Paul Bennett, PE, Basecamp AEC: The purpose of this class is to teach attendees about building code requirements for repairs (IBC, IRC, IEBC) including code upgrades and energy code requirements. We will also cover famous failures and lessons to be learned. The most common construction defects will be discussed and other common pitfalls that are made in the industry.

Steve Burger, Bureau Veritas: This two-day course is intended to provide essential information in the areas of code administration and history, legal aspects, customer service, basic construction, inspection process, zoning requirements, permit fee calculations, basic occupancy and construction types, 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 certification exam.

??*Please bring a calculator, highlighter, 2021 or 2024 International Building Code, 2021 or 2024 International Zoning Code, Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Basic Code Enforcement.

Adam Berry, Colorado Energy Office & Shaunna Mozingo, NORESCO: This class will focus on providing a deep dive into Colorado's new Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC), including: 1) discussion of the significant changes between the Colorado code and the 2024 IECC; 2) how the code requirements apply and what Colorado law says about local adoption of the new code; 3) busting myths about what the code is, how it works, and how the stringency of the code compares to the national model codes; and 4) educating attendees on the variety of resources, tools, and technical assistance that both the Colorado Energy Office and Xcel Energy offer in support of both the adoption and enforcement of the MLECC

Buddy Showalter, ICC: This full-day seminar includes review and analysis of select significant structural changes from the 2021 to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code (IBC). Specific code changes that have occurred will be identified along with the reasoning behind the changes. Topics include changes to provisions for 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 to be discussed include rain, snow, ice, wind, tornado, earthquake, tsunami and flood.

Tom Meyers, CBO: This seminar discusses the most important and often most difficult code provisions specific to plan review of multifamily housing. The class will address the necessary elements in the most common types of construction, emphasizing needed fire resistance and fire protection features. Effective egress systems assessment will be covered. Type A and B accessibility scoping will be addressed as well as tips on how to effectively review required features. Detailed elements review topics such as sound control, wall cladding systems, and window safety will also be considered.

Steve Thomas, Shums Coda: This class covers the subject of hazardous materials to assist the Building Official in properly dealing with the more dangerous occupancies. The pertinent sections of the commercial building code regarding Hazardous Materials will be covered, including each type of H occupancy and additional sections of some other I-codes.

Glenn Mathewson, buildingcodecollege.com: A fundamental of the IRC and its predecessor code is to provide Americans an affordable and prescriptive method to frame a house without a design professional. Though there are many engineered products and designs in common use, conventional wood framing is still in the code and across our communities. These generations-old techniques have been adapted with engineering validation and insulation accommodation over recent decades. Take a ride in the IRC from the foundation plates to the roof sheathing and learn the old and modern methods of prescriptive wood construction in between.

Mark St.Onge and Jon Roberts, UL Solutions: The hands-on class will utilize mock up walls to demonstrate typical applications and related concerns. Attendees will learn how to find listed firestop systems using online tools and will learn about available substitutions. Training will include how to read and understand firestop systems and what the code requires. Participants will have the opportunity to inspect installed systems in mock up walls and will install systems to fully understand the materials and processes. This class is intended to meet the training requirement for a city & county of Denver specialty class D license.

John Magee, State of Colorado: Hands on and visual presentation of typical residential plumbing systems including potable including potable water, drainage, and venting.

Nancy Swearengin: Using the 2024 IMC and IBC, this class is designed to help the mechanical inspector navigate the plans, determine if a ceiling radiation damper is approved for a rated horizontal assembly, understand how the building and mechanical codes work together, and read ceiling radiation damper installation instructions as well as use UL Product IQ.

Jeff Fecteau, UL Solutions: This course will be covering the requirements of the 2023 NEC as well as the requirements of the 2024 I-Codes for installing Photovoltaic Systems.  We will go through definitions, listing requirements, circuit requirements, disconnecting means, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, markings, utility-interactive inverters, fire classifications of modules and access & pathways. 

