Balcony Sprinklers in the Codes versus NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D (Online Live)
2024-03-20 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Extending fire sprinkler systems to protect balconies of residential buildings can provide exposure protection, tradeoffs, and life safety. However, not all codes, such as the International Building Code and International Residential Code for residential buildings have the same requirements for balcony sprinklers. NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D differ on how balcony protection, if required, are applied to residential and other occupancy balconies. As more mixed-use buildings and mixed-sprinkler standards are being applied, this seminar looks across the model codes and installation standards to provide clarity to the subject. This seminar is important for the fire sprinkler industry, architectural community, and for code officials with the short history of balcony sprinklers, detailed discussion, and updates in the 2021 model codes as well as the 2022 NFPA sprinkler standards.
Price: $49.00
Member Price: $39.00
12:00 p.m. CT

Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit
2024-03-21 09:00 (America/Chicago) | The National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington DC, 20045, United States
Join the International Code Council and water experts at the National Press Club for “Standards Save: A Water Conservation Summit”. The Code Council will release findings of a new University of Miami study examining the critical need for the rapid adoption of modern, updated water conservation standards.
9:00 a.m. ET
Register here.

New Seismic Design Provisions for One-Story Structures with Flexible Diaphragms and Rigid Vertical Elements
2024-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Webinar, United States
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.

Energy Code Enforcement Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Communities
2024-03-21 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Back by Popular Demand: BECP Energy Code Webinar Series!
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Please join the DOE Building Energy Codes Program for the 2023-2024 Energy Code Webinar Series! This monthly webinar series, regularly scheduled for the third Thursday of every month at 1 pm (Eastern), will provide an opportunity to learn, discuss, and engage on timely and important energy code topics throughout the year. Each monthly webinar will be presented across a range of engaging formats, from topic-based lectures to expert panels and interactive discussions.
Continuing Education
AIA and ICC continuing education credits will be offered for the live events. Instructions for requesting certificates of completion will be provided at the end of each live seminar.
Register here.

Streamlined Permitting & Inspections: Solar, Storage, EV Charging Lessons Learned
2024-03-26 14:00 (America/Chicago)
This webinar takes a deep dive into New Buildings Institute (NBI)’s work with new tools for clean energy permitting and inspection, highlighting resources and case studies.
2:00 p.m. EST
Register here.

Report Writing Basics (Online Live)
2024-03-27 12:00 (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. This presentation provides an overview of the knowledge and skills needed 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.
Price: $49
Member Price: $39
12:00 p.m. CT

Webinar: Increasing Sustainability and Community Resilience Through Water Reuse
2024-03-27 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This ICC Learn Live event will explore water reuse in the built environment. Industry experts and Code Council partners such as the EPA, National Blue-Ribbon Commission and manufacturers of onsite water reuse systems will present on behalf of their organizations and the PMG Code Action Committee (CAC) Water Reuse Working Group. Attendees will learn and gain insight into industry innovations and a preview of the PMG CAC Water Reuse proposals for the 2027 International Plumbing Code® and International Residential Code®.
NBRC efforts to bring water reuse as a viable option for sustainability and conservation.
EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), precisely action 2.18.
WateReuse trade association updates on laws, policy, funding, and public acceptance of recycled water.
PMG CAC Water Reuse working group’s effort to expand onsite water reuse in the built environment.
Speaker: Rich Anderson (ICC-PMG Host)
Panelists: Paula Kehoe, NBRC; Sharron Nappier, EPA; Pat Sinicropi, WateReuse; Adam Stern, Natural Systems Utilities and PMG CAC Water Reuse working group; Rich Anderson, ICC (host).
1:00 p.m. ET
Register here.

