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

When Disaster Strikes - Evaluator Refresher (3.0 hour) (Online Live)
2025-08-11 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
This course serves as a refresher for ICC’s When Disaster Strikes – Evaluator and provides requisite training to recertify qualified Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluators. When Disaster Strikes – Evaluator is one of few recognized by FEMA and is identified within the NIMS Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluator typing document as required training.
This training session reviews the role of the Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluator and performing Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations. This training then provides refresher training on awareness of operational environments and hazards. This training concludes by providing review and practice examples on performing Post-disaster Building Safety Evaluations.

Designing Mass Timber Construction for Blast Loading
2025-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
There has been a notable expansion of the use of mass timber construction in North America in recent years. Sustainability and aesthetics are key drivers for mass timber construction, and the robustness of panelized products like cross-laminated timber (CLT) opens new possibilities in protective construction. To better understand mass timber’s performance under blast loading, a series of blast tests involving various types of mass timber have been performed. This presentation describes the current state of the science related to designing mass timber construction for blast loading.

Cladding, I-Codes, Product Standards, and Sustainability (Online Live)
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This program will focus on Chapter 14 of the International Building Code and Chapters 3 & 7 of the International Residential Code. These chapters focus on requirement of exterior wall covering systems including cladding. The program highlight how these chapters help to regulated products for weather protection including a focus on water and wind performance. In addition, the program will also highlight fire safety requirements in these sections of the code. Finally, the program will help participants understand the relationship between the code requirements and sustainability.

Basic Code Enforcement (Online Live)
2025-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This seminar educates new code officials in basic concepts of code enforcement and provides an opportunity to master skills that are fundamental to performing the duties of a code official. The goal of this training is to ensure that the Participants will be able to explain the fundamentals of code enforcement and describe the duties of a code official.

Design of Post-Tensioned One-Way Slabs and Beams of Long Span Garages
2025-08-14 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Long span garages are very common across the United States and are typically designed using relatively thin post-tensioned one-way slabs that are supported by post-tensioned beams and girders. The beams will often span in the 60-foot range and will typically require no camber due to proper use of post-tensioning. The webinar will highlight the design steps of post-tensioned one-way slabs and beams that are typical for long span garages while addressing the relevant code sections. Typical details that are associated with these types of structures will also be shown in conjunction with construction photographs.

2021 Fire Inspector I 66 Test Academy (Online Live)
2025-08-18 09:00 - 2025-08-20 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The 66 – Fire Inspector I Certification Test Academy features expert instruction and includes interactive review exercises, practice exams and individual and group-based activities to help you get better prepared to take the exam. Throughout the academy you will be given an opportunity to answer questions that reference the exam resources. The main topics covered include General Inspection Administration, General Provisions for Fire Safety, Occupancies, and Regulated Materials and Processes. An exam voucher will be issued upon completion of the Academy.

When Disaster Strikes - Evaluator Training (Online Live)
2025-08-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
All too often before and after a disaster, an affected community is left on its own to struggle with preparing to respond to the event and then assessing and dealing with its damage. When assessments are not conducted quickly, a community’s residents will reoccupy potentially unsafe structures. Small scale localized events can often be handled by local building departments. However, in a large scale and/or large regional disaster, local building departments are unable to meet the demand and often unable to provide these valuable assessments. The ICC Disaster Response Inspector Program is aimed at training and certifying qualified professionals to assist with performing Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluations. It also discusses the NIMS credentialing process whereby properly trained and qualified Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluators can be prequalified and rostered. By properly training and pre-qualifying a pool of individuals building officials are better able to jump start recovery.

PART 1 - An Overview of Significant Changes in ACI 318-25
2025-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
The latest edition of ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete was released at the end of January, 2025, although a printed version is still not available as of mid-July. It is expected to be adopted by the 2027 IBC.
ACI 318-25 introduces significant updates, including a new sustainability appendix and a new appendix on performance-based wind design, revised requirements for post-installed reinforcing bars, and enhanced provisions for shear friction. Additional updates include improvements to deep foundation requirements across all seismic design categories and clarified guidelines for cantilever and basement wall shear design.
The document also features numerous advancements in seismic design provisions (including significant relief from the severe shear design requirements for special shear walls in ACI 318-19), and modifications to development length equations. Enhanced language on the development, embedment, and anchorage of reinforcement, as well as new strength reduction factors for breakout failure, are also included, along with updated guidance for developing closely spaced bars in tension.

All Things Cellulose. Codes, History and Building Science (Online Live)
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
While being the oldest thermal insulation it is often the most misunderstood. This course examines cellulose insulation from a historical, building science and construction codes perspectives. Improper use of CI could cause fires. Mold issues could cause medical problems for building occupants. Understanding heat, air & Moisture flows in buildings can increase their longevity. This program addresses all three subjects.

2021 IRC Wood Wall Bracing (Online Live)
2025-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This class provides a comprehensive explanation of the 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®) Wood Wall bracing requirements. The seminar will focus on code requirements and application to design while clarifying the application of wall bracing provisions in the IRC wall bracing Sections R602.10 thru R602.12. This is a basic course covering all applicable provisions, an intermediate course specializing in high wind or seismic concerns, or advanced course dealing with gray areas of wall bracing and related requirements for the roof and foundation. Participants will successfully apply the provisions of the 2021 IRC to case studies involving bracing requirements for wood-framed residential structures in their region.