John Swanson, ICC: Active shooter incidents have prompted many occupancies to strengthen physical security measures, often creating unintended conflicts with the IBC and IFC requirements. This course examines how the IBC and IFC can be applied to balance active shooter preparedness with fire and life safety. Participants will explore code requirements governing door locking arrangements, means of egress, emergency voice/alarm communication and mass notification systems.

Joe McElvaney, P.E., Hiller Fire: This course introduces students to the concept and application of Alternative Means and Methods (AMM) as outlined in the International Codes. AMM provides a pathway for code compliance when innovative designs, materials, or construction methods fall outside the prescriptive provisions of the code.

This Class will bring 5 of our top vendors in to give them a chance to talk about code compliance using their service or product.  It will not be a sales pitch; it will be technical assistance on how to verify compliance and what to look for on plans and in the field when their product or service is called out on construction documents. Stay tuned for the final list of the chosen vendors.  This is always an attendee favorite and will fill up fast. 

See Description Under Class #181.

Rebecca Reel, Maia Benavente, Sam Brown, and Tyler Stein, City of Denver: Designed to strengthen plan reviewers' ability and confidence evaluating Energy Code compliance. Participants will be guided through review of each major section of the Energy Code, which is interdisciplinary and may provide long-term value through improved building performance and reduced operational costs. The class will cover both residential and commercial requirements and explore prescriptive and performance compliance pathways. Participants will learn about Denver Energy Code and key differences from Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC). Plan review resources will be used including examples, various documentation (checklists, REScheck/COMcheck, Manual J/S/D), and common review comments to help participants build their jurisdiction's toolkit.

AWC, Boise Cascade, Huber Engineered Wood, and Simpson Strong-Tie:  Similar to last year’s presentation, these four organizations will deliver presentations on several current and relevant topics in wood construction.

Glenn Mathewson, buildingcodecollege.com: Finishing a basement requires nearly all the trades and construction required for a new house, short of foundations and roofs. However, many applications are unique when transforming the former guts below a home into finished living space. Building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel-gas and electrical provisions involved with these projects will be reviewed in detail.

Steve Thomas, Shums Coda: Podium type buildings are becoming more popular across the country. They are unique buildings with many different code requirements. This seminar will provide an overview of the specific requirements for these types of buildings and how to apply the building code to the design, construction and inspections. Subjects will include types of construction, building height and area, means of egress, and much more. We will also discuss some of the issues surrounding these buildings and possible solutions to comply with the intent of the code.

Tom Meyers, CBO: This course targets the most difficult role posed on a building safety professional: Accurate assessment of existing buildings. The class will present techniques used to understand an existing building’s potential safety performance, focusing on major life-safety deficiencies and strategies to mitigate them. The legal and political aspects of the safety evaluation will be emphasized. The course helps an evaluator “see” through the clutter of possible deficiencies to find the most important problems that can be addressed with limited available resources. The final portion of the course will discuss the various mandatory requirements for an existing building provided in the International Fire Code.

Jeff Fecteau, UL Solutions: course will introduce students to the installation and code requirements of an Energy Storage System, including listing requirements, equipment locations, applicable safety standards, IFC technology threshold limits, IFC permissible locations, IFC size and separation, MAQ, and Hazard Mitigation Analysis.  Attendees will also learn about the 2023 NEC requirements for the install of Electric Vehicle power transfer systems including, listing requirements, personnel protection, ratings, and equipment locations.

James Fernandez & Donnie Perkinson- State of Colorado:  This class will cover the requirements for plumbing venting in Chapter 9 of the 2024 International Plumbing Code.  Included in this course will be theory, application, design, and installation of venting systems.  Discussion and visual aids (including isometric drawings, photographs, and plumbing fittings) will be included in this course to illustrate code-compliant venting.

Nancy Swearengin: Using the 2024 IRC this course will cover inspection and sizing of B-vent Category I vent systems, inspection and sizing of masonry chimney Category I vent systems, inspection and sizing of Category IV appliance vent systems per code and appliance manufacturer's instructions, and discussion of miscellaneous sections of vent code found in the IRC.

