A1) Plan Review for Existing Buildings – Alterations, Additions, & Change of Occupancy
Presented by: Steve Thomas, Education Director, Shums Coda Associates, Inc.
Monday, September 29 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
(In-person / Full Day)
Class Description
This class identifies building code provisions applicable to the design and construction of tenant space improvements. 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.
Oregon-specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.
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
• Discussion on the options available in Chapter 34 of the OSSC for gaining code compliance.
• Attendees will discuss the requirements for fire protection features, means of egress components and means of egress design.
• Topics include occupancy separations and fire areas, type of construction features, fire-resistance-rated construction, and interior finish materials
About our Presenter
Mr. Thomas has over forty-five 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, 2021, & 2024 IBC, all 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.
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Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
OSSC (Oregon Structural Specialty Code)
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Inspectors, Design Professionals
Level of Expertise
Intermediate
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit
(ICC 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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