Education / Training

UPDATE 1/31/12: This seminar is now FULL and we will not be accepting any more registrations.  If you would like to be put on a wait list in case someone cancels, please email Lara Mormino at lmormino@marylandheights.com. Thank you for your interest.   CLASS FILLED The Missouri Association of Code Enforcement and the St. Louis Association of Code Enforcement will present a seminar on Residential Mechanical Inspections and Residential Plumbing Inspections on Wednesday, February 8. Sign-in opens at 8:30 a.m. and the morning session gets underway at 9:00 a.m. There will be an hour break for lunch, followed by the afternoon session, which is scheduled to wrap up at 4:00 p.m.

The instructors are John Morgan, MCP for the mechanical portion and Art Genasci, MCP for the plumbing portion. The day of training will be held in the Municipal Courtroom at the Maryland Heights Government Center, located at 11911 Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights. Participants will receive .6 Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

The cost is $40 for current MACE/SLACE members and $80 for non-members. The non-member fee includes membership in both MACE and SLACE for the remainder of 2012. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning and lunch will be served mid-day.

Attendance at this seminar will be limited to 50, so be sure to register now. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact John Morgan at 314-994-3200 or email John at jmorgan@cityoffrontenac.org.

Click HERE to download an information & registration form.

The St. Louis Professional Chapter of the International Code Council American Institute of Architects St. Louis Building Code Committee Present
 
The “Brown Bag” Code Series: A Review of Code Violations – Lessons to be Learned
 
Presenter: Paul Mercurio
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, City of Clayton, Missouri
 
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2012
 
Time: Noon – 1:00 pm
 
Location: The Masonry Institute of St. Louis
1429 South Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, MO 63117
 
Credits: AIA – 1.0 Hour (HSW)
ICC – 0.1 Contact Hour
Missouri Fire Inspectors – 1.0 Hour
 
Registration Fee: Cash or Check (payable to AIA St. Louis) at the door.
AIA/ICC/MABOI Members/Fire Marshals: $ 5.00
Associate AIA Members: $ 3.00
Non-Members: $10.00
 
BRING YOUR OWN “BROWN BAG” LUNCH. BEVERAGES PROVIDED COMPLIMENTS OF THE MASONRY INSTITUTE.
 
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 314-621-3484 OR EMAIL member@aia-stlouis.org

SLACE is offering a seminar on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the St. Charles Police Department (left).
The guest speaker will be Ray Kinard with enerGov Solutions. The topic will be performing and managing inspections using electronic tablets such as the iPad.
When:  Wednesday, January 18, 2012
              11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where:  St. Charles Police Department
               1781 Zumbehl Rd.
                St. Charles, MO 63303
Lunch will be provided.
Guests are welcome.

Energize Missouri Building Energy Standards Workshops will illustrate the far-reaching benefits associated with adopting and enforcing the latest International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in an attempt to gain a stronger statewide involvement. If all municipalities in Missouri adopted and enforced the model energy code statewide in 2011, the state would have saved $318 million annually in energy costs by 2030.
For more information, please download the flyer by clicking below..
Energize Missouri Building Energy Webinar Brochure
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Energize Missouri Building Energy Standards Workshop Webinar & Kansas City Information
Energize Missouri Building Energy Standards Workshops are being held this winter! Enclosed please find information for the upcoming Energize Missouri Building Energy Standards Workshop webinars:

Webinar Workshop

Date & Time

Topic

Participant Information

Webinar Workshop 2

December 20, 2011
 
9:30am

Commercial Building Codes

Toll Free Dial in number: 888-677-6607
For Participants:
URL: https://e-meetings.verizonbusiness.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PB2361900
Audience passcode: RIVERA
 
Participants can join the event directly at:
https://e-meetings.verizonbusiness.com/nc/join.php?i=PB2361900&p=RIVERA&t=c