Chris Papp & Tom Blevins, Electech: This course reviews significant changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code and explains how those revisions affect design, installation, inspection, plan review, and enforcement. Rather than simply reading revised text, the instructors will identify the practical reason for each change, compare it with prior-edition requirements, and use field examples to demonstrate compliant application. The course is designed for inspectors, electricians, contractors, engineers, plans examiners, and other code professionals.

Brian Scholl & Greg Rogers: This course is designed for fire marshals, fire inspectors, and code officials seeking a deeper technical understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and their regulatory oversight. Participants will review hazard profiles, failure mechanisms (thermal runaway, off-gassing, cascading cell failures), and prescriptive/performance-based requirements of IFC Chapter 12 and NFPA 855.

Joe McElvaney, P.E., Hiller Fire: This class provides a review of NFPA 3, "Guide for the Development of a Fire Protection Program," and NFPA 4, "Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Testing." Participants will gain an understanding of the key principles and practices outlined in both standards, on the integration of fire protection/life safety systems and their testing protocols.

Jim Meyers, Bild Intel: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future trend; it is the new baseline for building department operations. This course is designed for the full spectrum of building department staff—from Chief Building Officials managing policy to field inspectors and plan reviewers "on the ground." This session can also support other municipal government staff and the broader building industry.  Attendees will move beyond the theory of AI to gain practical, hands-on experience using these tools to solve real-world solutions.

AI competency will fundamentally reshape how building departments operate.  Staff trained to work *with* AI from the start—those who bring their goals to AI before starting tasks—will dramatically outpace those still relying on traditional methods. Building officials don't need to be AI experts; They’ll benefit most when they think about how AI might help with their work before they start.  It's a small shift with big results.

Steve Burger Bureau Veritas: This class is designed for any Building Department employees who would like more information on just what it takes to be a successful Building Official OR Manager/Supervisor. The class will discuss basic decision-making, legal and ethical topics, customer service, image of the Building Department and its employees, political issues, professional development, dealing with the media, adopting codes and fees, staffing and budgeting. The discussion will be kept at a level that can be understood by all attendees and will encourage an abundance of input and discussion. Who should attend: Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, Permit Technicians, Code Enforcement Officers or Department Directors.

Tom Meyers, CBO: "Sustainability" has many meanings. But how does it interact with our building codes? And more importantly, how will it affect the day-to-day role of code officials and designers in the near future? This class will explore the current definition of sustainability and how it will likely evolve in the near future. Emphasis will be placed on the "new" life safety paradigm and particularly how construction and enforcement will change to accommodate it. The discussion will include topics such as building resilience and hardening, building embodied carbon content, modern standards for efficiency, and conversion of energy inputs.

Reuben Schmit, Commerce City: This class will focus on how to read and understand soils and geotechnical reports as well as to understand foundation types and their use for different structures.  We will read, understand, and inspect foundation reinforcement design and installation methods (rebar 101) foundation and shear hardware, how it works and why it's used.

Kim McDonald, Colorado DFPC; Aaron Johnson, International Firestop Council; Robby Schwarz, BUILDTank Inc: This course is intended to help the attendee interpret the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and identify how its requirements apply to the planning, design, and documentation of projects located within the wildland-urban interface (WUI). We will provide education to Incorporate wildfire-resilient design strategies into building and site plans, including structure hardening, defensible space considerations, and the selection of compliant materials and assemblies. We will also provide education for developing construction documents that demonstrate CWRC compliance by accurately documenting code requirements and coordinating wildfire mitigation measures with other applicable building and fire codes. And finally, the attendee will learn how to navigate the CWRC permitting, plan review, and inspection processes by understanding documentation requirements, common compliance issues, and best practices for working with code officials and project stakeholders.

Shums Coda Instructor: This course examines the prescriptive structural provision requirements of the IBC – addressing major elements including structural design, loads, structural tests and special inspections, soils and foundations, concrete, masonry, steel and wood.

