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Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Thursday, January 6, 2022

Electrical7:30–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:45 National Electrical Code (NEC) Special Conditions and LocationsScott Higgins, Luke Nemeth, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

2023 Significant Changes to the NECDerrick Atkins, Minneapolis Electrical JATC

9:45–10:00 Break

10:00–11:45 National Electrical Code (NEC) Special Conditions and Locations (Continued)

Alternative Energy Sources and Interconnected Electrical SystemsChad Kennedy, Schneider Electric

11:45–12:30 Lunch

12:30–2:15 National Electrical Code (NEC) Special Conditions and Locations (Continued)

Alternative Energy Sources and Interconnected Electrical Systems (Continued)

2:15–2:30 Break

2:30–4:00 National Electrical Code (NEC) Special Conditions and Locations (Continued)

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Codes, Standards, and ApplicationsTim McClintock, National Electrical Manufacturers Association

4:00 Adjourn

4:00–5:00 IAEI Annual Meeting

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Thursday, January 6, 2022

Plumbing7:30–8:00 Registration8:00–9:45 2015 to 2020 MN Plumbing Code Changes

John Parizek, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

Questions and Answers: An Open Forum Regarding the MN Plumbing CodeThomas Eisert, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry; Adam Breeggemann, City of Burnsville; Mike Morehouse, City of Northfield; David Mickelson, City of Edina; Brian Fehrenbach, City of Richfield

9:45–10:00 Break10:00–11:45 2015 to 2020 MN Plumbing Code Changes (Continued) Questions and Answers: An Open Forum Regarding

the MN Plumbing Code (Continued)

11:45–12:30 Lunch12:30–2:15 2015 to 2020 MN Plumbing Code Changes (Continued) Ins and Outs of Plumbing Plan Review

Brad Williams, Thomas Eisert, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

2:15–2:30 Break2:30–4:00 2015 to 2020 MN Plumbing Code Changes (Continued) Ins and Outs of Plumbing Plan Review (Continued)

4:00 Adjourn

Participants are required to stay for the entire day to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given. Attendees should bring the new plumbing code book to both days of plumbing sessions. Code books will not be provided or available for purchase.

66th Annual Institute for

Building OfficialsJanuary 5–20, 2022

Program Schedule

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Monday, January 10, 20227:15–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:30 State of the StateScott McLellan, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

9:30–9:45 Break

Building Building/Permit Technicians Mechanical

9:45–11:15 Introduction to IRC Plan ReviewBrandon Holmes, MNSPECT, LLC

Protect Your Openings: Fire Door and Fire Window AssembliesRich Walke, Creative Technology, Inc.

Residential Building Contractor Licensing and EnforcementCharlie Durenberger, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Inspecting Complete HVAC SystemsAndy Theilin, Andrew Rynda, Steve Sanders, Greg Clements, Engineering Systems, Inc.

11:15–12:15 Lunch

Building Permit Technicians Mechanical

12:15–1:45 Introduction to IRC Plan Review(Continued)

Protect Your Openings: Fire Door and Fire Window Assemblies(Continued)

Understanding the Building Code: Guide to MR Chapters 1300 and MR 1303Rich Lockrem, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Permit Tech—A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: Building Department ProcessesRoger Axel, International Code Council (ICC)

Inspecting Complete HVAC Systems(Continued)

1:45–2:00 Break2:00–3:30 Introduction to

IRC Plan Review(Continued)

Protect Your Openings: Fire Door and Fire Window Assemblies(Continued)

Understanding the Building Code: Guide to MR Chapters 1300 and MR 1303(Continued)

Permit Tech—A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: How to Find the Answers in the I-Codes(Continued)

Inspecting Complete HVAC Systems(Continued)

3:30 AdjournParticipants are required to stay for the entire session to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Building Permit Technicians Mechanical

7:15–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:30 Fire-Resistance- Rated ConstructionRich Walke, Creative Technology, Inc.

Design Principles of the 2020 MN Building CodeGreg Karow, Code Educational Opportunities

Inspector Roundtable: CommercialMike Grannes, City of Eagan; Amy Bahe, City of Roseville; Joseph Schumann, City of Minneapolis; Joel McPherson, City of Brooklyn Park

Permit Tech— A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: Legal PrinciplesRoger Axel, International Code Council (ICC)

Basics of CO2 Refrigeration and Flammable RefrigerantsBruce Hierlmeier, Zero Zone, Inc.

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–11:15 Fire-Resistance- Rated Construction(Continued)

Design Principles of the 2020 MN Building Code (Continued)

Inspector Roundtable: Commercial(Continued)

Permit Tech— A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: Overview of Code Enforcement(Continued)

Basics of CO2 Refrigeration and Flammable Refrigerants(Continued)

11:15–12:15 Lunch MAPMO Meeting

12:15–1:45 Fire-Resistance- Rated Construction(Continued)

Design Principles of the 2020 MN Building Code(Continued)

Inspector Roundtable: ResidentialRyan Smith, City of Columbia Heights; Phillip Dahlheimer, City of St. Francis; Andy Schreder, Rum River Construction Consultants; Don Harmsen, MNSPECT, LLC

Permit Tech— A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: Reading Construction Documents (Continued)

Carbon Monoxide SafetyBob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety

1:45–2:00 Break

2:00–3:30 Fire-Resistance- Rated Construction(Continued)

Design Principles of the 2020 MN Building Code(Continued)

Inspector Roundtable: Residential(Continued)

Permit Tech— A Review of Processes, Code Application, and Procedures: Simple Plan Review (Continued)

Carbon Monoxide Safety(Continued)

3:30 AdjournParticipants are required to stay for the entire session to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Building Mechanical7:15–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:30 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code Common Questions ClarifiedKaren Gridley, Greg Metz, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