PART 2 - An Overview of Significant Changes in ACI 318-25
2025-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
The latest edition of ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete was released at the end of January 2025, although a printed version is still not available as of mid-July. It is expected to be adopted by the 2027 IBC.
ACI 318-25 introduces significant updates, including a new sustainability appendix and a new appendix on performance-based wind design, revised requirements for post-installed reinforcing bars, and enhanced provisions for shear friction. Additional updates include improvements to deep foundation requirements across all seismic design categories and clarified guidelines for cantilever and basement wall shear design.
The document also features numerous advancements in seismic design provisions (including significant relief from the severe shear design requirements for special shear walls in ACI 318-19), and modifications to development length equations. Enhanced language on the development, embedment, and anchorage of reinforcement, as well as new strength reduction factors for breakout failure, are also included, along with updated guidance for developing closely spaced bars in tension.

2021 Permit Technician Institute (Online Live)
2025-08-25 09:00 - 2025-08-27 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This Institute provides the permit technician with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform their jobs in code administration: legal aspects, code language, code enforcement, reading construction documents, performing plan reviews and the permitting and inspection process. Participants will become familiarized with the International Building Code® (IBC®) and the International Residential Code® (IRC®) and sharpen customer relations skills. This Institute is designed to familiarize and assist permit technicians in locating, describing and applying concepts from the books Basic Code Enforcement.2021 International Building Code® (IBC®), 2021 International Zoning Code® (IZC®) and Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement.

Designing for Durability and Safety: Seismic, Fire, and Construction Considerations for Mass Timber Connections
2025-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Mass timber continues to rise in popularity for its sustainability and structural performance – but ensuring the safety and longevity of these systems requires careful attention to connection design. This webinar examines how mass timber beam connections can meet critical requirements for seismic deformation compatibility, fire resistance, and durability during and after construction.
Presenters will review key provisions from ASCE 7, IBC, and CSA O86:24, and share findings from recent testing on concealed beam hangers and steel fasteners. Attendees will learn how to detail connections that perform reliably under seismic drift, fire exposure, and fluctuating environmental conditions common on construction sites.

Fire-resistance, Solar Panels and ESS (Online Live)
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Mid-career residential inspectors and plans examiners will find this seminar insightful as will designers looking for a review of new requirements for fire-resistance between dwelling and townhome units, addition of solar panels and energy storage systems. The requirements for two-family dwelling and townhome fire-resistance have changed in some unusual ways in the 2024 IRC. The provisions are reviewed, and consequences of the changes are discussed. Topics included stacked and semi-stacked two-family dwellings, imaginary lot lines and staggered placement of townhomes. As energy storage systems and solar panels are added to existing and new homes, requirements for their placement and safe use are added to the code. New requirements for storage new the dwelling or garage are added as well as minimum distance between stacks of the ESS.

Welding in Reinforced Concrete Construction
2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
While much less common than in structural steel, welding has many applications for steel reinforcement in cast-in-place and precast concrete construction. This webinar will cover welding of steel reinforcement in new and existing concrete construction, provide background on welding process requirements and the development of a PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) and WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), discuss design related requirements in ACI 318 and AWS D1.4, and address construction and special inspection requirements of the IBC.

Effective Design of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
2025-09-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
Buckling restrained braced frames are a valuable tool in providing good seismic performance. The system has gained popularity in many applications, including in areas of moderate and even low seismicity, due to the highly controlled and predictable behavior, and the correspondingly straight-forward design methods required for the system. This presentation will cover the behavior of the system, the design requirements, considerations for effective design (including coordination with brace manufacturers), and innovative applications.

Continuing Professional Education for Texas Plumbers (2025) (Online Live)
2025-09-03 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew plumbing licenses in Texas (Master, Journeyman, Tradesman, or Apprentice with endorsements).
Objectives:
Explain recent development and issues related to plumbing regulation in Texas.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to vents.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water supply & distribution.
Explain the most important IFGC provisions related to gas piping materials & tables.
Describe emerging challenges for businesses, especially in the plumbing industry.
Describe the basics of professional awareness as a strategy for construction safety.

Residential Code & OSHA (Live In-Person)
2025-09-03 08:00 - 2025-09-04 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Plumbing Supply – San Marcos, TX, 1420 Susurro Pkwy, San Marcos, TX, 78640
This course provides the Residential Plumbing Code (8 hour) and OSHA safety training (10 hour) requirements for the Tradesman and/or Journeyman Texas plumbing exam.

Objectives

Explain the general plumbing regulations in the International Residential Code.
Demonstrate relevant math, blueprint, and construction document reading.
Describe the basics of backflow prevention, system sizing, as well as boring & notching.
Describe the basics of recognizing, avoiding, and preventing workplace hazards.

Apprentice Continuing Professional Education (Online Live)
2025-09-04 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
This course includes the 6 hours of continuing education required by the TSBPE to renew a Texas Plumbing Apprentice Registration with an endorsement (Residential Utility Installer, Drain Cleaner, Drain Cleaner-Restricted).? It is also required for obtaining these endorsements as well as the first training credit required toward the Tradesman and/or Journeyman licenses.

Objectives

Describe the most relevant provisions of the Texas Plumbing License Law.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiner Rules.
Explain the scope of work allowed for each Texas plumbing endorsement available to apprentices.
Describe the most common plumbing code provisions applicable to apprentice plumbers.

Commercial Plumbing Code (Live In-Person)
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-09-05 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Dry Force Training Center, 3701 W. Royal Lane, Irving, TX, 75063
This course provides the Commercial Plumbing Code (18 hours) requirement for the Journeyman Texas plumbing exam.

Objectives

Explain the general regulations in the International Plumbing Code.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to water distribution.
Explain the most important IPC provisions related to waste disposal.
Describe the most relevant provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code.
