an informed public, thus resulting in better compliance with code requirements and ensuring increased public safety. Presenter: Guy Sperb Session Level: All levels Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: Inspectors, Code Officials, Plans Examiners, Administrators Session 2: Unique Interiors on the Las Vegas Strip will provide attendees a look at the themed interiors on the Las Vegas Strip including artificial trees, large statues, giant signs/LED screens, hand painted canvas murals adhered to the walls and ceilings, as well as numerous other types of themed facades and even faux buildings inside the main facility. This presentation will provide guidance in determining what level of fi re protection is reasonable, and will offer some examples to demonstrate how that level of protection can be achieved. Presenter: Doug Evans Session Level: All levels Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects, Fire Officials Session 3: Duct Smoke Detectors—Theory and Application Basic Training Course covers the basic information for proper application, installation, maintenance and testing of air duct smoke detectors. Presenter: David Hall Session Level: Entry Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects, Fire Officials Session 4: High Performance Concrete Walls— Commercial & Residential/Above & Below Grade Applications will study the high value benefits and construction techniques associated with high performance insulated concrete wall panels used in commercial and residential construction. Topics discussed include the fundamentals of cast-in-place, tilt-up and precast panel design and construction, principles of thermal mass, moisture management techniques, the physical properties of various foam plastic insulations and connection devices, and the overall thermal performance of various integrally insulated wall systems. Presenter: Brad Nesset Session Level: All Levels Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Architects, Inspectors Session 5: Wood Truss Inspection Checklist will provide attendees with the information necessary to perform effective framing inspections of metal plated connected wood roof and floor trusses. It will acquaint attendees with Truss Design Drawings and Truss Placement Diagrams so they can better understand the intended design, installation and bracing of the wood truss components. It will provide a list of seven crucial items to review in a truss framing inspection. Participants will learn about safe, effective truss installation and bracing, uplift connectors and will, therefore, be able to conduct better inspections of truss roof and floor systems. Presenter: Melanie Birkeland Session Level: Intermediate Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners Session 6: Learn Spanish In-A-Pinch Construction Tricks features a unique visualphonetic® approach to learning and retaining Spanish. This presentation teaches four to five basic sentence patterns that can be adapted by inserting profession-specific verbs and nouns to create complete sentences. It also includes useful expressions and cultural insights. A basic, yet very trade-specific language tool that can benefit everyone. Presenter: Debra Jones Session Level: All Levels Track: Emerging Trends Professions Served: All Session 7: 2006 IBC Transition from the 1997 UBC Residential Provisions (Day 1) focuses on transitioning from the 1997 Uniform Building Code® (UBC) to the 2006 International Building Code® (IBC®) and specifically focuses on the requirements for the one-and two-family dwelling provisions of residential construction. The purpose is to highlight important differences and similarities between the IBC and UBC, giving participants the ability to identify and locate the residential requirements for one-and two-family dwellings within the 2006 International Building Code. Presenter: Hamid Naderi Session Level: Intermediate Track: Transitioning Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Also requires attendance to Session 19. Session 8: Code Official Institute Sampler will include subject matter from the Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Building Department Personnel & Financial Management. Legal Aspects of Code Administration will provide code Officials with guidelines for administering the legal aspects of codes with regard to enforcement, prosecution and maintenance. Building Department Personnel & Financial Management provides information and examples regarding staffing functions that are tailored to the needs of the Code Official. Describes how to manage building department finances using budgets, cost and revenue control, reporting and records management, and how new technology can improve and enhance financial and records management. Presenter: Linda Pieczynski and Ron Lynn Session Level: Entry Track: Building Official Professions Served: All ICC AND WSSPC JOINT SESSION Session 9: Earthquake Hazards and Building Codes will commence with an overview of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program headed by the lead agency National Institute of Standards and Technology. The U.S. Geological Survey will then review the earthquake hazards of the United States and present the newest National Seismic Hazard Maps that serve as the ground-motion basis for calibrating levels of seismic-resistant design. There will be discussion of the many realities of building code adoption, including influences of culture, economics, local politics, and human resources. Presenters: John R. “Jack” Hayes, Jr., David Applegate, David Maurstad, John Henry and Ron Lynn Session Level: All Levels Track: Seismic Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Inspectors, Earth Scientists and Emergency Managers TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
