Education Program
This year’s conference provides education programs for building safety professionals at all levels of experience. So don't miss these opportunities to earn CEUs and LUs during this year’s extended schedule.
Class materials will be available for download in October.
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Grow your knowledge and expertise with the most comprehensive building safety educational sessions available. Your participation in ICC’s conference training sessions, building tours, Expo Education Pavilions and code hearing attendance, could earn you the following CEUs to help maintain or move forward to your next certification:
- In-person participation or attendance at the code hearings can earn up to 1.0 CEUs
- Sunday Preconference Tours – 5 hours or .5 CEUs
- Monday Enrichment Education – 3.5 hours or .35 CEUs
- Tuesday Conference Education Program – 6 hours or .6 CEUs
Education sessions take place Monday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 23. Please refer to the chart below for session times. Education sessions will be on a first-come first-serve basis, be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat.
Building Tours are available on Sunday, October 21 and Tuesday, October 23 (sign up for these tours during the registration process). More information about these options is listed below.
This year all session handouts will be available by downloadable format only. Hard copies of the session handouts will not be available. Participants can either download the handouts to their electronic devices or print the handouts and bring them to their scheduled sessions.
Attendees can now earn CEUs at these events: Annual Business Meeting, Government Relations Forum, Global Connections Day and Public Comment Hearings.
| Sunday, October 21 |
| 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Pre-Conference Tour Richmond Historic Building Tour Bus transportation and lunch will be included. |
| Monday, October 22 | |
| Enrichment Education | |
| This afternoon of training is designed to offer additional training opportunities for attendees of the ICC Annual Conference. | |
| 2 – 3:30 pm | 4 – 5:30 pm |
| Best Practices Collaboration Between Architects and Building Officials Presenters: M. Dwayne Garriss; Jared Zurn, AIA NCARB; Greg Erny 90 mins |
Building High Performance Organizations, Private Sector Lessons for Public Sector Success Presenter: Daran Wastchak 90 mins |
| Residential Installations Conforming with Part 8 of the 2018 IRC Presenter: Keith Lofland 90 mins |
Swimming Pool Requirements Based on Chapter 42 of the IRC Presenter: Keith Lofland 90 mins |
| Residential Building Inspection: A Step by Step Guide Presenter: Mike Brinkman 90 mins |
Building Heights and Areas: Using Software to Ease Building Code Analysis Presenter: Ara Sargsyan 90 mins |
| 2 – 5 pm | |
| 2018 IBC Essentials: Building Planning Presenter: John Gibson 3 hours ICC | |
| 2018 IRC Essentials: Design Criteria, Foundations, Framing and Finishes Presenter: Steve Van Note 3 hours ICC | |
| 2018 IFC Essentials: General Precautions Against Fire (Chapters 3, 5, 4, 6) Presenter: Terrell Stripling 3 hours ICC | |
| 2018 IEBC Essentials: History, Compliance & Essentials Presenter: Bill Koffel 3 hours ICC | |
| Tuesday, October 23 | ||||
| Conference Education Program | ||||
| 8 – 9:30 am | 9:45 – 11:15 am | 1:30 – 4:30 pm | ||
| Disaster Planning in the International Codes Presenter: Kim Paarlberg 90 mins ICC |
Significant Changes to the 2017 ICC A117.1 Presenter: Kim Paarlberg 90 mins ICC |
The ICC/NCSEA Disaster Response Program Presenters: William Bracken, William Douglass 90 mins |
Lessons Learned 2017 Hurricanes:
A Technical Evaluation of Building Performance & the Impact of Code Adoption and Enforcement Presenters: Daniel Bass, Manny Perotin, Stuart Adams 90 mins | |
| 2018 IBC Essentials: Means of Egress & Fire Protection Presenter: John Gibson 3 hours ICC |
2018 IRC Essentials: Fire and Life Safety, Energy Conservation, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Provisions Presenter: Steve Van Note 3 hours ICC | |||
| Legal Aspects of Code Enforcement and Administration Presenter: Judith R. Dicine, JD 3 hours |
IEBC Essentials: Key Concepts of the Work Area Method Presenter: Bill Koffel 3 hours ICC | |||
| 2018 IFC Essentials: Fire & Life Safety (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10) Presenter: Terrell Stripling 3 hours ICC |
What to Look for: Basic Site and Commercial Plan Review Presenter: Scott Adams 90 mins Fire Membership Council |
Fire Alarm Installation Seminar Presenter: Michael L. Savage, LLC 90 mins |
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| Best Practices: Lessons Learned from Building Departments Presenters: Chuck Ramani, Samuel Palmer 90 mins IAS |
IAS Special Inspections Presenters: Chuck Ramani, Samuel Palmer 90 mins IAS |
The Importance of “Grit” in Leadership Presenter: Ivan Joseph 90 mins Sponsored by Past Presiding Officers |
The Importance of “Grit” in Leadership Presenter: Ivan Joseph 90 mins Sponsored by Past Presiding Officers | |
| 7 C’s for Inspectors Presenters: Johnny Goetz, Ed Lisinski, Dan Dockery 3 hours Building Official Membership Council |
How Your Community Can Save Money While Saving the World Presenter: Hope Medina 3 hours Sustainablility Membership Council | |||
| The New Code Official: A Safety 2.0 Emerging Leader’s Perspective Presenters: Jesse De Anda, John Hudgison 90 mins Emerging Leaders Membership Council |
IECC Simplified Residential Presenter: Michelle Britt 90 mins |
Transition to Digital: How Technology will Enable the Jurisdiction of the Future Presenters: Jeff Wight, Dan Janousek 90 mins General Code |
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| Let’s Walk a Project and Review Firestop Presenter: Sharron Halpert 3 hours |
So, You Think You Know Grease Duct Wrap? Presenter: Sharron Halpert 3 hours |
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| New High Performance Fire Resistance Coating Applications Presenter: Chris Birchfield 90 mins |
Foam Plastic Insulation – Exterior Wall Fire Safety Presenters: Justin Koscher, Lorraine Ross, Jesse Beite 90 mins |
The Virginia Maintenance Code Presenters: Sean Farrell, Matt Paxton 3 hours ICC Region VII |
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| 2018 NDS Changes Presenter: Buddy Showalter 90 mins |
UL Resources – Navigating Fire Resistant Designs Presenter: Jon Roberts 90 mins |