Webinar Workshop 3

January 31, 2012 9:30am

Residential Building Codes

TBD

February 1, 2012 9:30am

Commercial Building Codes

TBD

The URL links will not be active until the day of the webinar. Please use the link provided to access visual content and the phone number to listen in and answer questions. One webinar workshop consists of 2 presentations; with a residential presentation one day and commercial the second. Each presentation will be about an hour and a half and will take place over 2 days.
To better track attendance, please notify Energy Code Workshop staff with the following information for the workshop you plan to attend, if you have not yet done so:

Date & Location of Workshop to be attended:

Who will be attending (First and Last Name of each attendee):

Attendee(s) email address(es):

Attached to this message please find a flier detailing the final live workshop in Kansas City. Below is information for the remaining live workshop:

Date

January 24 & 25, 2012

Region

Kansas City

Address

1832 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
 
Four Points by Sheraton Kansas City Airport

 
Building Energy Standards are Beneficial for Missouri
These workshops will illustrate the far-reaching benefits associated with adopting and enforcing the latest International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in an attempt to gain a stronger statewide involvement. If all municipalities in Missouri adopted and enforced the model energy code statewide in 2011, the state would have saved $318 million annually in energy costs by 2030.
 
Workshop Topics

• Residential Buildings: Homeowner and Contractor Awareness of the 2009 IECC (Residential Presentation #1)
• Residential Buildings: Residential Remodeling and Additions for 2009 IECC (Residential Presentation #2)
• Commercial Buildings: Resource Inventory and Lessons Learned for the Commercial Portion of the 2009 IECC and 90.1-2007 (Commercial Presentation #1)
• Commercial Buildings: Commercial Requirements for the 2009 IECC and 90.1-2007 (Commercial Presentation #2)

Typical Workshop Agenda
Day 1:                   
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Morning workshop, Residential Presentation #1 with Q&A
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon workshop, Commercial Presentation #1 with Q&A
 
Day 2:
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM Morning workshop, Residential Presentation #2 with Q&A
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon workshop, Commercial Presentation #2 with Q&A
 
These events are provided at no cost (complimentary 2009 IECC Code books will also be provided at the in-person workshops)! There will be 4 different workshop presentations held over 2 days. Morning presentations will cover residential building codes and afternoon presentations will cover commercial building codes. You are free to attend just one presentation or are welcome to stay for the whole day or even attend the entire 2-day workshop.
 
For more information, e-mail energycodeworkshop@shawgrp.com.

