ICC Institute

ICC Residential Inspection Institute
September 21-25 | Austin, Texas

Attend the ICC Residential Institute and…

• Learn from nationally recognized code enforcement educators how to perform effective and efficient residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections in accordance with the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC).
• Receive answers to your code questions, discuss emerging code enforcement issues and challenges specific to residential inspections. You'll be able to interact with professional instructors, gain valuable insight, share experiences and network with peers.
• Receive comprehensive and up-to-date resource manuals developed exclusively by ICC to reference during the event and after the event back on the job.
• Learn and earn CEUs/LUs/HSW credit.

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Topics Outline

Performing Residential Building Inspections
(Days 1 & 2)
(12 contact hours/1.2 ICC CEUs)

Discusses tasks a residential building inspector performs to verify that a residential dwelling complies with applicable provisions of the 2006 IRC.

Topics:

• Footing inspection
• Foundation inspection
• Concrete slab-on ground inspection
• Decay and termite protection inspection
• Floor and ceiling framing inspection
• Wall framing inspection
• Roof framing inspection
• Sheathing inspection
• Roof covering inspection
• Safety inspection
• Interior and exterior finish covering inspection

Performing Residential Plumbing Inspections
(Day 3)
(6 contact hours/0.6 ICC CEUs)

Explains how to perform thorough residential plumbing inspections in accordance with applicable provisions of the 2006 International Residential Code.

Topics:

• Residential plumbing inspection process
• Preconcealment inspection
• Water service inspection
• Building sewer inspection
• Water distribution inspection
• Drainage, waste and vent inspection
• Fixture inspection
• Kitchen inspection
• Bathroom inspection
• Laundry/basement inspection

Performing Residential Mechanical Inspections
(Day 4)
(6 contact hours/0.6 ICC CEUs)

Details systematic approach to performing thorough residential mechanical inspections and applicable provisions of the 2006 IRC.

Topics:

• Mechanical equipment inspection
• Gas fuel supply systems inspection
• Venting of mechanical equipment inspection
• Air duct inspection
• Equipment/appliance installation inspection

Performing Residential Electrical Inspections
(Day 5)
(6 contact hours/0.6 ICC CEUs)

Pinpoints the tasks a residential electrical inspector performs to verify that a residential dwelling complies with applicable provisions of the 2006 IRC.

Topics:

• General requirements
• Branch-circuit feeder and service calculations
• Installations and inspections of services
• Service grounding and bonding requirements
• Cabinets and meter socket enclosures
• Feeders and overcurrent protection
• Power and lighting distribution
• Outlet devices, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies and fittings
• Requirements for appliances
• Fixed electric space heating installations
• Air-conditioning equipment installations
• Branch circuits and feeders run to accessory buildings

Instructors

John M. Gibson, Jr.
John M. Gibson, Jr., M.C.P., C.B.O., C.P.C.A., C.F.I. is a Technical Advisor and Instructor for the International Code Council (ICC). A certified Master Code Professional, he has forty (40) other certifications, including thirty- three (33) from the ICC. Having earned a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Delaware, he has also studied Architecture at Georgia Tech and completed courses in Emergency Management and Fire Prevention at the National Emergency Training Center.
     Formerly the Director of the Department of Permits and Inspections for Frederick County Maryland, he has served on the Board of Directors for BOCA International, Inc., the ICC- Evaluations Services (ICC- ES) Board of Directors, the ICC Code Correlating Committee, Maryland’s Governor’s Smart Code Strategy Group, Chaired the ICC Board for International Professional Standards and is a Past President of the Maryland Building Officials Association.
     He currently teaches administrative, building code and residential code courses and is an online instructor for Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood CO.

Jerry Flanik
Gerald C. Flanik is an ICC-Certified Building Official, LEED Accredited Professional and holds Ohio certifications as Building Official, Electrical Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Electrical Safety Inspector and Licensed by the Division of State Fire Marshal for fire protection systems.
     Mr. Flanik currently serves as the Chief Building Official for the County of Lake, State of Ohio Building Department.  His career started with Pipe Fitters Local 120 in Cleveland, Ohio where he has been a member for over 25 years.  Mr. Flanik holds a degree in Civil Engineering Technology and is a faculty instructor for Lakeland College in the Civil Engineering Department. Jerry teaches multi-disciplinary courses for the International Code Council, Ohio Building Officials Association and the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards for continuing education of code enforcement personnel.
     He teaches structural and non-structural IBC, all IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, IPC; accessibility, Green Building, and legal aspects of codes and administrative topics. 

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be received in writing in order to receive a refund. Refunds are subject to a processing fee. There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations received one calendar week prior to the scheduled training event.

International Code Council reserves the right to cancel any training event having insufficient registrations. If that occurs, all prepaid fees will be refunded in full. International Code Council cannot be responsible for any losses resulting from the cancellation of a training event.