WOBO Governor David Gibson invites members and fellow professionals to consider the attached development opportunities.
Understanding The 2021 International Residential Code January 30 – 31, 2024 & February 1, 2024 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Take part in a 3-day course assimilating the use and application based on the 2021 International Residential Code! In this class, students will examine the role of the inspector in today’s ever-changing environment. You will investigate the unwritten and written parts of the job – and everything in between, including providing thorough inspections while remaining within the boundaries of your position, safe buildings, and customer service.
In addition, students will learn approaches to working independently and as part of a team, proper communication, and working in a municipal environment. Students should bring their easiest and toughest inspections experiences for in-class discussions.
Understanding the 2014 Illinois Code Changes
February 2, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
This four-hour course will outline changes present with the adoption of the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code from the previous 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code.
Participants who attend will receive .4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 4 Contact Hours. This class is approved by the State of Illinois Department of Public Health for licensed plumbers to maintain licenses.
Understanding the 2021 International Residential Code: Plumbing February 2, 2024 | 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Master Plumbing Concerning the IRC!
Students who successfully complete this course will:
- Identify & utilize plan review, inspection, and code application during the design process.
- Participate in the discovery, use, application, intent, and rationale of the code illustrated and modeled in class problem-solving exercises.
A one-day course discussing the plumbing provisions of the International Residential Code. Inspectors will be able to determine requirements for supply and drainage systems covering plumbing fixtures, water heaters, backflow protection, venting, and pipe distribution. Additionally, the course reviews common issues found during inspections, including freezing, pipe protection, drainage, and proper material selection.
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For further development opportunities follow the link below.
https://register.bfcacademy.com/
SHW Live North renews event partnership with IOSH
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is looking forward to meeting with members at the upcoming Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live (SHW Live) North, taking place at Manchester Central on the 23-24 January 2024.
THE PUBLIC SPACE academy
public space lovers,
we are excited to share with you some important updates regarding our upcoming online program on public space!
As previously announced, in January 2024 our custom OpenEdX platform will be available online, and will offer free contents produced by City Space Architecture’s global community, and our partners UN-Habitat, KTH Centre for the Future of Places and the European Prize for Urban Public Space.
You will receive more information in the newsletter that we will send at the beginning of January, do not miss it!
Meanwhile we would like to share with you some additional updates.
The report of the workshop “Suburban Spark” held in Bologna in September 2023 is finally out! on the website of the Public Space Academy.