Annual Tri-Chapter Meeting

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060

$60.00 per person

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Synopsis: Ideal for everyone who works the front counter and for those wanting more plan review knowledge.  Learn what to look for in plan checking construction documents and all the basics of plan reading including how to use an Architects Scale to dimension drawings; plan symbols used on residential and commercial drawings; reading site plans; electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural plans and calculations; and energy calculations and load path theory. The course will include a complete plan review of a Residential Addition and a Commercial Tenant Improvement.  This will be a high energy, fast paced class jam packed with information and code references.

Materials Needed: Architects scale or standard ruler (in inches), highlighters, colored pencils or markers. Optional- 2013 CRC and 2013 CBC Volume 1

Instructor: Jim Kirkman, CBO - Jim has over 34 years of experience in the construction industry. For 10 years, Jim worked as a State of California licensed contractor, building homes and commercial tenant improvements.  Jim joined the City of Vallejo as a Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer where he worked for 6 years.  He then joined the City of South San Francisco as Assistant Building Official.  After 2 years as Assistant Building Official, Jim became the Chief Building Official and has been at the helm of the building department for 18 years. During this time, Jim has performed thousands of “over the counter” plan reviews for both residential and commercial projects, including reviews for large biotechnology firms.  Jim has developed many streamlined, time-saving techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of plan review and to better serve the customer. In his spare time, Jim imparts his knowledge of codes as a Professional Building Code Instructor at Diablo Valley College

Registration

Member AM Early $50.00 USD Member AM Late $60.00 USD Member PM Early $50.00 USD Member PM Late $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Late $70.00 USD Non-Member PM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member PM Late $70.00 USD

Registration is required at www.iccpeninsula.org. Registration questions, email Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Plan Review 20140313

Significant Changes to the 2013 California Residential Code

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pleasanton Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton, CA 94566

Synopsis: This 6-hour seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2010 CRC to the 2013 CRC. It familiarizes building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with many of the significant changes in the 2013 CRC. It assists code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behind the change. Finally, it focuses on those code changes selected due to their frequency of application, special significance or change in application. This course uses the Significant Changes to the California Residential Code 2013 Edition.  California amendments are discussed.  Make sure to bring your 2013 California Residential Code and your questions.

 LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.     ICC CEUs are available.

 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 at www.iccpeninsula.org. Registration questions, email Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information regarding any of our seminar offerings, please contact one of our joint

Chapter Education Committee members:

• Peninsula Chapter – John Taecker, (408) 754-6658, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Eastbay Chapter – Allen Lang, (510) 670-5557, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Monterey Bay Chapter – Mark McClain, (831) 899-6733,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• NorCal IAEI Chapter – John Taecker, (408)754-6658,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Significant Changes to the 2013 California Residential Code - 20140423

Registration

Member Early $150.00 USD Member Late $160.00 USD Non-Member Early $160.00 USD Non-Member Late $170.00 USD

Synopsis:

Chapter 11B—known as Accessibility to Public Building, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing—was revised in its entirety for the current code cycle. The format now closely mirrors the Accessibility Guidelines from the United States Access Board. This seminar will present an overview of the organization of the Chapter, highlight key differences between the two documents, and bring attention to significant changes. Due to the limited time available, and the content of the material, the seminar will not focus on technical details.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.

Instructors:

Kathryn Sedwick leads the plan check section of the City of San Jose’s Building Division. Kathryn hosts the monthly Tri-Chapter Uniform Code Committee Accessibility Discussion Group meeting where code professionals share their interpretation and implementation of the accessibility provisions to promote consistency across the region. She favors pink in her color choice for clothing.

Richard Halloran, CASp is the manager of the Technical Services Division of the City of San Francisco Department of Building Inspection and serves as Secretary to the Access Appeals Commission. He is currently the ADA coordinator for the Department, and was the manager of the Disabled Access Division for over five years. Rick has taught Disability Access Building Regulations at College of San Mateo since 1990, and is a founding member of the Certified Access Specialist Institute, CASI . Rick served on the CASI Board of Directors in 2011 as Membership Chairman.

Mark Nolfi, CBO, CASp is the Building Official for the City of Belmont. He is the point person for accessibility plan review and providing direction to design professionals, contractors, and the general public. He holds a Masters in Public Administration. He favors pink in his color choice for dress shirts.

