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Detailing for Increased Breakout Capacity of Steel Anchor Rods in Concrete Podium Slabs
2025-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Multi-story light-frame structures are often built atop concrete podiums, and in areas of high seismicity the overturning restraint system used to secure shear walls in these buildings can produce very high tension demands on the concrete anchorage components of these systems. While the loads can be high, podium slabs tend to be fairly shallow (14” or less), and the design resistance calculated according to code provisions often isn’t enough. While anchor reinforcement detailing is address in ACI318, the form it would need to take in slab situations is not addressed. Recognizing this, a small group of practicing engineers, funded by a SEAONC Special Projects Initiative and supported by Simpson Strong-Tie, began an ambitions investigation into how to provide detailing (anchor reinforcing) that increases the breakout resistance of concrete anchors in podium slabs.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

New Seismic Design Provisions for One-Story Structures with Flexible Diaphragms and Rigid Vertical Elements
2025-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
It has long been recognized that the seismic response of one-story tilt-up concrete wall buildings (and similar buildings with flexible diaphragms and rigid vertical elements) is controlled by the flexible diaphragm much more than the rigid vertical elements. Widely used seismic design provisions have not recognized or incorporated this behavior, however. Now, new seismic design provisions recently developed for ASCE 7-22 explicitly recognize this response behavior, drawing from extensive numerical studies published in the guideline document Seismic Design of Rigid Wall-Flexible Diaphragm Buildings: An Alternate Procedure (FEMA P-1026) and supplemental studies of bare steel deck diaphragms. In fact, the new design provisions go a step further to introduce a zone of reduced shear demand that improves seismic performance by allowing distributed yielding away from the diaphragm perimeter. This webinar will first present the concepts behind the new seismic design provisions, and the numerical studies addressed in FEMA P-1026 and supplemental bare steel deck diaphragm studies. A design example will then be presented, along with design and detailing tips and recommendations for practicing engineers.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

Hand Calculations of a Two Way Post-Tensioned Slab
2025-05-14 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This web seminar will provide step-by-step hand calculations for the design of a typical two-way flat slab that is commonly used for a multitude of building applications ranging from parking, hotel, office, and podium type structures. The topics of slab thickness, equivalent loads, flexural stresses, flexural strength, minimum code requirements and punching shear will be addressed. Specific code sections will be discussed in conjunction with construction photographs to highlight the design concepts.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Part 1 - Fundamentals of Retaining Wall Structural Design
2025-05-20 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Part 1 will cover structural design fundamentals for a variety of retaining wall types. It will address fill walls, such as cast-in-place concrete cantilevered walls and mechanically stabilized earth walls; and cut walls, such as soldier pile walls and soil nail walls. It will address both IBC and AASHTO design methodologies, and will cover the basics of wall seismic design. It will also present guidelines for selecting the optimal retaining wall type from the available systems.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Part 2 - Fundamentals of Retaining Wall Structural Design
2025-05-22 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Part 2 will focus on cast-in-place concrete cantilevered wall design, and will go into greater detail than Part 1. It will go through examples of design calculations, step-by-step, for both IBC and AASHTO methodologies. The examples will discuss the different assumptions and design criteria that can be used in retaining wall design, and how those different assumptions and criteria can impact the final design. It will also address design elements such as fall protection, vehicle barriers, soil backfill specifications and wall drainage.
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11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Frequently Misunderstood Wind Provisions
2025-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This webinar will focus on wind provisions of ASCE 7/ IBC that are frequently misunderstood or incorrectly applied, including building enclosure classification, torsional wind design, and wind load analysis methods. It will also highlight areas where the code does not offer guidance on frequently encountered situations, including solar/ PV and canopy wind loads. Lastly, this webinar will focus on ASCE 7-10 and look to the future of wind design.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT

When Disaster Strikes - Evaluator Training (Online Live)
2025-06-16 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The ICC Disaster Response Inspector Program is aimed at training and certifying qualified professionals to assist with performing Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluations.