Kirk Nagle, City of Aurora: This course looks at roofing requirements in the 2024 IBC. This interactive session will enable participants to cite the correct codes while out in the field and have a better understanding of the requirements of the IBC.

Sam Albrecht; Donnie Featherman, State of Colorado: Colorado’s factory-built structure landscape is changing rapidly. With the passage of Senate Bill 25-002 and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the Division of Housing is ushering in a new era of standardization and efficiency to increase affordable construction, including housing. This interactive session is designed to explain these changes, clarify new rules, and empower local governments to embrace their role in Colorado’s factory-built structure pipeline. Attendees will learn how the Division of Housing is transitioning to the 2024 ICC code set and using the new regional design criteria to streamline approvals and reduce timelines. The Division of Housing will also provide an update on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act’s impacts on HUD Code Homes and other housing types.

Joseph Montoya, City of Centennial: This session covers the essential inspection points and code requirements specific to commercial plumbing systems. Topics include rough-in and final inspection procedures, common code violations, backflow prevention, grease interceptors, and coordination with other trades on commercial projects. Designed for inspectors and plan reviewers looking to sharpen their field skills, the session emphasizes practical judgment calls inspectors face on real commercial job sites.

Nancy Swearengin: Using the 2024 IMC, Chapter 5 Exhaust Systems this course will walk us through the inspection of grease duct and grease duct enclosures, Type I hoods, Type II hoods, and Exhaust termination locations

Chris Papp and Tom Blevins, Electech; Diane Lynch, NFPA: This interactive course gives attendees direct access to two current NEC code-making panel members representing different technical subject areas. The first half uses a structured collection of field questions, recurring disagreements, and code-interpretation issues to examine how experienced code officials analyze NEC language.

The second half presents photographs, diagrams, and inspection scenarios and asks attendees to decide whether each installation passes, fails, or requires more information. The instructors then walk through the applicable code text, assumptions, and enforcement considerations. The course is not presented as an official NFPA interpretation; it teaches a repeatable method for reaching defensible code decisions.

Brian Scholl: This combined 8-hour class will go over two very important topics for our fire prevention staff: Flammable Finishes and Liquid CO2. Review spray application of flammable finishes, powder coating & manufactured reinforced plastics and their hazards. Understand code requirements and safe compliance.

Chief Michael O'Brian, Robert Davidson, Division Chief Kara Gerczynski: This program will cover a wide range of battery topics in this fast-changing field including the new 2027 IFC Chapter 43 where non-ESS battery provisions have been consolidated and expanded; and a new 2027 IBC article coordinating with IFC battery related construction requirements. EV charging, manufacturing plants, recycling plants, storage (awaiting use), collection (used/damaged), In use (ESS, Personal Mobility Devices, industrial trucks, portable equipment). The program will cover hazards new code solutions for protection levels. The language currently in the IFC as well as extensive proposed changes to the IFC, IBC and IRC will be reviewed.

Rachel Patterson, City of Centennial: Code enforcement cases do not always end with voluntary compliance. When a case moves into an administrative or judicial process, the quality of the investigation, evidence, documentation, and communication can become critical to the success of the enforcement action. Participants will examine how everyday decisions made during an investigation, from the initial complaint and first site visit to photographs, field notes, communication, notices, re-inspections, and case follow-up, can affect the strength, credibility, and defensibility of an enforcement case. 

Through practical scenarios and case-building exercises, officers and  participants will learn how to create a clear chronological record, distinguish facts from assumptions, preserve relevant evidence, document interactions, and connect observed conditions to applicable requirements and enforcement actions. The course emphasizes a simple principle: Build every case as if someone unfamiliar with the property, the complaint, and the investigation will eventually have to understand and evaluate it.

