Institute Schedule-at-a-Glance

View all session details by clicking on any class name below. 

Registration Details & Fees:

Early/discounted registration deadline: EXTENDED through Thursday, October 19th
Due to very high demand resulting in online registration issues, the early discounted deadline has been extended through Thursday, October 19th. Please register on or before this date to receive discounted pricing (save $50 per class, per person!).

Registration fees are per day/class and include:
• Full day of in-person class instruction by industry experts and professional speakers (six hours of material per class)
• Electronic handout material (will be emailed as provided by the instructor)
• International Code Council Preferred Provider Program (ICC PPP) continuing education credits/units (CEUs)
• Full, hot hosted breakfast buffet
• Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks; all-day coffee provided
• Hosted lunch buffet
• Networking with all institute attendees and exhibitors

Class Fees (per individual):

On or before October 19 - Save $50 per class if you register by this date:

• OBOA or OFMA Member: $395 per six-hour full class
• Non-Member: $495 per six-hour full class* — *Apply for OBOA membership before registering and receive discounted member pricing to attend. Click here to apply before submitting class registration.

After October 19/on-site:

• OBOA or OFMA Member: $445 per six-hour full class
• Non-Member: $545 per six-hour full class* — *Apply for OBOA membership before registering and receive discounted member pricing to attend. Click here to apply before submitting class registration.

OFMA Partnership: We are proud to offer our partner, Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA) our discounted membership rates to attend any OBOA program. Spread the word -- we aim to provide our fire friends valuable class offerings at our educational events.

Check Payments: Completion of the registration form secures the spot in class; payment may be made after the form has been submitted. This helps ensure the "seat" and discounted fee is locked in if a check will follow. Registrations are considered payable and the cancellation policy applies upon a confirmation email being sent.

Students - Volunteer Opportunity: If you are a student enrolled in the Building Inspection Technoloy (BIT) program at Chemeketa Community College or Portland Community College, we would be happy to welcome you to our OBOA classes. Please reach out to Vicky Danielson in the OBOA office to discuss exciting opportunities to participate in our institute.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations received on or before October 13 will receive a refund minus a $50 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after October 13, no shows and same day cancellations will not receive a refund. There is no refund or credit given for partial attendance.

If the registered attendee can no longer attend, substitutions from the same jurisdiction/organization may be made by emailing the OBOA office in advance of the class. This is required for accurate record keeping and ICC reporting/CEUs.

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.

Institute Details:

Need lodging during the institute? Please make a reservation at our host hotel, Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square at a discounted rate through our group block. Reserve online here or please call 503.644.4000 and indicate you are with the Oregon Building Officials Associations/OBOA. Discounted rates are $155 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Deadline to reserve: October 23, 2023.

Daily Schedule: Each class will begin promptly at 8:30 am and end by 4:00 pm. All classes are full-day, six-hour CEU sessions. There will be a lunch break from 12-1 pm and morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. A hot breakfast buffet will be available from 7:30-8:30 am for registered attendees.

What your registration includes: Attendee registration includes in-person instruction 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 provided to each attendee electronically in advance of the institute. An email with a handout link will be emailed to registrants 24-48 hours in advance of the class. Please plan to bring printed handouts with you if you wish to reference paper copies. Limited power access will be available and is not guaranteed for devices.

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).

Support the 2023 OBOA Fall Educational Institute!

Exhibits will be open throughout the entire three-day institute -- register to exhibit one, two or all three days. This is the perfect opportunity to networking with OBOA members, show off your products and services, meet with new prospects while supporting existing relationships.

Sponsorships are the perfect opportunity to put your company in the spotlight. 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.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 FALL INSTITUTE EXHIBITORS!

Thank you for your interest and support of OBOA!