The Upper Great Plains Region III Educational Institute will hold a week long training institute from Monday, February 6 to Friday, February 10, 2012.
For more information, please download the flyer by clicking below.
Upper Great Plains Region III Educational Institute Brochure
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INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS FULL-WEEK PROGRAMS
Seven days of ICC seminars covering numerous specialty topics
will be offered throughout the week. Linda Pieczynski returns
this year and will present a seminar on Legal Aspects for Property
Maintenance Inspectors. Steve Van Note, John Gibson and Kevin
Scott will present seminars on the changes to the 2012 IRC, IBC
and IFC. John Gibson will be presenting a seminar on Chapter 4
of the IBC. Sam Dardano presents two seminars on the 2012 IMC
and IFGC. There will also be fi ve days of seminars for fi re offi cials.
Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting, will be returning to
present fi ve days of IBC and IRC specialty seminars.
MONDAY
Bill Joynes, Hamline University Associate Professor, will present
a seminar dealing with public sector leadership.
Greg Karow, Code Educational Opportunities, will present a
seminar from the fi eld inspector’s perspective.
Pat Coughlin presents a seminar on plumbing based fi re protection
systems for one- and two-family dwellings.
TUESDAY
Cari Williamette and Mario Monesterio, Westwood Professional
Services, present a seminar on solar & wind energy from the
inspector’s perspective.
Jim Nemastil and Marko Vovk present a seminar on major
defi ciencies in existing homes.
Tuesday Night Dinner Outing—Join your peers for a “spin on the
town.” There will be transportation available to a local restaurant
so that after an exceptional day of training you can get together
and enjoy an evening with other colleagues. Dinner is at your own
expense. Details will be available at the registration table.
WEDNESDAY
Nick Carver, City of Maplewood, presents a seminar on developing
“Green” building programs.
Chapter Recognition Awards, during lunch.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Trade Show – Learn about the latest products and services available
to construction and inspection professional at the trade show.
ICC Bookstore – Code books and other references will be available
for viewing and purchase.
THURSDAY
Russell Thornburg, Thornburg Code Services, presents a seminar
on IRC soils, footings & foundations.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Mark Hilbert, IAEI & NFPA instructor, will present two seminars
on residential and commercial electrical inspections.
FRIDAY
Bill Joynes, Hamline University Associate Professor, will present
a seminar dealing with workplace communication.
REGISTRATION
Registrations received on or before January 9, 2012:
• $140 per day, per person
• Multiple Days Discount $133 per day, per person when
registration is for 4 or more days.
• Early-bird Discount of $133 per day, per person applies to
registrations received on or before December 23, 2011.
• Registration includes instruction, handout materials, lunch and
break refreshments.
REGISTER EARLY!
• The most popular sessions fi ll up quickly and close early!
• Walk-ins are accepted with limited availability.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Written requests for refunds must be received by ICC on or before
January 20, 2012. Written requests may be submitted by fax: 1-708-
799-2651 or e-mail: rallen@iccsafe.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Qualifying continuing education will be issued for each day of
attendance. Continuing education recognition has been received by
the American Institute of Architects; International Code Council;
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry Construction Codes and
Licensing Division, Plumbing and Engineering, Boilers and High-
Pressure Piping; State of Wisconsin.
LOCATION
• Oak Ridge, a Dolce Conference Hotel, One Oak Ridge Drive,
Chaska, MN 55318
• Free parking onsite.
• Reservations 877-874-6772.
• Website www.dolce-minneapolis-hotel.com
• Be sure to mention you will be attending the ICC Region III
Educational Institute to receive the $105.00 Institute rate.

Ranken Technical College is offering a course on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation.
Students learn the basic types of photovoltaic systems and their applications for both stand-alone (battery backup) and utility interactive systems (grid tied). Students will learn about the PV system install, design, size calculations and installation safety. The student will be able to draw one-line electrical diagrams for interactive and standalone PV systems showing all major components and subsystems, and indicate the locations of the PV source and output circuits, inverter input and output circuits, charge controller and battery circuits.

For more information, please download the flyer by clicking below.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Brochure

Ranken Technical College  is offering a course on Home Energy Audits.  The course will cover how to perform the audit and preparing the report. 
Training Includes:
» Energy Basics
» Lighting and Appliance
» Building Assessment
» Health and Safety
» Air Leakage
» BPI Field Examination
» HVAC Systems
» Duct Blaster Training
» Domestic Hot Water
» RESNET
For more information, please download the flyer by clicking below.
Home Energy Audits Brochure

Ranken Technical College, in association with the Missouri Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (MBFAA),  is offering a course on burglar and fire alarm systems. 
For more information, please download the flyer by clicking below.
Alarm Systems Course Brochure

Ranken Technical College is offering a course on Home Inspection.  The training course covers the following elements:
» Overview of a Home Inspection
» Inspecting Structures
» Inspecting Interiors & Exteriors
» Inspecting Roofs
» Inspecting Electrical
» Inspecting Plumbing
» Inspecting Heating & Cooling
» Inspecting Insulation and Ventilation
For more information, please download the flyer below.
Home Inspection Training Flyer

CODE OFFIICIALS SEMINAR Free Seminar & Lunch! Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (Noon – 1:00 p.m.) Join Ed Glock as he gives an update to the following topics:"Top 10" IBC and IRC masonry related code changes for 2009, mortar versus grout, high-lift versus low-lift grouting, masonry tolerances, shear wall types, wall bracing, and tuckpointing guidelines. LOCATION THE MASONRY CENTER 1429 S. BIG BEND BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63117 RSVP Call: 314-645-5888 OR Fax: 314-645-5898 OR MISL-INFO@MASONRYSTL.ORG Vegetarian meals available by prior request.