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4.8. SR 01-08-2001City of Item 4.8. MEMORANDUM River TO: FROM: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL STEPHEN ROHLF, BUILDING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DATE: JANUARY 8, 2001 SUBJECT: BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT OUT OF STATE CONFERENCES The Building and Zoning Department has been sending two inspectors per year to out of state conferences. The University of Wisconsin, Madison, conducts a tremendous week long class for building inspectors that provides a level of training that is not offered in state. Each year the City of Elk River has sent one of its residential inspectors to this class, as does numerous other municipalities throughout the state. This year the Building and Zoning Department is proposing to send Robert Ruprecht. This will be his first out of state conference. A memo from Bob is attached. The last couple of years the city has sent Cliff Skogstad to the Colorado Chapter Educational Institute for training. The classes held here are geared to commercial and industrial construction. There is nothing with similar depth held in state. Because of the shift in Terry Zajac's principal duties to the inspection of commercial and industrial buildings, the Building and Zoning Department proposes that he goes to this class in 2001. A memo from Terry is attached. The budget for the Building and Zoning Department, that the Council approved, identified both of these conferences. It is of great value to the city to have well trained inspectors; building safety is no accident. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425 City of River TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Terry Zajac, Building Inspector January 8, 2001 Out of State Conference The Colorado Chapter Educational Institute will once again be hosting their continuing education conference. This conference will be held on March 5th through March 9th, 2001. In previous years, building official, Cliff Skogstad, has attended this educational institute. Provided for you with this memo is a copy of the outline of the conference. As you review this information you will notice that each day is filled with many areas of continuing education. With my job responsibilities changing to mainly commercial and industrial construction, these classes will assist me with building inspection changes due to the adoption of the 2000 International Building Code. Also, many classes offered at the conference are not available locally. Therefore, at this time I'm requesting city council approval to attend this conference. The cost will be approximately $1,200.00. This amount was an approved budget item for year 2001 and is listed under out of state conferences. If you have any further questions or concerns please call me at 441-4901. RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL MOTION AUTHORIZING BUILDING INSPECTOR, TERRY ZAJAC, TO ATTEND THE COLORADO CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425 COLORADO CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTION FORM REGISTER EARLY - REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001. Complete a SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. Please PRINT CLEARLY the following exactly as you wish it to appear on your badge: NAME: (.PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE !) REPRESENTING: PHONE: ( ) MAILING ADDRESS: Telephone: (303) 987-7554 or (970) 479-2321 for program information FEE CALCULATION AND COURSE SELECTION - CHECK APPLICABLE BOXES Attendance Payment by 1/31/01 Payment after 1/31/01 Total Amount Enclosed $ Full Week [] $260 [] $ 325 Per Day [] $ 65 [] $ 75 MAIL TO: COLORADO CHAPTER ICBO, EDUCATION COMMITTEE, P.O. BOX 961, ARVADA, COLORADO 80001 Full payment MUST accompany registration form(s). Registration deadline is Tuesday, February 20, 2001. We cannot accept purchase orders, credit/debit cards or SF 182 forms for payment. Please do not combine payment with other Chapter invoices DAY ONE - MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2001 (All Classes Are Full Day - Choose One Class Only Per Day) [] 181 Managing Change ... [] 182 Soils Identification and Foundation Design [] 183 Accessibility Provisions of the 2000 IBC [] 184 IBC Advanced Occupancy Classification [] 185 Concrete Inspection [] 186 2000 International Residential Code 187 The Front Counter Counts! 