It is important to have an up-to-date residential construction code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as provide affordable housing. This seminar covers the critical changes within the 2024 International Residential Code. Changes to building requirements are discussed.

• This full-day program includes lunch.
• This class has been approved for 7.0 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hours.

Instructors:

Cole Cloward, CFM – Shums Coda Associates

Cole got his start in the commercial construction industry, where he worked for 10 years in various roles with his final role as an Assistant Superintendent. Cole joined the code administration world in 2017 as a plan reviewer and inspector. He holds 20 ICC certifications and is also a Certified Floodplain Manager. Cole is a Combination inspector for both residential and commercial and a commercial plan reviewer. His current role has him consulting with architects, reviewing plans, instructing and inspecting. He has served and continues to serve on many ICC councils and committees. Currently he holds a position on the Global Membership Council as a governing member and is part of the Codes & Standards Committee. Previously he was a governing member of the Emerging Leaders Membership Council.

Stephen L. Thomas, CBO – Colorado Regional Manager and Education Director for Shums Coda Associates.

Mr. Thomas has over forty-five years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections and administration. His firm provides building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes across the country. Working for a building code-consulting firm since 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for different local jurisdictions in Colorado. Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO and ICC committees including serving as a member and then Chairman of the ICC Means of Egress Code Development Committee. He was named an honorary member of ICC in 2021. He is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015, 2018, 2021, & 2024 IBC, all available from ICC. He and his previous firm, Colorado Code Consulting, were awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 35 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.

Registration is required.

Refund policy: Registrations may be transferred up to 24 hours prior to the event by contacting rylee@aiacolorado.org. Registrations cancelled 7 days or more in advance will be refunded 50% of the registration rate. Refunds are unavailable within 7 days of the event.