Specialty Track

B4) IBC Advanced Means of Egress for Code and Fire Officials
Presented by Steve Thomas, Colorado Regional Manager, Education Director, Shums Coda Associates

Tuesday, October 31 | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square - Tigard

Class Description:

An advanced look at the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the International Building Code. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design and review of the means of egress in unusual occupancies. Subjects included in the class are malls, assembly occupancies, special egress components, smoke proof enclosures, horizontal exits and exit passageways. Practical examples will be used to illustrate code requirements. This class is designed for those students that have a basic understanding of how the means of egress is designed and reviewed.

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives:

- To host a detailed discussion on the design and review of the means of egress in unusual occupancies.
- To understand IBC means of egress requirements for malls, assembly occupancies, and special egress components.
- To look at practical examples to illustrate code requirements for means of egress requirements.

About our Presenters:

Mr. Thomas has over forty years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections and administration. His firm provides building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes across the country. 

Working for a building code-consulting firm since 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for different local jurisdictions in Colorado.  Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO and ICC committees including serving as a member and then Chairman of the ICC Means of Egress Code Development Committee.

He was named an honorary member of ICC in 2021. He is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015 & 2018 IBC, both available from ICC. He and his previous firm, Colorado Code Consulting were awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 35 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.

Class Materials/Books to Reference:

2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) and 2022 Oregon Fire Code (OFC)

Target Audience:

Building Officials, Fire Code Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors

Level of Expertise:

Advanced

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):

OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.

ICC PPP CEUs: 6 hours / 0.6 CEUs

An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.