Class description:

Overview of the scoping provisions for accessibility in the International Building Code and the technical provisions of the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The seminar will also discuss differences between the provisions enforced by building department and the American Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

Class description:

This class will take a comprehensive look at all phases of inspections in new single family home construction. Examples of both code compliant construction and non-code compliant construction will be provided, as well as discussion surrounding possible corrections to non-code compliant installations. This class is based on the 2024 International Residential Code.

Class description:

Objectives: 1. Understand the behavior of various construction materials when exposed to fire. 2. Learn about the fire resistance ratings of different materials. 3. Explore the methods used to enhance fire resistance in building construction. 4. Examine case studies of fire incidents and their impact on building materials.

Class Description:

The 2023 NEC “Ground Up Electrical Commercial/ Multi-family” is a highly interactive two-day electrical NEC code class. This class is all about attendee participation from an electrical inspection perspective. Bring your 2023 NEC as YOU WILL USE IT! You will learn to use the NEC and apply code sections with the use of construction photos and real-life experiences. This workshop type class was created to develop a better understanding on how to apply the NEC when inspecting electrical installations. As stated in the title we will address underground installations through roof and including electrical distribution.

Note: To get the best possible experience students MUST bring their NEC code book(s)!! 

NOTE: Day #2 must also be registered for! (i.e. It's not 2 for 1)

Class description:

This 2-day course is intended to provide essential information in the areas of code administration and history, legal aspects, customer service, basic plan review, inspection process, zoning requirements, permit fee calculations, basic occupancy and construction types, basic means of egress and dealing with difficult customers. The course is recommended for front counter personnel, other Building Department staff and those who may be interested in preparing for the 2021 or 2024 ICC Permit Technician exam.

Students: Please bring a calculator, highlighter, 2021/2024 International Building Code, 2021/2024 International Zoning Code, Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Basic Code Enforcement. and a charge cord for your device!

Class description:

This class is designed to help the attendee understand the critical changes to the code provisions for the 2024 IMC/IPC/and IFGC. The attendee will understand the code change system, how it functions and why it is necessary. The attendees will be informed about the changes and the reasons for them within each code. The attendee will understand how the changes are incorporated to change, modify, or define requirements for previous additions. The attendee will gain an understanding of the effective life safety provisions of the codes.  

Class description:

Reviews the changes from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class will include the code change process, energy storage systems, flammable gases, carbon monoxide detection, and adult changing stations.

Class description:

This 2 day class will take a comprehensive look at all phases of inspections in new single family home construction. Examples of both code compliant construction and non-code compliant construction will be provided, as well as discussion surrounding possible corrections to non-code compliant installations. This class is based on the 2024 International Residential Code.

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Class Description:

Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping build a stronger building industry. Come learn about some of the new design solution within the building industry taught by leading Simpson Strong-Tie experts with live, hands-on product demonstrations.

Class Description:

The 2023 NEC “Ground Up Electrical Commercial/ Multi-family” is a highly interactive two-day electrical NEC code class. This class is all about attendee participation from an electrical inspection perspective. Bring your 2023 NEC as YOU WILL USE IT! You will learn to use the NEC and apply code sections with the use of construction photos and real-life experiences. This workshop type class was created to develop a better understanding on how to apply the NEC when inspecting electrical installations. As stated in the title we will address underground installations through roof and including electrical distribution.

Note: To get the best possible experience students MUST bring their NEC code book(s)!

Class description:

This 2-day course is intended to provide essential information in the areas of code administration and history, legal aspects, customer service, basic plan review, inspection process, zoning requirements, permit fee calculations, basic occupancy and construction types, basic means of egress and dealing with difficult customers. The course is recommended for front counter personnel, other Building Department staff and those who may be interested in preparing for the 2021 or 2024 ICC Permit Technician exam.

Students: Please bring a calculator, highlighter, 2021/2024 International Building Code, 2021/2024 International Zoning Code, Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Basic Code Enforcement. and a charge cord for your device!

Class description:

This class is designed to help the attendee understand the code provisions for the 2024 IMC. The attendee will be familiar with the layout of the code. The attendee will understand the ventilation and duct system requirements. The attendee will gain an understanding of various appliances and how the installation and use is regulated under the IMC.  

Class description:

Addresses the very large and unusual building plan review and inspections. The class will focus on high-rise construction, atriums, very large buildings and unusual projects. The class will also discuss the special inspection process and how to monitor the program. The discussion will address the review and inspections of alternate designs and performance based design.

Class description:

The 2023 NEC / 2024 IRC “Ground Up Electrical Residential” is a highly interactive single family electrical code class all about attendee participation from an electrical inspection perspective. Bring your 2023 NEC & 2024 IRC as you will use it! It is the ongoing open electrical code discussions, where you will learn to use the NEC and IRC collectively, and how to apply the code sections. presented construction photos. This workshop type class is built to help with breaking down code arrangement, useful table(s), definitions, branch circuits, and much more. 

Note: To get the best possible experience students MUST bring their code books 2023 NEC & 2024 IRC.

