Albuquerque, NM Sept. 2025
Hosted by Region XI – New Mexico group
Instructor: STEPHEN L. THOMAS, CBO
Colorado Regional Manager and Education Director for Shums Coda Associates.
Mr. Thomas has over forty-five years’ experience in working with building codes including plan reviews, inspections and administration. His firm provides building code consulting services for governmental agencies and architectural firms, as well as educational seminars on building codes across the country. Working for a building code-consulting firm since 1999, he has served as the contract Building Official for different local jurisdictions in Colorado. Mr. Thomas has served on several ICBO and ICC committees including serving as a member and then Chairman of the ICC Means of Egress Code Development Committee. He was named an honorary member of ICC in 2021. He is also the author of the book, Building Code Basics, based on the 2009 & 2012 IBC and Building Code Essentials based on 2015, 2018, 2021, & 2024 IBC, all available from ICC. He and his previous firm, Colorado Code Consulting, were awarded the Educator of the Year Award by the ICC in 2018. He has presented building code classes for the last 35 years and provides an interesting and engaging look at building codes.
Monday September 15 – 2024 – IBC updates
2021-2024 IBC Update
Reviews the changes from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Building Code. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participants with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Subjects covered in the class will include the code change process, mixed occupancies, atriums, ESS, adult changing stations and much more.
Tuesday September 16 – 2024 IRC updates
2021-2024 IRC Update
Review the change from the 2021 edition to the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code. This class will look at the changes to Chapters 1-10. The background behind many of the changes will be discussed to provide the participants with an understanding of the intent of the changes and how to apply it to their everyday work. Discussion covered in this class will also include the code change process, alternate materials, ASCE Hazard Tool, sleeping lofts, and much more.
Tuesday September 16 -Annual Business meeting to follow the training section.
Wednesday September 17 – Alarm Systems
Tami Holley is a renowned expert in fire alarm and other life safety systems with a focus on to health care projects and schools. Tami is a registered PE in multiple states and NICET IV in fire alarm. She leads a team of six extraordinary fire protection engineers at TLH Fire and is blessed to have recently added Pat Conroy to our staff. Patrick Conroy has decades of experience in health care construction and as a Code Official. In his time at UCHealth Patrick has been involved in the design and construction of 15 large health care facilities, including a dozen hospitals.
The class covers parts of fire alarm plan review, infrastructure, testing and FAQs.
All class will earn ICC preferred provide credits.
Breaks and lunch will be provided each day.
Payment:
Credit Card payment contact Renee Nix at Rnix@santafecountynm.gov
She will send a Square invoice to you and collect the CC information.
Checks: mail to
NNMAPSO, Attn: Renee Nix
1107 Nix LN, Santa Fe, NM 87507.
Please mail in time before the training.
PO Number: Contact Renee Nix and we will work the system.
Renee Nix: cell 505-690-0913, office 505-995-6528
Lodging:
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd.
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
Rooms are under Region XI – $129.00 + taxes. Per night. No Resort fees.
Group Code – BKG1096.
Starting on Sunday 14th through Wed 17th.
Reservations number: 1-844-466-2378.
Reservations must be made before August 30, 2025.
