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You asked and we answered! We've enhanced this educational event for our members — this is our first institute that will feature a variety of class lengths (half and full day) and formats (in-person or virtual). This has been requested by members and OBOA strives to meet as many diverse educational needs as we can. This year's fall educational institute features fifteen total classes over four days on excellent topics for all building safety professionals. We invite building inspectors, building officials, plans examiners, permit techs, building administration, fire code and design professionals, contractors and remodelers, architects and any professionals looking for the quality educational trainings we provide. Our instructors work hard to customize and maximize our programs and content.

The four-day event will offer full-day class trainings held in-person at the Holiday Inn Portland South in Wilsonville, full-day class virtually via Zoom – AND – four half-day class trainings virtually, via Zoom (classes are separate, no combined virtual and in-person together). You can attend various classes either side by side fellow members or from the convenience of your office across town/the state!

Full-Day: 6 hours (0.6 CEUs)  |  Half-Day: 3 hours (0.3 CEUs) morning or afternoon
In-Person: Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville  |  Virtual: Held via Zoom

Here is a quick breakdown of our class options:

• Monday (in-person only) — Choose from four full-day class options
• Tuesday (in-person only) — Choose from four full-day class options
• Wednesday (both in-person and virtual options) — Choose from two full-day in-person or two virtual half-day class options
• Thursday (virtual options only) —Choose from two half-day virtual and one full-day virtual class options

All classes have been specially created for OBOA and our members. Session details including applicable Oregon amendments are crafted for the professional development needs of all OBOA members and our partners -- from building officials, administration staff, plans examiners, inspectors, permit technicians, designers, contractors, architects, engineers, and any cross combination of industry professionals.

Earn ICC Preferred Provider CEUs (continuing education units) — All OBOA programs offer valuable ICC Preferred Provider CEUs -- always through a great mix of important and high-quality continuing education. Register for one or more classes and spread the word about our great trainings to anyone who could benefit.

Schedule of 2025 OBOA Fall Institute Class Trainings

Download a Printable Schedule-at-a-Glance

Click any class title/green button below for all session details.

 "A" classes = Monday / "B" classes = Tuesday / "C" classes = Wednesday / "D" classes = Thursday

Institute Location for In-Person Classes

Holiday Inn Portland South - Wilsonville

25425 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070

All in-person classes will take place in the conference center of the Holiday Inn Portland South - Wilsonville hotel. There is a separate conference center entrance on the SW side of the building with complimentary onsite parking. Please check in at the OBOA registration desk upon arrival.

Need a room during the institute? Call the hotel directly at 503.682.2211 and indicate you are with the OBOA Fall Institute conference.

IN-PERSON Schedule Details:
– Each class starts promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC continuing education units (CEUs) through the ICC Preferred Provider Program.
– There will be a full, hot breakfast from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted lunch break from 12-1 pm, and morning and afternoon breaks with beverage refreshments (for registered attendees).
– Each class held at the hotel runs the full day -- please register for only one class per day.

VIRTUAL Schedule Details:

– Each class is held separately via Zoom for either a full or half day (see specific class for details).
– Morning and Full Day virtual sessions starts promptly at 9:00 am and ends by either 12 pm noon or 4:00 pm. Afternoon only classes begin at 1 pm and end by 4 pm Pacific Time.
– Full day classes offer six hours (half days offer three hours) of ICC continuing education units (CEUs) through the ICC Preferred Provider Program (one-hour lunch break at noon for full day classes).
– Attendees will receive a link and handouts (as provided by the instructor) approximately 24 hours prior to each class.

Registration Details & Fees

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Registration deadline: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Please register on or before this date to receive class materials (emailed to registered attendees by Friday, September 26)

Registration fees are per day/class. In-person session benefits each include:
• Full day of in-person class training by well-respected industry experts and professional speakers (varies; six- or seven-hours of class content/ICC CEUs)
• Electronic handout material (will be emailed in advance, as provided by the instructor)
• International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP) continuing education credits/units (CEUs)
• Full, hot hosted breakfast buffet onsite; all-day coffee provided
• Morning and afternoon networking refreshment breaks with fellow attendees, speakers and exhibitors
• Hosted lunch buffet onsite -- this is a great casual time to catch up with friends and make new professional connections
• Face-to-face networking with jurisdictional peers and colleagues; all institute attendees, speakers, invited guests
• Access to vendors and exhibitors and the latest products and services available

Institute Class Fees (per individual, per class):

In-Person Full Day Class
      • OBOA or OFMA Member: $395 
      • Non-Member: $495*

Virtual Full Day Class
      • OBOA or OFMA Member: $295
      • Non-Member: $395*

Virtual Half Day Class – OBOA members receive this discounted Virtual Full Day rate if registering for two half days on the same day.
      • OBOA or OFMA Member: $195
      • Non-Member: $295*

REGISTER HERE!

OFMA Partnership: We are proud to offer our colleagues at the Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA) our discounted membership rates to attend this OBOA institute. Spread the word to your fire code professionals! We invite and aim to provide our fire friends with valuable class trainings at our educational events. This institute is no exception -- lots of great content.

*Non-Members: Want discounted member pricing? Apply here for OBOA membership before registering for classes.

Advance Registration and Check Payments: To secure a seat in the class, simply complete the registration form; payment may be made after the form has been submitted/check to follow. This will ensure your "seat" and rate are locked in. Registrations are considered payable, and the cancelation policy is acknowledged upon completion of the form. Checks are preferred by OBOA for all payments. 

