Join AIA Colorado for a series of classes on the
2009 and 2012 building codes. All classes will take place from
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the locations listed below.
Each class qualifies for
7.5 Health, Safety and Welfare continuing education hours (CEH). Under the state of Colorado’s rules for continuing education for state licensure renewal, these programs meet the requirements for 7.5 HSW CEH.
Please visit our
event calendar for the most up-to-date AIA Colorado Code Class schedule.
AIA Colorado members and participants who register for three or more classes receive a discount.
Download a registration form, or contact Jenna Cather at
jenna@aiacolorado.org or 303.446.2266, ext. 112, for more information.
Classes are presented by Colorado Code Consulting, LLC and BCER Engineering.
2012 Code Class Schedule
Feb. 10: Fire Resistance Rated Construction
In-depth discussion of the fire-resistant-rated construction, Chapter 7 and 8, and fire protection, Chapter 9, provisions of the 2009 IBC. The class will include a discussion of available resources available to comply with these chapters. The class also includes discussion of where fire protection systems are required to be installed. The installation standards for fire protection systems will not be discussed in this class.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).
March 16: 2012 International Building Code Overview
This class explores the major provisions of the 2012 International Building Code. The presentation includes discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: occupancy classification, types of construction, means of egress, fire sprinklers and fire-resistive-rated construction, administrative provisions and accessibility. This class is designed to provide an introduction to the new provision of the code.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).
May 11: 2009 International Building Code Overview
This class explores the major provisions of the 2009 International Building Code. The presentation includes discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: occupancy classification, types of construction, means of egress, fire sprinklers and fire-resistive-rated construction, administrative provisions and accessibility. This class is designed to provide an introduction to the new provision of the code.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).
June 8: 2012 Accessibility Update
This class will review the changes from the 2009 edition to the 2012 edition of the International Building Code and referenced ICC A117.1 Standard. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participant with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work.
Location: 29th St. Mall Community Meeting Room (located across from Cantina Laredo at the corner of 29th and Canyon,
1685 29th St., Ste. #1268, Boulder, CO 80301).
July 13: International Energy Conservation Code
This class covers the provisions of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Both commercial and residential plan review and inspection techniques will be reviewed. Discussion will include climate zones, thermal envelope, air barriers, vapor barriers, mechanical systems, lighting controls and loads as well as determining lighting budgets. Thisclass is a combination of the half-day Residential and Commercial Energy Conservation classes.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).
Aug. 10: International Existing Building Code
This class addresses the use of the International Existing Building Code. It focuses on the fundamental requirements of IEBC that are placed on an existing structure that undergoes repair work, alteration, renovation activity or construction of an addition, and the effect of a change in the building’s occupancy classification. The class discusses the prescriptive requirements, work area requirements and compliance alternatives method of evaluating work in an existing building. Topics include regulations of additions, alterations and repairs, changes of occupancy considerations, compliance alternatives and application of the IEBC.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).
Sept. 14: International Building Code Overview
This seminar explores the major provisions of the 2012 International Building Code. The presentation will include discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: occupancy classification, types of construction, means of egress, fire sprinklers and fire-resistive-rated construction, administrative provisions and accessibility. This class is designed to provide an introduction to the new provision of the code.
Location: Van Gilder, CTC Conference Room (
1515 Wynkoop St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202).