A3) ORSC Townhouse Construction

Todd Snider, PE, SE, CBO, Regional Manager / Associate
West Coast Code Consultants

Tuesday, April 7 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR

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Class Description

This course will cover key code concerns related to the construction of townhouses per the requirements of the ORSC. In addition to the typical code requirements of residential construction, considerable time is spent addressing the unique aspects of fire separation between units, continuity of assemblies, options related to parapet walls, and how to address offsets and steps in the building elevations. Various examples of possible townhouse unit configurations, photos, plan views, site plan, and other real-world examples are presented and discussed.

Oregon amendments/specific information will be incorporated into the presentation as appropriate.

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives

About our Presenter

Mr. Snider is a licensed structural engineer in multiple states, an ICC certified building official and a certified building, mechanical, energy, and accessibility plans examiner. He received his Master’s degree from the University of Utah in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has years of experience in the structural design of a variety of building types. He currently serves as West Coast Code Consultants' Utah Regional Manager, and leads his team with a strong focus on quality and service to jurisdictional clients. His expertise is frequently sought out as an approved ICC instructor and Todd is regularly invited to teach code classes to building official, design professional, and contractor organizations throughout the United States. He is fascinated by code and its various aspects, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others as they seek to establish safe and healthy communities for their citizens.

Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)

ORSC (Oregon Residential Specialty Code)

Target Audience (who should attend)

Residential Designers, Building Plan reviewers, Contractors, Building Inspectors

Level of Expertise

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: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 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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