2022 SVABO Education Institute

Eighth Annual

Education Institute

May 9-12, 2022 - Citrus Heights Community Center

A Must-Attend Four-Day Event!

Accelerated Learning Seventeen Outstanding ICC Approved Classes Earn ICC CEUs for All Classes Attended Trade Show and Exhibitors ICC Will Have a Full On-site Bookstore for Purchasing Codebooks and Other Code-related Items Morning Snacks and Refreshments – Full Hot Lunch – Afternoon Snacks and Refreshments

Where: Citrus Heights Community Center 6300 Fountain Square Drive Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Convenient location with all classes in one place!

Receive up to 0.6 CEUs (six hours) per day.

Convenient location with all classes in one place!

Monday, May 9 Sessions 100

Tuesday, May 10 Sessions 200

Wednesday, May 11 Sessions 300

Thursday, May 12 Sessions 400

Wood: Fire Hazard and Fire-Rated Construction

Residential Alternative Energy Systems

Plan Review for Permit Techs

From the Ground Up!

Tom Meyers & Mike Eckhoff

Dean Kuenzi

Mary Dickson

Session 101 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 201 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 301 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Electrical 101

Residential Fire Sprinklers

Mike Coldiron

Russell B. Blair

So, You Want to be a Building Official?

Session 102 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 202 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

The Complete Permit Tech Steve Burger Session 103/203 Two-Day Class | 1.2 CEUs California Energy Commission & Energy Code Ace (Residential)

California Energy Commission & Energy Code Ace (Non-Residential)

Amie Brousseau, Gina Rodda & Brian Selby

Amie Brousseau, Gina Rodda & Brian Selby

Session 104 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 204 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

ATC 20 Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation Training and Certification

Mary Dickson

Steve Burger Session 302 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Getting the Most Out of the International Property Maintenance Code (comprehensive review) Cecilia Muela & Peter Roque Session 402 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Building Department Leadership Road to Success: What’s Next Terry Knox Session 303/403 Two-Day Class | 1.2 CEUs

The 7-C’s for Building Inspectors

2021 International Residential Code Updates

Chris Young

Steve Thomas

Session 304 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 404 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Accessibility Plan Review for Residential and Commercial

Accessibility Inspections for Residential and Commercial

Type I Hoods – A Regulatory & Compliance Perspective

Nancy Springer

Jeremiah Zillig

Jeremiah Zillig

Chris Young

Session 105 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 205 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 305 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Session 405 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

Receive up to 0.6 (six hours) per day.

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Session 401 One-Day Class | .6 CEUs

SVABO Education Institute!

Convenient location with all classes in one place!

Receive up to 0.6 (six hours) per day.

Citrus Heights Community Center 6300 Fountain Square Drive Citrus Heights, CA 95621 May 9-12, 2022

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION This year brings a full four-day schedule of the latest in training for the building industry, as well as some returning favorites. Strategic focus is continued on the upcoming codes with a wide variety of added in-depth study classes.

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Registration: Begins at 7:00 am each day Classes: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm each day

All registrants are required to sign-in in the AM and PM each day (Pacific Time).

REGISTRATION COSTS (Registration closes April 29.)

Register early! SVABO reserves the right to close registrations when classrooms reach capacity.

The cost below is for one class only.

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Early Bird Registration: By March 31 - $145 Members I $160 Non-Members Late Registration: After March 31 - $170 Members I $180 Non-Members

The cost below is for two-day classes.

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Early Bird Registration: By March 31 - $145 x 2 days = $290 Members | $160 x 2 days = $320 Non-Members Late Registration: After March 31 - $170 x 2 days = $340 Members | $180 x 2 days = $360 Non-Members

Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, and drinks. Lunch is served from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

Please visit www.svabo.org to register and provide payment.

CEUs

0.6 CEUs (six hours) per day of attendance. CEU certificates will be provided after the completion of the class for all pre-registrants.

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CLASS MATERIALS

All students are required to download all class handouts once registered. All registrants will be provided with a link to download and/or print the seminar/class information ahead of time. It is the responsibility of the attendee to print or download all class handouts prior to attending as SVABO will not be providing handouts onsite. A link to handouts will be sent to attendees via email prior to the event.

CONFIRMATION

If paying online, your receipt will be available for download after you submit the payment. If paying by check, you will still need to register online and select “Bill Me”. Paper registrations will not be accepted. A confirmation email will be sent to all registrants.

Important! Confirmation will be emailed to the email that is provided at registration. If you are registering your staff to attend, make sure you provide each attendee’s email address.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be received by SVABO no later than April 29th in order to receive a full refund. No refunds will be offered if a cancellation is received after April 29th. Substitutions are allowed.

Submit your cancellation in writing and email to Dominique Mask at dmask@svabo.org.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Whenever a registrant is unable to attend a paid course, a request for substitution must be made by contacting SVABO by phone at 916-451-9093 or email at info@svabo.org prior to the event.

ACCESSIBILITY

People with a disability requiring reasonable accommodation should notify SVABO at info@svabo.org. Please allow ample time for requests to be processed. Contact us for any special accessibility or dietary needs.

