Wednesday, April 20 | 9 am - 4 pm | Via Zoom
(six-hour, full-day class)

A2) IBC Inspections

William Clayton, Instructor/Consultant, Inspector, Plans Examiner, Shums Coda Associates

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International Building Code (IBC)

Class Description:

This full day class is designed for residential inspectors that are moving into the area of commercial inspections. The class will briefly discuss the preparation and tools needed to conduct an inspection and the interaction between the inspector and contractor. The majority of the class will focus on the technique and technical aspects of commercial building inspections. Subjects discussed in the class will include foundations, wood framing, light-gauge steel framing, fire-resistive rated construction, means of egress and accessibility. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Technical aspects of commercial building inspections including Fire rated assemblies, accessibility, Means of egress.
  • Provide new commercial inspectors with tools to successfully complete the commercial building inspections
  • Personal skills to be a successful inspector are also discussed

Class Materials/Books to Reference: 

  •  2018 or 2021 International Building Code (IBC)

Target Audience: 

  • New Commercial inspectors and Residential inspectors moving into commercial inspections

Level of Expertise:

  • Beginner and Intermediate

About our Presenter:

Bill has been a combo inspector since 1994 and brings a wealth of practical experience to this class. Bill holds 22 ICC and ICBO certifications and continues to do combo inspections and school inspections. His teach while you inspect approach to inspection builds strong field relationships and creates a successful environment for builder/inspector relationships. Bill brings experience serving on the IBC general committee and the IEBC committee to the table and presents the background and intent behind various aspects of the code while teaching all of his classes. 

 

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):

OBOA is an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. 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. It is the intent of OBOA that all classes offered at institutes will be approved for the Preferred Provider Program.

ICC Preferred Provider Program | 0.6 CEUs (must attend all six hours for credit)

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. Credit is awarded for a variety of activities wherein the objective is achieving relevant professional knowledge beyond that required for initial certification. Participation in all OBOA courses are approved 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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