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SEAMASS EVENT ALERT:
Changes to the MA State Building Code 8th to 9th Edition
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 4.0 PDHs
. Featuring 3 Presenting Industry Experts, with an
Introduction by Robert Anderson, MA Chief of Inspections
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Event Details and Presenters
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This half-day seminar is your opportunity to learn from three seasoned professionals who will share their particular expertise regarding important changes in the Building Codes, including Massachusetts Amendments.
We anticipate a large audience for this timely topic, so register today!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Directions
WHERE: Kostas Research Institute, Northeastern Univ., Burlington MA
PDHs: 4.0 SEAMASS or 4.0 NCSEA Diamond Certified PDHs
Changes to the MA State Building Code
8th to 9th Edition
OVERVIEW:
The 8th Edition of MSBC utilizes the 2009 IBC and IEBC as well as ASCE-7 '05. The 9th Edition utilizes 2015 IBC and IEBC and ASCE-7 2010. Changes in the IBC Codes, including Massachusetts Amendments, will be discussed. Changes in the ASCE-7 Code, including wind and seismic provisions, will also be covered.
INTRODUCTION BY MASSACHUSETTS CHIEF OF INSPECTIONS:
Mr. Robert Anderson, Chief of Inspections, MA State Dept. of Public Safety & Inspections, will provide a brief introduction to the to the 9th Edition State Building Code, as well as tips for how to navigate the Code page of the State's website.
PRESENTATIONS BY 3 INDUSTRY EXPERTS:
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IBC Code Changes and MA Amendments
Presented by: Vernon Woodworth, AIA, LEED AP
Code Consultant | AKF Group, LLC
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IEBC Code Changes and MA Amendments
Presented by:
Michael Fillion, PE, SECB
Principal | Fillion Group, Inc.
Chair, NCSEA Existing Buildings Code Committee
Member, Structural Advisory Committee - MA State Building Code
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ASCE-7 Changes - Wind and Seismic
Presented by:
Marc Rivard, PE, SE
New England Regional Director - Design & Construction Services
WoodWorks - Wood Products Council
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Vernon Woodworth AIA, LEED AP
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ICC INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO A WIN CODE BOOK:
During lunch, Beth Tubbs, PE, from the International Code Council (ICC) will present: Navigating the ICC website and Explaining the Code Change Proposal Process. She will also enter all attendees into drawings to win a 2015 IBC Code Book and 2015 IEBC Code Book.
INVESTMENT:
Includes Continental Breakfast & Boxed Lunch prepared by Rebecca's Cafe
$125 Seminar Plus 4.0 SEAMASS-Certified PDHs
$150 Seminar Plus 4.0 NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs
$100 Govt. and Building Officials - Seminar + 4.0 PDHs
$ 75 Seminar (no PDHs)
$ 25 Students - Seminar (no PDHs)- Enrollment proof required
$350 Event Sponsor Opportunity
FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Feb 12, 2018 at NOON
Don't delay; we anticipate a large audience for this timely topic
Security protocol at the host facility requires that:
All attendees must show a photo ID (such as Driver's License) upon arrival at the Kostas Institute, due to security at the facility.
Non-US citizens must upload a copy of their passport to the Kostas Center no later than February 9 via
this secure link. Use Password: Kostas, and include event date when you upload your passport. For upload questions, please contact Carol Sumner, Administrative Coordinator for the Kostas Institute, directly at 781.238.8440.
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Event Sponsor
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SEAMASS welcomes our Event Sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie.
During Lunch, representative Steve Noon will present,
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The Latest in Simpson Strong-Tie Moment Frames"
(Click Logo to View Website)
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About the Presenters
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Vernon Woodworth, AIA, LEED AP
Code Consultant | AKF Group, LLC
Mr. Woodworth has over 30 years of experience in architecture, code enforcement, and code consulting in a broad range of project sectors. He is a licensed architect in the state of MA and a faculty member at the Boston Architectural College. For over 10 years, Vernon chaired the BSA Codes Committee, seeking to harmonize the MA State Building Code with the national model codes.
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Michael Fillion, PE, SECB
Principal | Fillion Group, Inc.
Chair, NCSEA Existing Buildings Code Committee
Member, Structural Advisory Committee - MA State Building Code
Michael has more than three decades of experience as a practicing structural engineer. A code expert and seasoned presenter, Mike is Chair of the NCSEA Existing Buildings Code Committee and a member of the Massachusetts Structural Advisory Committee. He has served as President and Director of SEAMASS and the Boston Association of Structural Engineers, and currently serves as Co-Chair of the SEAMASS Structural Engineering Emergency Response Committee, and is the 2017-18 Chair of the Northeast Coalition of Structural Engineers. Mike is Founder and Principal of Fillion Group, Inc. Structural Engineering.
Marc Rivard, PE, SE
New England Regional Director - Design & Construction Services
WoodWorks - Wood Products Council
Marc is a licensed Structural and Professional Engineer in CA, MA and NH, and earned his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Prior to joining WoodWorks, he was a Senior Structural Engineer in California. involved primarily with seismic design and analysis of new and existing buildings. Marc has experience providing structural calculations, plans, specifications, construction administration and structural plan review services for a wide variety of projects including public schools, libraries, churches, state park facilities, multi-family and single family custom homes, universities, commercial and retail buildings, NASA operational facilities, and military housing and operational facilities. Marc is a Registered Disaster Service Worker for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and a member of the SEAMASS Board of Directors.
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ANNUAL CORPORATE SPONSORS
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SEAMASS is Grateful to these Annual Corporate Sponsors
for their Support and Dedication to our Organization
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