Upcoming Events

There will be a quarterly meeting at noon on December 5, 2018

December 5 (7 hours)
Bruce E. Johnson, Senior Regulatory Engineer Codes and Regulatory Services
2-HR Program: Dampers for Fire and Smoke Protection (based on the 2015 IBC)
NYS Approval #49-6965
This class will provide students with an overview of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 7 requirements for duct and air transfer openings and fire and smoke dampers as related to overall fire-resistance construction for passive fire protection. This will include requirements for damper testing, ratings and actuation. The class will provide students with insight on how the different types of dampers are tested to achieve fire damper and/or smoke damper ratings and the proper installation and maintenance of dampers for code compliance. Students will receive useful tips for conducting plan review and field inspections of dampers to ensure code compliance with IBC Chapter 7 requirements.
1-HR Program: UL Resources for Code Officials
NYS Approval #49-6770
The class provides an overview on the latest UL Resources that are available to support building and fire code officials with their responsibilities to ensure code compliance and the safety of the built environment.

Eric Bradshaw 2 hours for NYS flood & Cedar

2 Hours – OFPC program or Upper Susquehanna Coalition

December 6 (7 hours)
2015 IBC Accessibility and Usability for Residential Facilities
This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for new or existing construction of accessible residential facilities for compliance with the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review and inspection of residential buildings and facilities to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments and hearing impairments can use the facilities. Attendees will participate in activities that involve questions and answers, discussion and case study, performing parts of individually and in groups.

If there are any questions contact William Knickerbocker knick@cortland.org.