Jim Meyers, Bild Intel, Shaunna Mozingo, NORESCO: As veteran code instructors near retirement, the building safety industry needs emerging leaders to step into the classroom. If you are a rising code professional, inspector, or plan reviewer who has always wanted to teach but feels unsure about where to start, this course is built for you. Public speaking, building slide decks, and structuring a multi-hour seminar can feel daunting, but teaching is a learnable skill.

This full-day, highly practical workshop breaks down the art and science of code training into manageable steps. The morning session tackles the "how-to" of teaching: overcoming public speaking anxiety, engaging adult learners, managing room dynamics, and using visual presentation software effectively without overwhelming your audience. In the afternoon, we pivot to curriculum design, showing you how to turn complex code provisions (IBC, IRC, IECC, etc.) into organized, high-impact lesson plans. Featuring insights from veteran guest trainers who share real-world lessons from the field, this class equips you with a comprehensive workbook to guide your journey from code practitioner to confident educator.

Robby Schwarz, BUILDTank Inc: The IECC and the IRC are part of a family or suite of codes that work synergistically together to create a home that performs to the requirements of the codes but also to the expectations of the people building and living in them. Because of this, and as our understanding of how houses perform continues to grow, building science is being wrapped into the residential codes. So lets gain an understanding of building science, how it relates to the IECC and IRC, and where in the code is it most pronounced.

Ed Fronapfel, Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services: Mr. Fronapfel will present on expansive soils and geotechnical considerations in regard to foundation design systems. Discussion topics will include evaluation of geotechnical reports in regard to the requirements of the building codes, determination of foundation type for serviceability and performance, proper evaluation of on-site soils conditions, and the potential need for reconditioning of the soils to reduce problems associated with the selection of foundation and floor systems. Evaluation of the lateral and vertical load capacity systems will be included as a necessary means to determine interior framing, façade, and egress issues. Lateral load systems will be examined primarily as they relate to single- and multi-family wood-frame structures. Post-tension design considerations for serviceability and performance criteria will also be discussed. Mr. Fronapfel will discuss these systems based on years of forensic evaluation experience and peer review of current projects. Additionally, the needs of the design, construction, and building officials’ input to properly design,review, and construct these building systems will be considered.

Richard Maturino & Jaeger Luke, State of Colorado: This class will entail utilizing Bluebeam in the plan review process. Attendees of this class will be expected to have both a laptop and adequate Bluebeam software to participate. This is not a course aimed at beginners.

ICC Instructor: The design and construction of apartment buildings requires the application of unique IBC requirements. This seminar focuses on those fire and life safety provisions that are generally limited to multi-family residential buildings or those requirements that are commonly applied. Provisions specific to residential building classification, construction type, fire-resistance, fire protection and means of egress will be addressed. The regulation of apartment buildings typically includes ensuring accessible entry, spaces and features to an established degree. This portion of the seminar addresses both the scoping requirements of the IBC and the technical requirements found in ICC A117.1 that are specifically applicable to multi-family Group R-2 occupancies. Emphasis will be placed on the design and construction of Type A and B units.

Tom Meyers, CBO: This seminar discusses the essential legal background needed to perform building, housing, and zoning code inspections. Students will be given the necessary skills to avoid legal entanglements and potentially have critical life-safety investigations thrown out by legal technicality. The course will discuss legal terms and their backgrounds. The final part of the course will address inspection techniques including modern electronic means.

Aaron Johnson, International Firestop Council: This training provides a comprehensive overview of firestopping systems and the critical role of inspection in ensuring life safety and code compliance. Attendees will gain a solid understanding of the purpose of firestopping, key IBC code requirements, and the various types of firestop systems, including through-penetrations, membrane penetrations, joints, perimeter containment, and duct enclosures. The course also explores firestop installation methods, the use of engineering judgments, and the responsibilities of special inspectors under Chapter 17 of the IBC. Practical guidance is provided on recognizing common installation deficiencies and navigating plan review and inspection processes, along with a summary of notable changes in recent IBC cycles. Ideal for AHJs, inspectors, and construction professionals, this seminar equips participants with the knowledge needed to evaluate firestop applications confidently and consistently.

