August 27 and 28, 2008

"Illustrating Changes in the 2009 NC Building Codes"
August 27 will cover the changes in the Commercial codes.
August 28 will cover the changes in the Residential codes.

SUMMARY:
This will be a 2 day, 5 hour per day continuing education seminar, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Charlotte, AIA of Charlotte, Construction Specifications Institute, MES-Carolinas, Piedmont Natural Gas, NAIOP and PENC. The seminar will provide participants with examples of changes in the 2009 NC Building Codes. It will include Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing code updates. Day one will deal with all commercial codes, day two will deal with residential codes and issues. Common code errors in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire will be discussed both days.  Individual instructors will provide trade specific information that will be helpful for Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Owners, and Attorneys.  All participants will receive handouts that will enable them to reference this valuable information after the seminar.  View bios of the Instructors and Panelists.

August 27th
Agenda:	Topic:	Instructor:
7:30 - 8:00 AM	Registration
8:00 - 8:10	Welcome and Introductions	Edward Prince
8:10 - 9:00	Illustrating changes in the 2009 NCBC	Chuck Walker
9:00 - 9:30	Dangerous fire code violations & arson cases	Ryan Baker
9:30 - 9:50	Special Inspection Processes	J. Aidoo
9:50 - 10:00	Break
10:00 - 10:50	Illustrating changes in the 2008 NEC	Joe Weathers
10:50 - 11:40	Illustrating changes in the 2009 NC Plumbing & Mechanical Codes	Jeff Rosmon Jim Wiertel
11:40 - 1:00	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30	Questions and Panel Review
	Edward S. Prince, AIA - Director of Trades Inspections Chuck Walker - Commercial Plan Review Michael Fox - County Fire Marshal Gene Morton - Chief Building Official Joe Weathers - Ass't. Chief Electrical Official Phil Edwards - Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Official

August 28th
Agenda:	Topic:	Instructor:
7:30 - 8:00 AM	Registration
8:00 - 8:10	Welcome and Introductions	Edward Prince
8:10 - 9:00	Top 10 changes in the 2009 NCRC	Jeff Griffin
9:00 - 9:30	Residential Sprinkler Systems	Ryan Baker
9:30 - 9:50	Residential Plan Review Requirements	Mark Wyte
9:50 - 10:00	Break
10:00 - 10:50	Illustrating changes in the 2008 NEC	Joe Weathers
10:50 - 11:40	Illustrating changes in the 2009 NC Plumbing & Mechanical Codes	Jeff Rosmon Jim Wiertel
11:40 - 1:00	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30	Questions and Panel Review
	Edward S. Prince, AIA - Director of Trades Inspections Mark Wyte - Residential Plan Review Supervisor Michael Fox - County Fire Marshal Jeff Griffin - Assistant Chief Building Official Joe Weathers - Ass't. Chief Electrical Official Phil Edwards - Chief Plumbing/Mechanical Official

Location: Hal Marshal Center Auditorium 1 & 2, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC.  Limited free parking available. Please park across College Street in the Annex parking lot.

Seminar Cost & Registration:  $125.00 per day, or $200.00 for both days
(Make check payable to: United Way of the Carolinas, reference Code Enforcement Seminar in memo area). Mail to: Steve Pearson, c/o Residential Technical Services, 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202-2236. Lunch is provided. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Availability for the seminar is limited to the first 100 registrants. Reserve your seat today by printing and mailing in the Registration Form with your check.

Continuing Education Credit:
Approved for 5 HSW credits each day through AIA Charlotte
Approved for 5 PDH credits each day through PENC
Approved for 5 CLE credits each day for attorneys (*)
(*) $75.00 Additional fee if seeking CLE credit – make check payable to MCB.

For more information, contact: Residential Technical Answer Center 704-432-7822, or e-mail Robert.Ellis@mecklenburgcountync.gov or Michael.Johnson@mecklenburgcountync.gov