2016 SPRING CLASSES. Wednesday April 6 Session IBC Update Session 302. Hazardous Occupancies. Session 203/303 Two day class

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1 Tracts Code Updates Monday Tuesday April 4 April 5 Session 101/201 Two day class 2015 IBC Commercial Plan Review Two day Class Session 102 Session 202 Wednesday April 6 Session IBC Update Session 302 Thursday April 7 Session IBC Means of Egress Session 402 Friday April 8 Session Existing Building Code Session 502 Fire Systems National Electrical Code Fire Inspections Session 103 NEC Hazardous Installations IBC & IRC for Fire Officials Hazardous Occupancies Session 203/303 Two day class 2014 NEC Commercial Electrical Inspections 2012 NFPA 72 Fire Alarms NFPA 101 & 80 Standards for Fire Doors & Inspections IFC, NFPA Codes Egress, Electronic Locking Hardware and Fire Codes Session 503 Manufactured Housing Installation Session 104 Session 204/304 Two day Class Session 404 Session 504 Special Interest Firestopping 2012 IRC Bracing and Applying the Provisions of Section ADA for Existing Buildings Building Disasters II Session 105 Session 205 Session 305 Session 405 Session 505 Energy 2015 IECC Commercial Success with the 2015 IECC 2014 NEC Solar I Plan Review and Preliminary Inspection 2014 NEC Solar II Advanced Inspection and Quality Control Manual J/S/D and HVAC Software Training IRC Plumbing, Electrical & Mechanical Session 106/206 Two day class 2015 IRC Electrical Inspections Two day class Session IRC Update Session 506 Tech Upgrade Workshop Session 107A Session 207A Session 307 Session 407A Session 507 Code Enforcement League of Arizona Rural Code Enforcement (Animal Control/Hoarding) Session 107B IPMC/IRC Review Session 207B Emergency Response Gangs Session 407B Dealing with Dilapidated Structures and IPMC Dealing with Difficult People Session 103 IZC Overview Session 208 Session 308 Officer Safety Session 408 Fundamentals 2014 NEC Hazardous Installations Mechanical Code: Hoods and Hazardous Inspection Skills/Legal Aspects/Conflict Resolution Electric Fundamentals Session 109/209 Two day class Session 309 Session 409 Session 509 Permit Tech 2012 & 2015 IRC/IECC Plan Review Workshop From the Ground Up! Understanding Residential Construction for Permit Techs Ideas for Managing a Small Departments Residential Plan Review

2 Monday, April 4, 2016 Session 101/ Commercial Plan Review Two Day Class Explains the process of conducting a plan review for small/medium sized commercial projects. It will cover the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical requirements for commercial projects. The first day will focus on the building code portion of reviews based on the International Building Code. The Second day will focus on the plumbing, mechanical and electrical portion of the review The class will provide students with formats, process and understanding of how to conduct a commercial plan review. Bring the 2015 IBC. Experience Level: All CEU s: 1.4 Instructor: Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting, LLC, Session 102 Fire Inspections This course provides the participants with a basic knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of a fire inspector including, codes and standards, the inspection process, occupancy classification, confidentiality and privacy requirements, ethical conduct, administrative tasks including preparing inspection reports, review and investigating common complaints. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: John Jerome, Embry-Riddle University Fire Marshal Session NEC Hazardous Installations This class has been developed to give inspectors, plan reviewers, designers and contractors a basic understanding of electrical requirements for hazardous locations designed, reviewed and inspected every day. Covered in this class will be electrical installation and protection techniques for gas stations and fuel dispensing, paint booths, automotive repair facilities and more. The student will learn basics of classified locations, the correct materials for haz-loc installations and identifying installation methods. Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Bring the 2014 NEC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: IAEI Rocco DeLuca, IAEI Session 104 Firestopping Firestopping has become a hot topic because of the new ICC Firestop Inspector Certification and the Firestop Inspector requirements in the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). This training is designed for plans examiners, Fire and building inspectors, architects and engineers. We will focus on understanding the requirements of sections 714 and 715 of the 2015 IBC. Focusing on joint systems, perimeter containment, through and membrane-penetrations. All of the firestopping significant changes of the 2012 and 2015 IBC including the new ASTM firestop inspection standards. This program will also provide helpful hints for plans examiners and inspectors. