September 02, 2026

APPLYING THE 2021 IBC TO NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS IN VERMONT

Wednesday, September 02, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm

Burlington Public Works Department:

645 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

6 AIA/HSW credits

The design and construction of apartment buildings require the application of both fundamental and unique IBC requirements. This seminar focuses on those provisions that are commonly encountered in these types of residential buildings. Provisions specific to residential building classification, fire-resistance, fire protection, means of egress and accessibility will be addressed. In addition, detailed provisions discussed will include podium buildings, occupied roofs, incidental uses, and dwelling unit separations. This course will also cover condominiums in similar buildings and Vermont’s specific code…

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

Identify those IBC nonstructural requirements that are typically applicable to apartment buildings classified as Group R-2 occupancies.
Establish a methodology for the review and application of the IBC provisions as they relate to the design, plan review, and inspection of apartment buildings.
Describe why the IBC requirements that are specific to apartment buildings differ from the requirements applicable to other types of buildings.
Determine the extent of accessibility required in apartment buildings.

Presenter

Rick Truitt is a Senior Technical Trainer for the International Code Council. A retired Building Official for Harford County Government in Maryland, he has over 31 years of experience managing building code administration and enforcement.

Rich has consistently worked to advance the code profession by serving on many boards and committees: Maryland Building Official Association (MBOA), ICC Board of Directors, ICC-Evaluation Service (ES) Board of Managers, ICC Professional Development Council, and several ICC code development committees, Maryland Rehabilitation Code Council, and the Maryland Green Building Council. Rich holds 15 International Code Council Certifications and is recognized as an ICC Authorized Instructor, Certified Maryland Building Inspector, Maryland Licensed Mechanical Inspector.

Registration is $65 for Vermont building officials and $80 for all other participants. The fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch and drinks, 6 CE credits, and a 1-year membership in the ICC Building Safety Association of Vermont.

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Call Sandy Vitzthum at 802.223.1806 or email her at vitzthum@proton.me

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