Code Class: 2021 Accessibility Update

AIA Colorado—the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects—is the voice of the architecture profession in Colorado. Through advocacy, leadership development, education and resources for architects, the organization supports architecture professionals in designing a better world where we all can live, work and play. Our statewide network of 2,500 members includes architects, those working toward licensure and allied industry professionals.

AIA Colorado

This seminar will discuss the changes to Chapter 11 of the 2021 IBC and the 2017 ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard.

Galvanize Boulder

2024 Code Classes

The discussion will include the application of the code and standard to new and existing buildings. It will also discuss the new dimensions required for accessibility. The reasons and intent of the changes will be discussed.<ul><li>This full-day program includes lunch.</li><li>This class has been approval for 6.0 AIA CES Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) learning unit hours.</li></ul> Instructor: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 &amp; 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on the 2015, 2018, 2021, &amp; 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.

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Code Class: 2021 Accessibility Update

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