Glenn Mathewson, buildingcodecollege.com: This class is helpful for everyone in the construction industry, as it explores the reasoning and science behind many plumbing, mechanical, fuel-gas, and electrical code provisions. Whether a contractor or inspector, cross training in these specialized trades offers a better understanding of the work performed and how they “work”.

Joseph Montoya, City of Centennial: This session focuses on plan review practices for the Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool & Spa, and Private Sewage Disposal codes (PMG) published by the ICC. Attendees will work through common plan review challenges across these code areas, including how to identify missing information, resolve conflicts between disciplines, and apply code requirements consistently. The session is geared toward plan reviewers who want a practical, code-based approach to reviewing PMG submittals efficiently and accurately.

Chris Papp & Tom Blevins, Electech This course explains grounding and bonding from the service through feeders, separately derived systems, equipment, and grounding electrode systems. The instructors will connect NEC terminology to actual current paths and fault-clearing performance, then apply those principles to common field installations. Special attention is given to neutral-to-ground connections, equipment grounding conductor sizing, bonding jumpers, parallel paths, separately derived systems, grounding electrodes, and frequently misunderstood inspection conditions.

Tami Holley, Pat Conroy, David Hutchcraft, Randy Cleveland:  Fun with Fire Alarm is focused on fire alarm plan review, frequently asked questions noted in the NFPA 72 (2022) handbook, and the complexity of testing and when to apply NFPA 3 and NFPA 4.  Furthermore, the class will address different occupancy classifications as well as addressing §17 and §18 of NFPA 72.  The class will also include elevator expertise from the State of Colorado Chief Conveyance Inspector David Hutchcraft, Fort Lupton's Randy Cleveland and Strasburg's Pat Conroy

Todd Hedglin: COURSE DESCRIPTION COMING SOON!!

Joseph Montoya, City of Centennial: Designed specifically for permit technicians, this session introduces the fundamentals of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems as they relate to the permitting process. Attendees will learn how to recognize key MEP scope items on submitted plans, understand what documentation is typically required, and know when to flag a submittal for additional review. No prior MEP background is assumed — the goal is to give permit techs the working vocabulary and confidence to process these permits smoothly.

Brett Ballentine & Scott Greer City of Golden: Building code officials and fire code officials have separate authority, responsibilities, and code requirements—but they share the same goal: safe, compliant buildings. This course examines where their roles intersect during plan review, permitting, construction inspections, and final approval.

Participants will discuss how building and fire codes work together, including requirements for egress, fire-rated assemblies, alarms, sprinklers, and other life-safety systems. When does a building inspection end and a fire inspection begin? Who is responsible when requirements overlap? How can officials avoid conflicting interpretations, duplicated efforts, or missed hazards?

Robby Schwarz, BUILDTank Inc: This popular class is back. Learn the requirements of field inspection in the morning and see them live in the afternoon. In addition we will have a blower door, duct leakage, and ventilation testing demonstration so you can become familiar with these required tests.

BRING YOUR HARD HAT TO CLASS!

SEAC Instructors: This class will consist of multiple modules presented by the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) subject matter committees, including: Wind, Wood,  Snow, and Seismic.  Will include updates on the special wind region and progress that we are making along with some recommendations in the form of a white paper that we are working on with further guidance for building departments along the front range and particularly within the special wind region.  We will also address snow drift calculations along with some guidance regarding correct usage of the winter windiness factor and the impacts that changes in the codes have had at specific locations throughout the mountains and the front range.  There would be discussion on both of these topics and the ASCE 7-22 online hazard tool and discussing some of the known pitfalls that can be avoided when using it. The Wood Committee will present on inspections and on Truss Calculations .

Reuben Schmit, Commerce City: In this class we will gain an understanding of the accessibility principles and the intentions within the Americans with disabilities act: why we enforce accessibility. We’ll also gain an understanding of public and row versus commercial and residential accessibility: where does the code apply and to what extent? The course will look at the accessible route: understanding accessible parking layout, accessible route to building entrances, signage, asking if a wheelchair bound individual can reach the entrance. And finally, we will understand terminology and related dimensions: walking surfaces, ramps, clear floor spaces, maneuvering clearances, operable parts, tactile signage.

