2017 ICC Class Dangerous Buildings

Enforcing dangerous building codes in occupied structures.

Wednesday, April 12^th, 2017

1/2 day seminar 8-11:30am Or 1-4:30pm

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

3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Class Synopsis:

Enforcing dangerous building codes in occupied structures.

This course will address the challenges in enforcing local codes against dangerous buildings in occupied structures.  The course will address the various codes that are available to enforcement officials and will look at alternative approaches to enforcement and abatement.  The course will also present approaches to deal with practical issues that result from actions taken by local public agencies, including positively engaging and educating the community, addressing the needs of displaced residents, and finding ways to obtain compliance when property owners are absent or have complex personal issues. 

This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor:Lance Bayer is municipal law attorney in a private practice with emphasis on code enforcement and personnel matters.

Mr. Bayer has provided legal services on a contract basis and as an employee to numerous city attorney’s offices and public agencies throughout California.  He also served as Director of the Office of Citizen Complaints for the Police Commission of the City and County of San Francisco.  For fifteen years, he served as a deputy district attorney in Santa Clara County. Mr. Bayer has taught criminal law at San Jose State University and has taught at the police academies in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  He is the author of a monthly training publication called “The Reliable Informer.”  Mr. Bayer received his law degree from the University of Southern 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 – Greg Shriver, 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.

2017 ICC Class PV April 25th, Palo Alto

Emerging Technologies for Photovoltaics: Energy Storage Systems Integrated with PV, Rapid Shutdown Systems, and Fire Classifications

Class Synopsis:

Learn about the new Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (from Tesla, LG and others) and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems, rapid shutdown systems, fire classification ratings, and innovative mounting methods. How are these products tested? What standards apply? How are these energy storage systems different from “old school” lead acid battery banks? Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development. Best methods will be shared for confirming code compliance, as well as what to look for while designing, plan checking, and inspecting these systems.

This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor: John Taecker, Duncan Cleminshaw & Charles Picard:

John has worked for UL for over 30 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 serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors, and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Duncan Cleminshaw is the Manager of Solar Product Compliance for Tesla Energy (formerly Solar City), the nation’s largest installer of residential photovoltaic systems. He and his team of Certification Engineers are responsible for rigorously evaluating and certifying solar products developed by Tesla’s product designers. Once those products are certified, he and his team ensure that all PV and energy storage systems are installed in compliance with all applicable codes. They are actively engaged with jurisdictions in 25 states. He chairs the UL 2703 Task Group on Manuals & Markings, as well as the Solar Energy Industry Association’s AHJ Outreach Committee. Tesla Energy’s Compliance Team is committed to providing building and fire officials current and relevant education on all aspects of PV and energy storage by providing regular trainings at for fire departments, ICC and IAEI chapters.

Charles is a Senior Engineer of Solar Product Compliance at Tesla, where in his current role he is responsible for vetting new products and methods for compliance with applicable codes and standards, in addition to acting as an educational resource to building, electrical and fire code enforcement officials. He is also a licensed Master Electrician, having completed a traditional four-year apprenticeship in the New England area. After a period of working on conventional large-scale commercial and industrial projects he has been focused exclusively on the PV industry since 2007.

2017 ICC Class PV April 26th, Pleasanton

Emerging Technologies for Photovoltaics: Energy Storage Systems Integrated with PV, Rapid Shutdown Systems, and Fire Classifications

Class Synopsis:

Learn about the new Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (from Tesla, LG and others) and their integration with photovoltaic (PV) systems, rapid shutdown systems, fire classification ratings, and innovative mounting methods. How are these products tested? What standards apply? How are these energy storage systems different from “old school” lead acid battery banks? Information will be provided on the latest research, codes, and standards development. Best methods will be shared for confirming code compliance, as well as what to look for while designing, plan checking, and inspecting these systems.

This class is taught by an ICC Preferred Provider.

Instructor: John Taecker, Duncan Cleminshaw & Charles Picard:

John has worked for UL for over 30 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 serves on various building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical model code development committees, and actively participates in all levels of the code development process for ICC and IAPMO. He is a nationally recognized speaker on electrical, building, mechanical, and plumbing products and installations. He serves on the IAEI Southwestern Section Board of Directors, and is an Inspector Member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), and a Professional Member of the International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

Duncan Cleminshaw is the Manager of Solar Product Compliance for Tesla Energy (formerly Solar City), the nation’s largest installer of residential photovoltaic systems. He and his team of Certification Engineers are responsible for rigorously evaluating and certifying solar products developed by Tesla’s product designers. Once those products are certified, he and his team ensure that all PV and energy storage systems are installed in compliance with all applicable codes. They are actively engaged with jurisdictions in 25 states. He chairs the UL 2703 Task Group on Manuals & Markings, as well as the Solar Energy Industry Association’s AHJ Outreach Committee. Tesla Energy’s Compliance Team is committed to providing building and fire officials current and relevant education on all aspects of PV and energy storage by providing regular trainings at for fire departments, ICC and IAEI chapters.

Charles is a Senior Engineer of Solar Product Compliance at Tesla, where in his current role he is responsible for vetting new products and methods for compliance with applicable codes and standards, in addition to acting as an educational resource to building, electrical and fire code enforcement officials. He is also a licensed Master Electrician, having completed a traditional four-year apprenticeship in the New England area. After a period of working on conventional large-scale commercial and industrial projects he has been focused exclusively on the PV industry since 2007.

