52 Hour Building Official, Inspector, and Plan Reviewer Package | Michigan Code Officials
Fulfills 52 hours of continuing education requirements for Building Officials, Inspectors, and Plan Reviewers.
- Rules and Acts: 16 hrs *Code Officials will need an additional 2 hours
- Technical: 16 hrs
- Specialty: 12 hrs
- Plan Review: 8 hrs
- Free Social Media Marketing for Construction Trades
This package provides 5.0 ICC CEU.
Description
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
- 8-hour Overview of Building Trades #CP-21-00062 (8 hr Specialty)
- 6-hour Business of Building #CP-21-00061 (6 hr Rules and Acts)
- 6-hour Administration and Enforcement Review #CP-21-00083 (6 hr Rules and Acts)
- 6-hour Code Official Technical ANSI A117.1-09 #CP-23-00107 (6 hr Technical)
- 6-hour Code Official Successful Site Design and Michigan Energy Code #CP-23-00106 (6 hr Plan Review)
- 4-hour Building Department Administration #CP-23-00103 (4 hr Rules and Acts)
- 4-hour Enforcing the International Property Maintenance Code #CP-22-00042 (4 hr Technical)
- 3-hour Implementing the International Property Maintenance Code #CP-21-00106 (3 hr Technical)
- 3-hour Successful Code Analysis: Occupancy Group B #CP-22-00060 (3 hr Technical)
- 2-hour Code Official Construction Documents for Successful Projects #CP-23-00105 (2 hr Plan Review)
- 2-hour Code Official Successful Use of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings #CP-22-00061 (2 hr Specialty)
- 2-hour Code Official Drier By Design – Designing to Keep Water Out #CP-22-00050 (2 hr Specialty)
- Free Social Media Marketing for Construction Trades
Code Official Overview of Building Trades
Instructor: Scott Corbat
This eight-hour course provides an overview of building trade skills. This course outlines the fundamental requirements involved in residential construction or remodeling through text, integrated videos, diagrams, and slides.
This course applies 8-Hours towards Specialty credit.
This course covers:
- Site Work
- Concrete
- Foundation Construction
- Framing
- Roofing
- Siding
- Trim
- Masonry
- Plan Reading
Code Official Business of Building
Instructor: Scott Corbat
This course focuses on the primary responsibilities of running a successful contracting business according to the rules and regulations surrounding the industry. This especially includes statutory regulations regarding qualifications, standards of practice and licensing requirements. This course will review the fundamentals of business practice for building professionals in Michigan.
This course applies 6-Hours towards Administrative credit.
This course covers
- Licensing
- Lien Law
- Business Organization
- Finance
- Taxes
- Labor Law
- Fair Housing
- Estimating
Code Official Administration and Enforcement Review
Instructor: J. MacDowell
This course outlines the administrative and logistical process involved in inspections, the investigation of complaints, and the enforcement of the applicable codes. The course will also review best practices when evaluating construction projects that may have unusual circumstances or alternative materials, design or methods.
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Outline the process of an inspection, recognize and enforce applicable codes, and understand the process of filing, receiving and investigating complaints.
- Recognize the requirements set forth by the state of Michigan regarding building codes, ordinances, and zoning requirements.
- Be able to create a logical method of inspection (sequence of events) that will reduce the risk of oversights that may endanger the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
- Monitor and evaluate construction projects to ensure overall compliance even when there are unique circumstances and variables that may not fall under “normal” protocol, and recognize the guidelines for approval of alternative materials, design and methods of construction.
This Course Covers:
- Inspection Processes
- Types of Inspections
- Certificates of Occupancy
- Violation Notices
- Complaint Investigations
- Methodology
- Coordination
- Inspection Procedures
- Special Inspection
- Manufacturer Installation Instructions
- Alternate Approvals and Product Acceptance
Code Official Technical ANSI A117.1-09
Instructor: J. MacDowell
The ANSI A117.1-09 standards set minimum requirements for newly designed and constructed, or altered state and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. This course provides an overview of these requirements with instructor commentary to highlight relevant topics.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Be able recognize what interior and exterior components can, and should comply with standards.
