Course Summary:

Performing Modular and Manufactured Building Inspections

Course #L132
December 9, 2009
Pyle Center*, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Course Fee: $495 Discounts Are Available

Benefits

In this course you will learn the difference between modular, manufactured (mobile), and typical wood frame construction. You will gain an understanding of the codes and inspections required at the facilities that manufacture pre-built buildings and building components. And finally, you will learn what the local building inspector or official’s responsibilities are on the construction site as modular buildings are assembled.

Topics

Modular buildings and construction
Manufactured (mobile) buildings
HUD codes
The approved third party agency
Modular home state programs
Local building inspector responsibilities for modular buildings
Assembly instructions
Floodplain check
Wall bracing
Inspecting MEP-Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
Footings and Foundations

Audience

New and experienced building officials, building inspectors, code enforcement officers, plans examiners, and others with inspection responsibilities will benefit from this course.

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

James A. Rothman, P.E., Executive Vice President/Sr. Vice Pres. - Quality Control, PFS Corp., Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

David M. Wheaton, Chief Building Official, City of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dave Peterson, Program Director/Budget Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, and certificate.

Cancellation Policy No-Penalty Cancellation To cancel your enrollment, you must notify us promptly. Please consider re-enrolling in a future course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms ($112/single; $127/double, including parking and Madison Taxi's silver cab from the airport) for course participants at the Campus Inn, 601 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call 800-589-6285 or 608-257-4391 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code #86355 ”Building Inspection Courses”. Room requests made later than November 15 will be subject to availability.

We have reserved a second block of sleeping rooms ($106/single; $116/double, including airport shuttle, pool and exercise room) for course participants at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club, One West Dayton Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call 800-356-8293 or 608-257-6000 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 31274. Room requests made later than November 19 will be subject to availability.

Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122

Course Discount If you enroll in Improving Residential Building Inspection Skills #L038 December 7-8, 2009 Madison, Wisconsin. The total combined fee is $1290. Save $100!

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