HEALTH PROTOCOLS

CDC and local COVID-19 health protocols will be enforced during the event.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS/REQUESTS

Visit: www.svabo.org Phone: 916-451-9093 Email: info@svabo.org

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LODGING Reserve by April 19, rooms are limited!

Wyndham Sacramento 5321 Date Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841 916-419-2222 | www.wyndhamhotels.com Distance from venue: 4.1 miles Best Western Plus Orchid Hotel & Suites 130 North Sunrise Avenue, Roseville, CA 95661 916-784-2222 | www.bestwestern.com Distance from venue: 6.2 miles Lake Natoma Inn 702 Gold Lake Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 916-932-2751 | www.lakenatomainn.com Distance from venue: 7.6 miles

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DAY ONE: Monday, May 9 Classes NEW CLASS - Wood: Fire Hazard and Fire-Rated Construction Session: 101 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This seminar will consist of two parts: Fire-rated construction basics and application of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW).

The first component will explore the use of wood in fire-resistance-rated construction. This segment will include discussion on why the code requires fire resistance and where it is required for wood construction. The discussion will address different fire resistance assemblies, their normal construction under the IBC, and issues arising in plan review and field inspection.

The second component will provide an interactive lecture on FRTW, supported by short videos and historical case studies. Course participants will learn about FRTW’s history, manufacturing, durability, and its performance compared to steel and concrete. Code applications and plan review/field compliance strategies will be emphasized. Fire hazards posed by the wildland-urban interface will comprise the final segment.

Instructors: Tom Meyers, President, Building Intuition, and Mike Eckhoff, PhD, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.

Tom Meyers is a graduate architect who has been involved in building safety work for over 25 years.

He has consulted on building safety for projects worldwide, including inspection and plan review work in Europe and the Middle East. He is active in building code development and has been a participant in the creation and improvement of the International Building Code since its first public hearing in 1997. He is a member of the International Building Code Fire Safety committee, past Chairman of the International Residential Code - Building and Energy Committee, and past Chairman Moderator of ICBO Evaluation Services and International Accreditation Services Committees. He is a past president of the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council and recipient of the Chapter’s Beryl Wallace Award in 2012. He is currently president of Building Intuition, LLC., a Colorado-based, code consulting firm.

Tom Meyers has provided building code and accessibility training for over 20 years. Training seminars have been provided to code officials and engineering and architectural designers in the United States and the Middle East. Presentation philosophy employs a combination of good graphics with an engaging delivery intended to make a normally boring and tedious topic more enjoyable with greater understanding and post-delivery retention.

Mike Eckhoff, PhD. is a public policy expert with over 15 years’ experience in the forest products industry.

He has worked on sustainable wood utilization in the Rocky Mountain West for both the Colorado State Forest Service and the USDA Forest Service. Currently, he is a Codes and Education Specialist with Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc., where he provides FRTW design consultation to architects, engineers, and regulators. He has delivered over one-hundred invited presentations on sustainable wood products, including FRTW, to firms, municipalities, local media, and universities throughout the United States. He earned his Ph.D. in Forest Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

NEW CLASS - Residential Electrical Simplified 101 – IRC/NEC Session: 102 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This class is designed to introduce electrical concepts and understand the base for electrical theory and apply the code to plan review and residential inspections. Inspectors, plan reviewers, and permit technicians are in the beginning stages of understanding the electrical code.

We will discuss basic electrical theory and what we are trying to achieve in the field. The discussion will be kept at a level that non-electricians can understand. After understanding the base concepts of electricity, you will be able to apply these in all electrical installations since the rules and theory are all the same in all electrical applications.

Material to bring to the class is the International Residential Code.

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Instructor: Mike Coldiron, Shums Coda

Mike Coldiron has 20 years of experience and is currently working for Shums Coda Associates as a senior commercial inspector, has served as Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Plan Reviewer, Inspector, and Permit Technician. Mike has provided training throughout Arizona for Mohave Community College, Arizona Building Officials Education Institutes and Northern California Sacramento Valley Chapter ICC. He has achieved numerous ICC certifications from Building Official to Permit Technician.

NEW CLASS - The Complete Permit Tech (Day 1) Session: 103 / 203 Two-day class | 1.2 CEUs

Description: This two-day course is intended to provide essential information in the areas of code administration and history, legal aspects, customer service, basic construction, inspection process, zoning requirements, permit fee calculations, basic occupancy and construction types, basic means of egress and dealing with difficult customers. The course is recommended for front counter personnel, other Building Department staff and those who may be interested in preparing for the ICC Permit Technician certification exam.

Please bring a calculator, highlighter, 2021 or 2018 International Building Code, 2021 or 2018 International Zoning Code, Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Basic Code Enforcement (Optional).

Learning Objectives: • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Instructor: Steve Burger, CBO, LEED AP

Steve Burger has been in the Code industry since 1972. He started as a Secretary/Permit Tech and Residential Plans Examiner and then later worked as a Building Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Senior Plans Examiner, Senior Building Inspector, Assistant Building Official, Chief Building Official and Code Consultant.

