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    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • VFW Post, 5864 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
    • 58
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    2014 Indiana Building Code: Accessibility and Usability for Commercial Buildings

    A training seminar sponsored by the Indiana Association of Building Officials, Inc. a chapter of the International Code Council, Inc.


    Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

    • Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
    • Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
    • There will be 1-hour allotted for lunch (lunch will not be provided)
    • Class will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

    Location:  VFW Post 5864, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143


    Cost*:

    Member $125

    Non-member:  $150


    *IABO has applied for funding through the Statewide Fire and Building Safety Education Fund (675 IAC 12-11).  Please DO NOT pay in advance as an invoice will be sent following the class.


    This course consists of six contact hours and earns 0.6 ICC PPN CEU's.


    Course Description:

    This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for new or existing construction accessible commercial facilities for compliance with the 2014 Indiana Building Code and ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of commercial buildings to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities.

     

    Instructors:  Jay Woodward, Senior Staff Architect

    Woodward’s more than 40 years of experience in building design, construction, code enforcement and instruction provide him with the ability to address issues of code application and design for code enforcement personnel as well as architects, designers, and contractors. Woodward has previously served as the Secretariat for the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard committee, ICC’s International Energy Conservation Code, and the International Building Code’s Fire Safety Code Development committee. A graduate of the University of Kansas and a registered architect, prior to joining ICC Jay has also worked as an architect for the Leo A. Daly Company in Omaha, Nebraska; as a building plans examiner for the City of Wichita, Kansas; and as a senior staff architect for the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). He is also a co-author of Significant Changes to the International Building Code and author of Significant Changes to the A117.1 Accessibility Standard and for the Firestopping, Joint Systems and Dampers.


    Registration Deadline:

    The registration deadline is November 17 at 11:59 pm.  No registrations will be received November 17 and no walk-ins will be allowed the day of the training.

    After registration is successfully submitted a confirmation email will be sent to the email address entered during registration.


    Cancellation Policy:
    All cancellations must be received in writing no later than November 17, 2024 to avoid penalty.  All late cancellations and no shows will be billed $50.  Faxed cancellations must be verified they were received.  It is the responsibility of the registrant to make the verification.  Emergencies will be dealt with on an individual basis.


    Attendance Notice Regarding Certificates/Funding: 

    Indiana Association of Building Officials is committed to complying with the requirements of the Division of Fire and Building Safety, as they administer the education fund.

    As Indiana Association of Building Officials submits the request for funding on behalf of the membership, IABO will not submit an attendee’s name who does NOT attend the entire class; failure to attend the entire class renders that attendee ineligible for funding.

    • 11 Dec 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Virtual
    Register


    2018 IRC Essentials with Indiana Amendments (Virtual)


    Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

    • Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
    • There will be 1-hour allotted for lunch
    • Class will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

    Location:  Virtual


    Cost:  $100


    Because this is an ICC Midwest Region V class put on by the Indiana Association of Building Officials there will be no state reimbursement for this class, therefore the cost will be $ 100.00 per person.  Payment may be made by credit card at the time of registration.


    This course consists of six contact hours and earns 0.6 ICC PPN CEU's. 


    Course Description:

    This seminar examines basic concepts of the 2018 International residential Code with Indiana  amendments. These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code.  A clear understanding of the identified requirements allows the code user to apply the 2018 International residential Code with Indiana amendments in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make a judgment on code compliance. 

    Objectives:

    • Explain the fundamental provisions of the 2018 International residential Code with Indiana  amendments.
    • Locate general topics and applicable tables in the 2018 International residential Code with Indiana  amendments.
    • Define terms essential for correct code interpretation to all aspects of the code including building, energy conservation, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical.


    Instructor:  Roger Axel, C. B. O.

    Building Inspector, Retired; 12 years construction experience as self-employed contractor, 30 years inspection experience (10 years building inspector, 5 years plans examiner, 15 years building official) including single and multi-family residential, educational, industrial, business and mercantile occupancies including the Mall of America; Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Education, University of Minnesota; Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Inspection Technology, Inver Hills Community College; State of Minnesota Certified Building Official; Multiple International Code Council Certifications; ICC instructor; instructor for Housing and Building Inspection Institute at UW-Madison College of Engineering; instructor for MN Licensed Residential Contractor continuing education seminars; past Chairman, and past Executive Officer of the Association of MN Building Officials; active member of the Association of MN Building Officials, the 10,000 Lakes Chapter, MN Building Permit Technicians and the Upper Great Plains Region III Chapters of the International Code Council.


