Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 – 11:30 am

Lunch (On your own):       11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Afternoon Session:           12:30 – 5:00 pm

Building Code Background and Application

   Development of the International Building Code
   Adoption of the California Building Code
   Code update process
   Code terminology
   Code enforcement

Building Classification, Occupancy and Safety

   Classification of structures
   Occupancy and special uses
   Fire resistance-rated construction
   Fire protection systems
   Doors and windows

Regulation of Building Components

   Exterior walls
   Roof assemblies
   Structural design
   Soils and foundations

Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques

   Concrete
   Aluminum
   Masonry
   Steel
   Wood
   Glass and glazing

Regulation of Interior Construction

   Gypsum board and plaster
   Interior finishes
   Interior environment

Complying with Safety Requirements during Construction

   Protection of workers, public and adjoining property

Credits

Architects
     7.0 HSW CE Hours*
     7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs*

International Code Council
     .7 CEUs – Building

Contractors
     7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours*

*Not Mandatory in California

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 California. This course content does not meet the accessibility requirement for California architects, and continuing education is not mandatory for engineer license maintenance in California.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Partial attendance cannot be reported to the AIA.

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 activity for .7 CEUsin the specialty area of Building.

This course also offers a 7.0 non-credit continuing education hour opportunity to construction contractors. Credit approval is not being sought in any state with a contractor continuing education requirement.

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

Paul Wilhite

City College of San Francisco

Architectural Associate at City College of San FranciscoMr. Wilhite has served as a building inspector and project manager for over 20 years, and he is currently an architectural associate at City College of San Francisco. He’s responsible for project management, including outlining objectives, requirements, and budgets of project proposals. He also negotiates with contractors and other professionals, inspects blueprints, and resolves various problems that arise during the construction process. In 2009, he started his own construction and design company, Paul Wilhite Construction, in which he supervised all phases of construction activities on projects between 100,000 and 3 million dollars in cost. Mr. Wilhite received his associates degree in Architectural/Environmental Studies in 2013, and he is certified in Public Health and Construction Management.