Steve is certified in the following areas: Certified Building Official, LEED A.P., Certified Code Official, Permit Technician, Code Specialist, Plans

Monday, May 9

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Better understand the importance of the Permit Technician position Explain the basics behind code administration Understand the history of how codes are developed and implemented Understand basic zoning terms and concepts as enumerated in the 2015 International Zoning Code Understand what information is necessary for a complete permit submittal Understand basic plan review requirements, symbols and necessary related documents Understand the basic minimum types of inspection Locate administrative code sections; primarily in Chapter 1 of the 2015 IBC Understand the basic components of a Means of Egress Recognize basic occupancies Recognize basic types of construction Understand the importance of good customer service and how to better deal with permit applicants Understand basic legal concepts and the importance of due process during the permit process Answer questions on a 40-question sample exam given at the end of class relating to the topics covered

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Examiner, Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Accessibility/Usability Specialist, One-and two-family Electrical Inspector and Fire Inspector II. He also has served on the following ICBO/ICC Committees: Permit Technician Exam Committee, Education Committee, Certification Committee and the Legacy Codes Exam Committee as well as the Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) Education Committee and Legislative Committee. In 1999 he was elected President of the Arizona Chapter and Chairman of the Arizona Building Officials.

Steve was named AZBO Building Official of the Year in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2005. He was a member of the California Building Officials (CALBO), 2017 Education Chair and Board Member for the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO) and represented Building Officials as Chairperson on the State of California Building and Fire Advisory Committee. He has received the SVABO Inspector of the Year Award (2012), Outstanding Contributions Award (2015) and President’s Award (2016 and 2017), SVABO Honorary Membership (2017), AZBO Brent Snyder Award (2021), as well as the 2016 ICC Educator of the Year.

Steve has taught Permit Technician educational classes since 1998 in Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Idaho.

Steve has authored the ICC “Permit Technician Study Companion”, updated “The Public Counter” (Chapter 12) in the revised ICC “Building Department Administration” book, and updated the ICC “You Can Build It!” and “Basic Code Enforcement” reference books as well as multiple articles and webinars for the International Code Council.

NEW CLASS - California Energy Commission & Energy Code Ace (Two Half-Day Residential Energy classes) Session: 104 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Monday, May 4

MORNING SESSION - Energy Code Ace: What’s New for 2022 Residential

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Description: This class will review the major changes it the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) requirements for residential buildings scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023.

The 2022 Energy Code has updated requirements for heat pumps, electric ready for mixed-fuel buildings, kitchen ventilation, duct sealing, solar PV (including battery storage, compliance options, community solar), and multifamily buildings. This lecture reviews how these requirements apply to newly constructed buildings, additions and alterations. The mandatory, prescriptive and performance methods of compliance for residential building will be discussed.

This course is recommended for designers, plans examiners, and inspectors.

Duration: 3 hours ICC CEUs: 0.3 Contact Hours: 3 Objectives: • • • •

Understand the major changes to residential requirements in the 2022 Energy Code Understand key points needed for plan review Understand what areas need to be checked during field inspections Provide educational resources

Instructor: Amie Brousseau, Building Standards Office

Amie Brousseau is an energy specialist working in Outreach and Education for the Building Standards Office. She came to the California Energy Commission (CEC) in 2015. Her focus is the building envelope requirements, along with developing resources and training materials to simplify the Energy Code. Amie is the current editor of the Blueprint newsletter. She is a project manager and contract manager. Prior to the CEC, Amie began working with energy efficiency in 2011 doing energy audits and benchmarking for nonresidential buildings. She now enjoys reaching out to stakeholders across California with Energy Code presentations, materials, and information.

AFTERNOON SESSION - California Energy Commission: Applying the 2022 Energy Code – Residential Description: Join us as we take a deeper dive into applying 2022 Title 24, Part 6 (California Building Energy Efficiency Standards or the Energy Code) requirements for residential single-family, duplex and townhome projects. This session is intended to supplement the Energy Commissions session titled “Energy Code What’s New for 2022 – Residential” and will focus on using the established compliance process to help you (plans examiners, counter technicians, and building inspectors) better understand and enforce the 2022 Energy Code for residential new construction, addition and alteration projects. This session also will highlight applying the new PV system exception, electric ready and battery ready requirements for new construction, as well as applying the HVAC system change-out and re-roofing requirements for alterations.

Duration: 3 hours

Learning Objectives: • • •

Describe how the changes to the 2022 Energy Code requirements affect plan check and inspection practices for residential single-family, duplex and townhome projects.

Relate the traditional Energy Code compliance process to the 2022 Energy Code, noting how established roles, responsibilities and resources effectively support enforcement of the new Energy Code.

Identify the Energy Code Ace training, tools and resources that are being updated to support compliance with the 2022 Energy Code.

Instructors: Gina Rodda, Principal/Owner, Gabel Associates, LLC and Brian Selby, Principal, Selby Energy, Inc.

Gina Rodda is currently the Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC in Castro Valley, California, and has been in the energy modeling field since 1991. Gina is the instructor of several dozen full day Energy Code Ace trainings on the Residential and Nonresidential Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for building department staff, energy consultants, engineers, and architects.

She is also a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA), LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and Title 24 energy analyst performing a wide range of responsibilities in both residential and nonresidential construction pertaining to compliance standards and energy modeling and is a respected subject matter expert informing the statewide code development process.

