Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:15 pm

Lunch (On your own):      12:15 – 1:15 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:15 – 5:00 pm

Building Code Background and Application

   Development of the International Building Code
   Code adoption process in Mississippi
   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

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

Architects
     7.0 HSW CEHs
     7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units

International Code Council
     .7 CEUs (Building)

Interior Designers
     7.0 HSW CEUs

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Mississippi. It also offers 7.0 HSW CEUs to Mississippi interior designers. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Mississippi.

The American Institute of Architects has approved this course 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 event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building.

This seminar offers construction contractors a non-credit continuing education opportunity. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing board for continuing education purposes.

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.

*Excludes Florida architects

Speakers

Robert J. "Bob" Schutz

Retired Building Official with the City of Columbus, Ohio

Mr. Schutz is a retired building official with the City of Columbus, Ohio. He was previously a senior staff engineer with the International Code Council in product development after several years as their manager of instructors in the ICC Training & Education Department. Mr. Schutz has also served as an assistant architect administrator at the Ohio Board of Building Standards. While with the State of Ohio, he oversaw the new Residential Code of Ohio program, including certification of local residential code departments and personnel. His varied previous experiences include active duty Army and Ohio National Guard experience as a combat engineer officer; building code enforcement for several central Ohio jurisdictions, including ten years as chief building official (CBO) for the City of Powell where he also served as city engineer and director of public services; and chief engineer for the Ohio Department of Health, where Mr. Schutz chaired the state’s plumbing advisory board, was chief of plumbing and was a voting member on the Ohio Board of Building Standards.