Mark Remy, Colorado DFPC: This Course provides a comprehensive review of the means of egress requirements contained in Chapter 10 of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC). Participants will learn how to apply code provisions that ensure occupants and safely and efficiently exit a building during an emergency. Topics include the three components of the means of egress systems (exit access, exit and exit discharge), occupant load calculations, egress width and capacity, number and arrangement of exits, travel distance, common path of egress travel, dead-end corridors, door, corridors, stairs, exit enclosures, and accessible means of egress. Through practical examples and code exercises, attendees will develop the skills needed to interpret and apply Chapter 10 requirements during plan review, design, construction, and inspections. The course also examines how egress provisions coordinate with other life safety requirements throughout the IBC/IFC, helping participants identify common compliance issues and improve code consistency.

Glenn Mathewson, buildingcodecollege.com: New prescriptive deck design codes were introduced in the 2015 edition of the IRC. They were expanded and fine-tuned for the 2018 edition but were still very limited in scope and flexibility. The 2021 version of these codes expanded considerably, with important additions and corrections in the next 2024. This class takes professionals familiar with the 2018 IRC deck codes and explains in detail the changes and enhancements now found in the 2024 edition, including prescriptive design codes in Section 507 and changes to Chapter 3 requirements specifically related to decks.

Rachel Patterson, City of Centennial: Code compliance/enforcement is more than knowing what the code says. Every day, code professionals make decisions about where they can go, what they can observe, what they can ask, what information they can obtain, and when they must stop. This highly practical course takes code enforcement out of the textbook and into the field.

Participants will learn how to recognize the legal boundaries surrounding complaints, investigations, inspections, observations, property access, records and database inquiries, consent, administrative warrants, and enforcement actions. Through realistic code-enforcement scenarios, students will examine the difference between lawful observation, lawful inspection, and what constitutes an unlawful search, and learn how a seemingly small decision in the field can create a much larger legal problem.

Rich Anderson, ICC - PMG: This seminar introduces participants to the major changes from the 2027 PMG codes. Participants will discuss the changes, reasons for the changes, and take part in knowledge review activities. Information presented will allow participants to apply these new code requirements to design, plan review, installation, and inspections.

Shums Coda Instructor: Provides new commercial inspectors with basic techniques and an understanding of conducting inspections of small commercial buildings. The discussion will include preparation, presentation and inspections of the building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical portions of a building.

Chris Papp & Tom Blevins, Electech: This exam-preparation course helps candidates build the code-navigation, calculation, and test-taking skills needed for the Colorado E-3 electrical examination. Instruction focuses on efficient use of the NEC, locating applicable rules, identifying key words in exam questions, organizing calculations, managing time, and avoiding common errors. Practice questions and worked examples are used throughout the course. The course prepares candidates to reason through examination questions rather than memorize isolated answers.

Chase Browning: This course will provide attendees with the fundamental requirements for authorities having jurisdiction application to facilities utilizing high-piled combustible storage. The course will primarily cover IFC Chapter 32 and outline what AHJs should consider when reviewing new construction drawings for these types of occupancies. Additional criteria to be covered will include, how high-piled storage is defined and when IFC Chapter 32 applies, reviewing the different types of commodity classifications, the code official’s role in verifying the commodity classification, fire protection requirements based on the size of the high-piled storage area, along with sprinkler design criteria based on NFPA 13.

Morgan Matthew, Jorge Aburto, Troy Huffman, Maximo Valdez, Bob Sullivan, Dan Ruliffson, and Jim Cullen: Trying to navigate the requirements of House Bill 25-1295 "Food Truck Operations"? A speaker panel of industry experts will help you understand Colorado's Mobile Food Vehicle industry and how we can work together to maximize the success of everyone involved.

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