Brian Selby is a principal at Selby Energy, Inc., where his primary role is delivering energy code training for the Energy Codes Ace Title 24 Essentials courses. He also provides Title 24 consulting services for residential and commercial projects.

He interacts with the California Energy Commission (CEC), investor-owned utilities (IOUs), association professionals, and other industry stakeholders to foster education, promotion and compliance of the California Building Energy Standards.

Brian is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) and a HERS Rater and serves on the CABEC board of directors. Born and raised in Sonora, California, his background includes over 20 years’ experience owning and operating a successful building design and energy consulting business.

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NEW CLASS - ATC 20 Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation Training and Certification Session: 105 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This course certifies attendees as Building Evaluators in the nationally recognized California Safety Assessment Program (SAP). Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Cal OES registration ID card from the state of California.

Learning Objectives: • • • • • •

Recognize the important role professional engineers, architects, and certified building inspectors, play in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Accurately conduct a post-disaster rapid building assessment and complete appropriate damage assessment forms/ input data into a permit system.

Demonstrate understanding of the Applied Technology Council’s ATC 20 Post-earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC 45 Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Windstorms and Floods damage assessment procedures.

Prepare oneself for performing the duties as a SAP evaluator when called upon to a disaster.

Earn a Cal-OES registration ID card.

This class also qualifies towards the new learning certificate for disasters from ICC in lieu of taking disaster institute.

Instructor: Nancy Springer, Chief Building Official, Sacramento County

Nancy Springer, originally from Massachusetts, served in the USAF and settled in California where she attended an Electrical Apprenticeship Program and became a trained Electrician. Her career path then led her into Building Inspection where overtime time she obtained an AS degree in Building Inspection Technology from Butte College, CA. She has close to 30 years of experience in working with building codes having served in the positions of Building Inspection, Plans Examiner, Assistant Building Official and currently serving as the Chief Building Official for Sacramento County, CA. She has obtained several ICC certifications including Certified Building Official and Building Code Specialist.

Additionally, she is serving a second of a three-year term (2013- 2020) as a Governor Brown appointee to the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) as the Board’s Building Official representative.

She is active in ICC chapters having served as County Building Officials Association of California (CBOAC) Chapter President (2014) and on the Board of Directors (2012/2017) for Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO).

Nancy maintains her California SAP: ATC 20 Post Disaster Certification as a SAP Coordinator and served as a Plans Intel Chief within an Emergency Operation Center (EOC). She has also served as Situation Status and Damage Assessment Unit Leader. Nancy has worked the following types of disasters: earthquake, high wind, flood, fire and drought. She has completed several ICS courses and working towards getting certified as a Plans Intel Chief through FEMA. It is this experience that she will share in in this workshop.

DAY TWO: Tuesday, May 10 Classes NEW CLASS - Residential Alternative Energy Systems Session: 201 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This class will provide an overview of critical elements for plan review and inspection of energy storage systems, photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, and backup generators. Topics will cover key plan check and inspection points of these alternative energy systems. Topics will include PV solar fire setbacks, location and method of a rapid shutdown, DC optimizer and micro-inverter systems, mounting to the roof, racking attachments with grounding clamps, engineered ground mount foundations, residential generators, residential automatic transfer switch and portable generator connections to the existing electrical system, generator setback for structure, and back feeding to the main service panel. The class will also address differences between battery backup systems and energy storage systems.

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Who should attend: Building inspectors, plan reviewers, and permit technicians who want a better understanding of residential alternative energy systems.

Instructor: Dean Kuenzi, Shums Coda

Dean Kuenzi has served as a plan’s examiner in the greater Sacramento area and currently working for Shums Coda and Associates. He was previously the Building Inspection Supervisor with El Dorado County and has served as a building inspector for several California jurisdictions. He is certified as a Master Code Professional through the ICC, with 27 ICC certifications, and has a degree in alternative energy systems with an emphasis in photovoltaics. He has served on several exam development committees including the committee for the Residential Building Inspector Certification through the ICC and the committee for developing the first Photovoltaic Inspector Certification exam through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). He lives in El Dorado Hills with his wife and two young boys and leads a competitive BBQ team.

NEW CLASS - Residential Fire Sprinklers Session: 302 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This entry level class will cover the plan review of residential sprinkler systems in accordance with the 2019 California Residential Code and 2016 NFPA 13D. Topics to be discussed include water supply, meter and backflow arrangements, sprinkler system components, sprinkler placement, installation requirements, and hydraulic calculations.

Instructor: Russell B. Blair, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, Interwest Group Russ Blair provides fire protection consulting services, plan review and field inspections, and staff augmentation to building and fire departments throughout Northern California.

He brings more than 40 years’ experience as a career member of the fire service. He has managed and participated in a wide range of projects including plan review, inspections, hazard analysis, fire investigation, fire suppression, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, policy development, and curriculum development.

Russ is a graduate of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, specializing in the Fire Prevention Management Curriculum.

Courses included Management of Fire Prevention Programs; Code Management: A Systems Approach; Fire Service Communications; and Interpersonal Dynamics.