Objectives

Discuss Various types of disasters and their impact on a community.
Demonstrate how to employ Disaster Planning Basics.
Explain the roles and duties of the Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluator.
Discuss the ATC 20/45 Rapid and Detailed Building Safety Evaluations.
Identify various structure types.
Identify disaster-related damage to the various structure types.

2024 IBC Significant Structural Changes and ASCE 7-22 (Live Online)
2025-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This full-day seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant structural changes from the 2021 to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC). The program identifies the specific code changes that have occurred along with the reasoning behind the changes. Topics include changes to provisions for walls (Chapter 14), roofs (Chapter 15), structural design (Chapter 16), special inspections (Chapter 17), soils/foundations (Chapter 18) and materials including concrete, masonry, steel, wood and glass (Chapters 19-24). Updated provisions for temporary structures (Chapter 31) will be discussed. Changes to the IBC-referenced 2022 ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-22) will also be presented. Environmental loads discussed include rain, snow, ice, wind, tornado, earthquake, tsunami and flood.

Grant Basics for Code Officials (Learn Live)
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
In recent years the federal government has prioritized the adoption and enforcement of up-to-date building codes by providing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants to support activities such as consulting, publications, and training, as well as software and accreditation. Understanding the grant application process is critical towards capturing these opportunities. In this training, you will learn the basics to effectively apply for federal grants. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the grant lifecycle, from finding and applying for grants to initial post-award management and compliance. This course is tailored for relevant grants to Code Professionals, designed and taught by ICC staff.

AI and Its Impact on the Building Industry (Learn Live)
2025-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
AI and Its Impact on the Building Industry explores the transformative role of AI in the building industry. It covers the basics of Large Language Model AI, the ICC`s innovative AI Navigator tool, and a pilot project using ICC code content to assist in plan review. The presentation also highlights the challenges and benefits AI can bring to the building code ecosystem and delves into future possibilities for AI.

Tall Mass Timber Building and the 2021 IBC (Online Live)
2025-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The 2021 International Building Code allows for construction of tall mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than previously permitted in Types III, IV, and V construction. This course will provide an overview of mass timber which includes any product currently permitted for use in Type IV (heavy timber) construction such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), structural composite lumber (SCL), glued laminated timber (glulam), mechanically laminated decking (aka nail-laminated timber, NLT), and large section sawn timbers. Learn about provisions first introduced in the 2015 and 2018 IBC for mass timber construction as well as an overview of tall mass timber construction per the 2021 IBC and 2021 International Fire Code. Research and development conducted in support of new tall mass timber Construction Types IV-A, IV-B and IV-C in the 2021 IBC will also be discussed. Topics include: heights and areas, fire safety, fire and connection design, construction fire safety, special inspection, energy, acoustics and lateral design provisions.

2024 IWUIC Essentials (Learn Live)
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This course provides an overview of the 2024 IWUIC legal status and construction requirements within designated wildland-urban interface areas.

Basics of Large-Diameter Ceiling Fans (Learn Live)
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about basic components, application examples, and building code/federal regulatory requirements for large diameter ceiling fans (LDCF).

2021 IFC Essentials (Online Live)
2025-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This class will introduce the application of the IFC administrative requirements, occupancy classification, general precautions against fire, emergency planning and preparedness, fire service features, interior finish, decorative materials and furnishings, fire protection systems, means of egress, and provide an introduction to hazardous materials. Activities and discussions will further enhance participant learning. This class is designed to familiarize and assist code officials in locating, describing and applying applicable code requirements of the IFC to determine compliance or noncompliance.

2021 IPC Essentials (Online Live)
2025-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This class covers the concepts of the plumbing code. It familiarizes building officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with the structure of the International Plumbing Code. It assists code users in identifying the specific code concepts and how to better interpret the code. Finally, it focuses on those code concepts that will most impact the code professional on their jobs.