1 PM–4:15 PM Session 10: Ethics in Public Life will provide participants with the background of ethical theories and thoughts for you to form your own ethical framework. Participants can expect to examine ethical dimensions of the code professional’s role to develop an organizational system that will encourage and support ethical behavior and provide support for that ethical system. An essential ingredient in this seminar is the professional experience of participants. The sharing of insights, ideas and working hypotheses gleaned from experience is encouraged. Presenter: TBD Session Level: Entry Track: Building Official Professions Served: All Session 11: 2006 IBC Inspecting for Structural Details provides an overview of the tasks that must be completed in order to properly inspect the structural details of a building. Covers inspection tasks for masonry, concrete, steel, and wood components, including important details within each structural system. Also, a brief overview of special inspections is provided, including key personnel and their roles. Presenter: TBD Session Level: Intermediate Track: Building Inspection Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 12: 2006 IBC/IMC Smoke and Fire Requirements will discuss the requirements of Section 716 of the 2006 IBC and Section 607 of the 2006 IMC® covering the required locations of fire/smoke dampers in duct penetrations of fire rated locations required in both codes. Presenter: Bob Guenther Session Level: Intermediate-Advanced Track: Mechanical Inspection Professions Served: All Session 13: 2006 IBC/IFC Hazardous Materials examines the application of code requirements in the 2006 IBC (specifically Chapters 3 and 4) and the 2006 IFC® to determine compliance for the storage, display, handling and dispensing of hazardous materials. Requirements that are driven by the Group H occupancy classifications assigned to the building are outlined and IFC requirements that are driven by specific materials stored or used are discussed. Provides certain controls applicable to any materials deemed hazardous. Provides information on the design of any building utilizing hazardous materials requiring coordination between the building and fire codes. Discusses buildings or structures that might contain hazardous materials, regardless of quantity, and compliance with all applicable provisions of both codes. Presenter: Scott Stookey Session Level: Intermediate Track: Fire Prevention Professions Served: Code Officials, Fire Officials, Engineers, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 14: 2006 IPC—Confronting Challenging Situations with Practical Solutions provides participants the opportunity to apply their code knowledge in solving plumbing system problems. Participants will be provided with plumbing diagrams to evaluate and determine if they are in compliance with the 2006 International Plumbing Code®. Presenter: Bob Schutz Session Level: Entry Track: Plumbing Inspection Professions Served: All Session 15: Fundamentals of the ICC Code Development Process will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in all levels of the International Code development process. Presenter: Marc Nard Session Level: Entry Track: Permit Technician Professions Served: All Session 16: Review of the One- and Two-Family Dwellings in Flood Hazard Areas will present basic information needed to understand and apply the provisions of the IRC® to homes built in flood hazard areas. The 2003 and 2006 editions of the IRC contain flood provisions that FEMA has determined to be consistent with the National Flood Insurance Program. Presenter: Rebecca Quinn Session Level: All levels Track: Disaster Response Professions Served: All Session 17: 2006 IBC Mixed Occupancies will help attendees to better understand the concept of mixed occupancies in buildings and comply with code requirements in the 2006 IBC. Provides processes for determining code requirements for the nonseparated occupancies option and separated occupancies option. Presenter: Doug Thornburg Session Level: Intermediate Track: Design Strategies Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 18: Green Building and the IRC—Safe and Green consists of an expert panel discussion that introduces the fundamental concepts of green building and how they relate to the I-Codes. Discusses the history leading up to the present interest in building green, as well as the positive outcomes associated with green buildings. Participants will also discuss “green” provisions in the I-Codes, where key green provisions are located, how these provisions benefit the environment, and their safety. Note: This discussion will continue in Session 29. Attendance to both sessions is not required. Presenter: Panel Discussion Session Level: Intermediate Track: Green Building Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects, Fire Officials Session 19: 2006 IBC Transition from the 1997 UBC Residential Provisions (Day 2) focuses on transitioning from the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) to the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) and specifically focuses on the requirements of one-and two-family residential construction. The purpose is to highlight important differences and similarities between the IBC and the UBC, giving participants the ability to identify and locate the residential requirements for one-and two-family dwellings within the 2006 IBC. Presenter: Hamid Naderi Session Level: Intermediate Track: Transitioning Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Also requires attendance to Session 7. Session 20: 2006 IBC Update compares the changes from the 2003 to the 2006 IBC. Identifies changes in organization and code requirements and the applicability of these requirements to design, plan review and inspection. Presenter: Roland Hall Session Level: Entry Track: Updating to the 2006 Codes Professions Served: Engineers, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Code Officials, Fire Officials, Architects GRAM (CONTINUED) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
8 AM–4:15 PM Session 21: Establishing Building Department Permit Fees assists local building Officials in documenting plan check and inspection-service costs and developing fee schedules that satisfy judicial and public scrutiny. Presenter: TBD Session Level: Intermediate Track: Building Offi cial Professions Served: Code Officials, Fire Officials Session 22: 2006 IBC Fundamentals Nonstructural Provisions addresses the critical concepts of the IBC regarding nonstructural requirements. Provides a basis for the correct use of the code in building planning, fire resistance-rated construction, fi re protection systems and means of egress. Discusses issues that are the bases for many designs and plan review decisions. Presenter: Hamid Naderi Session Level: Entry Track: Building Inspection Professions Served: All Session 23: 2006 IMC/IFGC Significant Changes discusses the important changes to provisions in the 2006 IMC and IFGC®. Participants will be exposed to the significant changes as well as how these changes affect the way the provisions are applied. Presenter: Bob Guenther Session Level: All