188 2000 International Plumbing Code General Overview 189 International Mechanical Code Overview 190 Articles 90-240 8, 250, 1999 NEC 1912000 International Fire Code Overview (also check Day 2) 192 Fire Alarm Systems (also check Day 2) DAY TWO - TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001 (All Classes Are Full Day - Choose One Class Only Per Day) [] 281 Establishing Cooperative Working Relationships [] 282 Factory-Built Structural Components [] 283 Fire-Resistive Construction [] 284 IBC Advanced Schematic Design [] 285 Moisture Control & Indoor Air ... (also check Day 3) [] 286 2000 IBC Overview: Nonstructural Provisions [] 287 Blueprint Reading [] 288 Adv. International Plumbing Code DWV [] 289 Commercial Kitchen Hoods, Install & Insp. [] 290 Articles 300-384 & 400-450, 1999 NEC [] 291 2000 International Fire Code Overview (also check Day 1 ) [] 292 Fire Alarm Systems (also check Day 1) DAY THREE - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001 (All Classes Are Full Day - Choose One Class Only Per Day) 381 IBC/IFC Correlation 382 2000 IBC Conventional Construction Provisions in Wood 383 international Building Code: Building Classification I 384 IBC Advanced Types of Construction 385 Moisture Control & Indoor Air... (also check Day 2) 386 2000 IBC Overview: Nonstructurat Provisions [] 387 Legal Aspects of Code Administration [] 388 IPC / UPC Comparison and IPC Materials [] 389 Duct Systems Inspection [] 390 Articles 500-555 & 600-830, 1999 NEC [] 391 The 2000 Urban Wildland Interface Code [] 392 Smoke Control Systems DAY FOUR - THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001 (All Classes Are Full Day - Choose One Class Only Per Day) [] 481 2000 International Energy Conservation Code [] 482 IBC Advanced Structural Concepts [] 483 International Building Code: Building Classification II [] 484 IBC Advanced Means of Egress Components [] 485 Fire-Resistive Construction [] 486 IBC Wood Framing [] 487 Administration & Mgmt of the Building Function [] 488 iPC water Distr, Pipe Siz., Cross Conn., Backflow & Back Siphonage [] 489 Smoke and Fire Dampers [] 490 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC) Overview [] 491 Company Level Fire Inspections (also check Day 5) [] 492 High Piled Combustible Stock DAY FIVE - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2001 (All Classes Are Full Da',- Choose One Class Only Per Day) [] [] [] [] [] [] 581 Accessibility Provisions of the 2000 IBC [] 587 Administrative Provisions of the IBC and Wrap-Up 582 2000 IBC: Overview of the Structural Provisions [] 588 Fuel Gas Piping and the International Fuel Gas Code 583 International Building Code Basic Exiting [] 589 Venting of Gas Appliances Using Venting Tables 584 IBC Advanced Means of Egress Design [] 590 Practical Electrical Inspection Forum 585 Roofing Inspection [] 591 Company Level Inspections (also check Day 4) 586 Prestressed Concrete Special Inspection [] 592 Indoor Fireworks · · · Call the Marriott DTC at (303) 77.c -1100 for Hotel Accommodations. · · · Room rates are $ 83 government/$120 non-government until February 13th, at which time all rates will increase. City of River TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Bob Ruprecht, Building Inspector January 2, 2001 Out of State Conference On February 5th through February 9th, 2001, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, will be hosting their 31 st annual Building Inspection Seminar. The classes offered at this seminar provide new methods and techniques of code enforcement, which will play an important role in improving the design and construction of our future buildings. Continuing education is an effective way of acquiring the knowledge and experience needed to fulfill the responsibilities associated with building inspection and code enforcement. Therefore, it is vitally important that a building inspector develops the skills needed to effectively see that new construction is carried out in accordance with the approved plans and code requirements. Attached is an outline of this seminar. The total cost of this seminar for travel expenses, lodging, and the seminar itself, is estimated at approximately $1,200. This has been budgeted for in the 2001 budget. Therefore, at this time I am asking the Mayor and City Council to grant permission for me to attend this five-day seminar in Madison, Wisconsin. If you need any further information, please feel free to contact me at 441-2951. s:\b&z\terry\wisc99.doc 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425 Mechanical Inspection Housing and Light Commercial February 5-9, ,2001, in Madison, Wisconsin Purpose This one-week training course will cover mechanical systems, installa- tion and code requirements, and inspection techniques and procedures. Sessions will focus on developing the inspector's understanding of present- day construction technology and the installation of mechanical systems in accordance with local building codes. Exposure to new technology and existing mechanical systems will provide the basis for in-depth me- chanical inspection training. Who Should Attend This course is designed for inspectors ,~th mechanical inspection responsi- bilities in existing housing, new residential, and light commercial structures. Multipurpose inspectors will also benefit. Sessions