Listed below are upcoming events and training opportunities for building codes officials.
Building Science Expo
May 10th, 2019
TCC South Campus, SETC Energy Technology Center
The event covers professional development as well as networking opportunities for both industry professionals and students, alike.
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Energy and Green Codes: Concept Thru Construction (AIA Dallas)
May 14, 2019
325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX - $149.00
This workshop will provide professionals with a sound understanding of energy and green building codes and how they directly impact architectural and interior projects.
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North Texas BPI
May 20-23, 2019
Irving, TX
Annual four day program offering continuing education.
Course and Hotel Registration is coming soon.
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2019 National Energy Codes Conference
May 28-30, 2019
Denver, CO
The National Energy Codes Conference is the only national event dedicated solely to building energy codes, providing attendees with a great opportunity to network with peers, engage with leading experts, and learn about the latest innovative technologies and solutions in the building sector.
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2018 Significant Changes
June 11, 2019
Virtual Training Room, Online (Members $165/ Nonmembers $198)
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2019 Building Officials Association of Texas Annual Conference
August 6-9, 2019
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa, Montgomery, TX – $149
(Reservations will open in April/May, 2019)
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Mobile Food Trucks and the 2018 IFC
August 29, 2019
911 Training Center, 2nd floor CPIII, 600 Six Flags Drive, Arlington Tx, 76011
Open forum discussion with AHJ heads or their designee regarding new automatic fire suppression system requirements for mobile food cooking applications per the 2018 International Fire Code (Section 319). Forum will include brief presentation on IFC and NFPA requirements, discussion on how permitting and inspection practices may occur from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, suggested identification recommendations of inspected facilities, spacing requirements from adjacent trucks or structures and miscellaneous fire safety practices for food trucks.
Also in attendance will be the State Fire Marshal, Chief Orlando Hernandez and his executive staff, NCTCOG Fire Advisory Board members, ICC governmental representatives and NFPA administrative and technical experts. Forum discussion may lead to NCTCOG recommendations to local AHJs 2018 IFC amendments or recommendations. Presentation introduction and forum will be led by the Fire Prevention Association of North Texas (FPANT).
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2018 IBC Essentials
November 06, 2019
Virtual Training Room, Online (Members $165/ Nonmembers $198)
This seminar focuses on the basic concepts of the 2015 International Building Code® (IBC®). 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 IBC in specific situations and helps to build an understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make a judgment on code compliance.
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Resources
ICC Code Adoption Toolkit
ICC Education & Certification Live Schedule
Building Codes Assistance Project's Upcoming Events
SPEER Events Calendar
SPEER 2015 Texas Energy Code Adoption Toolkit
International Code Compliance Calculator (ICCC / IC3)
Texas A&M Energy Systems Laboratory
Cedar Valley College - Home of the Sustainable Communities Institute
U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program & Resource Center
Other Sources of Information
2018 IBC Means of Egress
January 17, 2019
Virtual Training Room, Online ($198, .6CEU)
This seminar addresses numerous provisions in the 2018 International Building Code® (IBC®) where the code contains requirements pertaining to establishing a means of egress in buildings.
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National Electrical Code 2017 Seminar
February 12, 2019
The Bob Ducan Center, Arlington, TX - $279.00
Review the major changes in the 2017 National Electrical Code, learn about the requirements for electrical installments and review diffrent wiring methods and materials.
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ICC Online Library Review
November 14, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Free)
Webinar
Join ICC for a 60 minute webinar offering a walkthrough of the features found on ICC’s digital library codes.iccsafe.org.
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Seminar: Inspector Skills
November 15, 2018 ($180, .6CEU)
Virtual Training Room, Online
This seminar addresses the necessary soft skills for success as an inspector, those non-technical traits and behaviors that enhance an inspector`s ability to interact with others and to successfully carry out their job duties.
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Regional Code Amendment Workshop
November 16, 2018 @ 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Free)
NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
This workshop will cover the regional code amendment review process and significant changes between the 2015 and 2018 regional code amendments.
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Seminar: Report Writing for Code Officials
December 6, 2018
Virtual Training Room, Online ($198)
What you write can become the basis for appeal hearings and criminal and civil trials but also could prevent cases from going to court. Your inspection reports and notices of violation will compel a property owner to take action. Your writing skills can help to advance your career.
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ICC Online Library Review
December 12, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Free)
Webinar
Join ICC for a 60 minute webinar offering a walkthrough of the features found on ICC’s digital library codes.iccsafe.org.
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