2019 Introduction to Tenant Improvement Plan Check

Introduction to Tenant Improvement Plan Check

Half Day Seminar

Class Synopsis:  This seminar is designed for Plan Checkers, Permit Technicians who desire to expand their role, and Building Inspectors and Building Officials who should understand the tenant improvement requirements. Attendees from the morning Permit Technician seminar are encouraged to register for this afternoon session. The seminar will cover sample plan review checklists, energy code forms required, when green building standards are required, proper plan check letters, an overview of use and occupancy classification, types of construction, basic means of egress, introduction to CBC Chapter 11A and 11B, unreasonable hardship, minimum plumbing fixtures, and mechanical air balance.

0.3 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructors

Elizabeth Rider- Ms. Rider works for CSG Consultants, is certified as and has served as Building Official, Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, and Permit Tech for numerous CSG clients and several jurisdictions. Liz has been instrumental in training on Permit Technician and Plan Reviewer responsibilities, both for the Tri-chapter and CSG. She helped to create the ICC Military Families program.

Crickett Brinkman- Ms. Brinkman leads the CSG Academy, a program to train people to enter the Building industry. Crickett is involved in all aspects of the industry, training students, serving chapters, encouraging collaboration, managing a business, and operating a city Building Department, where students get real-life exposure.

Mike Brinkman- Mr. Brinkman is employed by CSG Consultants and is certified in multiple disciplines including Certified Access Specialist, Building Official, and Master Code Professional, the highest level of ICC certification. Mike has extensive knowledge in all aspects of construction and the operation of Building Departments. He has authored the Residential Building Inspection Training Guide, an ICC publication. Mike has taught many seminars and received the 2017 CALBO Course Development Award for his work.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Wednesday April 17^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 2019 HVAC and Refrigeration

Overview of HVAC and Refrigeration Systems

Half Day Seminar

Class Synopsis:  This class will provide an overview of what you need to know for these systems as covered in Chapter 11, Refrigeration, and Chapter 6, Duct Systems, of the Uniform Mechanical Code, and Article 440, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment, of the National Electrical Code.  Topics will include refrigeration pipe sizing, air duct sizing, types of materials, materials permitted within plenums, hanger supports, securement, joining methods, types of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, refrigeration leak detection, ventilation, and refrigeration machinery rooms.  Also, learn about the current status of codes and standards addressing such topics as the use of new flammable refrigerants, new combustible materials in air plenums, and the use of factory-built air ducts.  Information will be provided on the latest research, codes and standards development, and product certifications.  Learn how to readily find certification information to assist in determining compliance with code requirements.

0.3 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructors

John LaTorra is currently a Regional Manager for CSG Consultants.  He recently retired from the City of Redwood City where he was the Building and Inspection Manager.  John chaired the Drafting, Public Hearing and Code Development Committees for the first international code, the International Plumbing Code.  John has over 45 years of experience with municipal inspections and building codes and has been an instructor with a community college, state university and chapters for more than 41 years on building, energy, solar, mechanical and plumbing subjects.  Mr. LaTorra is a former board member with ICC, ICBO and IAPMO and is able to instruct on a wide range of subjects related to the IBC, IRC, UPC, UMC, IMC and IPC.

John Taecker, P.E. has worked for Underwriters Laboratories for over 34 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He is a nationally recognized speaker on building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing products and installations.  John has served on the UMC and UPC Technical Committees and the International Mechanical Code Development Committee.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Wednesday May 8^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 2019 Electrical Workshop Residential and Commercial

Electrical Workshop - Residential and Commercial

Full Day Seminar

Class Synopsis:  This course will cover the basics of both commercial and residential electrical inspections and plancheck, including services, switchboards and panelboards, grounding and bonding, load calculations, wiring methods, lighting installations, electrical appliances and utilization equipment, motors, transformers and emergency systems.  Please don’t forget to bring your 2014 NEC or 2016 CA Electrical Code!  This seminar will help you now as well as prepare you for the updates to the 2019 CEC.

