PA 54 Classes for 2009-2012

Types of Construction & Height and Area Limitations

Based on the 2006 Michigan Building Code, this class covers the many changes to Chapter 5 and 6 while reviewing the basics of height and area limitations and types of construction.

Program Approval Number: 15276

7 hrs of technical for BI (or BO/PR without inspector registration)


Fire and Smoke Dampers-Location Requirements and Installation

This class not only reviews the similarities for damper requirements (and exceptions), it also discusses the different types of fire-resistance rated construction, incidental use groups. Also highlighted are common requirements for damper installation and firestopping of ducts when dampers are not required. Based on the 2006 Michigan Mechanical Code and 2006 Michigan Building Code.

Program Approval Number: 15274

7 hrs of technical for BI or MI (or BO/PR without inspector registration)


Residential Plan Review

Following the 2006 International Building Code Residential Plan Review document, we will review building planning requirements, foundations, floor, wall, and roof construction. Based on The 2006 Michigan Building Code.

Program Approval Number: 15271

6 hrs of Plan Review for PR


Updates to the International Building Code-2009

This class reviews the changes from 2006 IBC.

Program Approval Number:15277

4 hrs of Technical BI (or BO/PR with no inspector registration)


Updates to the International Residential Code-2009

This class reviews the changes from 2006 IRC.

Program Approval Number:15278

4 hrs of Technical BI (or BO/PR with no inspector registration)


Inspecting Fire-Resistant-Rated Construction

An in depth look at Chapter 7 of The Michigan Building Code with emphasis on common items which need to be addressed during the inspection phase.

Program Approval Number: 15273

7 Hrs Specialty, BI, EI, MI, PI (Or BO/PR with no inspector registration).


Commercial Non-Structural Plan Review(New in 2009)

We’ll cover, step by step, methods to  review plans for commercial buildings using the Michigan Building Code 2006.  Subjects include; height and area limitations, fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection and means of egress.

Program Approval Number: 15272

7 hours Plan Review for PR


Accessibility 2006

We not only look at the scoping and technical requirement of the MBC 2006, we also review the ICC/ANSI A117.1 standards.  The introduction offers brief explanations of ADA, HUD/FHA requirements.

Program Approval Number: 15275

7 hrs Technical for BI, EI, MI, PI (BO/PR with no inspector)


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