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Brice Miller, Fire Containment Training Services Session IECC Commercial This overview course covers the procedures and compliance options in the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Bring the 2015 IECC. Class Sponsored by: APS and SRP Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Anthony Floyd, City of Scottsdale Session 106/ IRC Electrical Inspection - Two Day Class This class has been developed to give inspectors, plan reviewers; permit techs., designers and contractors a basic understanding of residential electrical requirements. Its main objective is giving new and experienced personnel a better understanding of code compliant electrical installation. The student will learn basic electrical theory as well as why and what we are actually trying to achieve on a residential project. We will cover electrical requirements for each stage of construction from underground to final. Bring the 2012 or 2015 IRC. Experience Level: All CEU s: 1.4 Instructors: Mike Coldiron, City of Kingman Adam Sessions, Shums Coda Associates Session 107A Half Day Class Rural Code Enforcement (Animal Control/Hoarding) This session will focus on the issues known to occur in the rural areas of your jurisdiction, such as animal control and hoarding. It will teach basic Officer Safety when approaching aggressive behavior from animals. It will also educate on the many reasons people hoard, including animals and review the different types of hoarding behaviors out there. Animal hoarding affects thousands of animals each year and this portion of the class will describe the different types of animal hoarders. While some hoarders are a combination of different types, some are very clear behavioral patterns and can be explained. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gregory Arrington, Town of Youngtown Session 107B Half Day Class Dealing with Difficult People Do you know how to work with difficult people? Whether in the workplace and/or in the field, this course will help you address difficult situations by identifying various types of personalities, body language and how to establish boundaries. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gail Bosgieter, City of Goodyear

3 Session 109/ & 2015 IRC/IECC Plan Review Workshop Two Day Class This two-day class provides an in depth plan review and design experience for residential projects. This class will address structural, electrical, mechanical, energy, plumbing and logical paths to perform a complete review. Working in teams the students will review a complete set of plans in detail, from start to finish. Sample sets of plans chosen to illuminate different compliance paths and challenges will be used. The presentation of plan check corrections in an educational manner will develop technical as well as customer service skills. Plan review checklists will be reviewed and alternative compliance documentation will be evaluated for compliance with code. The benefits of alternate paths of compliance including simulated performance and energy rating indexes will be demonstrated. Experience Level: Entry Level Plans Examiners CEU s: 1.4 Instructor: Sharon Bonesteel, SRP Steve White, Coconino County Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Session IBC and IRC for Fire Officials This seminar explores the major provisions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) as they relate to fire department personnel. This class is designed to provide an introduction to the new provisions of the code with topics including: Review of Occupancy classifications and Special Occupancies; Understanding building areas and construction types; Review of Fire-resistive Construction; Review of Sprinkler provisions; Changes in the means of egress. Bring the 2012 and 2015 IBC and IRC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Pat Headington, Yuma County Session 203/303 NEC Electrical Commercial Inspections Two Day Class This class will provide inspectors, plan reviewers; permit techs., designers and contractors a new perspective of basic commercial electrical requirements. Its main objective is giving new and experienced personnel a better understanding of code compliant electrical installation. The student will learn basic electrical theory as well as why and what we are actually trying to achieve on a commercial project. We will cover electrical requirements for each stage of construction from underground to final. A key component of this class is a hands-on experience with real equipment installed correctly and incorrectly and YOU will make the inspection. Bring the 2011 and 2014 NEC Experience Level: All CEU s: 1.4 Instructor: IAEI Rocco Deluca, City of Phoenix, Central Arizona IAEI Session 204/ IRC Bracing and Applying the Provisions of Section A two-day class focuses on the wall bracing Code provisions for wind and seismic loads per the 2012 IRC. Includes the new Simplified Wall Bracing procedure from R Bring the 2012 and 2015 IRC. Experience Level: All CEU s: 1.4 Instructors: Brian Juedes, P.E., S.E., Felten Group Session 205 Success with the 2015 IECC This interactive course focuses on the building science behind the code, while covering critical framing, air sealing, insulation, and HVAC details necessary to achieve compliance with the IRC/IBC/IECC. Attendees will receive a full color SUCCESS with IECC code book that includes technical information sheets and visual guides. This class includes a site walk-through of a framed house. Class Sponsored by: APS and SRP Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructors: David Treleven, Advanced Energy Session 207A IPMC /IRC Review This class is designed as a review course for those interested in taking the Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification exam. It will include a review of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, the 2012 International Residential Code, and the 2002 Legal Aspects of Code Administration. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gregory Arrington, Town of Youngtown Victor Martinez, City of Mesa Session 207B International Zoning Code Review The Zoning Inspector Certification course will cover the enforcement of zoning ordinances which will include permitting, development, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement or removal of structures, occupancy, height restrictions, parking requirement, signage and site landscaping. There will be several mock exams throughout the day. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gregory Arrington, Town of Youngtown Victor Martinez, City of Mesa Session 208 Mechanical Code: Hoods and Hazardous After this class you will know when to say What we have here is a failure to ventilate; Be able to explain how comfort is code; Have visited the 5 Hoods of the hood; Not be exhausted by exhaustion; Know ducks from ducts and venting from venting; Apply combustion and appliance logic; and know the difference between a VRF and VFD. Bring the Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Dave Zellner, City of Apache Junction

4 Wednesday, April 6, SPRING CLASSES Session IBC Update Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International 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, mixed occupancies, atriums, accessible means of egress and many more. Bring the 2012 and 2015 IBC Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting, LLC Session 302 Hazardous Materials and Occupancies This course provides participants with a basic knowledge of hazardous materials codes and standards, the inspection process operations, means of egress, hazardous materials management and business plans. Flammable/combustible liquids and gases, NFPA 704 and hazardous materials pre-incident planning. Additional on-line and electronic hazardous materials management resources are discussed. Some will be made available to the students. Materials: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: John Jerome, Embry-Riddle University Fire Marshal Session NEC Solar I Plan Review and Inspection This seminar is a unique perspective on photovoltaic (PV) installations. A basic overview of PV systems, from manufacturing of photocells and how PV systems work, to plan review and field inspections. This complete review will cover NEC plan review calculations and installation requirements, IBC structural considerations, and IFC installation requirements for a code compliant installation. Materials: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Additional materials may be handed out in class. Students are urged to bring their NEC Code book and a highlighter. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Ralph Garcia, Bureau Veritas Session IRC Update Reviews the changes from the last edition to the current edition of the International 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. Bring the 2012 and 2015 IRC Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Adam Sessions, Shums Coda Session 307 Emergency Response Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that key personnel have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep them safe when an emergency occurs. This class will provide team leader duties, Shelter Place Plan, Communication, Medical Emergency Plan, Essential Departments, Emergency Response Team, Hazard or Threat-specific, and Plan Distribution. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Gregory Arrington, Town of Youngtown Gail Bosgieter, City of Goodyear Session 308 Inspection Skills/Legal Aspects/Conflict Resolution Success as an inspection professional depends on credibility, consistency and communication. This seminar is designed to prepare students who are entering the inspection field with some useful tools to establish credibility and consistency while building effective relationships. This course also examines the legal aspects of inspection as it relates to property owners, occupants, contractors and construction professionals. Course topics include: Introduction to the legal aspects of code administration; Offer useful tools to support effective communication; Recognize the importance of consistency in decision making; Introduction into Property Rights and laws; Understanding of the Inspectors role; Developing credibility. Materials: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Pat Headington, Yuma County Mike Coldiron, City of Kingman Session 309 From the Ground Up! Understanding Residential Construction for Permit Techs A comprehensive study of all phases of residential construction geared toward the Permit Tech. Construction, and inspection processes, and terminology will be covered in depth. Attendees will gain knowledge about the construction of a single family residence, be able to identify various construction materials and have a better understanding of the required inspections. Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Experience Level: Beginner CEU s:.7 Instructor: Mary Dickson, City of El Mirage Thursday, April 7, 2016 Session IBC Means of Egress This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects include in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant loads, egress width, number of exits, travel distance, common path of egress travel and exit enclosures. Practical examples will be used to illustrate code requirements. Bring the 2012 & 2015 IBC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting, LLC

5 Session NFPA 72 - Fire Alarms This class will help you to understand how building, fire, and life safety codes and how they affect the requirements for fire detection and alarm systems. It will help you determine how NFPA 72 is used to design, install, and maintain a fire detection and alarm system and how the Code is structured. This one-day seminar will describe the general types of initiating devices, and define common terms associated with notification appliances and more. Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Ray Armas, Central Arizona Chapter IAEI Session 404 ADA for Existing Buildings Many of the permits issued by building departments each day are for remodeling existing business spaces. Once a tenant moves out, the next tenant has "accessibility obligations" to be complied with when altering the space. The ADA "new construction standards" do not always apply to "alterations". These alteration criteria will be discussed along with Barrier Removal, Path of Travel obligations, exceptions to the basic rules of the ADA Standards, directional signage, non-complying restrooms, existing site conditions, non-complying pedestrian routes and entrances, and how to resolve these issues. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Tom Barrs, City of Scottsdale Session NEC Solar II Advanced Inspection and Quality Control This seminar is a unique perspective on photovoltaic (PV) installations. Ralph Garcia, with Bureau Veritas N.A. and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), will present a basic overview of PV systems, from manufacturing of photocells and how PV systems work, design, installation considerations and field inspections. This very complete review will cover NEC article 690 and 705 calculations and installation requirements, IBC structural considerations, and IFC installation requirements for a code compliant installation. Materials: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Students are urged to bring their NEC Code book and a highlighter. Instructor: Ralph Garcia, Bureau Veritas, N.A. CEU s:.7 Instructors: Ralph Garcia, Bureau Veritas Session 407A Gangs This session will be an introduction to gang awareness, recognition, and basic history. The session will include history of gangs, gang trademarks, colors, clothing, hand signs, graffiti, gang violence, gang mentality and indicators of gang activity in your community/jurisdictions. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gail Bosgieter, City of Goodyear Session 407B Officer Safety This course will introduce basic officer safety awareness and skills to minimize and or eliminate risk of injury while performing their daily duties and responsibilities. The topics covered will include; introductions, interview stance, the states of mental awareness, four basic categories of threats, aggressive dogs, field contact, weapons and self-defense. The class will also participate in a Mock Case Study. Experience Level: All CEU s:.35 Instructor: Gail Bosgieter, City of Goodyear Session 408 Electric Fundamentals This class is geared specifically for those who need to have a basic understanding or electrical systems and codes. This is an ideal course for Permit Technicians as well inspectors and plans examiners. We focus on understanding the codes and how to apply basic concepts. How to convert amps to watts, load calculations, electric services, branch circuits, feeders in smaller residential and commercial projects. If you must work, inspect, review or assist the public in obtaining permits for electrical systems, this is the class you will want to take. Based upon the 2011 NEC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: IAEI Session 409 Ideas for Managing Small Departments Join a guided discussion on the challenges and possible solutions to delivering quality building code services with a small staff and smaller budget. From forms, to IT/Software, to video, to ordinances get new ideas, templates, and connections. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Dave Zellner, City of Apache Junction Friday, April 8, 2016 Session Existing Building Codes This one-day seminar addresses the relationship of the International Existing Building Code to existing buildings. The seminar focuses on the fundamental requirements on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building's occupancy classification. Discussion will also include the "Performance Compliance Alternatives" method of evaluating a building. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting, LLC,