0.6 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructors

Joe Andre is a consultant for the Steel Tube Institute. Previously, he was the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) West Coast Field Representative for 12 years. Prior to that he was an electrical inspector/assistant building official for the City of Bellevue, WA and an electrical inspector for the State of Washington. He served on Code Making Panel 5 for the 2017 NEC and was on CMP-1 for the 2011 and 2014 NEC cycles. He served on the ICC Energy Conservation Code Committee for the 2009, 2012 and 2015 cycles. He also serves on several Electrical Code Advisory Committees in Washington State. He is an NEC instructor for NFPA and also an electrical apprenticeship instructor. Joe is a Master Electrician in Washington State and has held numerous positions from journeyman, foreman, estimator, project manager to electrical contractor.

Mike Stone is the NEMA West Coast Field Representative. He is the alternate member representing NEMA on Code Making Panel 1 for the 2017 National Electrical Code. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the CA Building Standards Commission. Prior to his tenure with NEMA, he worked for over 25 years in California building departments at the County of Monterey and the Cities of Monterey, Salinas and as Building Official for the City of Watsonville. He holds seven ICC Certifications and is a Certified Access Specialist (CASp). He has taught code classes at several CA Community Colleges and has been an IBEW electrical apprenticeship instructor. Mike is a member of ICC, IAEI, IBEW and NFPA, and is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Wednesday May 15^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

California Residential Code Updates

Full Day Seminar

 Class Synopsis:

0.6 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructor

Paul Armstrong, P.E.: Mr. Paul Armstrong, P.E., is responsible for the development of the Building Safety Service line in Southern California. Most of his career has been in the model code organizations in the development of codes and other technical services. His tasks have included secretariat to many of the previous ICBO code development committees and was secretariat of the ICC Residential Code drafting committee and the ICC International Zoning Code drafting committee. He participates on many national and local committees and assists in state and local code adoption issues. He supervised the plan review services and Code Development staff at ICBO and was responsible for providing technical assistance to ICC membership; providing quick and accurate technical information through various media and upgrading the image of code enforcement officials, the construction industry and ICC staff. He has a strong background in many of the major building codes with at least 14 years’ experience in the building codes and standards industry, strong knowledge in the ANSI A117.1, FHAct, ADA, CA Title 24 accessibility regulations and related laws and ordinances.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Thursday August 15^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

California Fire Code Updates - for Building and Fire Departments

Full Day Seminar

Class Synopsis:

0.6 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructor

TBA

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Thursday September 12^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

California Building Code Update

Full Day Seminar

Class Synopsis:

0.6 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructor

Steve Thomas

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Thursday October 3^rd

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

California Plumbing and Mechanical Code Updates

Half Day Seminar

0.3 CEU’s from an ICC Preferred Provider

Instructors

John LaTorra is currently a Regional Manager for CSG Consultants. He recently retired from the City of Redwood City where he was the Building and Inspection Manager. John chaired the Drafting, Public Hearing and Code Development Committees for the first international code, the International Plumbing Code. John has over 45 years of experience with municipal inspections and building codes and has been an instructor with a community college, state university and chapters for more than 41 years on building, energy, solar, mechanical and plumbing subjects. Mr. LaTorra is a former board member with ICC, ICBO and IAPMO and is able to instruct on a wide range of subjects related to the IBC, IRC, UPC, UMC, IMC and IPC.

John Taecker, P.E. has worked for Underwriters Laboratories for over 34 years. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering. He is a nationally recognized speaker on building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing products and installations. John has served on the UMC and UPC Technical Committees and the International Mechanical Code Development Committee.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED 

Please RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY noon on Friday December 6^th

• REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, select from the list of Upcoming Events, and click on “Register”. You will be directed to EventBrite. Enter registration information for attendees. You may choose to pay by credit card or check. If by check, under Other Payment options, click “Show”, and mail check, payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, to Christy Manzeck, 4LEAF, Inc., 2126 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588. 

Questions?  Please email Christy at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.