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Continued Use and Reuse of Existing Buildings This ˝ day seminar addresses the relationship of the International Building Code (IBC) to existing buildings, as well as the use of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC). The initial portion of the discussion focuses on the fundamental requirements of IBC Chapter 34 that are placed on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration or renovation activity, or the construction of a building addition, and the effect of a change in the building’s occupancy classification. The “compliance alternatives” method of section 3409 is also discussed. Basic information on the application of the IEBC is presented to acquaint participants with this new publication. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including building officials, fire officials, design professionals, contractors, plans examiners and inspectors. Major topics include: regulations of additions, alterations and repairs, changes of occupancy considerations, compliance alternatives, and application of the IEBC. Instructor: Brent Snyder Tenant Improvement Aspects of Assembly, Business and Mercantile Occupancies This ˝ day seminar identifies the many International Building Code (IBC) provisions applicable in the design and construction of tenant space improvements. The three most common types of uses, business, mercantile and assembly, are addressed. An emphasis is placed on the options available in the code for gaining compliance. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the regulatory/design/construction community, including building officials, fire officials, design professionals, contractors, plans examiners and inspectors. Major topics include: occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated construction, interior finish materials, fire protection features, means of egress components, and means of egress design. Instructor: Brent Snyder The Permit Counter - Skills and Strategies for the Front Line. Covers the importance of counter staff as the public's first contact with a building department and how to provide the highest level of technical and customer service. Explores basic technical concepts, legal aspects of code enforcement and administrative practice. Utilizes a practical application approach through case studies and team exercises. Participants are required to provide their own code book. Required: 2003 International Building Code Instructor: John Gibson, ICC Instructor Wood Frame Roof, Shear Diaphragms/Dimensional and Manufactured Wood Products Provides an understanding of the wood-framed structure as well as an understanding of material, product knowledge, marking and identification, sizing, spans and tables. This seminar will cover common engineering terminology and provisions regulating lateral force-resisting systems (shear and diaphragm) in accordance with the 2000 IBC. There will be a productive question and answer period. Instructors:
Tom Buist, P.E. Willdan and Associates
Fire Code Requirements of the IBC This one day seminar deals with the requirements of the International Fire Code (IFC) as they relate to the design and construction features of a building and its site. Focus is provided on those fire code provisions that are commonly encountered by building department personnel. The seminar content is fundamental in nature and not designed for individuals in the fire service or those having a comprehensive understanding of the IFC. The seminar is applicable to design professions, building officials, plans examiners and inspectors. Major topics include: fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes, fire hydrant locations, spray finishing operations, lumber yards and woodworking facilities, repair garages, motor fuel-dispensing facilities, high-piled combustible storage, tents and other membrane structures, explosives and fireworks, flammable and combustible liquids. Instructor: Brent Snyder FEMA ATC20 Disaster
Mitigation Class ATC20 post
earthquake or other catastrophic disaster building damage inspection, posting
and reporting training. Class allows building evaluation personnel to quickly
identify structures that are safe for reentry and those which must be avoided.
Class provides training, evaluation and reporting formwork and posting sign
criteria for inspection personnel.
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