B3) 2022 OSSC – Nonstructural Plan Review (OSSC Core Essentials)
Chris Kimball, PE, FPE, MCP, CBO, President
Building Code Solutions, Inc. (BCS)
Wednesday, April 8 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
Class Description
The intent of this course is to cover the general layout of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) and how to use it. It is a great course for building officials, inspectors, plans examiners and design professionals. Attendees will learn how to navigate the code, locate requirements quickly, and apply them with confidence. OSSC fundamentals—including administration, use and occupancy, types of construction, fire-resistive construction, means of egress, accessibility, and numerous others.
Whether you’re new to the OSSC or seeking a refresher, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to interpret and enforce the regulations effectively in both plan review and field inspection.
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
• Understand core IBC requirements for building design and safety.
• Apply fire safety and egress rules during plan reviews and inspections
• Recognize structural basics and key code administration processes.
About our Presenter
Mr. Kimball is a licensed civil, structural and fire protection engineer as well as an International Code Council (ICC) Master Code Professional. He is certified by ICC as a building official, fire code official, combination plans examiner, combination building inspector, and more. He received his master’s degree with an emphasis in structural engineering and is a Co-Founder of Building Code Solutions, Inc. Chris has performed plan reviews for thousands of projects throughout the United States and is an approved ICC instructor who regularly provides code training to building officials, design professionals, and contractor organizations throughout the United States. He has also authored numerous code publications.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
Pencil and paper
Target Audience (who should attend)
Permit technicians, plan reviewers, building inspectors and building officials
Level of Expertise
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
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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