Additionally, Russ previously served as a Fire Service Representative on the California State Fire Marshal’s Automatic Extinguishing Systems Advisory Committee. He has also served on the Planning Commission for the City of Citrus Heights. Russ has provided his services to lnterwest since 2012.

Tuesday, May 10

Russ participated in the development and implementation of one of the first accredited Fire Inspector Academies in California. He has instructed at the California Regional Fire Academy on the subject of fire protection systems and fire alarm systems.

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NEW CLASS - The Complete Permit Tech (Day 2) Session: 103 / 203 Two-day class | 1.2 CEUs

Description: This two-day course is intended to provide essential information in the areas of code administration and history, legal aspects, customer service, basic construction, inspection process, zoning requirements, permit fee calculations, basic occupancy and construction types, basic means of egress and dealing with difficult customers. The course is recommended for front counter personnel, other Building Department staff and those who may be interested in preparing for the 2018 ICC Permit Technician certification exam.

Please bring a calculator, highlighter, 2015 or 2018 International Building Code, 2015 or 2018 International Zoning Code, Legal Aspects of Code Administration and Basic Code Enforcement (Optional).

NEW CLASS - California Energy Commission and Energy Code Ace (Two Half-day NonResidential Energy Code classes)

Session: 204 One-day class | .6 CEUs

MORNING SESSION - Energy Code Ace: What’s New for 2022 – Non-Residential

Description: This class will review the major changes in the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) requirements for non-residential buildings scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023. The 2022 Energy Code has updated requirements for heat pumps, electric ready for mixedfuel buildings, kitchen ventilation, duct sealing, solar PV (including battery storage, compliance options, community solar), and multifamily buildings. This lecture reviews how these requirements apply to newly constructed buildings, additions and alterations. The mandatory, prescriptive and performance methods of compliance for residential building will be discussed. This course is recommended for designers, plans examiners, and inspectors.

Duration: 3 hours ICC CEUs: 0.3 Contact Hours: 3 Objectives: • • • •

Understand the major changes to residential requirements in the 2022 Energy Code Understand key points needed for plan review Understand what areas need to be checked during field inspections Provide educational resources

Instructor: Amie Brousseau, California Energy Commission

Amie Brousseau is an energy specialist working in Outreach and Education for the Building Standards Office. She came to the California Energy Commission (CEC) in 2015. Her focus is the building envelope requirements, along with developing resources and training materials to simplify the Energy Code. Amie is the current editor of the Blueprint newsletter. She is a project manager and contract manager. Prior to the CEC, Amie began working with energy efficiency in 2011 doing energy audits and benchmarking for nonresidential buildings. She now enjoys reaching out to stakeholders across California with Energy Code presentations, materials, and information.

AFTERNOON SESSION - California Energy Commission: Applying the 2022 Energy Code – Non-Residential

Description: Join us as we take a deeper dive into applying 2022 Title 24, Part 6 (California Building Energy Efficiency Standards or the Energy Code) requirements for non-residential projects. This session is intended to supplement the Energy Commissions session titled “Energy Code What’s New for 2022 – Non-residential” and will focus on using the established compliance process to help you (plans examiners, counter technicians, and building inspectors) better understand and enforce the 2022 Energy Code for non-residential new construction, addition and alteration projects. This session also will highlight applying the new PV/ Battery systems and prescriptive single-zone HVAC requirements for new construction, as well as applying the HVAC system change-out and re-roofing requirements for alterations.

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Duration: 3 hours

Learning Objectives: • • •

Describe how the changes to the 2022 Energy Code requirements affect plan check and inspection practices for nonresidential projects.

Relate the traditional Energy Code compliance process to the 2022 Energy Code, noting how established roles, responsibilities and resources effectively support enforcement of the new Energy Code.

Identify the Energy Code Ace training, tools and resources that are being updated to support compliance with the 2022 Energy Code.

Instructors: Gina Rodda, Principal/Owner, Gabel Associates, LLC and Brian Selby, Principal, Selby Energy, Inc.

Gina Rodda is currently the Principal/Owner of Gabel Associates, LLC in Castro Valley, California, and has been in the energy modeling field since 1991. Gina is the instructor of several dozen full day Energy Code Ace trainings on the Residential and Nonresidential Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for building department staff, energy consultants, engineers, and architects.

She is also a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA), LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and Title 24 energy analyst performing a wide range of responsibilities in both residential and nonresidential construction pertaining to compliance standards and energy modeling and is a respected subject matter expert informing the statewide code development process.

Brian Selby is a principal at Selby Energy, Inc., where his primary role is delivering energy code training for the Energy Codes Ace Title 24 Essentials courses. He also provides Title 24 consulting services for residential and commercial projects.

He interacts with the California Energy Commission (CEC), investorowned utilities (IOUs), association professionals, and other industry stakeholders to foster education, promotion and compliance of the California Building Energy Standards.

Brian is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) and a HERS Rater and serves on the CABEC board of directors. Born and raised in Sonora, California, his background includes over 20 years’ experience owning and operating a successful building design and energy consulting business.

Session: 205 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: Practical application of accessibility codes for plan review (Based on 2019 CBC).