Levels Track: Mechanical Inspection Professions Served: Code Officials, Fire Officials, Plans Examiners, Engineers, Architects Session 24: 2006 IFC Fire Protection Systems provides basic knowledge of the fire protection systems code requirements as contained in the 2006 IFC and IBC. Covers the most common types of automatic sprinkler systems, alternative automatic extinguishing systems and standpipe systems. An overview of the types of fire alarm and detection systems and smoke control systems is provided. Discusses additional means to assist or enhance the fixed fire protection systems, such as portable fire extinguishers. Presenter: Scott Stookey Session Level: Intermediate Track: Fire Prevention Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Code Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects, Fire Officials Session 25: 2006 IPC Significant Changes discusses the important changes to provisions in the 2006 IPC. Participants will be exposed to the significant changes as well as how these changes affect the way the provisions are applied. Presenter: Lee Clifton Session Level: All Levels Track: Plumbing Inspection Professions Served: Code Officials, Engineers, Architects Session 26: Fundamentals of the I-Codes for Permit Technicians provides the permit technicians with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform their jobs in code administration: legal aspects, code language, code enforcement, reading construction documents, reviewing submitted documents and the permitting and inspection process. Participants will be familiarized with the International Building Code and the International Residential Code and will sharpen customer relations skills. Presenter: Marc Nard Session Level: Entry Track: Permit Technician Profession Served: Permit Technicians Session 27: Creating a Hazard Response and Disaster Mitigation Plan assists in the development of a comprehensive emergency management plan with a strong emphasis on mitigation efforts. This workshop will lay the groundwork for developing a hazard mitigation and emergency management plan. This plan identifies potential hazards to the built environment, mitigation strategies to address those hazards, and operational procedures to follow in the event of a disaster. This plan will help you coordinate the efforts of your building department with your jurisdiction´s Emergency Operation Center. Presenter: TBD Session Level: Intermediate Track: Disaster Response Profession Served: Code Officials Session 28: 2006 IBC Solving Means of Egress Problems in Commercial Buildings provides knowledge of requirements for means of egress and includes practice problems from a set of plans for a 4-story commercial building related to each egress issue. Presenter: John Gibson Session Level: Intermediate Track: Design Strategies Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Fire Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 29: Green Building and the IBC—Safe and Green consists of an expert panel discussion that introduces the fundamental concepts of green building and how they relate to the I-Codes. Discusses the history leading up to the present interest in building green, as well as the positive outcomes associated with green buildings. Participants will also discuss “green” provisions in the I-Codes, focus on where key green provisions are located, how these provisions benefit the environment, and how they are just as safe as standard provisions. Presenter: Panel Discussion Session Level: Intermediate Track: Green Building Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Fire Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 30: 2006 IBC Transition from the 1997 UBC focuses on helping users that are familiar with the 1997 UBC adapt to the 2006 IBC. Details the differences between the two codes and covers concepts that are not in the 1997 UBC. In an effort to further aid users, provides an explanation as to why the codes differ, with further explanation as to the location of code requirements in the UBC and IBC that are the same, but located in different sections. Presenter: Doug Thornburg Session Level: Intermediate Track: Transitioning Professions Served: Engineers, Code Officials, Fire Officials, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 31 (AM): 2006 IRC Update is an overview of the changes from the 2003 to the 2006 IRC. Changes in organization and code requirements, and the applicability of these requirements to design, plan review and inspection are identified. Presenter: Greg Karow Session Level: All Track: Updating to the 2006 Codes Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects Session 32 (PM): 2006 IFC Update identifies the changes from the 2003 to the 2006 IFC. Discusses changes in organization and code requirements, and the applicability of these requirements to design, plan review and inspection. Presenter: Terrell Stripling Session Level: Intermediate Track: Updating to the 2006 Codes Professions Served: Inspectors, Engineers, Contractors/Builders, Plans Examiners, Architects INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM—SOLUTIONS FOR CODE OFFICIALS
Wednesday, October 3 1:15 pm–5 pm Focuses on providing information technology solutions that meet the administrative and enforcement needs of building departments. The format will include panel presentations with code Officials and IT providers. There will also be a presentation on ICC’s SMARTcodes™, a cutting edge system to automate code compliance checking in the U.S. There will be opportunities for Q&A. Note: this symposium does not offer CEUs. IAS BUILDING DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION LEAD EVALUATOR TRAINING presented by the International Accreditation Service (IAS)
October 1–4 This program is designed to qualify lead evaluators for the IAS Building Department Accreditation Program. Participation in this training program is essential for individuals intending to serve on IAS Building Department Evaluation teams. This is a multi-part course running October 1–4. You must pre-register by September 17 for this course and meet specific prerequisites. Visit www.iasonline.org/more/training.html for prerequisites and a registration form. Presenter: C.P. (Chuck) Ramani, P.E., C.B.O., President of IAS Session Level: Advanced Professions Served: Code Officials, Senior Plans Examiners, Senior Inspectors, Other Senior/ Management Building Department Personnel |
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