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A2) Senior Living Facilities
Steve Thomas, Colorado Regional Manager, Education Director, Shums Coda Associates
Tuesday, September 24 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square – Tigard
Class Description
This full-day class will explore the design and review of senior living facilities under the Oregon Structural Specialty Code. The market is supporting the development of mixed used projects that include independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, and other associated occupancies.
This seminar will discuss the inherent issues with these types of uses and application of the code provisions. The discussion will also include the interaction of the IBC and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code in these types of uses.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will understand the different occupancies included in senior living facilities and how the code is applied to these uses.
- Attendees will understand how the mixed occupancy requirements are applied to senior living facilities.
- Attendees will understand the life-safety requirements for senior living facilities.
About our Presenter
 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
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) – current edition
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, Permit Technicians
Level of Expertise
Intermediate
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 In-Person Contact 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.
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