Wednesday, September 21 | 8:30 am - 4 pm | Holiday Inn Portland - Wilsonville
(six-hour, full-day class)
B2) 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code - Existing Buildings
Presented by Steve Thomas, President, Colorado Code Consulting, LLC
Class Description:
This one-day seminar addresses the relationship of Chapter 34 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and the International Existing Building Code to existing buildings. The seminar focuses on the fundamental requirements on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building’s occupancy classification. Discussion will also include the “Performance Compliance Alternatives” method of evaluating a building.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the relationship of Chapter 34 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code and the International Existing Building Code to existing buildings.
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About our Presenter:
 Mr. Thomas has over forty years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections, and administration. Providing building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes. He has served as the contract Building Official for 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 is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015 IBC, both available from ICC. He was awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 30 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):
OBOA is an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. 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. It is the intent of OBOA that all classes offered at institutes will be approved for the Preferred Provider Program.
ICC PPP Pending Approval | 0.6 CEUs (must attend all six hours for credit)
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. Credit is awarded for a variety of activities wherein the objective is achieving relevant professional knowledge beyond that required for initial certification. Participation in all OBOA courses are approved 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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