Educational Opportunities

ICC Permit Technician Certification Exam Prep

WHEN: June 3, 2026

WHERE: Virtual, 8:30AM - 12:00PM PST

HOSTED BY: Permit Tech Nation

Instructor: Serena Locke, CPT

COST: $75

Details: This 3-hr course is designed to help prepare participants for the ICC (14) Permit Technician Certification Exam by familiarizing them with the relevant code books and teaching them how to quickly and accurately find necessary code information. Although primarily focused on the ICC PT exam, this course is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about or refreshing their knowledge of code administration. The purpose of this course is to educate participants on where to look in the code books for answers, rather than requiring them to memorize the entire code. 

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Residential Plan Review 101

WHEN: June 10, 2026

WHERE: Virtual, 7:00AM - 1:00PM pST

HOSTED BY: Shums Coda

Instructor: Josh Harmon

COST: $20

Details: This course will review what details should be provided on the construction plans and what expectations staff should have for projects demonstrating compliance with the current residential construction codes. A building doesn’t just appear – it requires a thorough design, and this course highlights the role of plan review in facilitating compliance with residential construction codes. Course attendees will review sample plans for adequate detail, review components for compliance with the prescriptive and mandatory requirements of the code; and identify how alternative compliance paths can affect the details provided to the building department throughout the construction process. 

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Construction Terminology for Permit Techs

WHEN: June 10, 2026

WHERE: Virtual, 8:30AM - 4:00PM PST

HOSTED BY: Oregon Permit Techs Association

Instructor: Jessie Sorenson, Shums Coda Associates

COST: $125, Out of State Option Code: CTPT2026OPTA 

Details: Permit Technicians often encounter construction language in permit applications, plan sets, inspection notes, and customer conversations. This course trains technicians to recognize components of a building, understand key terminology, and see how construction concepts appear in the real world by analyzing actual inspection photographs and plan notes.

The course provides a broad overview of terminology across multiple disciplines, including residential and commercial construction, plumbing, mechanical, and energy systems, with a focus on how these terms are used during plan review and field inspections. Participants will gain practical insight into how terminology connects to code requirements, construction methods, and common field conditions.

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Practical Overview of the Nonstructural 2025 CA Residential Code for Permit Techs and Plan Reviewers

WHEN: June 18, 2026

WHERE: Virtual, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PST

HOSTED BY: CALBO

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COST: $115

Details: This interactive webinar introduces the non-structural provisions of the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) providing practical guidance on essential topics such as fire protection, means of egress, emergency escape and rescue, exiting, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements and many more. Participants will learn effective strategies for accessing and navigating CRC sections and tables, with insights to help retain key requirements and understand their purpose. Designed for permit technicians, plan examiners, and others looking for an overview of the CRC, this webinar encourages active discussion and real-world application. Bring your questions and gain insights to enhance your understanding and application of the CRC. 

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