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Basics, Application and Administration Common accessibility issues regarding new commercial buildings Common accessibility issues regarding tenant improvements Model Home Sales Offices (located in garage of model home) Modular Sales Offices for Housing Developments Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Support your local building inspector (What your inspector needs)

Instructor: Jeremiah Zillig, Senior Plans Examiner for City of Rancho Cordova, CASp, ICC Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Combination Residential/Commercial Inspector.

Tuesday, May 10

NEW CLASS - Accessibility Plan Review for Residential and Commercial

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DAY THREE: Wednesday, May 11 Classes NEW CLASS - Plan Review for Permit Techs Session: 301 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This one-day class is designed to provide basic plan review experience for the Permit Tech who wants to perform reviews at the counter. Topics of discussion will include: basic blueprint reading, scales, construction and inspection terminology. Reviews will include gas pipe sizing, pools and spas, decks and patios, carport and garage conversions, and basic understanding of electrical, mechanical and plumbing.

Students are reminded to bring the 2018 international Residential Code, a calculator, and architectural and engineering scales.

Experience Level: Entry / Intermediate

Instructor: Mary Dickson, CBO, Building Official, City of Litchfield Park, AZ

Mary Dickson is the Building Official for the City of Litchfield Park, AZ since 2017. Prior to this position, she served as the Building Official/Fire Marshal for the City of El Mirage, AZ for ten years and Senior Plans Examiner for the City of Avondale, AZ for nine years. Mary also does freelance blueprint drawing of custom homes and remodels and has over 500 projects in seven states.

Before finding her niche in Building Safety she taught at the high school and junior college level for twelve years, teaching classes in architecture, drafting, blueprint reading and computer aided design (CAD).

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Career and Technology Education and has earned ICC certifications in Residential & Commercial Plan Review, Building and Fire Inspections, and others including Certified Building Official.

NEW CLASS - So, You Want to be a Building Official?

Session: 302 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This 6-hour class will cover the basics of what is required to be a Building Official including politics, personnel issues, budgeting, image, dealing with the public, professional development, staffing, dealing with the media, management, ethics and basic legal matters. Class participation will be encouraged.

Objectives: • • • • • • • •

Understand the role of the Building Official Navigate through political issues Determine staffing needs Understand the basic budgeting process Understand management styles Determine the image of the Building Official Understand basic legal and ethics principles Understand how to deal with the media

Instructor: Steve Burger, CBO, LEED AP

Steve Burger has been in the Code industry since 1972. He started as a Secretary/Permit Tech and Residential Plans Examiner and then later worked as a Building Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Senior Plans Examiner, Senior Building Inspector, Assistant Building Official, Chief Building Official and Code Consultant.

Steve is certified in the following areas: Certified Building Official, LEED A.P., Certified Code Official, Permit Technician, Code Specialist, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Accessibility/Usability Specialist, One-and two-family Electrical Inspector and Fire Inspector II. He also has served on the following ICBO/ICC Committees: Permit Technician Exam Committee, Education Committee, Certification Committee and the Legacy Codes Exam Committee as well as 14

the Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) Education Committee and Legislative Committee. In 1999 he was elected President of the Arizona Chapter and Chairman of the Arizona Building Officials. Steve was named AZBO Building Official of the Year in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2005. He was a member of the California Building Officials (CALBO), 2017 Education Chair and Board Member for the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO) and represented Building Officials as Chairperson on the State of California Building and Fire Advisory Committee. He has received the SVABO Inspector of the Year Award (2012), Outstanding Contributions Award (2015) and President’s Award (2016 and 2017), SVABO Honorary Membership (2017), AZBO Brent Snyder Award (2021), as well as the 2016 ICC Educator of the Year.

Steve has taught Permit Technician educational classes since 1998 in Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Idaho.

Steve has authored the ICC “Permit Technician Study Companion”, updated “The Public Counter” (Chapter 12) in the revised ICC “Building Department Administration” book, and updated the ICC “You Can Build It!” and “Basic Code Enforcement” reference books as well as multiple articles and webinars for the International Code Council.

NEW CLASS - Building Department Leadership - Road to Success: What’s Next (Day 1) Session: 303 / 403 Two-day class | 1.2 CEUs

Description: This workshop focuses on methods designed to build strong teams. The class is designed with elements and techniques in mind to assist current managers, emerging staff members, leaders, and supervisors in communicating with staff to build strong teams. Learn your strengths as a leader and how to be an effective communicator by understanding the four basic management skills: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling your operations and people. Key Focus: Team Building.

More and more leaders are leading in environments of rapid disruption — and they are leading teams who may be working remotely. Today, with increased travel restrictions and reduced budgets, that disruption has intensified. This online effective leadership program prepares new and existing leaders for the ever-changing needs of the new world of work by developing critical skills needed to succeed, building resiliency, collaborating with others, and solving complex challenges: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

What are we learning from this pandemic?

No one is born a leader Behaviors observed that great leaders do in a crisis How you embrace reality and translate it into a vision What skills do you need to be a good Mmanager?

Adjusting to an unprecedented time of uncertainty and change Clarify roles and responsibilities Who really is a Leader or Manager? What is the difference?

