About the Presenters: Mark Matheny, Asheville, 828-259-5667 ( mmatheny@ashevillenc.gov ): Mark is employed by Asheville and serves as a Plan Review Coordinator for new construction, alteration, renovation, change of use or occupancy to residential and commercial buildings. He holds certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. I453 Jeff Vernon, Mecklenburg County, 704-432-4645 ( jeff.vernon@mecklenburgcountync.gov ): Jeff is employed by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement as the Building Code Administrator. He is certified at level III in all 5 trades and holds MCP and CBO certifications from ICC. Jeff also teaches the Building Code Qualification courses at CPCC. I391 Rick Zamani, Stokes County, 336-593-2445 ( rzamani@co.stokes.nc.us ): Rick is employed by Stokes County. He holds certificates in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Prevention. I154 Jeff Cheek, 3M Fire Protection Products, 919-665-9399 ( jeff_cheek@yahoo.com ): Jeff has been in the firestop industry for 22 years. In addition to the past 8 years with 3M as a Fire Protection Specialist, Jeff has worked for 2 other firestop manufacturers, Nelson Firestop Products and Specified Technologies. He has extensive experience in training and is a certified 3M instructor as well as FIT2 Certified with STI. In addition to training, Jeff serves as an onsite consultant for 3M to determine the proper application of UL systems, as a troubleshooter for firestop problems that arise on the job site, and provides sales support for 3M distribution in southern Virginia and the Carolinas. (need ID code) Tommy Rowland, Mecklenburg County, 980-314-3099 ( tommy.rowland@mecklenburgcountync.gov ): Mr. Rowland currently works as the Code Administrator for Mechanical/Plumbing for Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. His responsibilities include providing code interpretations, approving alternate materials/methods, conducting monthly consistency meetings and providing annual technical training for staff. He currently holds a Standard Level III Certificate in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. He also holds North Carolina contractor s license in HVAC, Electrical and General Contracting. I608 Reggie Hucks, High Point, 336-883-4249 ( reggie.hucks@highpointnc.gov ): Reggie is employed by Brunswick County as the Code Administration Director. He holds certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. I142 James Rhodes, Winston-Salem/Forsyth, 336-727-2379 ( jamesr@cityofws.org ): James has been the Senior Plumbing Inspector for 9 years with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspection Division. He has been with the Winston-Salem Inspection Division for 10 years as a NC DOI Certified Level III Plumbing Inspector. James has been involved in the Plumbing Industry all his life as he is a second generation plumbing contractor and holds a P1 - Plumbing License from the NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. He holds a NC Backflow Testing Certification and holds FEMA and Emergency Management Certificates. I290
Bill Moeller, PE, NC Department of Insurance, 919-661-5880 ( bill.moeller@ncdoi.gov ): Professional Engineer. Mr. Moeller currently works as Chief Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code Consultant for the NCDOI. His primary responsibility includes interpretation and enforcement of the North Carolina Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code for all commercial and residential property within the state. He received his BS Civil Engineering degree from the NC State University. I05 Colin Triming, Mecklenburg County, 704-562-5286 ( ctriming@ci.charlotte.nc.us ): Started with the New South Wales Fire Brigades in Australia on March 1984. Moved to the US and was with Concord Fire Department as an inspector October 1998 2004. Since January 2005 to present he has been on the new construction team with the Charlotte Fire Department responsible mainly for the uptown. He has been involved with the construction of every high rise built in uptown Charlotte in the last 10 years. He has been a level 3 Fire Inspector for 13 years. He also spent 6 years in the Royal Australian Navy. I69 Dennis Bordeaux, Retired: Dennis retired in 2016 as the Inspections Manager for New Hanover County after 32 years of service. Prior to becoming Inspections Manager, Dennis served as the Chief Electrical Inspector for the county having worked his way up from electrical inspector. While Chief Electrical Inspector he served as chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Examiners of Electricians. Dennis has been certified by the NC Code Officials Qualifications Board as a Level 3 Electrical Inspector since 1985 and holds Level 3 inspector certificates in building, plumbing, and mechanical as well. He is a past President of the NC Ellis Cannady Chapter of the IAEI and currently serves on the Chapter s Legislative committee. Dennis is currently working as an instructor and content writer for Jade Learning LLC, a provider of both on-line and classroom continuing education for electrical contractors and electrical inspectors. I229 Brian Sieck, Winston-Salem, 336-486-4152 ( briants@cityofws.org ): Brian is a level 3 Certified Electrical Inspector for the state of North Carolina, and has been an inspector for three years. Brian is certified by the North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors as a continuing education instructor, and is also an instructor for the Electrical Apprenticeship program for the Forsyth County Electrical Contractors Association. Brian has 18 years of field experience in the electrical trade in addition to his Inspections experience. I841 Mark Tighe, Winston-Salem, 336-462-7509 ( marklt@cityofws.org ): Mark has been in the electrical trades for over 35 years. For 17.5 he was a journeyman electrician and owner of his own business. He then spent 10 years as an electrical safety inspector in Ohio. Followed by 12 years as an inspector in WS/FC, the last 7 years as chief electrical inspector. Mark is a state of Ohio licensed electrical and fire alarm contractor; a NC Level 3 Electrical Inspector; a NC Unlimited License Electrical contractor, and an instructor at Forsyth Technical Community College, and the Medina Joint Vocational School. I153 Committee Members, Dan Dockery, Tim Evans, Les Everett, Barry Gupton, Reggie Hucks, Carl Martin, Cindy Motsko, Jim Roberson, Butch Shumate, Lynn Teague, Jeff Vernon, Rick Zamani.
