C1) Fire-Resistant Rated Construction
Presented by: Steve Thomas, CBO, Education Director, Shums Coda Associates, Inc.
Wednesday, October 1 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
(In-person / Full Day)
Class Description
This program provides an in-depth look at the requirements of OSSC for fire-resistance-rated construction. It will start with a detailed look at what is fire-resistance-rated construction, where it is required and what is the required rating. From there, it will cover the practical aspects as detailed in Chapter 7 of the IBC, including the unique requirements for structural elements, walls and horizontal assemblies, the referenced standards, the testing process described in the referenced standards, and the available methods of demonstrating code compliance.
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
• Attendees will understand how fire-resistant rated assemblies are tested and listed by listing agencies.
• Attendees will understand the different type of fire assemblies in the building code.
• Attendees will understand how to apply the requirements of Chapter 7 of the building code.
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.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
OSSC (Oregon Structural Specialty Code) - current edition
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Inspectors, Design Professionals
Level of Expertise
Beginner
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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