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ICC Training & Education Department Unveils The ICC Training and Education Department has several exciting new additions to the ICC Online Campus. |
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| These online presentations provide consumers with the information necessary to make a uniformed decision about installing a storm shelter in their home or community. It provides background about the types of weather hazards that can affect life safety and how a storm shelter or safe room can mitigate the risk. |
| INTRODUCTION TO THE I-CODES: This online seminar is to provide learners with the background, purpose and use of the International Codes. This course provides information about the International Codes with a focus on the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). 2012 IBC SPECIAL USE & OCCUPANCY: HIGH-RISE BUILDING, UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS AND ATRIUMS: This online seminar is designed to familiarize and assist learners in locating, describing and applying applicable code requirements of the IBC regarding those special building types addressed in Sections 402, 403 and 405. 2012 IBC SPECIAL USE & OCCUPANCY: UNIQUE CONSIDERATIONS WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP: This online seminar is designed to familiarize and assist learners in locating, describing and applying applicable code requirements of the IBC regarding those special uses and occupancies addressed in Sections 407, 408, 419, 420 and 422. |
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| THE BASICS OF A PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL | Presented by: Chris Reeves, P.E., Manager of Plan Review Services Our most popular webinar to date, this presentation provides an overview of a plan review submittal process. We will highlight the purpose and benefits of the basic plan review process and the necessary documentation required in order to conduct a thorough review. CALIFORNIA CODE ADOPTION FOR LOCAL JURISDICTIONS | Presented by: Stuart Tom, P.E., Chief Building Official, City of Glendale, California with an introduction by Jim McGowan, Executive Director, California Building Standards Commission This webinar addresses the local adoption process in California. With the new codes being adopted and published for California, jurisdictions have until January 2014 to complete local amendment ordinances and file them with California Building Standards Commission. This presentation provides important information that will help code officials navigate the laws and regulations pertaining to this process. It includes sample documents for a staff report, justification, and adoption ordinance. cdpACCESS OVERVIEW WEBINAR | Presented by: Ronald Piester, ICC President of the Board; Dominic Sims, ICC CEO; and William Dupler, ICC Immediate Past President A first look at cdpACCESS (code development process) with Ron Piester, Dominic Sims, and William Dupler. Learn about the history of the project and get a walkthrough of the system before it goes live. |
| All webinars and seminars are available for On-Demand viewing on the ICC Campus. Visit www.icccampus.org to view these complimentary presentations or choose from a myriad of other webinars and courses based on various codes and topics. |
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| COMING SOON ICC Online Campus announces two new exam practice courses: R3 Residential Plans Examiner — 2012 | E3 Electrical Plans Examiner — 2012 NEW for 2012 Plans Examiner courses — All courses come complete with actual plans embedded in the course to better assist in preparing you for the actual certification exam. These courses are designed to provide certification candidates with tips and tools to prepare for ICC certification exams. |
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ICC, CALBO Identify Significant Changes to California Codes
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Firestop Inspector Pocket Guide Simplifies Plan Review and Inspections The new Firestopping Inspection Manual: Inspector Pocket Guide offers step-by-step inspection guidelines for all firestop systems commonly found in construction. It provides construction and code enforcement professionals with basic checkpoints to ensure that the required fire resistance ratings are maintained when through penetrations and linear joints breach walls and floors. The guide also includes a quick reference for UL jargon as well as section listings for firestopping in the IBC and NFPA 101. |
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Two new publications from the International Code Council and California Building Officials (CALBO) offer key insights into the changes and implications of the 2013 California Building Code and California Residential Code that take effect January 1.