Institute addresses administrative and legal aspects of building department management

The scope of work for code officials is not limited to issuing permits and conducting building inspections. Today, code officials must administer and enforce policies, interpret and apply legal provisions and possess strong communication, personnel and financial management skills in order to lead their building department. Develop those skills at the International Code Council 2006 Code Official Institute.

Highly recognized professionals will share their expertise and many years of experience in legal aspects of code administration, building department financial management, building department personnel management, ethics in public life and increasing the credibility of the code official. These experts include Linda S. Pieczynski, a preeminent attorney specializing in the field of code enforcement and Ron Lynn, Building Official for Clark County, Nev., and International Code Council Board of Director, who has more than 26 years of experience in the industry.

The Code Official Institute, to be held January 23-26 in Phoenix, Ariz., is a must-attend event for building department administrators who want to improve their management skills. Participants in the four-day institute have the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) and AIA learning units (LUs). Additionally, the institute will provide the opportunity to learn up-to-date information required for the Legal and Management Modules of the ICC Certified Building Official examination. The Code Official Institute also allows attendees to interact, network, gain valuable insight and share experiences with their peers. All participants receive comprehensive manuals to reference during the event and to use as a resource back on the job.

To register for the Code Official Institute online, click here. For more information call Annie Martinez at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233), ext. 4353 or e-mail .

The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct commercial and residential buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.