Sustainability, Energy, & High Performing Buildings Code Action Committee Meeting
2024-03-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
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ICC 605 IS-MHRRC Committee Meeting
2024-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Multi-Hazard Resiliency for Residential Construction (IS-MHRRC) Committee
The purpose of this virtual meeting is for the IS-MHRRC committee to discuss the development of the new ICC 605 standard.
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. CDT
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2021 IECC Update - Commercial Provisions (Online Live)
2024-04-03 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This seminar covers the significant changes to the commercial provisions of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®)
Objectives:

Identify the importance of the energy code in reducing building energy use and providing other environmental benefits​
Explain the intent, scope and applicability of the 2021 IECC requirements for commercial building projects​
Identify the most significant administrative changes to the 2021 IECC and changes that increase the useability of the code​
Identify the most significant energy efficiency changes in the 2021 IECC commercial provisions and potential impact on the design, plan review and inspection communities​

Price: $59.00
Member Price: $49.00
12:00 p.m. CT

2021 IECC Essentials (Online Live)
2024-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Participants will apply the critical concepts of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects. It will provide a clear understanding and correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables and categorizations. Participants will apply the code in clear-cut situations and build their understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions. Participants will be to apply the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code to increase the efficient use of energy in the construction of new buildings and alterations to existing buildings.
The following publications are included/recommended to ensure success in the course:

• PDF Download Included – Energy Code Essentials, Based on the 2021 IECC®
• Recommended – 2021 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC®)

Price: $198.00
Member Price: $165.00

9:00 a.m CT

2022 Changes to AISC 341 and 360
2024-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The 2022 editions of AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 360-22) and the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC 341-22) represent the latest in structural steel design and construction. This presentation will cover the latest updates, including the exciting addition of concrete-filled coupled composite plate shear walls to both standards. Other major additions to the Specification include clarification on what to include in structural design documents; a new appendix on filled high-strength composite members; and a major expansion of the appendix on structural design for fire conditions. The Seismic Provisions now include an appendix on nonlinear response history analysis. These and many more developments will be discussed to orient users on how to start incorporating these latest standards into their practice.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT

Leadership Week + Hearings
2024-04-05 09:00 - 2024-04-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree at the entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join us as we launch a new event along with the ICC 2024 Committee Action Hearings. ICC Leadership Week is a FREE CEU and networking event for our members. Come and listen to keynote speakers, participate in industry-leading conversations, network, and be part of this international building safety forum.
This year’s code hearings offer code officials, architects, builders, structural engineers, fire, residential and existing building professionals as well as those responsible for the administration of the International Codes® (I-Codes®), the opportunity to provide input on proposed code changes to the Group A I-Codes.
For more information, click here.

ICC PMG Four Corners Campaign
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree at the entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The “Four Corners Campaign” event is sponsored by the International Code Council’s (ICC) PMG Membership Council to provide awareness and education on what ICC has to offer to plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas contractors and code officials throughout the State of Florida. The event will feature training from ICC’s own Gary Gauthier (PMG Technical Resources Director) on the various resources that ICC has to offer to those in the trades including training on the various codes used in Florida, how one can be involved in the development of ICC’s codes, continued education opportunities, and how to utilize our one of a kind “Digital Code Premium” platform. This Florida event will include two approved Florida DBPR CEU accredited training seminars on the Eighth Edition of the Florida Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes, which went into effect on January 1, 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the codes that impact the design and installation of plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas systems and equipment throughout the State of Florida, along with the many resources that ICC has to offer that can benefit the work of those involved in the trades.
Register here.
10:00 – 2:00 PM ET (Boxed lunches to be provided.)

SMC Governing Committee Meeting
2024-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | DoubleTree at the entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The Sustainability Membership Council’s Governing Committee will meet as part of the Code Council’s Leadership Week. Agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting
9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. ET

