California Building Code Overview 

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS

BI-MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING

PRESENTATION TOPIC:            PG&E Green Book Update

SPEAKER:                                   Daniel Jantz, PG&E Senior Distribution Specialist

WHEN:                                         Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:                                       Santa Clara County Electrical JATC, 908 Bern Court, San Jose, CA  95112-1236

COST:                                          $20.00 (includes lunch)

Daniel Jantz from PG&E will give an update on the latest edition of the PG&E Green Book.  Bring your utility questions and other code questions and get them answered by the experts. 

Don’t miss - Green Books for all! 

http://www.iccpeninsula.org/calendar/132-default/136-seminar-training/359-oneandtwofamilydwellingelectricalinstallations20151210

PENINSULA, EASTBAY & MONTEREY

ICC CHAPTERS & NOR CAL IAEI

One & Two Family Dwelling

Electrical Installations

Thursday December 10, 2015

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

City of Watsonville Civic Center, 4^th Floor

275 Main Street

Watsonville, CA 95076

(Parking in adjacent parking garage)

Synopsis: This seminar will cover the design, installation and inspection of electrical systems in new and existing one- and two-family dwellings. The text (included in the cost of registration) is the IAEI One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Installations, based on the 2011 NEC.  Packed with illustrations, this book demonstrates general requirements; branch-circuit, feeder and service calculations; installing services; service grounding and bonding requirements; cabinets, meter socket enclosures, switches and panelboards; feeders and overcurrent protection; branch circuits and wiring methods; outlet, device, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies and fitting; light fixtures and receptacles; appliances; fixed electric space-heating equipment; air conditioning and heat-pump equipment; swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and hydromassage bathtubs; outbuildings, existing installations and re-inspections; and special systems.

Instructors: Marv Millett is the retired Chief Electrical Inspector for the City of Oakland, where he worked for 25 years.  He was also an Electrical Plans Examiner and is a Journeyman Electrician.  He held the positions of IAEI Northern California Chapter, IAEI Southwestern Section President, and is currently the IAEI Northern California Chapter Representative to the Southwestern Section. 

Mike Stone is the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) West Coast Field Representative since August 2012.  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 California 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, most recently, as Building Official for the City of Watsonville.  He is a Certified General Electrician in the State of California.

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 – Daniel Paolini, (831) 884-1285, 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.

2015 Registration Form

How to Register:

Email this form (or the information requested) to Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You must list each person who will attend the seminar to insure space & a certificate

Payment by credit card:

Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, click on the seminar and follow instructions for payment using PayPal.

Payment by check:

Mail this form and your check. Please also email Christy with registration information.

Make check payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, and mailto Christy Manzeck, 4Leaf, Inc. 2110 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588

Synopsis: Review the change from the last edition to the current edition of the California 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, safety glazing, window fall protection, carbon monoxide alarms and many more subjects.  Please bring your code book.  A copy of the presentation will be available to those attending.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor: Stephen L. Thomas, CBO, President of Colorado Code Consulting, LLC. 

Mr. Thomas has thirty years of 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.  Starting a building code-consulting firm in 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for local jurisdictions in Colorado.  Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO committees and recently served as the 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 available from ICC. He has presented building code classes for the last 25 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.  He has actively participated in the code development hearings for the IRC and IBC, and provides insight into the background of the code changes.

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.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER OF THE

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF

ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS

BI-MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING

PRESENTATION TOPIC:    Updates to the California Solar Permitting Guidebook

                        SPEAKERS:      Alan Fields, Sungevity; Mark Baldassari, Enphase

WHEN:                       WEDNESDAY, November 16, 2016,  9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:                     San Jose JATC, 908 Bern Ct, San Jose, CA

COST:                         $20.00 for LUNCH & REGISTRATION.  (Please RSVP so that we can get an accurate count for lunch.)

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE GENERAL MEETING, INDUSTRY REPORTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, LUNCH AND CODE DISCUSSION

Would you like to increase your knowledge and understanding of the NEC?

OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THIS MEETING IS:

Discussion on the revisions to the California Solar Permitting Guidebook for use with the 2014 NEC (2016 CEC).  There are a number of new provisions in the 2016 CEC regarding solar PV.  Come learn about what those are before they take effect on January 1, 2017.