6 Session 502 NFPA 101 & 80: Standards for Fire Doors and Inspections Morning Session: Class will cover the various codes which discuss Egress and Electronic Locking hardware to include Delayed Egress standards, Electronic parts and pieces used for securing or holding doors and allowing egress. Standards for fire rated electronic equipment and what you should look for during an inspection. Standards for plans and permits will be reviewed and discussed. IFC, NFPA Codes: Egress, Electronic Locking Hardware and Fire Codes Afternoon Session: Our course will cover ingress and egress requirements, a variety of common electronic locking solutions for multiple door types, including magnetic locks, strikes, rim exit hardware and panic exit devices. It will also cover how fire code applies to these devices and what functional testing process you should be looking for. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Rodger Schmidt, ASSA ABLOY Session 503 Manufactured Housing Installation Training This course is designed to inform retailers, installers, local AHJ s and other interested parties, in the manufactured housing and factory-built building industry in Arizona. Attendees will receive a brief history of the industry in Arizona; overview of building design aspects and how they differ from site built; State and Federal requirements for construction and installation oversight. Emphasis will be placed on the various aspects of installation, including installation plan review and approval, permitting and inspection, the installer insignia program, and the Inter-Governmental Agreement program for administering the State requirements. Bring the 2006 & 2012 IRC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Jim Lang, Office of Manufactured Housing Session 504 Building Disasters II Catalysts for Code Change This class continues the second half of the Building Disasters Series from the late 70s to the present. A dozen Buildings in U.S. History will be presented in multi-media format, and discussed as to how the catastrophic events have led to significant code changes. First Interstate Bank Fire, One Meridian Plaza Fire, Station Nightclub, Twin Towers, and MGM Grand are a few of the building disasters that will be covered during this class. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Tom Barrs, City of Scottsdale Session 505 Manual J/S/D and HVAC Software Training Understanding the marketing value and energy efficiency savings, doing design and plan review, or the right HVAC with Manuals J, S, and D. Strategies for model plans and getting value for our customers. Practical examples will be shown of calculations and documents, with real life examples of good and bad installations, with extended leaning opportunities. Materials: Handouts will be provided by the instructor. Class Sponsored by: iengineer and SRP Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Greg Cobb, iengineer, LLC Aaron Holden, iengineer, LLC Session 506 Tech Upgrade Workshop This class will provide information on remote meetings, as well as how to utilize technology to eliminate redundancy, streamline processes, share efficiently and secure info, with time for Q&A to help evaluate your current processes. Learn from success in other Arizona jurisdictions. Electronic Plan Review, along with the latest technology with software and applications that have proven success in our industry. Roundtable discussion will follow. This class is geared toward Building Officials and Contractors, but all are welcome. Class Sponsored by Efficiency First Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Bill Gould, Avolve Software Session 507 Dealing with Dilapidated Structures and IPMC An overview of the International Property Maintenance Code with a focus on dangerous buildings. The Code Official will be better able to identify and assess the physical conditions of a structure to determine if dangerous and/or unhealthful conditions are present. Abatement processes will be discussed. Several case histories will be presented. Materials: Handouts will be available for downloading. Bring the 2012 or 2015 IPMC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Mary Dickson, City of El Mirage Session 509 Residential Plan Review This class will focus on the plan review of a single family residence for compliance with the 2012 IRC. The review of life safety, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical components will be included. Bring the 2012 IRC. Experience Level: All CEU s:.7 Instructor: Stephen Dudley, City of Glendale

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