Ever-Changing Structural Provisions of Our Building Codes Presenter: S. K. Ghosh 90 mins S. K. Ghosh & Associates |
Approving and Selecting Building Products with Confidence – What to Look for in Evaluation Reports Presenters: William Gould, Michael Temesvary 90 mins ICC Evaluation Service |
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| Fire & Smoke Protection Features & the New 2018 International Fire Code 701 Requirements Presenter: Bill McHugh 90 mins |
Why, When, What and Where Lightning Protection Required Presenter: Robert Torbin 90 mins |
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PMG Education Program sponsored by  | ||||
| Layers of Protection: Based on the 2018 ISPSC Presenter: Carvin DiGiovanni 90 mins |
2018 IPC® Significant Changes Presenter: Ronald Braun 90 mins |
2018 IMC, IFGC® Significant Changes Presenter: Jim Tinner 90 mins |
Residential HVAC Design Process Presenter: John Sedine 90 mins |
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See the PMG Education page for more details. | ||||
| Morning Building Tours 8 – 11:00 am |
Afternoon Building Tours 1:30 – 4:30 pm | |||
| TOUR: Dominion Energy Center Guide: ICC Staff |
TOUR: Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University Architectural and LEED Building Tour Guide: ICC Staff | |||
| TOUR: Newly Constructed American Civil War Museum “Behind the Scenes Tour” Guide: Sandra Hyde | ||||
*Participants can register for one or more tours. Bus transportation will be included, as necessary.
For full class descriptions (pdf) click here.
Sunday, October 21 | 9 am – 3 pm
Pre-Conference Tour: Richmond Historic Building Tour
This tour will consist of a variety of guided tours to several historical buildings in Richmond, VA. The historical facts of each building as well as the Building Code and construction challenges will be discussed. Tour speakers will include staff from each location as well as a member of the Richmond Building Department.
John Marshall House | 9 – 10 am
The house was built in 1790 and was home to the Great Chief Justice of the United States for 45 years. The house has been through two major renovations and is an outstanding example of Federal architecture and retains most of its original features.
Hippodrome Theater | 10:30 – 11:30 am
This Theatre was built in 1914 and is located an area of Richmond that was known as “Harlem of the South”. Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and other notable entertainers once performed at the “Hipp”. The theatre has been beautifully restored with meticulous attention to detail.
Taylor Mansion | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
This home was built in 1907 by architect John Lankford and is adjacent to the Hippodrome Theatre. It is been renovated and is now a restaurant, the Speakeasy Grill, specializing in southern cuisine. Brunch is included as a part of the tour.
Virginia Capitol Building | 1 – 2:30 pm
The Virginia Capitol Building was designed by Thomas Jefferson with foundations dating back to 1785. It is the oldest continually used Capitol in the United States. A recent renovation has been completed including an historic restoration and addition. An Architectural Historian discuss the project.
Capitol Square | 2:30 – 3 pm
A series of rehabilitation and restoration projects have taken place in structures in the Capitol Square. The tour will include visiting the underground visitor center and viewing a partial demolition of a building.
Bus transportation and lunch included. Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 45 people and will be listed as an option when you register.
Tuesday, October 23 | 8 – 11 am
Dominion Energy Center Building Tour
The cornerstone of the Dominion Energy Center is the fully renovated, historic Carpenter Theatre. This grand theater has nearly 1,800 comfortable, spacious seats, state-of-the-art acoustics and brilliant lighting, including new fiber optics that enhances the ceiling’s sparkling stars. As the Carpenter Theatre celebrates 84 years of bringing entertainment to Richmond, RPAA is excited that the space has been restored for new audiences to enjoy.
Dolly Vogt (Manager) & Steve Sweet (Facility/Technical Director) – both worked on the Dominion Energy Center (formerly Richmond Center Stage) construction project together will be on the tour. A representative from the Richmond Building Department will also join the tour.
Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 45 people and will be listed as an option when you register. This tour will return before the awards luncheon.
Tuesday, October 23 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University Architectural and LEED Building Tour
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University opened its doors in April 2018. This newly constructed $41 million building was designed Steve Holl Architects, Named by Time magazine as America’s Best Architect. This new center is an iconic new landmark for the City of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. To achieve LEED certification, great care has been paid to incorporate environmentally friendly systems and resources whenever possible, including the use of geothermal wells for heating and cooling the building, three green roofs to absorb stormwater and maximize insulation, and glass walls designed to exhaust heat in the summer and harness it in the winter. All of this will ensure lower operating costs, less environmental impact and a healthier environment for those using the facility.
Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 45 people and will be listed as an option when you register.
Tuesday, October 23 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
American Civil War Museum: Historic Site & Newly Constructed Buildings “Behind the Scenes” Tour
The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum located in Richmond. This guided tour will begin at Historic Tredegar and includes interpretation around their 9-acre site and through several historic buildings. The tour will include a discussion of these buildings as well as other historical facts. The second portion of the tour will include a tour of the newly constructed museum building. This new museum building will not yet be open to the public. Building features will be discussed from a building code perspective. A member of the Richmond Building Department will join the tour.
Additional fee applies. This tour is limited to 45 people and will be listed as an option when you register.
