Instructors:

6/4/08 - TBD

 

6/5/08 - GREG KAROW

Greg Karow is a staff instructor for the International Code Council and  began as a Building Code Representative for the State of Minnesota, Construction Code and Licensing Division in January of 2002, where his primary duties included developing and leading training sessions at the division’s spring and fall seminar series and providing educational opportunities for building officials, building inspectors, architects, contractors and other interested groups.  He also administered building official examination certification for the division as well as research in code development and code administration.  Greg is an adjunct faculty member for the Minnesota Community College system, teaching various classes in the Building Inspection Technology program.  Previous career paths include 10 years as a building official and inspector for a county in southern Minnesota; positions in the lumber industry dealing mostly at the contractor level; background in the wood truss industry in design, layout and sales.  He also has an extensive background in the construction industry as a carpenter and a general contractor.  Greg has earned a certificate in Architectural Drafting and is a Certified Building Official in the State of Minnesota and holds ICC certifications in Plan Review and Building Inspection.

 

6/6/08JOE BUSCH

Joseph (Joe) Busch, AIA-NCARB is currently the Chief Building Official for the City of Columbus, Ohio.  He also served as State Architect for Ohio and prior to that he was principal of the firm of Joseph F. Busch & Associates, Inc. that was engaged in the private practice of architecture and related engineering services.  His private practice covered 23 years and in total he brings 50 years of practical common-sense experience to the code enforcement field.  In his 11 years as CBO for Columbus, his department has done plan review and field inspection on approximately $14 billion of construction that has virtually covered every IBC use group.

 

Aside from his Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Iowa State University, he holds a teaching certificate from the Corps of Engineering School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia where he taught a basic structure course for two years.  His primary practice took place mostly in Ohio and Pennsylvania but it also included minor work in Wisconsin and Florida.  This diverse experience has served him well upon entry into the building code enforcement field.  He is highly motivated and brings a positive “solution/results” mindset to the enforcement process.
 

 2008 CODE SEMINARS: CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 

June 4-6, 2008, Clive, Iowa: 

 

2006 IRC Fundamentals – Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, and Electrical Provisions

This course covers the fundamental code concepts contained in the mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing and electrical provisions of the 2006 International Residential code. Although the course focuses on the most important code topics, each of the four areas is covered extensively. Upon completion, participants will be better able to:

 

·    Utilize the mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing and electrical provisions of the 2006 IRC in the performance of their jobs.

·    Identify and apply key code section.

·    Ensure the safety and proper construction of residential structures.

                                                                                                                                            Instructor: TBD

 

2006 IRC Fundamentals Building Provisions

This class provides an overview of the critical concepts of Chapters 1-11 of the 2006 IRC. These building provision concepts provide a basis for code enforcement professionals correct utilization of the code in all facets of the job. Upon completion, participates will be better able to:

  •    Locate general topics in the 2006 IRC.  

  •    Locate applicable tables in the 2006 IRC for specific reasons.  

  •    Identify code requirements applicable to clear-cut cases.  

  •    Discuss the intent behind a given code requirement.
  •    Identify borderline scenarios as compliant or non-compliant.

Instructor: Greg Karow

 

2006 IBC Wood Framing

This class introduces the subject of building design as applied to wood-frame building construction. Although centered on building design, also focuses on trusses, framing, wood structural panels, connection details and physical and mechanical properties of wood. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

 

·      Distinguish between vertical loads and horizontal loads.

·      Identify characteristics of wood properties.

·      Describe horizontal framing member designs.

·      Inspect trusses for construction installation compliance.

·      Identify three basic wood panel designs.

·      Explain floor-framing requirements.

·      Identify correct wall framing.

·      Determine size and spacing of ceiling joists and rafters.

·      Identify types of wood connectors.

·      Evaluate the means of egress in assembly spaces.

·      Determine requirements for exit access widths in smoke-protected assembly seating

 

                                                                                                                                             Instructor: Joe Busch

 

 Seminar Registration Form 2008

Wildwood Lodge, 11431 Forest Avenue, Clive, Iowa				IABO Member		Non-Member
Wednesday June 4	2006 IRC Fundamentals – Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Plumbing, and Electrical Provisions			¨	$125.00	¨	$150.00
Thursday June 5	2006 IRC Fundamentals Building Provisions			¨	$125.00	¨	$150.00
Friday June 6	2006 IBC Wood Framing			¨	$125.00	¨	$150.00
			Total Registration Fees:

 

 

Name
		First			Last				Name Badge (e.g. Rob, Rich, Deb, RJ, JJ)
Jurisdiction/Company
Occupation		c   Building Official c   Inspector		c   Architect c   Plans Examiner			c   Designer c   Other (Specify):			c   Fire Official
Mailing Address
		Address	City					State			Zip
Phone:	(            )					E-mail

 

 

Mail seminar registration		IABO
and check to:		c/o Jeff Harden, Building Official		Phone (515) 967-6704, ext 154
		City of Altoona		Fax     (515) 967-6895
		407 8th Street SE
		PO Box 338		jharden@altoona-iowa.com
		Altoona, Iowa 50009
Make checks payable to Iowa Association of Building Officials. To reserve a seat, you may register by Fax (515) 967-6895 or email at jharden@altoona-iowa.com and send check separately. Cancellations received on or before May 16, 2008 will receive 100% refund, those received May 23, 2008 will receive a 75% refund. No refund will be granted for cancellation after May 30.  Space is limited. Register before May  20 to guaranty a place in the seminar(s).

 

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