- Identify the requirements for proper maneuvering space, clearance and accessible routes.
- Outline at least one design strategy based on standards for the construction of either a public or private building.
- Summarize the options available to the design or building professional when designing a facility per the requirements of the standards.
Code Official Successful Site Design and Michigan Energy Code
Instructor: Wayde Hoppe & J. MacDowell
While land developers are seeking to maximize their land use and minimize their development costs, governmental regulations are applying pressures on budgets that can kill a project. Architects are being relied upon to steer site decisions and engineering professionals in order to produce cost-effective and functional designs that meet the myriad of growing municipal requirements.
The new code reflects several changes in energy efficiency for the 2015 Michigan Energy Code. Generally, the purpose of these changes is to conserve energy through improved efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting, and new materials and techniques. It sets the baseline for the building envelope, systems, and equipment.
This course applies 6 hours towards Plan Review credit.
This course covers:
- Pre-Design
- Securing Information
- Programming and Site Evaluation
- Site Selection, Utilization, and Wayfinding
- Laying Out the Design
- Site Standards
- Preparing a Site Plan
- Utility Coordination
- Documents and Contract Administration
- Michigan Energy Code
Code Official Building Department Administration
Instructor: Larry Rospierski
Building departments are complex and widespread. For timely and effective operations the department must have clear guidelines to follow and be led by a strong administrator. This course describes the duties of a Building Official, the characteristics of a successful manager, procedures for plan review and permits, advice for inspections, and considerations on ways to best support your community.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Outline the duties of a Building Official
- Implement the required procedures for plan review and permitting
- Describe inspection protocols
This Course Covers:
- Introduction to History, Societies, ICC, Enforcement and Challenges
- The Building Official
- Tools and Personnel
- Best Practices
- Effective Permit Processing
- Inspection Protocol
- Permit Issues
- Special Considerations
Code Official Enforcing the International Property Maintenance Code
Instructor: Larry Rospierski
The International Property Maintenance Code regulates the upkeep and standards for existing building structures. The code is a way to manage issues such as blight, rubbish, and safety. In addition, the code covers both rental and vacation homes along with abandoned properties. This course will examine the standards and enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code.
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Recognize the enforcement standards within the International Property Maintenance Code.
- Identify scenarios where the International Proper Maintenance Code is applicable.
- Become familiar with the ways the International Property Maintenance Code might be enforced.
This course covers:
- Introduction
- Chapter 2 – Definitions
- Chapter 3 – General requirements
- Chapter 4 – Light, Ventilation and Occupancy Limitations
- Chapter 5 – Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements
- Chapter 6 – Mechanical and Electrical Requirements
- Chapter 7 – Fire Safety Requirements
Implementing the International Property Maintenance Code
Instructor: Larry Rospierski
The International Property Maintenance Code regulates the upkeep and standards for existing building structures. The code is a way to manage issues such as blight, rubbish, and safety. In addition, the code covers both rental and vacation homes along with abandoned properties. This course will examine the administrative structure surrounding the International Property Maintenance Code and how to begin implementing it within a jurisdiction.
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Recognize the purpose of the International Property Maintenance Code.
- Outline the administrative structure of the International Property Maintenance Code.
- Locate administrative standards within the International Property Maintenance Code.
This course covers:
- Prevent Nuisance or Declining Property Values
- Regulate Rental Properties
- Control Abandoned Properties
- Marginal Markings
- Definitions
- Scope and Administration (Sections 102 – 113)
- Fire Safety Requirements
- Standards
- Means of Appeal
Successful Code Analysis: Occupancy Group B
Instructor: Wayde Hoppe
Most colleges spend very little time giving instruction to designers on how to comply with the building code. This may be because there used to be so many different types of building codes that it was impractical to offer instruction on every one of them. However, our country is moving closer to a nationwide standard. As we do, it is useful to know the basics on how to navigate your way through the building code. In this lesson we will look at the steps necessary to review a project against the building code, specifically looking at chapters 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
These chapters will allow us to identify the building use, the building construction type, the requirements for sprinkling, the requirements for frontage on clear area around the building, the height of the building and whether the building will be protected or not. We will review the requirements of chapters 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 and we will discuss what options are available for a designer in his attempt to bring the desires of his client together with the limitations of the code. In order to get a clear understanding of this process, we will examine several sample projects. Our projects will all be a business use group. We will cover generic material about the building code and we will explore a specific use group and how the code applies to it.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Specify and identify the building use, the building construction type, the requirements for sprinkling, frontage on clear area around the building, the height of the building and whether the building will be protected or not.