Registration is required at www.iccpeninsula.org.  Registration questions, email Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Significant Changes to the 2013 California Residential Code

 Tuesday, May 20, 2014

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main St., Watsonville, CA 95076

Synopsis: This 6-hour seminar reviews and analyzes selected significant changes from the 2010 CRC to the 2013 CRC. It familiarizes building officials, fire officials, plans examiners, inspectors and design professionals with many of the significant changes in the 2013 CRC. It assists code users in identifying the specific code changes that have occurred, and more importantly, understanding the reason behind the change. Finally, it focuses on those code changes selected due to their frequency of application, special significance or change in application. This course uses the Significant Changes to the California Residential Code 2013 Edition.  California amendments are discussed.  Make sure to bring your 2013 California Residential Code and your questions.

 LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.     ICC CEUs are available.

 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 at www.iccpeninsula.org. Registration questions, email Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information regarding any of our seminar offerings, please contact one of our joint

Chapter Education Committee members:

• Peninsula Chapter – John Taecker, (408) 754-6658, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Eastbay Chapter – Allen Lang, (510) 670-5557, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Monterey Bay Chapter – Mark McClain, (831) 899-6733,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• NorCal IAEI Chapter – John Taecker, (408)754-6658,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Significant Changes to the 2013 California Residential Code - 20140520

Registration

Member Early $150.00 USD Member Late $160.00 USD Non-Member Early $160.00 USD Non-Member Late $170.00 USD

Photovoltaic, Energy Storage, & Electric Vehicle Charging Systems

Thursday, July 10, 2014

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Underwriters Laboratories

455 E. Trimble Road, San Jose, CA 95131

SYNOPSIS: 

Updates will be provided on the hot topics impacting the design and installation of photovoltaic systems, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging systems.  For photovoltaic systems, learn about the new fire classification ratings, the latest DC AFCIs specifically designed for PV systems, and proper grounding and bonding methods.  For energy storage systems, learn about the new standards and products, and installation concerns to address.  For electric vehicle charging systems, learn about the new requirements for the use of automatic load management systems to reduce loading, and the latest on accessibility requirements.  Learn more about how products and materials are tested to the required standards; the methods available for confirming code compliance, and key information on what to look for while designing, plan-checking, and inspecting these systems.  Learn about the State of California’s Guidebooks for Photovotlaics and Zero-Emission Vehicles.

Instructor:

John Taecker, P.E. has worked for Underwriters Laboratories for over 29 years.  He has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and is a California Registered Professional Engineer in Safety Engineering.  He has served on various building, mechanical, and plumbing code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO codes.  He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations.

NOTE:

There will be a special guest appearance from Deputy State Architect Dennis J. Corelis from the Governor's Office to provide an update on accessibility for Vehicle Charging Stations.

Registration

Member AM Early $50.00 USD Member AM Late $60.00 USD Member PM Early $50.00 USD Member PM Late $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Late $70.00 USD Non-Member PM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member PM Late $70.00 USD

      2013 Code Updates – Changes to OSHPD 3 Clinics

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Underwriters Laboratories – San Jose Office

455 E. Trimble Road, San Jose CA  95131

Synopsis:

Significant changes have been made for OSHPD 3 Clinic facilities.  Come learn directly from OSHPD staff what has changed, and how it effects you.

The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, Facilities Development Division preempts local building jurisdictions in the state of California for enforcement of hospital and skilled nursing facility building standards. The Office carries out this enforcement through a plan review, permitting and construction oversight process. In addition to these responsibilities, the Office develops regulations adopted into the California Building Standards Code, Title-24 for California health facilities licensed by the Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification Unit (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics and correctional treatment centers).

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.

Instructors: Facilities Development Division, Office of Statewide Planning and Development (OSHPD)

Eric Jacobsen, Senior Architect, Building Standards Unit

William Gow, P.E., Senior Electrical Engineer, Rapid Review Unit

David Castillo, P.E., Senior Mechanical Engineer, Building Standards Unit

COST  (handouts, snacks, refreshments) Note – lunch is not included
	Member	Non-Member
Early registration	$50.00	$60.00
Late registration (1 week before seminar)	$60.00	$70.00

 

 2014 Half Day Seminar - 2013 Code Updates – Changes to OSHPD 3 Clinics

Registration

Member AM Early $50.00 USD Member AM Late $60.00 USD Member PM Early $50.00 USD Member PM Late $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member AM Late $70.00 USD Non-Member PM Early $60.00 USD Non-Member PM Late $70.00 USD