International Building Code 2018
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Before purchasing, review the rules of your licensing or certifying entity. It is your responsibility to confirm this course meets your CE requirements. See the credit tab on the course page for details.
What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
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Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Building Code Background and Application
Code adoption process in Oregon
Code update process
Building Classification, Occupancy and Safety
Classification of structures
Occupancy and special uses
Foundation of fire safety requirements
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
High rises
Atriums
Higher education labs
Mixed Use Buildings
Non-separated and separated use
Special provisions
Incidental uses
Construction Types
Non-combustible construction
Traditional wood construction
Mass timber construction
Locations on Property
Wall ratings Fire resistance
Openings Party walls/Fire walls
Allowable Heights and Areas
Chapter 5
Modifications
Area determinations
Fire Rated Construction
Fire walls Fire/Smoke barriers
Fire areas Sprinklers
Fire/Smoke partitions
Fire Protection Systems
Elements of fire safety
Introductions
Definitions
Sprinklers and pumps
Domestic cooking
Standpipes
Fire alarm and detection systems
Means of Egress
Occupant loads
Floor allowances
Accessible means of egress
Locking arrangements
Intervening spaces
Common paths
Travel distances
Corridors
Dead ends
Exits
Credits
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours (CEH)
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
International Code Council
.7 CEUs – Building
Contractors
7.0 Commercial CE Hours
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in most states, including Oregon. This seminar also offers 7.0 continuing education hours to Oregon commercial contractors. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Oregon.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .7 CEUs in the specialty are of Building.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Samir Mokashi
Code Unlimited/Jensen HughesSamir Mokashi is a Senior Director and Global Service Line Leader for Codes and Performance Based Design Services at Jensen Hughes Inc., a global code consulting firm with over 1,500 employees. He is leading the charge in expanding the knowledge and use of mass timber throughout the US while engaging in code development at local and national levels. His code expertise spans across multiple market sectors including aviation facilities, high tech manufacturing, hazardous materials, healthcare, residential, commercial, civic, institutional, retail, storage, and educational facilities. Mr. Mokashi is highly regarded for his ability to develop custom solutions to resolve complex design challenges, safely and cost effectively. He is a sought-after speaker, accredited educator, and a valued mentor to young professionals and minority businesses. The depth of his knowledge and strong communication skills have earned him wide respect from building officials, developers, architects, and engineers.