- Understand and be able to comply with a specific use group and how the code applies to it.
- Be able to integrate design concepts with current codes and regulations.
- Translate the goals of the customer into a safe and cost-effective project that accounts for the limitations of the code.
Code Official Construction Documents for Successful Projects
Instructor: Wayde Hoppe
A well prepared and accurate technical specification can be easily undone if Divisions 00 and 01 of the project manual are deficient. The ‘front-end’ specification, or general conditions, is the tool that directs the contractor from the day he is introduced to the project through to completion. Without it, the architect, the client, and the builder are vulnerable to being sadly surprised. A well written ‘front-end’ can protect the architect and the builder from accusations of neglect, cost over-runs, demands for an expansion of the scope and much more. This course will teach the many elements of the front-end specification that are essential to success.
After Completing this course, you will be able to:
- Be able to integrate design concepts with current codes and regulations.
- Translate the intentions and goals of the customer into a safe and cost-effective project.
- Understand and be able to comply with federal laws if the project is paid for with governmental funds.
- Specify and identify any code related issues or requirements in order to facilitate proper construction.
Code Official Successful Use of Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Instructor: Wayde Hoppe
This course will cover the advantages and disadvantages of using a pre-engineered metal building and why PEMB’s are economical. We will examine what needs to be considered when designing the foundations, building envelope, building systems, industrial equipment as well as code considerations. This lesson should equip the designer and builder to know the basic facts about Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the advantages and disadvantages of Pre-Engineered buildings
- Identify the code requirements related to bearing capacity of foundations and slabs
- Describe hazardous occupancies and control areas that are often found in this type of structure
- Summarize the code considerations and issues related to special industrial construction
This course covers:
- Foundations
- Equipment
- Systems
- Envelope
- Code
- Special Industrial Issues
- Geology
- Ground Water
- Grounding
- Repairs
- Decorative Shapes
- Deferred Submittals
Code Official Drier By Design – Designing to Keep Water Out
Instructor: Paul Spite
With erosion paths cut into solid rock as solid evidence, water in various forms contains immense power to eat away or destroy whatever is in its path. Whether it takes a year, two hundred or ten thousand, without intervention, water can and will destroy our man-made structures. Once a problem develops that opens a pathway for intrusion, one rainy season can render a building unsuitable for human use.
We have the knowledge and tools to combat such destruction of our structures. We implement counterattacks in the design stage, during construction, and afterwards with proactive maintenance, but the battle against water begins in the design phase.
Moisture resistance principles and methods are discussed in a systematic fashion, as in one building system at a time. Fundamentals are first covered, including basic principles of water behavior and the multiple paths it takes while invading buildings. A thorough knowledge of how destruction begins and escalates drives the known design principles and material decisions used to stop such migration. Practical solutions are then discussed in detail.
The discussion is needed. The physical price tag for both our structures and their occupants is too high to allow water free entry into our occupied spaces.
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills and covers:
- A basic understanding of how water moves, migrates, and behaves
- Typical sources of excess moisture in our built environments
- Proactive prevention of unwanted moisture through planning and design
- Methods used during construction to prevent the intrusion of water
- Post-construction prevention of leakage by building envelope inspection
- Common points of failure through which water can gain entrance
- Prevention of water intrusion through control of condensation
- Glossary of Terms Regarding Water Intrusion
- Water Behavior
- Moisture Problems
- Sources of Water
- Water and Building Components
- Moisture from Plumbing Leaks, HVAC Systems, Ventilation Systems, and Condensation
- Tightening the Envelope
- Vapor and Air Retarders
- Combatting Negative Air Pressure
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