Structural Plans Check Based on 2006 IBC

Venue: The Grand Event Center, 4101 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA

Time: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.; Seminar: 8 - 12 p.m.

Abstract: You know everything about the engineering theories and principles. You know everything about the codes and standards. And yet the plan check engineer picks on your design. Why? What do they look for? This seminar will present the views from the perspective of the Plan Check engineering professionals who work in a Building Department. It is based on the "2006 IBC Checklist - Structural Provisions" published by ICC. There will be a panel discussion at the end to share ideas, exchange views and discuss ways to improve the process.

Topic/Speakers:

Plan Check Overview: What is Expected, etc. by Y. Henry Huang, PE, CBO. Building Official, City of Tustin

Combination of Systems and detailing requirements by Martin Johnson, SE, ABS Consulting

Reinforced Concrete by Steve Lam, SE, District Senior Engineer, County of Los Angeles

Structural Steel by Truong Huynh, SE, Engineering and Development Services Officer, City of Long Beach

Wood: Engineered Wood by Hadi Tabatabahi, PE, CBO, Chief Building Official, City of Fullerton

Wood: Conventional Construction - David Khorram, PE., CBO, Chief Building Official, City of Orange

QA/QC Issues - Chapter 17 by Miro Lhotsky, SE, Assistant Engineer, City of Santa Clarita

Panel Discussion