Illegal cannabis = Dangerous buildings (Learn Live)
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
In a one-of-a-kind program, the Lancaster California Police Department paired an experienced building inspector with an ex-code enforcement officer turned investigator and assigned the duo to combat the deleterious effects of illegal indoor cannabis cultivation. In this training, the two will present an introduction to the building damage and hazardous conditions associated with illicit indoor cannabis cultivation in single family dwellings. Participants will be taught how indoor environmental conditions, growing techniques, pesticide and fertilizer use impact the building. This presentation will also discuss the long-term effects of excessive moisture mold growth, chemical contamination and fire hazards that arise from illegal indoor grows if not properly remediated. The presentation will also include some safety considerations for inspectors. This training is essential for protecting public safety, maintaining the integrity of local building standards and preserving safe and healthy housing in areas impacted by illegal indoor cannabis cultivation.

Report Writing for the Code Official (Online Live)
2025-07-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Effective writing is vital to your career as an inspector, notices of violation, letters and reports are public documents that may be read by supervisors, attorneys, judges, citizens, design professionals, contractors and reporters. What you write can become the basis for appeal hearings and criminal and civil trials but also could prevent cases from going to court. Your inspection reports and notices of violation will compel a property owner to take action. Your writing skills can help to advance your career. This seminar provides knowledge and skills for effectively writing reports and violation notices for code professionals of all levels. Participants will learn the importance of writing a good report, writing professional sentences and choosing the correct terminology to use. Through examples and practice opportunities, participants will become more skilled at writing and editing their work.

Fuel Gas Piping Fundamentals (Online Live)
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This class has many illustrations and photos to demonstrate key components of gas piping installations as well as many tips of what to look for and how to apply the code to inspection and plan review. Gas pipe sizing examples will be provided to work on in class.

2021 IBC Means of Egress (Online Live)
2025-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This class addresses numerous provisions in the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®) where the code contains requirements pertaining to establishing a means of egress in buildings. The course is intended to help plan reviewer or building code officials responsible for plan review identify those areas where plan review will include compliance with the IBC. During this training, participants will listen to lecture and view examples, as well as discuss sections of the IBC that pertain to means of egress. They will participate in activities that involve a set of plans.
Participants will receive an overview of the fundamental requirements for means of egress as indicated in the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®). They will be presented with specific problems related to means of egress and will be asked to solve each problem using a set of plans for a four story commercial building.

Webinar - Designing to Minimize Restraint to Shortening Cracks in Post-Tensioned Structures
2025-07-22 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Two of the main financial benefits of post-tensioning is the reduction in slab thickness and rebar compared to non-prestressed slabs. The downside side of this reduction is post-tensioned structures can be more susceptible cracking, especially if their inherent movement is prevented or restrained. The webinar will cover the structural layout and details that are primarily used in the post-tensioned structures to minimize restraint to shortening (RTS) cracks. Typical post-tensioning slip details will be explained in conjunction with construction photographs to highlight good and poor construction practices.

Energy in Existing Buildings: Significant Changes to Chapter 5 of the International Energy Conservation Code for Residential and Commercial Projects (Learn Live)
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Advancement in energy efficiency through energy codes has typically focused on the construction of new buildings. While there are continued advancements in energy efficiency for new construction within the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), code development committees placed a greater focus on existing buildings than in previous code editions. This course covers the updated energy efficiency requirements of the 2024 IECC for existing residential and commercial buildings, with a focus on the additional energy efficiency provisions.

Webinar - TMS 402-2022 Masonry Code: Changes and How They Can Help You Today
2025-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Instructor: Richard Bennett, Ph.D., P.E.
The masonry design standards, TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures were updated in 2022 following a 6-year revision cycle. Learn the major changes in these standards which include a complete rewriting of the veneer provisions, the introduction of compression-controlled sections in strength design, anchor bolt recalibration to be based on the ultimate strength of steel, and the addition of an appendix on masonry reinforced with GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) bars. These changes and many more will be discussed, and the impact of the changes on typical designs will be reviewed.

