Training on Building Code Compliance

Module 1: Introduction to Building Codes

• Overview of building codes and their history
• Importance of building code compliance
• Key organizations and standards (ICC, NFPA)
• Understanding the structure and format of building codes
• Case Study: Historical analysis of building code failures and lessons learned
• Practical Exercise: Review a sample building plan to identify compliance elements

Module 2: Key Components of Building Codes

• Structural requirements and load considerations
• Fire safety and protection systems
• Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes
• Accessibility standards and ADA compliance
• Case Study: Fire safety compliance assessment of a commercial building
• Practical Exercise: Checklist evaluation of structural and mechanical compliance on a sample plan

Module 3: Code Application and Compliance Process

• Steps for obtaining building permits
• Understanding the plan review process
• Conducting code inspections and assessments
• Documentation and record-keeping for compliance
• Case Study: Successful permit acquisition and inspection for a high-rise project
• Practical Exercise: Simulated site inspection and compliance reporting

Module 4: Common Compliance Challenges and Solutions

• Identifying and addressing common code violations
• Strategies for effective communication with code officials
• Best practices for maintaining ongoing compliance
• Case Study: Resolving accessibility and electrical code violations in a public building
• Practical Exercise: Role-play: communication with inspectors to resolve code issues

Module 5: Updates, Legal Aspects, and Future Trends

• Recent updates and amendments to building codes
• Legal implications of non-compliance and dispute resolution
• Emerging trends and technologies in building code compliance
• Case Study: Legal case review: impact of code violations on construction projects
• Practical Exercise: Develop a compliance update plan for a building project