Students - Volunteer Opportunity! If you are a student enrolled at Chemeketa Community College or Portland Community College in the Building Inspection Technoloy (BIT) program, we invite you to our OBOA classes as an attendee and volunteer. There are amazing benefits (including significant financial perks), and we strongly urge you to reach out to us to take advantage of these great opportunities. It is important to OBOA to find ways to enhance your career, and volunteering is a great way to have exposure to potential employers. Please contact Vicky Danielson in the OBOA office to discuss exciting opportunities to participate and earn valuable ICC continuing education credit.

Earn your ICC CEUs with OBOA

OBOA is a proud to be part of the International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP) network. All OBOA classes are approved for ICC PPP continuing education credit (units). Take our popular and high-quality classes for application or renewal of your ICC certifications. 

The use of Preferred Provider or ICC training is required as a condition of all certification renewals, so that classes you take through OBOA directly enhance your professional development. 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. OBOA offers an extensive schedule of events for members and colleagues to earn their CEUs.

To receive ICC CEUs for your attendance, each participant must attend the class in its entirety (i.e. all six hours of instruction); partial credit is not available. This is a requirement set by ICC providership. Please review each class date and times to ensure availability to attend. A sign-in and out sheet will be distributed for each class. Attendance is tracked for each session (for CEUs) by the times you log in and log out. It is each registrant's responsibility to accurately record their attendance at programs.

Important Institute Details

Need lodging during the institute? Please make a reservation at our host hotel, Holiday Inn Portland South - Wilsonville. OBOA guests stay at a discounted rate. You can also call 503.682.2211 and indicate you are with the Oregon Building Officials Associations/OBOA Fall Institute.

IN-PERSON Daily Schedule: Each class will begin promptly at 8:30 am and end by 4:00 pm, unless otherwise noted for a specific class. All in-person classes are full-day at the hotel, offering six hours of ICC CEUs. There will be a hot lunch buffet provided from 12-1 pm and morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. A hot breakfast buffet will be available from 7:30-8:30 am for attendees registered that day. Please verify your specific class details, lengths including start and end times, as well as lunch break times.

VIRTUAL Daily Schedule: Half-day classes: Morning is from 9 am to 12 pm noon. Afternoon is from 1-4 pm. Half-day classes offer 3 hours of 0.3 ICC CEUs. Full-day virtual classes run from 9 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour lunch break from 12-1 pm, offering six hours or 0.6 ICC CEUs. No meals or refreshments are provided for virtual registration.

What your IN-PERSON registration includes: In-Person registration includes live instruction at the hotel for the selected class; presentation/class handouts or materials (as provided by the speaker); the opportunity to engage with all professional speakers, exhibitors, and other participants; and ICC Preferred Provider Program CEUs (continuing education credit). For the day you are registered, a full, hot breakfast, is available from 7:30-8:30am, a hosted lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm is included in your fees.

Handouts: Session handouts will be emailed to each attendee electronically in advance. An email with a handout link will be emailed to each class registrants approximately 24 hours in advance of the class. Attendees will receive one email per registered class. Please bring printed handouts with you if you wish to reference paper copies and limited wi-fi will be available.

****If you plan to bring a laptop/tablet to access handouts, we suggest you download your materials to your device before arriving to the class (this would also not require internet access in case spotty or unstable connection). There will be very limited power access/outlets, and it is not guaranteed for attendee devices. Bring fully charged devices, power cords, and consider an extension cord.

Books/Materials: Please verify each class description for required or suggested materials, such as code books. OBOA is not responsible for the content or length of class handout materials. Code and other reference books are not provided unless otherwise noted (there may be additional workbook fees for certain classes).

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations received on or before September 25 will receive a refund minus a $50 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after September 25, no shows and same day cancellations will not receive a refund. In the case of a schedule change, substitutions can be made (see below).

Change in schedule/Need to Sub? If the original registrant can no longer attend, substitutions from the same jurisdiction/company can be made. Changes to registrations must submitted in writing in advance of the event (for ICC CEUs and attendance tracking) and will be assessed a $10 substitution fee per change. Please email the OBOA office with any registration questions.

Support the 2025 OBOA Fall Educational Institute!

Exhibits will be open throughout the entire four-day event -- our vendor partners may register to exhibit one, two, three or all four days. There are difference attendees each day (audience varies).
This is the perfect opportunity to networking with OBOA members, show off your products and services, meet with new prospects while supporting existing relationships.

Each day of the institute will host different professionals -- primarily a mix of inspectors, plans examiners, building officials, and permit techs -- from jurisdictions (cities and counties) around all of Oregon. We also welcome our third-party partners, fire code colleagues, architects, design professionals, engineers, contractors, and any other code professional interested in our content. We anticipate approximately 90-100 code professionals attending each day. 

Sponsorships are the perfect opportunity to put your company in the spotlight to this important and influential audience. Varying commitment levels and benefits; please consider sponsoring this event. We welcome and encourage our vendor partners to propose other ways to support that would benefit your company. Let's discuss ideas you have!

BENEFITS FOR ALL SPONSORS: Each sponsor receive acknowledgement at their sponsored event, verbally in announcements, in institute printed materials and promotions, on-site materials, signage, and on the OBOA website. A full, complete attendee list will be provided via email after each day of the event.           

Contact Vicky Danielson in the OBOA office to discuss unique opportunities or with any questions.