Hazardous Materials - IFC Chapter 50 (Learn Live)
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This class will cover how to classify hazardous materials in accordance with the International Fire Code. We will discuss how to use the maximum allowable quantity table in Chapter 50 in order to properly determine the occupancy classification and the proper use and storage requirements for various hazardous materials.

Webinar - What Can Structural Engineers Do to Address the Problem of Floor Vibrations?
2025-07-31 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Instructor: Andrew W. Taylor, Ph.D., S.E., FACI
Floor vibrations are becoming an increasingly important design challenge as more buildings are constructed (or remodeled) to contain vibration-sensitive occupancies. Some examples are fitness gyms, dance floors, biotech research facilities, micro- and nano-scale manufacturing facilities, medical occupancies (such as MRI, CAT scan, and micro-surgery suites), and data centers. In addition, building owners and tenants have developed a heightened awareness of, and lower tolerance for, floor vibrations that can be felt by humans. Thus, as structural engineers, we are now frequently called upon to design, or renovate, buildings to meet specific floor vibration criteria. This presentation provides an overview of what is common practice for limiting floor vibrations.
The following topics will be addressed during the web seminar:
1) Code Requirements: Does 2015 IBC Section 1604.3 help with floor vibrations?
2) Who uses ASCE 7-10 Appendix C (Serviceability Considerations)?
3) Structural vibration criteria
4) Equipment and methods used to make field measurements of structural vibrations, particularly floor vibrations
5) General approaches for vibration design (or evaluation) of floor systems, including practical limitations of some existing analytical methods

2024 IFC Significant Changes (Online Live)
2025-08-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This seminar will assist participants in transitioning from the 2018 International Fire Code® (IFC®) to the 2024 IFC. This course will focus on the major changes and their effects on design, construction, operations and inspection requirements.

Use of Grade 80 and Grade 100 Reinforcing Bars in ACI 318-19
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Recent advances, including substantial new research, have enabled reinforcing steels of higher strengths to be a viable option in a variety of applications in reinforced concrete structures. This webinar presents information related to the use of Grade 80 and Grade 100 steel reinforcement in the 2019 edition of ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Numerous revisions have been made in ACI 318-19 to incorporate the use of high-strength reinforcement, and this webinar covers new and updated requirements for the following:

Types of nonprestressed reinforcing bars
Development and splice lengths
Structural members, including two-way slabs, beams, columns, walls, diaphragms, and foundations
Limits on concrete compressive strength
Strength reduction factors

Benefits related to the use of Grade 80 and Grade 100 reinforcing bars are also included.

2024 IEBC Significant Changes (Learn Live)
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This seminar explores select significant changes from the 2021 to the 2024 editions of the International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®). Topics of discussion include historic buildings, additions, fire protection systems, accessibility and the new appendix “E” Temporary Emergency Uses. This high-level overview will assist attendees in identifying the specific changes and the reasons for the changes.

2021 IMC Essentials (Online Live)
2025-08-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This 6-hour seminar covers the concepts of the mechanical code. It familiarizes building officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with the structure of the International Mechanical Code. It assists code users in identifying the specific code concepts and how to better interpret the code. Finally, it focuses on those code concepts that will most impact the code professional on their jobs.

Inspector Skills (Online Live)
2025-08-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This class addresses the necessary soft skills for success as an inspector—those non-technical traits and behaviors that enhance an inspector’s ability to interact with others and to successfully carry out their job duties. These include people skills such as effective communication, diplomacy and customer service, but also include skills for problem solving, professionalism, integrity, and time management. In addition to a solid understanding of the technical provisions of the codes, developing appropriate soft skills are essential in pursuing the goal of safe, healthy and durable buildings for the community. Developed specifically for construction inspectors in all disciplines, the topics covered are equally important to all employees of public service agencies including permit technicians, plan reviewers, managers, building officials and fire code officials. The information is also beneficial for developing policies and procedures to promote consistent and fair inspection practices while improving communications and public relations.

2024 IPC, IMC & IFGC Significant Changes (Online Live)
2025-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn about the changes in IPC, IMC, & IFGC
