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Thu. 1 Sep, 2016

Significant Changes to the 2016 California Building Code (Thu. 1 Sep, 2016 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

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.

COST  (handouts, snacks, refreshments)

Lunch is included in the registration fee

 

Member

Non-Member

Early registration

$150.00

$160.00

Late registration (1 week before seminar)

$160.00

$170.00

 

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.

Validate your Governmental Member Voting Representatives (All day)

You don’t want to miss your chance to vote!  Validate your Governmental Member Voting Representatives to ensure you can vote online after the Public Comment Hearings (PCH).  Primary Representatives: visit www.iccsafe.org/EVDS to log in and complete the process no later than Sept. 1. Here are FAQs on the process: http://www.iccsafe.org/membership/voter-validation-process-faqs/

Fri. 9 Sep, 2016

Tri-Chapter Picnic (Fri. 9 Sep, 2016 11:30 am - 3:00 pm)

Tri Chapter Meeting

 

Bob McGuire Park in Amalfi Development

791 Garden Street. Milpitas

Friday, September 9th, 2016
11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

BBQ Lunch Provided

A light meeting agenda will follow

 

Info on Bob McGuire Park & Building:
The park, building and entire area are newly constructed.

From Montague Exp. Going east
make a left turn to S. Milpitas Blvd. and first left to Garden Street.

 

FEE: $10 per person (collected at the door)

 

VOLUNTEER TO SET UP PLEASE CONTACT:
John and Karen LaTorra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

RSVP CONTACTS:
East Bay Chapter- Ally Watts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Peninsula Chapter- Geoffrey Aus This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Monterey Bay Chapter – Fred Cullum at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RSVP no later than September 4th, 2016