Class description:

This full day course is intended to provide a background to the wall bracing provisions of the prescriptive building code. This will encompass walking through load path, the evolution of the code, and finishing with the relevant changes to the 2024 IRC code. The course will finish with a sample problem run in parallel for a shear design and braced design and also multiple examples of lateral analysis for a variety of plans that Felten Group has designed.                                     Objectives: Upon completion: participants will better be able to: 

1. Understand the background of the wall bracing provisions 

2. Better understand the lateral load path in the structure 

3. Learn about the disparity that existed between the IBC and IRC in the previous code cycles 

4. Understand the reliance of the wall bracing tables on ASCE7 (tables were derived from Chapter 

28 using the Kz values from Chapter 26 

5. Major changes are coming to ASCE 7-28, which may lead to changes to the wind tables in the 

2030 IRC and beyond 

6. Gain an understanding of the changes to the 2024 code 

7. Gain an understanding of the differences between the 2018 IRC and the 2024 IRC braced wall 

provisions 

8. Gain an understanding of how bracing and shear designs are similar

Class description:

This 2-day course will highlight the significant National Electrical Code changes that have been introduced in the 2020 and the 2023 NEC. Participants will be able to better understand the important aspects of the code’s latest requirements for both residential and commercial electrical construction. This is a combination Power Point presentation of both the 2020 and the 2023 NEC based on the IAEI Analysis of the Code Changes publications developed by the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry formerly know as the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

*Please note there will not be any handouts due to copyright laws. Both the

2020 and the 2023 Analysis books are available for purchase at the IAEI website.

AZBO will also have several copies available at their on-site bookstore.

You must also register for day #2 if you intend to attend!

Class description:

Participants will laugh, maybe cry, and question your motives and intentions all at the same time. Having worked in Building Departments and for other companies, as well as owning her own business, Shaunna has learned a lot from her mistakes and wants to share her stories with you as well as the resources and tools that she has gather along the way to help you learn how to redirect your focus, to understand how the things you bring to work affect other people, and how the ethics and/or antics within the office environment will either make your or break you. Don’t be shy, get registered, what have you got to lose?

Class description:

This class is designed to help the attendee understand the code provisions for the 2024 IPC. The attendee will be familiar with the layout of the code. The attendee will understand the venting and plumbing system requirements. The attendee will gain an understanding of various plumbing installations, appliances and how the installation and use is regulated under the IPC.  

Class description:

Identifies IBC provisions applicable to the design and construction of tenant space improvements. The discussion addresses the three most common types of uses: business, mercantile and assembly. It emphasizes options available in the code for gaining compliance. Discussion includes occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated construction, interior finish materials, fire protection features, means of egress components and means of egress design.

Class description:

This one-day course is intended to walk the attendee through design, construction, maintenance, and repair of PTSOG foundations. The course is meant to familiarize attendees with the design methodologies of PTSOG through the code recognized Post-Tension Institute (PTI) document DC10.5-19 as well as other PTI documents regarding construction and maintenance of the PTSOG. Finally, there will be some discussion on repairs to PTSOG. Objectives: Upon completion: participants will better be able to: 

1. Understand the path through the building code to the PTI DC10.5-19 document 

2. Understand the intentional separation of PTI from ACI (American Concrete Institute) 

3. Understand that the PTI DC10.5-19 document applies to both expansive and stable soils 

4. Be familiar with the geotechnical report requirements necessary for PTSOG design 

5. Be familiar with the design and durability requirements in the PTI DC10.5-19 document 

6. Understand the main difference between conventionally reinforced concrete and post-tensioned

concrete 

7. Be familiar with the construction sequence of the PTSOG foundation 

8. Be familiar with the inspections required during construction of the PTSOG foundation 

9. Be familiar with some common maintenance requirements with PTSOG 

10. Understand that PTSOG foundations can be repaired if necessary and what some of the repairs 

might look like 

Class description:

This class will highlight and discuss the significant changes between the 2018 International Fire Code and the 2024 IFC. Students are recommended to bring either code book if it is helpful for their reference. The objective is to highlight significant changes over the two code cycle period and discuss any potential challenges for adoption.

Class description:

This 2-day course will highlight the significant National Electrical Code changes that have been introduced in the 2020 and the 2023 NEC. Participants will be able to better understand the important aspects of the code’s latest requirements for both residential and commercial electrical construction. This is a combination Power Point presentation of both the 2020 and the 2023 NEC based on the IAEI Analysis of the Code Changes publications developed by the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry formerly know as the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

*Please note there will not be any handouts due to copyright laws. Both the

2020 and the 2023 Analysis books are available for purchase at the IAEI website.

AZBO will also have several copies available at their on-site bookstore.

Class description:

Whose job is it to make sure that everything that is needed in a set of plans is actually submitted at the time of permit application and plan submittal? When the plan reviewer opens a set of plans only to find that they don’t have enough information to do the review, who does that fall back on? The applicant, that’s who. But are we arming them with the information they need to do their job as well? Let’s look at how to know if plans are submitted with enough information to get reviewed and what we can do to help applicants at our front counter get us the information we need to do our jobs. Help them to help you!

Class description:

This class is designed to help the attendee understand the code provisions for the 2024 IFGC. The attendee will be familiar with the layout of the code. The attendee will understand ventilation requirements related to fuel and gas installations. The attendee will gain an understanding of various appliances and how the installation and use is regulated under the IFGC.