Eastern States Building Officials Federation 75th Annual Educational Conference
2024-04-08 08:00 - 2024-04-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | AC Hotel Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront, 299 Vaughan Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Trainings Include:
Residential Building Inspector Test Academy – John Gibson ICC Instructor (Monday and Tuesday, Full Day (16 Hours) – In Person Only
The 2021 B1 Exam Prep is designed to assist you with taking the B1 Certification Exam. The test academy will cover in detail the topics of the exam. Throughout the academy you will be given an opportunity to answer questions that reference the exam resources. The topics that will be covered: code administration; building planning; footings and foundation; floor construction; wall construction and coverings; roof/ceiling construction and public safety and special construction of the residential building inspector certification exam.
Fire and Building Official Track – Rob Neale, ICC Instructor
Monday: Full Day – For Building Officials – Fire and Life Safety Systems in the I-Codes
This course guides users through the International Building Code® (IBC®) for fire protection systems (Chapter 9), including suppression, standpipe, automatic fire alarm and other detection systems and additional fire protection assemblies.
Tuesday: Two Half Day Courses – AM West, Texas: Could Codes Have Made a Difference? PM – Why Codes Matter to Fire Investigators
Code Enforcement Track — Marcus Kellum, MetricOne
Monday: Two Half Day Courses – Supporting your education for the Certified Building Official Exam AM – Legal Aspects of Code Administration PM – Effective Local Government Management
Tuesday: Two Half Day Courses – For Managers and Policy Makers AM – Reclaiming Your Relevancy PM – The Intangibles of Regulatory Enforcement

Shear Friction Dowel Design for Concrete Diaphragms
2024-04-10 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This webinar will focus on the misconception of the design of the slab to shear wall connection, specifically how the joint rebar is required to transfer all the diaphragm force at the level in question and the shear from the upper floors. It will address the shear friction connection from the shear wall to the foundation. Most engineers we review do not add rebar at the construction joint and use the vertical wall rebar for shear transfer (by default) and flexural resistance, which occur at the same time. They rarely perform the required design or acknowledge the two simultaneous forces. The webinar will also discuss that a “dowel” must cross the construction joint. Rebar in the slab, that does not cross between the wall and slab does not provide shear friction. This is a common detailing mistake.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT

2021 IRC Essentials (Online Live)
2024-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
This class examines basic concepts of the 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of the identified requirements allows the code user to apply the IRC in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make a judgment on code compliance. This course will also help the code user to correctly locate code requirements. It will also provide a basis for the correct use and application of the code as well as to begin to develop a procedure for applying them.
The following publications are included/recommended to ensure success in the course:

• PDF Download Included – Residential Code Essentials, 2021 Edition® 2021 Edition(IRC®)
• Recommended – 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®)

Price: $198.00
Member Price: $165.00
9:00 a.m. CT

Effective Design of Buckling Restrained Braced Frames
2024-04-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
Register here.
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. PT

Mat Foundation Design
2024-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
During this seminar, Ian McFarlane will discuss design of mat foundations and soil-structure interaction. The session will describe the uses of mat foundations, historical perspectives that have led to the current procedures, and discuss soil properties and soil-structure interaction. Guidance will be provided for proportioning, analysis, and design for mat foundations. Code requirements and accepted approaches to their implementation will also be addressed, with additional discussion on best practices that go beyond code minimum requirements. Finally, detailing and constructability tips will be presented. The scope of this session will include design of mat foundations for both non-seismic and high-seismic conditions.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pt

Coffee with the Sustainability Membership Council
2024-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Code Council’s Sustainability Membership Council for a casual coffee hour the third Friday of every month from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST.
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2021 Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector 64 Certification Test Academy (Live in Person)
2024-04-22 09:00 - 2024-04-24 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The 64 – Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector 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. Main Topics include: Administration and Legal, Light, Ventilation and Occupancy, Fire and Life Safety, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Property Conditions. The goal of the test academy is to familiarize you with the property maintenance and housing inspector certification exam content and references.
The exam is open book and candidates may use references during the exam. It is mandatory that each participant have the references noted as Required for the training.
Required – 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®)
Required – 2021 International Property Maintenance Code® (IPMC®)
Required – Legal Aspects of Code Administration, 2017 Edition
Price: $1,195
Member Price: $995
9:00 a.m. CT

ICCPC Meeting
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Performance Code Consensus Committee
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT
The purpose of this virtual meeting is for the ICCPC committee to discuss the development of the new ICCPC standard.