    Registration Deadline:

    The registration deadline is December 7, 2024.

    After registration is successfully submitted a confirmation email will be sent to the email address entered during registration.


    Cancellation Policy:
    All cancellations must be received in writing no later than December 7, 2024 to avoid penalty.  All late cancellations and no shows will be billed $50.  Faxed cancellations must be verified they were received.  It is the responsibility of the registrant to make the verification.  Emergencies will be dealt with on an individual basis.

    • 19 Dec 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • VFW Post, 5864 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
    • 87
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    2014 Indiana Building Code: Apartment Buildings

    A training seminar sponsored by the Indiana Association of Building Officials, Inc. a chapter of the International Code Council, Inc.


    Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

    • Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
    • Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
    • There will be 1-hour allotted for lunch (lunch will not be provided)
    • Class will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

    NEW Location for 2024:  VFW Post 5864, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143


    Cost*:

    Member $125

    Non-member:  $150


    *IABO has applied for funding through the Statewide Fire and Building Safety Education Fund (675 IAC 12-11).  Please DO NOT pay in advance as an invoice will be sent following the class.


    This course consists of six contact hours and earns 0.6 ICC PPN CEU's.


    Course Description:

    This seminar addresses the key issues of the 2014 Indiana Building Code that are applicable to residential multi-family structures classified as Group R-2 occupancies.  The focus will be on those requirements that are unique to apartment buildings, with an emphasis on fire-and life-safety concerns.  In addition, those accessibility scoping provisions applicable specifically to apartment buildings will be addressed. 


    Instructor:  Jay Woodward, Senior Staff Architect

    Woodward’s more than 40 years of experience in building design, construction, code enforcement and instruction provide him with the ability to address issues of code application and design for code enforcement personnel as well as architects, designers, and contractors. Woodward has previously served as the Secretariat for the ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard committee, ICC’s International Energy Conservation Code, and the International Building Code’s Fire Safety Code Development committee. A graduate of the University of Kansas and a registered architect, prior to joining ICC Jay has also worked as an architect for the Leo A. Daly Company in Omaha, Nebraska; as a building plans examiner for the City of Wichita, Kansas; and as a senior staff architect for the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). He is also a co-author of Significant Changes to the International Building Code and author of Significant Changes to the A117.1 Accessibility Standard and for the Firestopping, Joint Systems and Dampers.



    Registration Deadline:

    The registration deadline is December 15 at 11:59 pm.  No registrations will be received December 15 and no walk-ins will be allowed the day of the training.

    After registration is successfully submitted a confirmation email will be sent to the email address entered during registration.


    Cancellation Policy:
    All cancellations must be received in writing no later than December 15, 2024 to avoid penalty.  All late cancellations and no shows will be billed $50.  Faxed cancellations must be verified they were received.  It is the responsibility of the registrant to make the verification.  Emergencies will be dealt with on an individual basis.


    Attendance Notice Regarding Certificates/Funding: 

    Indiana Association of Building Officials is committed to complying with the requirements of the Division of Fire and Building Safety, as they administer the education fund.

    As Indiana Association of Building Officials submits the request for funding on behalf of the membership, IABO will not submit an attendee’s name who does NOT attend the entire class; failure to attend the entire class renders that attendee ineligible for funding.

    • 16 Jan 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • VFW Post, 5864 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
    • 96
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    2020 Indiana Residential Code: Electrical Provisions in Chapters 34 – 43

    A training seminar sponsored by the Indiana Association of Building Officials, Inc. a chapter of the International Code Council, Inc.


    Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

    • Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
    • Class will start at 9:00 a.m.
    • There will be 1-hour allotted for lunch (lunch will not be provided)
    • Class will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

    Location:  VFW Post 5864, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood, IN 46143


    Cost*:

    Member $125

    Non-member:  $150


    *IABO has applied for funding through the Statewide Fire and Building Safety Education Fund (675 IAC 12-11).  Please DO NOT pay in advance as an invoice will be sent following the class.


