Description
DATE: March 24, 2026 | 11:30am CST – 12:30pm CST
Course Description
Building departments face increasing staffing challenges, often placing a greater reliance on Registered Design Professionals (RDPs) to ensure strict code compliance and public safety. This one-hour course provides a comprehensive overview of the critical responsibilities RDPs hold within the building permitting and inspection ecosystem. We will explore the essential protocols for navigating complex compliance paths—including the 10th Edition MSBC, IECC, and stretch energy codes—and examine how thorough documentation and strategic use of checklists can streamline the permitting process. By understanding the nuances of “Classification of Work” for existing buildings and the rigors of Chapter 17 Special Inspections, attendees will be better equipped to protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants while minimizing project delays.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the specific statutory obligations of Registered Design Professionals under 780 CMR Chapter 1 and Chapter 17 to ensure structural integrity and public safety during the design and construction phases.
- Evaluate the four principal compliance paths for residential and commercial projects, including the distinction between new construction and existing building codes (Appendix J/Chapter 34), to select the appropriate safety standards for complex renovation projects.
- Apply best practices for managing Chapter 17 Special Inspections and testing programs, ensuring that critical structural and life-safety systems—from foundations to fire protection—are installed according to approved documents.
- Utilize specialized checklists, code summaries, and Investigation & Evaluation (I&E) reports to prevent common permitting denials, thereby reducing administrative delays and ensuring projects meet essential energy efficiency and occupancy safety requirements.
Learning Units: 1 LU
Course Number: AIAPDH577
Presenter: Gene Novak
