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OBOA Spring Educational Institute
Wednesday, May 03, 2023, 8:00 AM to Friday, May 05, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT
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Wednesday, May 3 – Friday, May 5  

Location: Salem Convention Center; 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

This year's Spring Institute will have both full day classes (8:30 am - 4:00 pm) and half day classes (8:30 am - 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) There will be a full hot breakfast from 7:30 am - 8:30 am, lunch break from 12 pm - 1 pm and two 15 minute breaks. Participants must attend the entire class for CEUs (no partial credit).

Need A Hotel Room? Book Your Room Direct with the Grand Hotel by calling 877-540-7800. Let the representative know you are with the Oregon Building Officials Associations. Grand Hotel | 200 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97301

Deadline to Register: May 1st

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Click the green button (session title) for detailed class information.
Class Title/Topic & Instructor Class Date(s) & Times
A1) NFPA 13 - Code Review with 2019 Updates
Jason Phelps, Plans Examiner II, City of Hillsboro
Wednesday, May 3
8:30 am – 4 pm
(1-hr lunch break)
A2) Cal OES Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training with OrSAP Supplement 
Chris Wong, Structural Engineer, City of Hillsboro & Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro
Wednesday, May 3
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)

A3) Residential Solar PV Plans Review
Doug Smith, MCP/CBO, WC3
Wednesday, May 3
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)
B1) Residential Gas Piping Sizing and Installation
Jason Phelps, Plans Examiner II, City of Hillsboro
Thursday, May 4
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 
(half-day class)

B2) Cal OES Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training with OrSAP Supplement
Chris Wong, Structural Engineer, City of Hillsboro & Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro
Thursday, May 4
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)

B3) Leadership Skills for Managing Change
Judy Clarke, M.Ed. Counseling, Team HR, LLC
Thursday, May 4
1:00 pm – 4 pm 
(half-day class)

B4) Fuel-Fired Appliances: B-Vent Sizing and Combustion Air Requirements
Jason Phelps, PlansExaminer II, City of Hillsboro
Thursday, May 4
1:00 pm – 4 pm
(half day class)
B5) Solar PV Inspections
Doug Smith, MCP/CBO, WC3
Thursday, May 4
8:30 am – 12 pm 
(half day class)
B6) Wiring Requirements and Wire Sizing, NEC Articles 300 and 310
Doug Smith, MCP/CBO, WC3
Thursday, May 4
1:00 pm – 4 pm
(half day class)
C1) H Occupancies Fundamentals
Jason Phelps, Plans Examiner II, City of Hillsboro
Friday, May 5
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)

C2) Cal OES Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training with OrSAP Supplement
Chris Wong, Structural Engineer, City of Hillsboro & Paul Vinje, Chief Plans Examiner, City of Hillsboro
Friday, May 5
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)
C3) Building Person Resilience for Managing Change and Overcoming Burnout
Judy Clarke, M.Ed. Counseling, Team HR LLC
Friday, May 5 
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)
C4) Battery Energy Storage Systems
Doug Smith, MCP/CBO, WC3
Friday, May 5 
8:30 am – 4 pm 
(1-hr lunch break)

Registration Fees:

Registration: Classes are per day; select only one each day.

  • OBOA or OFMA Member: $325 per full day class; $165 per half day class
  • Non-Member: $425 per full day class; $265 per half day class

OFMA Discount: We are proud to offer our partner, Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA) discounted membership rates to attend any OBOA program. Spread the word -- we hope to have our fire friends join us in any class.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations received on or before April 21 will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after April 21, no shows and same day cancellations will not receive a refund. There is no refund or credit given for partial attendance (attendees must attend full time for any CEUs). Substitutions from the same jurisdiction/company may be made -- they must be communicated in advance in writing to OBOA to ensure accurate reporting for CEU credits.

About this Institute

What your registration includes: Your registration includes instruction for the entire class, presentation/class handouts or materials (as provided by the speaker), opportunity to engage with the speaker and other participants, and ICC Preferred Provider Program CEUs (continuing education credit) as submitted to ICC on your behalf. For the day you are registered, a full, hot breakfast, is available from 7:30-8:30am, lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm is included in your fees.

ICC CEUs: To receive ICC CEUs for your attendance, each participant MUST attend the class in its entirety (ie: all six-hours). Partial credit or refunds will NOT be given. This is a requirement set by ICC and no exceptions can be made. Ensure each class date and times prior to registration to ensure availability to attend. A sign-in sheet will be available at the start of each course. Attendance is tracked for each session (for CEUs) by the time you log in and log out.

Paper Lite: OBOA is increasingly aware that every piece of printed paper has an impact on our event’s carbon footprint. In an effort to minimize paper waste and reduce meeting costs, session handouts will NOT be printed for attendees. Instead, they will be provided to each attendee electronically in advance of the institute.

Schedule: The Institute registration desk opens at 7:30 am each day and a full, hot breakfast buffet with coffee will be available at that time. Class sessions start at either 8:30 am or 1:00 pm and are scheduled to end at 4:00 pm. There will be two 15-minute breaks, typically taken at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm (at the discretion of the instructor) and lunch is from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Registration fees include electronic session materials, a full, hot breakfast, breaks, and lunch for the day(s) you are registered.

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