Proposed 2012 CBOAC ABM Workshops

Legal Aspects of Code Administration: September 24th (full day) This seminar provides code officials with guidelines for administering the legal aspects of codes with regard to enforcement, prosecution and maintenance. In this course, participants will discuss historical consequences of ignoring the regulation of building construction and materials, and learn how to interpret and apply local government, state and federal legislative laws pertaining to the administration and enforcement of a building code. Participants will also be able to define and apply concepts which are legally important to the administration and enforcement of the building code and establish or document rules of procedure used before a board of building code appeals. By using the guidelines presented in the course, participants will learn how to effectively testify in a court of law.

Instructor: Linda Pieczynski. Linda S. Pieczynski is an attorney engaged in the general practice of law, with a special emphasis on municipal prosecution in the areas of zoning and building code violations. Previously, she worked for the state´s attorney in DuPage County, Illinois, where her responsibilities included conducting seminars for law enforcement agencies. She currently represents numerous municipalities as their village prosecutor. She is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, and a member of the Illinois Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association and DuPage Association of Women Lawyers. She has written several books and has published articles on various legal topics. Additionally, she rewrote the Legal Aspects of Code Administration textbook published by BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI.

Limited Density Rural Dwellings: September 25th (half day A.M.) Limited Density Rural Dwellings are referred to in the California Residential Code numerous times, but how many of us are aware of or pay attention to, what they are and how they are required to be constructed? What is the background on these types of dwellings and why are they allowed in state law? This workshop will provide an opportunity to learn from jurisdictions that have written adoptive ordinances allowing the construction of Limited Density Rural Dwellings and what there experiences have been enforcing these Health and Safety Code provisions.

Assessment, Acceptance, and Approval of Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction: September 25th (half day P.M.) Introduction –Emerging risks attributable to the built environment. How do you handle it when an applicant wants to use materials or methods of construction that are not covered in the code or supported by an Evaluation Service Report? Do you simply deny the opportunity for the applicant use the materials or are you prepared for such an application? This workshop will provide tools for you to use back at your county to review application of the IBC Section 104.11 related to the assessment, acceptance, and approval of alternate materials and methods of construction. The intent behind these code requirements, along with the justification of an alternate will be covered. Some alternates that may be covered include Straw bale, Cob, Quincha, and Wattle-and-daub construction.

Fundamentals of the ICC Code Development Process: September 26th (half day)This seminar will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in all levels of the International Codes development process. After completing the seminar, participants will be able to: Describe the purpose, intent and chronology of the code development process; Prepare the components of a code change proposal submission package; Describe the interactive roles exhibited during the code development hearings; Describe the flow of the Code Development Procedures; Explain the Appeals Process; Utilize the published documents of the process.

Instructor: Paul Armstrong. Paul Armstrong, P.E. is responsible for the development of the Building and Safety Service line in Southern California. Most of his career has been in the model code organizations in the development of codes and other technical services. His tasks have included secretariat to many of the previous ICBO code development committees and was secretariat of the ICC International Residential Code drafting committee and the ICC International Zoning Code drafting committee. He participates on many national and local committees and assists in state and local code adoption issues. He supervised the plan review services and Code Development staff at ICBO and was responsible for providing technical assistance to ICC membership, providing quick and accurate technical information through various media and upgrading the image of code enforcement officials, construction industry and ICC staff. He has a strong background in many of the major building codes with at least 14 years experience in the building codes and standards industry, strong knowledge in the ANSI A117.1, FHAct, ADA, CA title 24 Accessibility regulations and related laws and ordinances.

California’s New Seismic Trends September 26th (1-1/2 2-hours) A major earthquake in California is imminent according to earthquake experts. Join Jeff Crosier, S.E. of Miyamoto International, Inc. for a discussion regarding new trends and policy decisions that affect us and the communities we serve.

Instructor: Jeff Crosier. Jeff Crosier is the managing Principal of the structural engineering firm of Miyamoto International’s Orange County office. Miyamoto is one of the largest and fastest growing structural engineering firms in California. Miyamoto International has offices throughout the world. Jeff specializes in DSA (Division of State Architect) projects and has more than 25 years of experience in the design of new buildings, renovations, and seismic retrofit projects. He has been in charge of structural design and coordination of education, hospitality, entertainment, institutional, and commercial projects, including extensive evaluation and strengthening/repair work subsequent to the Whittier, Loma Prieta, Northridge, Port-au-Prince and Christchurch earthquakes, and also the 1992 Hurricane Iniki in Hawaii. Jeff is the past president of SEAOSC.