About the Seminars: Monday 6-hours Building (and 2-hours towards 6-hour Fire certificate) Tuesday @ Cary 6-hours Building (Only) 2017 Commercial Building Plan Review CS3551 2-hours Building Mark Matheny, City of Asheville Covers plan review for Building Code of upfits to an existing strip mall: Appendix B Code Summary Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification Chapter 7 Fire Protection Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems Chapter 10 Means of Egress Alternate Methods and Materials CS3552 2-hours Building Jeff Vernon, Mecklenburg County Addresses the provisions of the NC Administrative Code that allow for alternate methods and materials as well as the use of test reports, engineering judgments and other methods to determine compliance with the codes. Discusses the major areas of concern when evaluating an alternate method or material. 2017 Building Question and Answer CS3553 Firestopping and Penetrations CS3554 2-hour Fire Jeff Cheek, 3M Purpose of Firestopping. Provides an overview of elements of fire protection programs in commercial structures, how healthcare facilities are different, and a definition of firestopping. Firestop Product Performance Criteria. Provides an overview of endothermic, intumescent, and elastomeric products. Product Testing. Provides an understanding of testing at UL and ASTM E 814 criteria. UL System Analysis. Examination of a UL system and how to follow the system instructions. Performance Characteristics. Examination of performance characteristics of generic core firestop products offered by most manufacturers.
Tuesday 6-hours Mechanical (and 2-hours towards 6-hour Fire certificate) 2017 Mechanical Plan Review CS3555 2-hours Mechanical Tommy Rowland, Mecklenburg County Covers plan review for Mechanical Code of upfits to an existing strip mall: Appendix B Code Summary Interface with Building Code life-safety plan Chapter 4 Ventilation Systems Chapter 5 Exhaust Systems Chapter 6 Duct Systems High Efficiency Gas Appliances CS3556 2-hours Mechanical Reggie Hucks, City of High Point Introduction to High Efficiency Gas Appliances Water heaters Furnaces Fireplaces NC Fuel Gas Code Application Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Manufacturers Installation Instructions Examples of gas water heaters Examples of furnaces 2017 Mechanical Question and Answer CS3557 Dampers and Detectors CS3558 2-hours Fire Reggie Hucks, City of High Point Overview of codes and standards: IBC NFPA UL Testing and maintenance: NFPA Installation options: Opening clearances Breakaway connections I-503 design Product overview: Curtain vs. Multi-blade fire dampers Combination fire and smoke dampers Smoke dampers
Wednesday 6-hours Plumbing (and 2-hours towards 6-hour Fire certificate) 2017 Plumbing Plan Review CS3559 2-hours Plumbing Bill Moeller, NC Department of Insurance Covers plan review for Plumbing Code of upfits to an existing strip mall: Piping Materials (General Regulations from Chapter 3) Min. Plumbing Facilities, specific fixture requirements (Chapter 4) Water Heaters - Ch. 5 Type, Location, Safety Pan Water Service and Distribution Piping requirements (Chapter 6) Protection of Potable Water (Backflow protection Chapter 6) Sanitary Drainage Materials, fittings & change of directions, Cleanouts (Chapter 7) Drainage Fixture units (Table 709.1) Building Drains and Sewers (Table 710.1(1)) Indirect/Special Waste (Chapter 8) Vents from trap to vent, size and developed length of stack vents and vent stacks (Chapter 9) Storm and roof Drains (Chapter 11) 2012 Plumbing - Modifications, Alternate Methods and Materials CS3570 2-hour Plumbing James Rhodes, Winston-Salem/Forsyth; Bill Moeller, NCDOI Explores the provisions of the 2012 NC Plumbing Code and NC Administrative Code that allow for approval of alternate methods and materials as well as the use of test reports, engineering judgements and other methods to determine compliance with the codes. Discusses the major areas of concern when evaluating an alternate method or material. 2017 Plumbing Question and Answer CS3560 Fire Safety During Construction & Demolition CS3548 2-hour Fire Colin Triming, Mecklenburg County Fire Safety during construction and demolition using NCFC 2012. Emphasis on hot work and roofing.
Thursday 6-hours Electrical 2017 Electrical Plan Review CS3565 2-hours Electrical Dennis Bordeaux, Retired Covers plan review for Electrical Code of upfits to an existing strip mall: Appendix B Code Summary Interface with Building Code life-safety plan Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use 2014 NEC Handbook CS3569 2-hours Electrical Brian Sieck & Mark Tighe, City of Winston-Salem Article 90 - Purpose and Intent of the Code and its Relation to Inspectors and Contractors. Article 100 - Definitions of terms both specific and relative to installations and enforcement activities. 1.) Locations, Equipment Limitations, Egress Considerations 2.) Hazard 3.) Load 4.) Mounting Guidelines for Devices, and connection means 5.) Ratings and Required Means of Separation Article 200 - Consistency in Installations and Enforcement 1.) Receptacle and Switch Location 2.) Protective Device Locations 3.) Wire Sizing/Ampacity/Clearance 4.) Service Connections and Locations 5.) Disconnecting Means 6.) Overcurrent Protections 7.) Bonding/Grounding Intent 8.) Surge Protection Article 300 - Wiring Methods and Materials 2017 Electrical Question and Answer CS3561