About the speakers:  Mark Baldassari  is Director of Codes and Standards for Enphase.  Alan Fields is an AHJ and Utility Specialist for Sungevity.  Both served on the development team for the Solar Permitting Guidebook.

Come join us for this informative presentation!  We will also have code discussion of the NEC,

so bring your code questions and get them answered!

 Significant Changes to the 2016 California Building Code

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

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

El Palo Alto Room at the Mitchell Park Community Center, City of Palo Alto

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Synopsis: Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the California Building 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. Subjects covered in the class will include the code change process, allowable height and area calculations, healthcare occupancies, means of egress and many more subjects.  Please bring your code book.  A copy of the presentation will be available to those attending.

LUIHSW units are available as Learning Units for AIA.  This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor: Stephen L. Thomas, CBO, President of Colorado Code Consulting, LLC. 

Mr. Thomas has thirty years of 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.  Starting a building code-consulting firm in 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for local jurisdictions in Colorado.  Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO committees and recently served as the 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 available from ICC. He has presented building code classes for the last 25 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.  He has actively participated in the code development hearings for the IRC and IBC, and provides insight into the background of the code changes.

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 – Daniel Paolini, (831) 884-1285, 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.

2016 Registration Form

How to Register:

Email this form (or the information requested) to Christy Manzeck at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You must list each person who will attend the seminar to insure space & a certificate

RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9^th

Payment by credit card:

Go to www.iccpeninsula.org, click on the seminar and follow instructions for payment using PayPal.

Payment by check:

Mail this form and your check. Please also email Christy with registration information.

Make check payable to ICC Peninsula Chapter, and mailto Christy Manzeck, 4Leaf, Inc. 2110 Rheem Drive, Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94588

NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code

Plan Review & Inspection

The National Fire Protection Association, California Office of the State Fire Marshal and California Fire Prevention Officers are sponsoring training on the newly adopted NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, which takes effect January, 2017. This is an overview of NFPA 2 focused on plan review and inspection of hydrogen refueling facilities and operations.

This complimentary training is made available to Authorities Having Jurisdictions representing state and local government. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. Limited space: Registrations are first come, first serve. Those that attend will receive a complimentary copy of the 2016 edition of NFPA 2.

Four repeat classes are offered from 8am-4pm. Only one class per person.

Northern California Training

2/13/2017                                                         2/14/2017

Sunnyvale Fire Station 5                                Sunset Event Center

1210 Bordeaux Drive                                      2650 Sunset Blvd

Sunnyvale, CA 94089                                      Rocklin, CA 95677

Southern California Training

2/16/2017                                                         2/17/2017

North Net Training Center                             Glendale Fire Department

2400 E. Orangewood Avenue                       633 E. Broadway, Room 105

Anaheim, CA 92806                                        Glendale, CA 91206

To register please visit www.firepreventionofficers.org and select the class based on location.

2017 831 Conserve Event Flyer

Join 831 Conserve for a Training & Networking Event in the Central Coast!

Title 24, 2016 Building Efficiency Standards Are Now Mandatory!

Builders are required to meet much more stringent code regulations - this FREE training will help you with the challenges of the newly adopted standards and how to use the CalCERTS Registry.  The presentation will cover Title 24 Residential Energy Codes and the process of demonstrating compliance from building design through permit closure. This training is intended for all stakeholders and will be followed by an open forum to allow participant's questions on specific issues of interest.  Network with industry experts, builders, energy consultants, installers, HERS raters and local building officials to discuss requirements of the 2016 Standards, best practices and common pitfalls.

Space is limited - please register early. Future sessions will be scheduled based on demand.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Watsonville Civic Center - Community Room (top floor)

Session 1: 1 4 pm (1 hour Q&A included)

Session 2: 5 8 pm (1 hour Q&A included)

0.3 ICC - Continuing Education units available

Light food and drink will be provided

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

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Michel Fourcroy of CalCERTS will present on the process of demonstrating compliance with Title 24 - Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The discussion will track a typical new construction workflow including energy modeling, plan-check, construction, inspections and permit closure. Emphasis will be placed on those steps required in the CalCERTS registry to generate the required compliance documentation. Alteration projects will be considered by extension, expanding on topics as relevant to the audience. Topics will include user registration, roles and responsibilities, creating and maintaining projects, required compliance forms, closing projects and common pitfalls. We will also discuss Signature Authority, the Project Status Report and other strategies to insure success.

Contact Us For More Information

(831) 726-4018