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2024 CAAK Winter Virtual CEU Event
Registration is open! Code Administrators Association of Kentucky will host the 2024-25 CAAK Winter Virtual CEU Event January 28 & 29, 2025 using Microsoft Teams This is a two-part course. You must attend both sessions to receive CEU hours. NO PARTIAL CREDIT WILL BE PROVIDED. Applying the Code to Cannabis Facilities This course is designed to help code officials, architects, owners and operators understand how building codes are applied to cannabis facilities. The cannabis market is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the US, and understanding how the handling of cannabis cultivation, processing and sales differs from other industrial processes is key to effective code application. This course introduces different types of facilities and explores select topics from the Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, and Electrical codes as they relate to cannabis facilities. Attendees will receive a plan review inspection checklist to assist in code implementation and enforcement. The instructor for this course is Steve Thomas. The two 3-hour sessions are for 6 CEU hours. Cost: Early Registration until December 28, 2024 CAAK Members – $60 Non CAAK Members – $100 After December 28, 2024 CAAK Members – $60 Non CAAK Members – $100 These virtual sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. You will receive a meeting invitation the week prior to the training. Please check your spam/junk folders if you have not received it by Friday, January 24, 2025. Contact Cora Dill, caakky23@gmail.com or caak_kentucky@caak.org with any issues or questions. Use the links below to access registration for our Winter Virtual CEU Event. Online Registration |
2024 CAAK Fall Conference
Registration is open!
Code Administrators Association of Kentucky will host the
2024 Fall Kentucky Construction Code Forum
September 30-October 2, 2024
at Holiday Inn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Once again, CAAK will offer classes on a variety of topics. Our preliminary schedule is:
Monday, September 30, 2024
8am-9am Opening Session and Welcome
9am-4pm
- 2015 IBC Accessibility and Usability for Residential Facilities
- IRC Review Chapters 1-10 Field Inspections & Reference Standards In-Class
- Fundamentals of the 2015 International Mechanical Code
- Inspector Skills
- Understanding the Fire Alarm Requirements of IBC
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
8am-4pm
- International Residential Code Review – Chapters 1 – 10 & Reference Standards On-site Field Inspections
- 2015 IBC Building Classification – 1010-15814
- 2015 IBC Fire & Smoke Protection Features
- Fire Alarm System Inspection and Testing
- New Building Inspector Orientation – 41197
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
8am-11am
- The Lo-Down on Spray Foam Including Thermal & Ignition Barriers
- Fire-Retardant Treated Wood in the IBC and the Use of Wood in Construction
- Commercial Hoods and Grease Ducts
Conference registration desk will open on September 29th from 3 pm to 5 pm Central Time in the Sloan Convention Center and again at 7:30 am each morning of the conference.
REGISTRATIONINCLUDES:
- All attendees will receive a Lunch Buffet style meal on both Monday and Tuesday
- Monday evening activities include heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar with a reception.
- Sunday evening and Tuesday evening attendees can feel free to explore Bowling Green.
- 2 ½ days of training
- Conference Gift
- Door prizes will be given out during our closing on Wednesday and throughout the conference
Breakfast will be provided by the hotel ONLY if you are staying at the Holiday Inn University Plaza. PLEASE NOTE: The hotel will provide one (1) breakfast voucher per room, per night. Additional vouchers may be purchased at the front desk for $12 should there be more than one person per room.
Use the links below to access registration for our Fall Kentucky Construction Code Forum. Online registration is preferred, or you can print the registration form below and return the form and payment to:
CAAK – Cora Dill
48 Burney Lane
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
If paying by credit card, please use the online registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Cora Dill, caakky23@gmail.com.
Accommodations
Make your own reservations by contacting Holiday Inn University Plaza by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY (1-800-465-4329). Our Block code is CAA. You can also use the link to access our block of rooms.
Make your reservations by Friday, September 6, 2024. Reservations made after this date will not qualify for the following room rate, if rooms are available. Room types area available on a first come, first served basis.
· Room (King or 2 Double Beds) – $144.95
The link below will take you to the registration page.
https://www.conftrac.com/#/registration/attendee/?domain=CAAKFall24
The link below will take you to the hotel reservation page.
2024 AIAKY/CAAK/HBC Code Webinars
2024 Spring Conference
Registration is open!
Code Administrators Association of Kentucky will host the 2024 Spring Kentucky Construction Code Forum
April 15-17, 2024 at Kentucky Dam Village Gilbertsville, Kentucky
Once again, CAAK will offer classes on a variety of topics. Our preliminary schedule is:
Monday, April 15, 2024
8am-9am
- Opening Session and Welcome
9am-4pm
- 2015 IRC/2018 KRC Residential Planning – Part 1 (6Hrs)
- Sprinkler System Plan Review – NFSA (6Hrs)
- 2015 IMC IFGC Combustion Air and Venting (6Hrs)
9am-12pm
- 2015 Mixed Occupancy (3Hrs)
1pm-4pm
- Exterior Wall and Opening Protections (3Hrs)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
8am-4pm
- 2015 IRC/2018 KRC Residential Planning – Part 2 (6Hrs)
- 2015 IBC Performing Commercial Building Inspections (6Hrs)
- Rough and Final Sprinkler Inspections (6Hrs)
- New Building Inspector Orientation
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
8am-11am
- 2015 IEBC Performance Compliance Method (3Hrs)
- 2015 IRC Alternate Materials and Tested Methods (3Hrs)
- Firestop: A Life Safety Issue (FS101), IBC/IFC Code Update (FS301), & Special Inspections (3Hrs)
Registration
Use the links below to access registration for our Spring Kentucky Construction Code Forum. Online registration is preferred, or you can print the registration form below and return the form and payment to:
CAAK – Cora Dill
48 Burney Lane
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
If paying by credit card, please use the online registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Cora Dill, caakky23@gmail.com.
Accommodations
Attendees can receive a special rate on rooms through March 13, 2024. You can reserve online or by calling the lodge at 270-362-4271 (enter 1). Our Group Code is 4002.
To make a reservation online, click the button below. Put in the arrival/departure date. Click on Special Rates. Put in Group Code 4002. Select which accommodation you want to reserve and enter the requested information.