2017 05 18 Simpson StrongTie Back to Basics Workshop Palo Alto Flyer

Back to Basics Workshop

(Connectors, Fasteners, Anchor & Lateral Systems Review)

Workshop Description

This free workshop is focused on providing practical and relevant information pertaining to proper connections and uses of Simpson Strong-Tie products for continuous load path.

We will discuss common construction practices, code information, new products, corrosion concerns, and effective field and design solutions.

The evolution of lateral systems will be demonstrated through the many new products and solutions available such as the Strong-Wall® Wood and Steel Shearwalls, and Strong Frame® Moment Frames.

In addition to class discussion, we will have hands-on demonstrations of our fasteners and concrete anchor systems with structural solutions. This workshop is intended for all audiences.

Registration: To register for this workshop online or to find more course listings, please visit www.strongtie.com/workshops.

For questions, please call our toll free 800-999-5099 – Ext. 1055 or e-mail Greta Pulliam-Allen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2017 06 13 ICC Class 11A B RVSD

The class is designed to facilitate accessibility within our communities, and is an update of presentation for mandatory continuing Ed for Architects’ Licenses, given at the State Building in Oakland for the AIA.  Highlights of Accessible designs will demonstrate inspiring solutions for compliance with State of CA and Federal Accessibility code requirements.  The class will begin with navigation of the 2016 CA Building Code’s Chapter 11B.  The ADA (Public Accommodations) and ABA (Federal Facilities) standards will be reviewed.  CA Chapter 11B Tabs and Snacks will be distributed during two 10-15 minute breaks. An accessibility practice session will be included in the last 30 minutes. 

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

Instructor: Ally Watts, a CA Certified Access Specialist

Ally Watts, a CA Certified Access Specialist, intuitively incorporates accessibility into early stages of Architectural design for Public Accommodations, Educational and Civic facilities for city, state and federal jurisdictions.  She served the State of CA as Senior Architect for Accessibility Review, including service for the Disability Advisory Committee for the CA Department of General Services and for the revision to CA Building Code, Chapter 11B, for compliance with the stricter requirements of CBC and the current ADA Standards for Accessible Design.  She has served in the ICC as a voting member and local Chapter Treasurer, and as an ICC Plans Examiner.  She looks forward to sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for universal design with you.

2017 06 21 Electrical Code Essentials

Commercial Electrical Inspections

This course will cover the basics of commercial electrical inspections, including services, switchboards and panelboards, grounding and bonding, load calculations, lighting installations, motors, transformers and emergency systems.  Please don’t forget to bring your 2014 NEC or 2016 CA Electrical Code!

Instructors:

Joe Andre is a consultant to the Steel Tube Institute since April 2014.  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 serves 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 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 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 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.

Synopsis:   After all the recent code changes, this class is intended to help put the Residential Code in to perspective by exploring the major provisions of the 2016 California Residential Code.  The presentation includes detailed discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues:  building planning; foundation, floor, wall and roof construction; exterior wall finishes; and roofing systems. 

CEUs are available.  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.

Synopsis:   After all the recent code changes, this class is intended to help put the Residential Code in to perspective by exploring the major provisions of the 2016 California Residential Code.  The presentation includes detailed discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues:  building planning; foundation, floor, wall and roof construction; exterior wall finishes; and roofing systems. 

CEUs are available.  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.

The key things you need to know about the 2016 California Building Code Chapters 11A & 11B

Synopsis:   The class is designed to facilitate accessibility within our communities, and is an update of presentation for mandatory continuing Ed for Architects’ Licenses, given at the State Building in Oakland for the AIA. Highlights of Accessible designs will demonstrate inspiring solutions for compliance with State of CA and Federal Accessibility code requirements. The class will begin with navigation of the 2016 CA Building Code’s Chapter 11B. The ADA (Public Accommodations) and ABA (Federal Facilities) standards will be reviewed. CA Chapter 11B Tabs and Snacks will be distributed during two 10-15 minute breaks. An accessibility practice session will be included in the last 30 minutes.

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

Instructor:  Ally Watts, a CA Certified Access Specialist

Ally Watts, a CA Certified Access Specialist, intuitively incorporates accessibility into early stages of Architectural design for Public Accommodations, Educational and Civic facilities for city, state and federal jurisdictions. She served the State of CA as Senior Architect for Accessibility Review, including service for the Disability Advisory Committee for the CA Department of General Services and for the revision to CA Building Code, Chapter 11B, for compliance with the stricter requirements of CBC and the current ADA Standards for Accessible Design. She has served in the ICC as a voting member and local Chapter Treasurer, and as an ICC Plans Examiner. She looks forward to sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for universal design with you.

Registration is required. 

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., 2110 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.

Overview of California Plumbing and Mechanical Codes 

Synopsis:   After all the recent code changes, this class is intended to help put both the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes in to perspective by exploring the major provisions of the 2016 California Plumbing Code and 2016 California Mechanical Code, both old and new provisions.  The background behind many of the code requirements will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the requirements and how to apply it to their everyday work.  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 enforcing the code.  Please bring your code book. 

CEUs are available.  This class is taught by 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 43 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 39 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 30 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 Monday, November 13^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., 2110 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.