1. Building Code Outreach
Annual CTE Conference
November 30, 2017
Sheraton Hartford South
Rocky Hill CT

2. Building Code Outreach Program
Connecticut Building Officials Association (CBOA) and International Code Council (ICC) Presenters: Mary Ann Basile, CT licensed Building Official since 1994 Peter Zvingilas, President of CBOA, CT Licensed Building Official William Nash, Northeast Regional Manager for ICC

3. Connecticut Building Officials Association
The Mission of the Connecticut Building Officials Association (CBOA) is to promote the Building Code Profession as integral to building safety and advance the understanding, formulation and enforcement of the Connecticut State Building Code.

4. International Code Council
Vision: Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities.
Mission: To provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.
Values:
Customer Value Professionalism
Integrity and Trust Public Service
Member Focus Quality

5. Objective of this program:
Introduce two additional tools to assist instructors in construction related programs:
1) MENTORING PROGRAM
2) HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM

6. Current State of Connecticut Building Code
Current State Building Code
The current state building code, effective October 1, 2016, is the 2016 State Building Code (SBC):
2016 State Building Code inc. Errata #1
Errata #1 – Separate Document 12/31/16 
  The State Building Code is based on the International Code Council’s widely-adopted 2012 International Codes and references the ICC A standard for accessibility. The 2016 CSBC is effective for projects where permit applications are made on or after October 1,
The 2016 SBC adopts the following model codes:
2012 International Building Code
2012 International Existing Building Code
2012 International Plumbing Code
2012 International Mechanical Code
2012 International Residential Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code
2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Web Address:

7. Examples of non-code compliant construction

8. The Code is reviewed and updated frequently
Increasing complexity of the code from 1990’s to present
New Materials
New Methods
Increasing Energy Requirements
These books represent all types of construction including commercial, industrial, residential, etc.

9. International Residential Code
2015 International Residential Building Code
1989 CABO Code
( Effective 6/1994)

10. Mentoring Volunteers Available
CBOA has a number of licensed code officials who have volunteered to visit your classes at a schedule that is mutually convenient.
Building Officials
Assistant Building Officials
Electrical Inspectors
Plumbing and Heating Inspectors
PLEASE FILL OUT PROVIDED FORM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED- NO COST FOR THIS PROGRAM,

11. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL
High School
Technical
Training Program

12. Construction careers enhanced with ICC Certificates and Certifications
The ICC developed a program for students participating in construction related training at the high school and post secondary technical school levels. The program develops the skills necessary to navigate and comprehend the I-Codes and receive ICC certificates and certifications.

13. NOW
is the time to emphasize the importance and significance of a career in the field of construction.

14. Opportunity for Students in Construction
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook –
“Employment of construction and building inspectors is projected
to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all
occupations.”
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

15. ICC Workforce study emphasizing the need for code officials and reflects the trend in all aspects of the construction industry.

16. Educational Experience
More than a quarter of code professionals hold bachelor’s degrees (27 percent). High school diplomas (25 percent), follow closely behind as the main educational background and then community college and associate’s degrees (23 percent). Technical or vocational programs were cited by 16 percent of the respondents and advanced degrees were earned by almost 9 percent.

17. WHO IS THE FUTURE OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

19. 4 COURSES OF STUDY OFFERED
Carpentry
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)

20. Course Materials and Benefits Include:
2015 International Residential Code Book (IRC)
2015 IRC Study Companion
ICC Annual Membership
30 Question Final Exam administered by local instructor
Up to four exams permitted if student wishes to study additional courses in other subjects
Certificate of Achievement if students score 70% on test
Award(s) can translate into a competitive edge for employment

21. 2015 IRC and 2015 IRC Study Companion

22. Curriculum Training Cost
All memberships are annual memberships
School membership $ – Instructor receives an IRC code book and access to the ICC website
Student membership $25.00 – Student receives an IRC codebook, final exam and Certificate of Achievement upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or better.
IRC Study Companion (Soft Cover Book) $47.00
or in PDF for $ The curriculum is based on the IRC Study Companion*

23. Example of Annual Cost to Operate High School Program
The following is an outline of cost for one school with 12 students.
School membership……………………………………… $150.00
12 Student memberships…………………………………$300.00
13 Study Companion Guides…………………………….$611.00
TOTAL………………………………………………… $1,061.00
This program has been formatted to allow the technical school instructor to easily incorporate the codes associated with the construction trades into the student’s daily curriculum.
The ICC encourages all businesses associated with the construction trades to mentor and sponsor their local technical high schools.

24. ICC has offered this program at a below market value and envisions this program creating a more knowledgeable workforce, moving into the next decade.
We are seeing an increase expansion of High Schools and Colleges across the country with the continuing support of Code Officials and the NAHB.

25. Thank you for your consideration.
The International Code Council looks forward to working with partners in the Construction Industry and technical schools to educate and develop the next generation of Tech Students as they enter the workforce.

26. our website at: www.iccsafe.org/hsttp
Please visit
our website at:
Sarah Yerkes
Senior Vice President
Government Relations
Jim Ellwood
Consultant, High School
Technical Training Program
888.ICC.SAFE ( ) ext. 5701
(410)

27. Thank you for your time and attention
Please fill out and leave one of the forms provided to sign up for the
mentoring program, interest in the HSTTP Code Training Course, or
would like any additional information on anything presented today.

28. Links and Contact Information
Mary Ann Basile (860)
Peter Zvingilas
William Nash
State Of Connecticut Building Code: Inspector/Connecticut-State-Building-Code/Regulations
ICC Public Access for Building Code :
ICC Website for Information for Instructors and Administrators school-technical-training-toolkit/instructors-administrators/

29. Following 3 Slides for Informational Purposes
Copy of Sign Up Form
Two pages of Code Excerpts “When is a Permit Required”
A copy of this presentation will be made available through your
organization.