2018 IBC Means of EgressDoug Thornburg, International Code Council (ICC)

Performance-Driven Remodeling: It’s a System!Pat Huelman, University of Minnesota

HVAC Mechanical SystemsEli Howard, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–11:15 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code Common Questions Clarified(Continued)

2018 IBC Means of Egress(Continued)

Performance-Driven Remodeling: It’s a System!(Continued)

HVAC Mechanical Systems(Continued)

11:15–12:15 Lunch

12:15–1:45 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code Common Questions Clarified(continued)(Continued)

2018 IBC Means of Egress(Continued)

Keys to a High- Performance, Zero Energy Ready HomePat Huelman, University of Minnesota

HVAC Mechanical Systems(Continued)

1:45–2:00 Break MAPMO Meeting

2:00–3:30 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code Common Questions Clarified(Continued)

2018 IBC Means of Egress(Continued)

Keys to a High- Performance, Zero Energy Ready Home(Continued)

HVAC Mechanical Systems(Continued)

3:30 AdjournParticipants are required to stay for the entire session to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Building Fire Housing7:15–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:30 Mixed Types of Construction Based on IBC 510.2 Larry Farris, BKV Group

Modern Ready-Mixed Concrete, Testing, and the Changing WorldJosh Edwards, AVR, Inc; John Lee, Cemstone; Alf Gardiner, Braun Intertec; Dan Vruno, American Engineering and Testing

Elements of Plan Review, A ProcessJohn Gibson, International Code Council (ICC)

Mobile Food Unit Licensing and InspectionsMandi Veith, Hennepin County Environmental Health

Improving the Code Enforcement ProcessKris Van Amber, Management Analysis and Development

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–11:15 Mixed Types of Construction Based on IBC 510.2 (Continued)

Modern Ready-Mixed Concrete, Testing, and the Changing World(Continued)

Elements of Plan Review, A Process(Continued)

NFPA 4: Integrated TestingJoseph Manning, Concept Controls

Improving the Code Enforcement Process(Continued)

11:15–12:15 Lunch

12:15–1:45 Mixed Types of Construction Based on IBC 510.2 (Continued)

In-Depth Analysis of Truss Design and Installation ProceduresTom Thompson, Pie Island Building Inspection

Elements of Plan Review, A Process(Continued)

Security Core Concepts for First RespondersJoe Bezotte, Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education

Toward a More Effective Code Enforcement StrategyDale Powers, Independent Code Enforcement Consultant

1:45–2:00 Break

2:00–3:30 Mixed Types of Construction Based on IBC 510.2 (Continued)

In-Depth Analysis of Truss Design and Installation Procedures(Continued)

Elements of Plan Review, A Process(Continued)

Security Core Concepts for First Responders(Continued)

Regulation of Food Trucks from a Land Use PerspectiveKyle Hartnett, League of Minnesota Cities

3:30 AdjournParticipants are required to stay for the entire session to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.

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Friday, January 14, 2022

Building Fire Housing7:15–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:30 On-Site Septic SystemsDavid Gustafson, Michelle Jordan, University of Minnesota; Steve Oscarson, Minnsota Polution Control Agency (MPCA)

Wall Bracing, What’s Really RequiredScott Qualle, MNSPECT, LLC

MN Residential Energy Code FundamentalsSteve Shold, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Group H Occupancy: Storage, High Piled Storage, Site RequirementsNatalie Buckman, Chris Leaver, Summit Fire Consulting

Housing Inspections 101 Greg Smith, GMS Presentations and Training

9:30–9:45 Break

9:45–11:15 On-Site Septic Systems(Continued)

Wall Bracing, What’s Really Required(Continued)

MN Residential Energy Code Fundamentals(Continued)

Group H Occupancy: Storage, High Piled Storage, Site Requirements(Continued)

Housing Inspections 101 (Continued)

11:15–12:15 Lunch

12:15–1:45 On-Site Septic Systems(Continued)

Wall Bracing, What’s Really Required(Continued)

Basement Finish- Plan Review and InspectionsRich Lockrem, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Control Area Requirements and Group H Occupancy OverviewNatalie Buckman, Chris Leaver, Summit Fire Consulting

Housing Inspections Roundtable DiscussionGreg Smith, City of Duluth; Christopher Forslund, City of Burnsville; Brian Hoffman, City of St. Louis Park

1:45–2:00 Break

2:00–3:30 On-Site Septic Systems(Continued)

Wall Bracing, What’s Really Required(Continued)

Basement Finish- Plan Review and Inspections(Continued)

Control Area Requirements and Group H Occupancy Overview(Continued)

Housing Inspections Roundtable Discussion(Continued)

3:30 AdjournParticipants are required to stay for the entire session to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Thursday, January 20, 2022

Elevator7:30–8:00 Registration

8:00–9:45 Electrical References in ASME A17-1 2016Scott Hultstrom, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

Electrical References in ASME A17.1-2016 Scott Hultstrom, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

9:45–10:00 Break

10:00–11:45 Orientation and Overview of Wind Turbine Tower ElevatorsEric Rogers, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

NFPA 70 2017 Review of Changes, Articles 402 through 840Scott Hultstrom, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

11:45–12:30 Lunch

12:30–2:15 NFPA 70 2017 Review of Changes, Articles 90 through 400Scott Hultstrom, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

Codes AND Existing EquipmentScott Russell, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

2:15–2:30 Break

2:30–4:00 Elevators Used for ConstructionScott Hultstrom, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

ASME A18.1-2017 Don Winkle, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund (EIWPF)

4:00 Adjourn

Participants are required to stay for the entire day to receive full credit. Partial credit will not be given.