What are the Basic Management Skills?

What is a SWOT Analysis and why is it important?

Building a Team What type of Leader are you?

Mistakes New Supervisors or Managers Make Are you a Leader or a Boss?

Performance Reviews The four basic management skills Importance of team building and how to make it happen What does “Courage in Leadership” mean?

How to develop the next generation of leaders Performance reviews Dealing with difficult employees Disciplining Employees Termination

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Instructor: Terry Knox, Shums Coda

Terry Knox, MBA, CBO is the Director of Development Service for Shums Coda Associates. He has served as an inspector, plan reviewer and Building Official for the past 50 + years. He is a member of several professional organizations and has served on the International Code Council (ICC) Performance Standards Committee, Exam re-write committee, Education committee and the California code 2000 re-write committee. He is an Honorary Member of California Building Officials Past Presidents Association, elected to the Building Officials Hall of Fame and awarded the State of California’s Helen Putnam Award for Government Efficiency.

Education: Master’s in business administration with Minor in Construction Management, Bachelor of Science with Minor in Construction Management, Associates of Arts Degree in Building Inspection Technology, and University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Engineering study. He has provided classes on a variety of building code related and government administration topics.

NEW CLASS - The 7-C’s for Building Inspectors Session: 304 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This course is designed to engage participants in various role-playing activities (scenarios) that are common occurrences on the inspection site and or addressing customer concerns in an office environment. The student will learn how to manage conflict and understand how application of the code can be consistently delivered.

Objectives: • • • • • • • •

Introduce and reinforce soft skills Understanding the true context of the codes Identify approaches to diffuse complex problems How Public opinion against rules and regulations effect our jobs Understanding Public apathy towards safety Identification of General Statutes that dictate policy and rules How to improve on your Public perception Differentiating between Hard Skills and Soft Skills

Instructor: Chris Young, Building Official/Fire Marshal, City of Kingman Fire Department Kingman, Arizona

Chris Young is a Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City of Kingman Fire Department in Kingman, Arizona. Born and raised in Olean, New York; Chris earned a degree in Fire Engineering. With 37 years in Municipal and County Government, and 27 years as a Building/Fire Code Official; Chris has a number of accolades. He is a retired Battalion Chief after 20-years as a career firefighter/paramedic in the City of Buffalo, New York. He is also a Certified Code Administrator, Member NYS State Building Code Council, Certified State Fire Marshal, New York Fire Instructor – Building and Fire Code Academy, Adjunct Instructor for the National Fire Academy, and Past Chairman of the ICC Building Membership Council. Chris was also a Commissioner of Building and Codes for the City of Toledo, Ohio and Director of Community Development for Arlington, Washington. His hobbies include: teaching, golf, fishing, hunting, hiking, and SCUBA Diving.

NEW CLASS - Accessibility Inspections for Residential and Commercial Session: 305 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: Practical application of accessibility codes for field inspectors (Based on 2019 CBC) • • • • •

How to get the project off to a good start!

Basics, Application and Administration Common Accessibility issues regarding new commercial buildings Common accessibility issues regarding tenant improvements How to work with your plans examiner

Instructor: Jeremiah Zillig, Senior Plans Examiner for City of Rancho Cordova, CASp, ICC Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Combination Residential/Commercial Inspector 16

DAY FOUR: Thursday, May 12 Classes NEW CLASS - From the Ground Up! Session: 401 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: A comprehensive study of all phases of residential construction geared toward the Permit Tech. Construction, and inspection processes, and terminology will be covered in depth.

Objectives: • • •

Gain knowledge about the construction of a single-family residence – both frame and masonry Be able to identify various construction materials Have a better understanding of the required inspections.

Level: Beginners

Instructor: Mary Dickson, CBO, Building Official, City of Litchfield Park, AZ Mary Dickson is the Building Official for the City of Litchfield Park, AZ since 2017. Prior to this position, she served as the Building Official/ Fire Marshal for the City of El Mirage, AZ for ten years and Senior Plans Examiner for the City of Avondale, AZ for nine years. Mary also does freelance blueprint drawing of custom homes and remodels and has over 500 projects in seven states.

Before finding her niche in Building Safety she taught at the high school and junior college level for twelve years, teaching classes in architecture, drafting, blueprint reading and computer aided design (CAD).

Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Career and Technology Education and has earned ICC certifications in Residential & Commercial Plan Review, Building and Fire Inspections, and others including Certified Building Official.

NEW CLASS - Getting the Most Out of the International Property Maintenance Code (Comprehensive Review) Session: 402 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Instructors: Cecilia Muela, Assistant Chief Building Official for the City of Santa Rosa & Peter Roque, Code Enforcement Director with 4Leaf Inc.

Thursday, May 12

Description: This course brings to you a comprehensive review of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. This code, though only 8 Chapters, is jam packed with tools needed for the effective maintenance of existing structures. Participants will receive training focused chapter by chapter, on the continual sustainability of buildings and the maintenance of properties thereof. We will dive into an indepth understanding of all minimum standards regulations necessary to maintain quality of life, safety and welfare as well as enforcement practices and tools for bringing properties into compliance with this code.