    This course consists of six contact hours and earns 0.6 ICC PPN CEU's.


    Course Description:

    This seminar examines the essential electrical concepts found in Chapters 34 through 43 of the 2020 Indiana Residential Code that provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code.  A clear understanding of the identified requirements allows the code user to apply the 2020 InRC in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the code’s intended application. This seminar will also help the code user to correctly locate the applicable code requirements.

     

    Instructors:  TBD



    Registration Deadline:

    The registration deadline is January 12 at 11:59 pm.  No registrations will be received January 12 and no walk-ins will be allowed the day of the training.

    After registration is successfully submitted a confirmation email will be sent to the email address entered during registration.


    Cancellation Policy:
    All cancellations must be received in writing no later than January 12, 2025 to avoid penalty.  All late cancellations and no shows will be billed $50.  Faxed cancellations must be verified they were received.  It is the responsibility of the registrant to make the verification.  Emergencies will be dealt with on an individual basis.


    Attendance Notice Regarding Certificates/Funding: 

    Indiana Association of Building Officials is committed to complying with the requirements of the Division of Fire and Building Safety, as they administer the education fund.

    As Indiana Association of Building Officials submits the request for funding on behalf of the membership, IABO will not submit an attendee’s name who does NOT attend the entire class; failure to attend the entire class renders that attendee ineligible for funding.

