B3) Oregon Residential Code - Chapter 3 Overview
Steve Thomas, Colorado Regional Manager, Education Director, Shums Coda Associates

Wednesday, September 25 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square – Tigard

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Class Description

Explores the major provisions of Chapter 3, Building Planning of the 2018 Oregon Residential Specialty Code. The presentation includes detailed discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: fire-resistant rated construction, means of egress, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and glazing. The class is designed to introduce the provision of the code to the user. 

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will understand how to apply the provisions of Chapter 3 to the design of their projects.
  • Attendees will understand the layout of Chapter 3 of the ORSC.
  • Attendees will understand the life-safety principles of the ORSC and how to apply them to the design of residential structures.
  • Attendees will understand the nonstructural provisions of Chapter 3 of the ORSC.

About our Presenter

Mr. Thomas has over forty years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections and administration. His firm provides building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes across the country. Working for a building code-consulting firm since 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for different local jurisdictions in Colorado.  Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO and ICC committees including serving as a member and then Chairman of the ICC Means of Egress Code Development Committee.

He was named an honorary member of ICC in 2021. He is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015 & 2018 IBC, both available from ICC. He and his previous firm, Colorado Code Consulting were awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 35 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.

Class Materials/Books to Reference

Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)

Target Audience (who should attend)

Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, Permit Technicians

Level of Expertise

Beginner

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):

OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.

ICC PPP CEUs: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs

An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.

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