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Cecilia Muela is an experienced educator, trainer, and professional presenter for the International Code Council (ICC) and currently oversees a Code Enforcement Webinar Series available to Code Enforcement Officers nationwide. She also helps teach the International Code Council’s International Property Maintenance Code Academy.

Cecilia serves as an expert witness in Code Enforcement matters. Cecilia also trains private sector groups related to housing inspections, code enforcement, officer safety, lead-safe practices, pest infestation, mold, legal updates, leadership, and various other subject matters. Cecilia has an extensive history of educating professionals throughout the United States and is one of the most sought-after instructors today. Cecilia has been in the Building Industry for over 20 years with a focus in Code Enforcement for over 14 years and has shared her knowledge at the local, county, state, and federal levels.

Cecilia currently serves on the International Code Council’s IPM/IZC Code Development Committee and has served as Board Director and Education Co-Chair for the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) as well as many other CACEO committees. Cecilia’s experience has helped lay the foundation for California code enforcement education to date. Cecilia has also donated many hours to the advancement of new code officers and women in the code enforcement profession and continues to encourage future leaders in our industry.

Pete Roque has served on local, regional, state, and national boards to promote Code Enforcement in the United States. His ability to promote the importance of Code Enforcement has made Code Enforcement Education and News, one the biggest Facebook page for Code Enforcement Professionals on that platform. Pete also is an adjunct professor at Santiago Canyon College and has taught courses for law enforcement professionals and organizations such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigations, International Code Council, California League of Cities, California Healthy Housing Coalition, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, and the American Association of Code Enforcement Officers.

NEW CLASS - Building Department Leadership - Road to Success: What’s Next (Day 2) Session: 303 / 403 Two-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This workshop focuses on the methods designed to build strong teams. The class is designed for current managers, emerging staff members, leaders, and managers. Elements and techniques designed to assist existing and up-coming managers, supervisors, and lead people in communicating with staff to build strong teams. Learning your strengths as a leader and how to be an effective communicator. Get to understand the Four Basic Management Skills, Planning- Organizing – Leading and Controlling your operations and people. Key focus team building.

More and more leaders are leading in environments of rapid disruption — and they are leading teams who may be working remotely. Today, with increased travel restrictions and reduced budgets, that has intensified. This online effective leadership program prepares new and existing leaders for the ever-changing needs of the new world of work by developing critical skills needed to succeed, building resiliency, collaborating with others, and solving complex challenges.

NEW CLASS - 2021 International Residential Code Update Session: 404 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: Review the change from the last edition to the current edition of the International Residential Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Discussion covered in this class will also include the code change process.

Instructor: Stephen L. Thomas, CBO, Colorado Regional Manager and Education Director for Shums Coda Associates

Stephen Thomas has over forty years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections and administration. His firm provides building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes across the country. Working for a building code-consulting firm since 1999, he has served as the 18

contract Building Official for different local jurisdictions in Colorado.

Stephen Thomas has served on several ICBO and ICC committees including serving as a member and then Chairman of the ICC Means of Egress Code Development Committee.

He is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC; and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015 & 2018 IBC, both available from ICC. He and his previous firm, Colorado Code Consulting, were awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 35 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.

NEW CLASS - Type I Hoods – A Regulatory & Compliance Perspective Session: 405 One-day class | .6 CEUs

Description: This course is designed for plan review and field inspection staff to understand the complexity of Type I Hoods and their components. The course emphasizes the importance of reviewing and inspecting these appliances as a system and how each component must function to achieve compliance. This course will teach plan review and inspection staff the importance of ensuring compliance with the various codes and referenced standards that apply to these systems.

Objectives: • • • • • • • •

Introduce the four applicable ICC Codes, the NEC, applicable Referenced Standards and UL documents to verify compliance with plan review, inspection and system commissioning Understanding how the codes and standards are applied for these “systems” and how each component must function as a system Understanding the inception and reasoning behind UL 300 Systems Introduce alternative systems allowed by the 2018 Codes Introduce new technology and equipment for these systems Learn ventilation and exhaust concepts associated with various hood systems Understand the difference between prescriptive approach versus listed-engineered systems Understanding the maintenance and operations of commissioned systems

Instructor: Chris Young, Building Official/Fire Marshal, City of Kingman Fire Department Kingman, Arizona

Thursday, May 12

Chris Young is a Building Official/Fire Marshal with the City of Kingman Fire Department in Kingman, Arizona. Born and raised in Olean, New York; Chris earned a degree in Fire Engineering. With 37 years in Municipal and County Government, and 27 years as a Building/Fire Code Official; Chris has a number of accolades. He is a retired Battalion Chief after 20-years as a career firefighter/paramedic in the City of Buffalo, New York. He is also a Certified Code Administrator, Member NYS State Building Code Council, Certified State Fire Marshal, New York Fire Instructor – Building and Fire Code Academy, Adjunct Instructor for the National Fire Academy, and Past Chairman of the ICC Building Membership Council. Chris was also a Commissioner of Building and Codes for the City of Toledo, Ohio and Director of Community Development for Arlington, Washington. His hobbies include: teaching, golf, fishing, hunting, hiking, and SCUBA Diving.

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