are struc- tured to fulfill the educational re- quirements of many certification programs. Teaching Approach Each topic area includes lecture and workshop exercises. Selected notes, references, and special workshop exercises will be provided. The 2000 International Mechanical Code and 2000 International Fuel Gas Code will be used as the basic code documents for this course. Provisions of other mechanical codes will be discussed where pertinent. Bring your 2000 International Codes or your community's code to mark up and use for reference during the course. Additional Benefits from Attending This course covers the topics evaluat- ed in mechanical certification testing programs common in most communi- ties and expands on the basic mechan- ical code requirements. Some past attendees have received continuing education credit toward certification requirements. Check with your state agency for approval of credits. Course Outline Monday, February 5 7:45 Registration The Lowell Center 610 Langdon Street Madison, Wisconsin 8:15 Welcome and Introduction Stephen T. Pudloski Program Director 8:30 Discussion of the Week's Activities · Presentations and demonstrations · Problem solving · Assignments 9:00 Codes Interpretation and Implementation · Standards vs. codes · Interpretation · Decision making 1o:15 Mechanical Codes · Introduction · Purpose and scope · Code arrangement · Referencing content I 1:00 Setting Up a Mechanical Inspection Program 12:00 Lunch I:00 Mechanical Definitions 2:30 Symbols and Calculations · SMACNA, ASHRAE symbols · Basic calculations 3:15 Fundamental System Design · Basic load calculations (Manual J) · Establishing an air balance schedule - effects of positive and negative pressure 5:00 Social Hour 6:00 Dinner at The Lowell Center Tuesday, February 6 8:30 Heating and Cooling Equipment · Residential · Commercial · Plan review · Field inspection I2:00 Lunch I:00 Air Duct Systems · Materials · Supports · Controls · Protection of fire ratings - fire dampers - firestopping · Plan review · Field inspection 4:30 Social Hour Mechanical Inspection Wednesday, February 7 8:30 Fuel Supply Systems · Fuel oil - tank installation - piping (materials and methods) - safety precautions and tests · Fuel gas (natural and LPG) - tank installation (LPG) - piping (materials and methods) - plan review - field inspection 12:00 Lunch I:00 Fuel Supply Systems (continues) 1:45 Chimney and Venting Systems · Chimneys - masonry - factory-built · Vents - type B & L vents - plastic vents · Plan review and field inspection 4:30 Social Hour Thursday, February 8 8:30 Combustion Air · Requirements · Calculations · Plan review · Field inspection 8:45 Clearance Reduction · Required clearances · Reduction methods · Plan review · Field inspection 10:30 Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems · Where required · Hood and duct design - materials - fans - discharge points - make-up air · Suppression · Plan review · Field inspection and tests 12:00 Lunch I:00 Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems (continues) 3:00 Other Exhaust Systems · Clothes dryer - residential and commercial · Commercial garage · Simple welding systems 4:30 Social Hour Friday, February 9 8:30 Existing Residential Mechanical Inspection · What to look for · Addressing non-conforming situations · Achieving compliance 9:00 New Residential Construction · Application · Plan review · Rough-in mechanical inspection · Rough-in fireplace/chimney inspection · Final inspection 10:30 New Commercial Construction · Small business office - application - plan review - rough-in mechanical inspection - rough-in fireplace/ chimney inspection - final inspection · Restaurant - application - plan review - rough-in mechanical inspection - rough-in fireplace/ chimney inspection - final inspection 12:00 Lunch I:00 New Commercial Construction (continued) · Public garage - application and plan review - rough-in mechanical inspection - you§h-in fireplace/ chimney inspection - final inspection 2:00 The Mechanical Inspection Process · Use of checklists · Guidelines and recommended procedures · Judgment in the field · Open discussion 3:00 Final Adjournment Course Instructor Raymond Sebastian is Assistant Chief, Building Official, and Chief Mechanical Inspector, Clermont County (Ohio) Building Department, Batavia, Ohio. He has 15 years of experience in mechanical contracting and construction, followed by 18 years of building code administration. Mr. Sebastian serves on the Educa- tion Testing Services Committee at Princeton, New Jersey, and is pres- ently serving as committee chairman for the Mechanical Advisory Commit- tee of the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors. I-Ie was a member of the BOCA National Mechanical Commit- tee for six years and a member of the International Mechanical Code Development Hearing Committee for three years.