Register by Friday, February 27!

2026 OBOA Winter Virtual Education Days

Tuesday, March 3 AND Thursday, March 5

Three Full-Day Classes | Two on Tuesday, One on Thursday
All Classes Live via Zoom | ICC Preferred Provider CEUs

All Class Details & Descriptions

Tuesday, March 3 | 9 am - 4 pm
"Residential Mechanical Code Review - 2023 ORSC"

Presented by Jason Phelps, Jason Phelps Code Consulting

About: This class has many illustrations and photos to demonstrate key components of residential mechanical systems as well as many tips of what to look for and how to apply the code to inspection and plan review. 

Learning Objectives: Listing & Labeling; Appliance Access; Clearance from Combustibles; Clearance Reduction Methods; Elevation of Ignition Source; Shield Plates; Heating & Cooling Equipment; Condensate Disposal (Primary & Secondary Drains); Dryer Exhaust; Domestic Cooking Exhaust; Bathroom Fan Exhaust; Whole-home Ventilation Systems; Duct Systems; Duct Sealing & Insulation; Chimneys & Vents (Solid Fuel); Factory-Built Chimneys; Special Appliances, Equipment & Systems; Boilers & Water Heaters; Pool Heaters; Hydronic Piping; Solar Thermal Energy Systems. 

Target Audience (who should attend): Inspectors, Plans Examiners, Fire Marshals, Architects, Engineers

Level of Expertise: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced (all will benefit from these materials)

Class Materials to Reference: 2023 ORSC (Oregon Residential Specialty Code) or 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)

About our Presenter 

Jason Phelps has 16 years commercial construction experience in steel stud framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings. He received an Associates of Applied Science in Building Inspection Technology from PCC in 2004. He worked as a Commercial Building Inspector with the City of Newberg for 6 years. Currently working for the City of Hillsboro as a Plans Examiner, specializing in hazardous materials for the last 14 years. He also works as a building codes instructor with Chemeketa Community College for the past 10 years. He was a 2018 & 2021 IMC committee member and a 2024 IBC-General committee member. Current 2027 IMC committee member.

ICC CEUs: This class offers six hours of instruction and is approved for 0.6 ICC Preferred Provider CEUs. 

Tuesday, March 3 | 9 am - 4 pm
"Oregon Commercial Energy Code Updates & Best Practices; What's Changing"

Presented by a Team of OBOA, BCD, ODOE Experts:
Blake Shelide, PE, Facilities Engineer, Energy Planning and Innovation, Oregon Dept. of Energy; Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro; 
Lisa Gartland, Codes and Standards Engineer, Oregon Dept. of Energy; Mark Heizer, PE, LEED AP, Mechanical and Energy Code Engineer, State of Oregon Building Codes Division;
and Kelly Thomas, LEED AP BD+C, Energy Policy Analyst, State of Oregon Building Codes Division

About: This session will provide an overview of Oregon energy code history and recent energy code policy developments. Attendees will learn about the requirements of the energy code (2025 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2022), including the envelope, mechanical, and electrical requirements. 

The session will also include information on changes in the new code cycle (2024 OEESC, based on ASHRAE 90.1-2022), specific Oregon amendments, compliance forms, and day-to-day knowledge of what to look for in code reviews. Key energy efficiency provisions will be highlighted in a discussion-based, instructor-led format. Code compliance pathways will be discussed, and resources for additional information will be provided.

Learning Objectives: Better understanding of the provisions in the current Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) and increased knowledge and confidence for conducting energy code plan review and inspection.

Class Materials to reference: ASHRAE 90.1-2019, 2021 OEESC, ASHRAE 90.1-2022, 2024 OEESC 

Target Audience (who should attend): Building officials and inspectors who are responsible for energy code review

Level of Expertise: Beginner to Intermediate

Blake serves as a Facilities Engineer with the Oregon Department of Energy, providing technical expertise for a number of ODOE programs. Blake is a licensed mechanical engineer in Oregon, and his career has included work as a design engineer and consultant which involved engineering and implementing energy efficiency projects, tracking energy consumption, and performing energy audits. With ODOE, Blake is the lead for ODOE’s role with commercial energy codes and standards and serves on the Construction Industry Energy Board. Blake also has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Paul is the Chief Plans Examiner at the City of Hillsboro and has worked in the construction industry for 20 years before joining the city in 2003. He has worked hard to become one of only few Master Code Professionals in the state of Oregon. Outside of the office, Paul takes great pride in his daughters, who keep him busy with their activities in school and art.

 Thursday, March 5 | 9 am - 4 pm
"Commercial Mechanical Code Review - 2025 OMSC"

Presented by Jason Phelps, Jason Phelps Code Consulting

About: This class has many illustrations and photos to demonstrate key components of commercial mechanical systems as well as many tips of what to look for and how to apply the code to inspection and plan review. 

Learning Objectives: Chapter 3 – General Requirements; Chapter 4 – Outdoor Air Requirements (Example calculations to do in class); Chapter 5 – General Exhaust Requirements (Point of Source Exhaust; Forklift Charging, Battery Storage, Paint Booths; H-Occupancies, Repair Garages, Nail Salons, Commercial Dryer Exhaust); Chapter 6 – Duct Systems (Plenums, Duct Const, Sealing, & Insulation, Duct Smoke Detectors, Fire Dampers, Fire/Smoke Dampers).

Target Audience (who should attend): Inspectors, Plans Examiners, Fire Marshals, Architects, Engineers

Level of Expertise: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (all professionals will benefit from this class)

Class Materials to Reference: 2025 OMSC (Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code) or 2024 IMC (International Mechanical Code)

About our Presenter 
Jason Phelps has 16 years commercial construction experience in steel stud framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings. He received an Associates of Applied Science in Building Inspection Technology from PCC in 2004. He worked as a Commercial Building Inspector with the City of Newberg for 6 years. Currently working for the City of Hillsboro as a Plans Examiner, specializing in hazardous materials for the last 14 years. He also works as a building codes instructor with Chemeketa Community College for the past 10 years. He was a 2018 & 2021 IMC committee member and a 2024 IBC-General committee member. Current 2027 IMC committee member. 

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