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Real World Examples to Provide Fire Rated Assemblies Using Approved Methods
2024-04-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The presentation will cover basic examples for providing fire rated assemblies such as walls, columns, beams and floors/roofs, for new building construction. The examples are for demonstrating compliance with the fire resistance requirements of the 2018 International Building Code. Course material presented will cover using code recognized technical resources and methods to document compliance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be given instruction on the use of the approved methods recognized in Chapter 7 of the IBC for meeting the required fire resistances of the building elements.
Participants will gain a working knowledge of the technical resources available to document expected fire resistance of building elements.
Participants will be presented real world examples to determine the fire resistance requirements for key building elements including the structural frame, floors, roofs and exterior walls using the approved methods.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT

Empowering Regulators through Risk-based Building Classification Guideline
2024-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Agenda:
Join us for a free, informative webinar about the recently-released International Building Quality Center (IBQC) resource, the Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guideline. The Guideline serves as an important tool to help regulators around the world to consider the different risk profiles of buildings and link that to inspection requirements. The Guideline can help jurisdictions to develop ‘right-sized’ regulation and inspection protocols, which may be especially useful when regulatory capacity is limited or as new building regulations and enforcement infrastructure are being developed. The Guideline is aligned with the building classifications found in many existing building regulatory regimes, including the International Codes, but presented in a code-agnostic framework so that they can be used by jurisdictions around the world regardless of which codes or regulations are in place or under development.
This webinar will explore the use of the Guideline from primarily a North American point of view, but will include exploration of their use within a performance-based regulation like the revised version of the ICC Performance Code (currently under development). Presenters include:
Professor (Adj) Kim Lovegrove MSE, RML, Australia, Chair IBQC, Chair of the IBQC Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guidelines committee, past senior international consultant to the World Bank
Matt Farrell, President of the Alliance of Canadian Building Officials Associations (ACBOA), Member of the IBQC Risk-Based Building Classification and Inspection Guidelines committee
Beth Tubbs, Chief Fire Protection Engineer for the International Code Council (ICC), Staff Secretariat for the development of the new ICC Performance Code
ACBOA affiliates are eligible to earn CPDs for attending the live webinar. We encourage all attendees to download the Guideline prior to the webinar using the link provided above.
Register here.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT

Common Structural Issues Observed in Plan Check
2024-04-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This webinar will cover common structural challenges faced during plan review. Issues related to coordination between various design professionals, plan revisions required midway through the approval process that may impact the structural systems, Incomplete design considerations deign consideration and or improper use of building material or components. The webinar will include discussion on the impact on the structural system when there is a change of use and occupancy and when alterations are proposed to an existing building.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Building Safety Month
2024-05-01 00:00 - 2024-05-31 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. The 2024 campaign theme is “Mission Possible” and includes special weekly themes. Celebrate with us by using our hashtag #BuildingSafetyMonth2024 on social media, and be sure to check back often for updated pages and resources!
Learn more here.

2021 IRC Wood Wall Bracing (Online Live)
2024-05-01 09:00 - 17:00 (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.
The following publications are included/recommended to ensure success in the course:

PDF Download Included – A Guide to the 2018 IRC® Wood Wall Bracing Provisions + Free Digital 2021 Supplement
Recommended – 2021 International Residential Code® (IRC®)

Price: $198.00
Member Price: $165.00
9:00 a.m. CT

Design of Wood Structures: A Basic Primer
2024-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
A minority of university engineering programs teaches structural wood design on a regular basis, yet wood is one of the most common building materials in the United States. This seminar will give the basics behind designing building structures with solid sawn lumber and engineered wood members, including their connections and building code provisions for resisting lateral forces.
Register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT

When Disaster Strikes Institute
2024-05-03 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Barkley Consulting Engineers, Inc., 2840 Remington Green Cir, Lower Level Ste E,, Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
The International Code Council’s When Disaster Strikes (WDS) Institute is here to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively assess and respond to disaster situations. The upcoming training session will provide hands-on instruction, activities, case studies and interactive simulations that will guide you through various disaster scenarios, encourage discussion and describe how paperwork should be completed.
Learn more here.
For registration details, contact Kim Holloway, FSEA coordinator, at (850) 907-7678.
Continuing Education Credits: 7 PDHs
Cost: $104 – $235, per person (cost is dependent on resources and exam)
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST
