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SWW-ICC

The Southwest Washington Chapter of the International Code Council is dedicated to promoting education, training, knowledge and the sharing of information relating to the administration and application of building codes and related specialty codes in the greater Southwest Washington Region. SWW Chapter ICC serves jurisdictional members, affiliates, designers, architects, engineers and the construction industry at large. The SWW Chapter of ICC Annual Fall Seminar held each year features course offerings on the latest code changes and other relevant topics including green construction and sustainability. An active Chapter Education Committee provides continual and ongoing support to the education mission. Training opportunities offered during the year include special inspection certification training classes, code updates and other timely topics. The Chapter Technical Advisory Committee (TAG) meets monthly to devise, edit, discuss and approve illustrative code construction details for the promotion of code enforcement uniformity and consistency throughout the region (see “Details” page)

COMING UP

  • Thu, Oct 30
    Virtual
    Oct 30, 2025, 8:50 AM – 4:00 PM
    Virtual
    How to perform a residential plan review ensuring compliance with the IRC. This class will focus on the requirements of Ch 1 - 10. The seminar does not teach how to design a single-family residence but rather explains how to verify the project’s design assumptions and overall compliance w/ the IRC.
  • Sat, Nov 08
    Portland
    Nov 08, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Portland, 11620 NE Ainsworth Cir STE 200, Portland, OR 97220, USA
    Review code provisions of the 2021 IBC for MT Const, Ch. 17 & other IBC sections will be discussed. Applicable texts of NDS for Wood Construction. Proper equipment necessary to install fasteners, concealed connections, theory & practical inspect practices for MT High rise will be reviewed.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 13
    Location is TBD
    Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    TAG committee detail review
  • Tue, Nov 18
    Virtual
    Nov 18, 2025, 7:50 AM – 4:00 PM
    Virtual
    The layout of Ch. 10 will be dissected in such a way to help the attendee identify the different portions of the means of egress system. The class covers the general provisions for the means of egress. Special requirements for assembly use groups and accessible means of egress are also addressed.
  • Thu, Nov 20
    Virtual
    Nov 20, 2025, 7:50 AM – 4:00 PM
    Virtual
    The layout of Ch. 10 will be dissected in such a way to help the attendee identify the different portions of the means of egress system. The class covers the general provisions for the means of egress. Special requirements for assembly use groups and accessible means of egress are also addressed.
  • Sat, Dec 13
    Portland
    Dec 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Portland, 11620 NE Ainsworth Cir STE 200, Portland, OR 97220, USA
    Topic includes the duties & responsibilities of special inspectors. A detailed review of the technical req'mnts of the adhesive (chemical) & expansion (mechanical). Included in this course will be a review of anchor types w/ installation procedures in concrete applications. Hands-on product review
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