D1.2) 2023 ORSC/2022 OSSC – Carports and Patio Covers
Presented by: Chris Kimball, PE, SE, FPE, MCP, Co-Founder, Building Code Solutions, Inc. (BCS)
Thursday, October 2 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
(Virtual Half Day / Afternoon ONLY)
Class Description
Structural failures of carports and patio covers are common across the United States, often due to the lack of clear prescriptive guidance in building codes. The 2023 Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) provides limited direction for these structures, while the 2023 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) offers no specific requirements. This half-day course clarifies the applicable provisions within both codes and introduces key structural criteria from ASCE 7-16—a referenced standard—to support safe and compliant design and construction of carports and patio covers.
Oregon-specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.
Class begins promptly at 1:00 pm Pacific Time and ends by 4:00 pm and offers three hours of ICC Preferred Provider continuing education units/credit (CEUs). Zoom link/access and other important info including handouts will be emailed 24 hours in advance.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the structural requirements for residential decks.
• Understand the braced wall provisions of the 2023 ORSC.
• Understand key connection and load path requirements for accessory structures.
About our Presenter
Chris Kimball, PE, SE, FPE, MCP, is a licensed civil, structural, and fire protection engineer and an International Code Council (ICC) Master Code Professional. He holds multiple certifications from the ICC, including building official and fire code official, and has a master’s degree focused on structural engineering. With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Kimball has conducted plan reviews for thousands of projects across the United States. As an approved ICC instructor, he frequently provides training to local ICC chapters and design professional organizations.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to reference)
2022 ORSC (Oregon Residential Specialty Code)
Target Audience (who should attend)
Building officials, plans examiners, building inspectors, permit technicians and design professionals
Level of Expertise
Beginner to 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: 3 Online Contact hours / 0.3 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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