International Code Council Wildland Urban Interface Institute
Wildland/urban interface (WUI) fire is an expanding issue in the United States; more than 44,000 communities have been designated at risk. Jurisdictions are being faced with increased demands for firefighting resources and the related escalating costs as a result of the impacts from population migration from urban to rural environments. At the same time, land-use and development needs continue to increase pressure, requiring improved collaborative planning at all levels, from the homeowner to the federal government.
This seminar provides an in-depth look at the wildland urban interface fire problem in the United States and its impact to local jurisdictions. A holistic approach to mitigation tactics are explored, including how to integrate Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP), GIS mapping with web-based hyperlinked planning and the International Codes.
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be better able to:
Explain the wildland/urban interface and its impacts to local communities and jurisdictions.
Explain the role that various documents, plans, standards and codes play in addressing the wildland/urban interface fire problem.
Evaluate whether structures and communities are constructed in a way that limits their possible exposure from fires coming from wildland areas.
Identify and assess the wildland-urban interface areas in their jurisdiction.
Utilize web-based planning tools to increase the effectiveness of WUI mitigation efforts.
Attend this ICC institute and earn ICC CEUs, AIA Learning Units (LUs) and Health Safety and Welfare credit (HSW)*
While this ICC institute does not specifically prepare individuals for an ICC certification examination, it does serve as an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs towards renewing any ICC Certification or preparation for career advancement.
*Continuing education recognition pending
from state licensing boards.
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 institute.
Daily Schedule
Sign-in: 8:00 am
Instruction: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Dates and Location
An institute will be scheduled in each of the following cities:
