As most Americans spend over 90 percent of their time indoors, ventilation is an extremely important design and installation consideration to ensure occupant health. This is particularly true in today’s energy-efficient buildings featuring low natural air exchange rates. The International Mechanical Code specifies required mechanical ventilation rates for a variety of occupancies, while the energy code helps to ensure large amounts of energy are not wasted via ventilation.
Commercial Building Ventilation - When, How, and How Much
The PA Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for the permitting and inspection of commercial boilers and elevators. Or are they? This webinar will explore which boilers are subject to L & I jurisdiction and which are subject to the opt in municipality. Similarly, when it comes to elevators and lifting devices, what belongs to the Department and what falls to local enforcement?
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours.
Boilers & Elevators - Who Is Responsible?
When daylight is sufficient to meet the lighting needs of the occupants, significant energy savings can be achieved by switching off the electric lighting. This is only possible when occupants (or sensors) can control the lights within daylit areas. This program will review the definitions of daylight zones, how to ensure proper controls are installed within these zones, and recommended information to ask of permit applicants to simplify plan reviews.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
Daylight Zones and Lighting Controls
This webinar provides an overview of House Bill 409, now signed into law as Act 36 of 2017. Points of discussion include how the code review and adoption process used by the UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) will change, changes to the timeline for the code review and adoption process, increases to UCC permit fees, and other provisions adopted by House Bill 409.
House Bill 409/Act 36 of 2017 - Reform of Code Review & Adoption Process
Even after 13 years of the UCC, there is confusion and disagreement about cell and broadcasting towers. This webinar will aim to bring understanding to the issue. What is regulated by zoning ordinances? What must comply with the UCC? What, if anything is exempt from the UCC? What role does the FAA play? These questions and more will be explored in this program.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours.
Cell and Broadcasting Towers - They're Exempt, Aren't They?
Hoarding behavior seems to be occurring more frequently – or maybe we are just becoming more aware of it because of implementing property maintenance codes, rental inspection ordinances, etc. This webinar will look at whether you are dealing with a pack rat or a true blooded hoarder! When does the situation begin to threaten public health and safety? How can we properly use ordinances and codes to deal with the situation? When do we need to get other agencies involved – including the magistrate and the courts? Learn what some others have done, effectively, usin
Hoarding - What Can Be Done?
The flooding that regularly hits Pennsylvania brings numerous challenges for local leaders. In particular, townships have to deal with the cleanup. That means having flood-affected properties assessed to ensure that they are structurally sound and safe to live in. This webinar will address a number of issues that townships dealing with devastation need to know about, including permits required for damaged properties, how the Uniform Construction Code applies to temporary housing and shelter, and how to connect with useful resources. This webinar will also explore the
Dealing with Devastation: How to Effectively Plan for Your Township’s Response
Is your township interested in promoting business and industrial growth, securing more jobs closer to home, and giving your tax base a boost? If so, plan to attend this webinar, which will provide practical approaches and tools using various code enforcement activities that can help to create a receptive environment for economic developers.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Enhancing Economic Development through Code Enforcement
When enforcing the Uniform Construction Code and other codes and ordinances involving inspection programs, there will be times when townships will need to gather evidence and file complaints. This webinar covers acceptable right-of-entry practices to ensure your municipality is doing everything by the book.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.
Knock Knock: Know the Right of Entry Rules of Code Enforcement
The nation’s housing crisis and prolonged economic downturn have created new challenges for townships. As home and business owners abandon their properties, code enforcement officials must deal with an expanding stock of vacant buildings, many of which may become unsafe. During this webinar, viewers will learn about valuable tools to help townships address this growing problem. Sample ordinances and enforcement programs will be explored.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC continuing education credits.