Past events

16 Sep 2024 2024 Indiana Code Education Conference
16 Sep 2024 2024 ICEC Exhibit Show and Sponsorship Opportunities
15 Aug 2024 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Plumbing Provisions in Chapters 26 – 33
18 Jul 2024 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Mechanical Provisions in Chapters 12 – 25
20 Jun 2024 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Chapters 4 – 10
16 May 2024 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Chapters 1 – 3
18 Apr 2024 2014 Indiana Building Code: Care Facilities Provisions
21 Mar 2024 2014 Indiana Building Code: Means of Egress
18 Jan 2024 Commercial Kitchens 360
13 Dec 2023 The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Regulations and Enforcement
15 Nov 2023 Essential Tools for the Code Official
25 Sep 2023 2023 Indiana Code Education Conference
25 Sep 2023 2023 ICEC Exhibit Show and Sponsorship Opportunities
20 Sep 2023 Advanced Legal Aspects of Code Administration for Building Officials and Inspectors (Virtual)
16 Aug 2023 2014 Indiana Fire Code: Performing Commercial Fire Inspections
19 Jul 2023 Inspector Skills
21 Jun 2023 2020 Indiana Residential Code – Frame for Success and Wall Bracing
17 May 2023 Officer Safety and the Guardian Mindset
19 Apr 2023 Wood Use in All Types of Construction
15 Mar 2023 Commercial Kitchens 360
15 Feb 2023 The General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12): Rules 4, 5, 6, 10, 13
14 Dec 2022 2014 Indiana Building Code: Accessibility and Usability for Commercial Buildings
17 Nov 2022 Fire Sprinkler System Plan Review
20 Oct 2022 Legal Aspects of Code Administration
17 Oct 2022 2022 Indiana Code Education Conference
15 Sep 2022 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Fuel Gas, Combustion Air, and Venting Provisions
18 Aug 2022 2014 Indiana Building Code: Penetrations, Joints and Dampers
28 Jul 2022 District 2 Breakfast - July 28, 2022
28 Jun 2022 District 2 Breakfast
16 Jun 2022 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code with Indiana Amendments
19 May 2022 Building Department Best Practices
21 Apr 2022 "The More You Know" - Indiana Law and the Building Department
17 Feb 2022 2014 Indiana Building Code: Understanding, Applying & Enforcing Chapter 34
20 Jan 2022 Introduction to Written Code Interpretations
08 Dec 2021 The General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12): Rules 4, 5, 6, 10, 13
17 Nov 2021 The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Regulations and Enforcement
11 Oct 2021 2021 Indiana Code Education Conference
19 Aug 2021 The General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12): Rules 4, 5, 6, 10, 13
21 Jul 2021 NFPA 13: Introduction to Water-based Fire Protection Systems
23 Jun 2021 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Performing Residential Mechanical Inspections
26 May 2021 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Performing Residential Plumbing Inspections
24 Mar 2021 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Building Safety Features
18 Feb 2021 Two Classes: 2018 IRC Safety Glazing Provisions w/Indiana Amendments AND 2018 IRC Residential Deck Construction w/Indiana Amendments
17 Dec 2020 Advanced Legal Aspects of Code Administration for Building Officials and Inspectors
19 Nov 2020 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Comparison and Changes from the 2005 InRC
15 Oct 2020 2020 InRC: Chapter 11 Residential Energy Code
13 Sep 2020 2020 Fall Indiana Code Education Conference
04 May 2020 CANCELED: 2020 Indiana Code Education Conference
19 Mar 2020 POSTPONED INDEFINITELY: 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Wood Wall Bracing
20 Feb 2020 2020 Indiana Residential Code: Building Safety Features
16 Jan 2020 2018 IRC Essentials with Indiana Amendments
15 Jan 2020 2018 IRC Essentials with Indiana Amendments
20 Nov 2019 2014 Indiana Building Code: Chapter 34
16 Oct 2019 Electrical Provisions: 2005 InRC & 2009 InEC (When, Where and Why)
22 Sep 2019 2019 Fall Indiana Code Education Conference
21 Aug 2019 2014 InBC Fire Door Systems: A Guide to Code Compliance
17 Jul 2019 2014 InBC Performing Structural Plan Reviews
19 Jun 2019 7 C's for Inspectors
15 May 2019 2009 Indiana Electrical Code - Grounding and Bonding
29 Apr 2019 2019 Indiana Code Education Conference
20 Mar 2019 Residential Swimming Pools & Electrical Bonding
20 Feb 2019 2005 IRC Mechanical Fuel Gas Provisions including Combustion Air, Ventilation, Gas Pipe Sizing and other related topics
13 Dec 2018 Code Palooza
15 Nov 2018 What is an Industrialized Building, Mobile Structure and Manufactured Home? Everything You Need to Know!
25 Oct 2018 2005 InRC Introduction to Basic Electrical Provisions
16 Sep 2018 2018 Fall Indiana Code Education Conference
22 Aug 2018 2012 IBC Fundamentals
25 Jul 2018 2012 IFC/IBC Hazardous Materials Provisions
27 Jun 2018 2012 IFC High-Piled Combustible Storage
23 Apr 2018 2018 Indiana Code Education Conference
22 Mar 2018 Essentials of Quality Concrete
22 Feb 2018 NFPA 72
25 Jan 2018 The General Administrative Rules (675 IAC 12) Rules 3,4,5,6,9,10,11 and 13
07 Dec 2017 Chapter 34, IBC, and Code Applications for Existing Buildings
15 Nov 2017 2014 Indiana Mechanical Code & 2014 Indiana Fuel Gas Code
10 Sep 2017 2017 Fall Indiana Code Education Conference
24 Aug 2017 Introduction to Sprinklers, Pumps and Standpipes
27 Jul 2017 Transitioning from 2003 IRC to 2015 IRC
22 Jun 2017 2014 InBC Care Facilities Provisions
25 May 2017 2005 Indiana Residential Code Chapter 11 and RES Check AND 2009 Indiana Electric Code to Solar Energy
27 Mar 2017 2017 Indiana Code Education Conference
02 Mar 2017 Residential Code: Swimming Pools
02 Feb 2017 Overview of Fire Provisions
27 Oct 2016 Introduction to Basic Electric
22 Sep 2016 Introduction to Basic Residential Plan Review
28 Aug 2016 IABO Member Benefit Days and Membership Meeting
26 May 2016 2005 InRC: Residential Code, Structural Chapters; 4 Foundations, 5 Floors, 6 Walls, and 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
11 Apr 2016 Indiana Code Education Conference and Annual Business Meeting
24 Mar 2016 Indiana Commercial Swimming Pool Code
28 Jan 2016 2012 IBC Means of Egress
08 Nov 2015 IABO Member Benefit Days
15 Oct 2015 2012 InPC Design, Installation and Inspection Principles
18 Sep 2015 2012 IFC Transition from the 2006 IFC
27 Aug 2015 2005 InRC Chapters 4-10
05 Aug 2015 FIRESTOPPING - Plan Review and Inspection Based on the 2012 IBC

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