Video Recordings from our 2021 Houston, Texas BPI are now available. Purchase individual recordings to receive continuing education units at your own pace! Courses offered are in the areas of: Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention Code, International Building Code, International Residential Code, Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, Permit Technician and TAS Academy.
How the Registration Process Works
STEP 1
The Houston BPI video recorded courses are $150 each. (TAS requires both days for certificate completion, so both courses will need to be purchased individually to get full credit.) To purchase a course, click the “Register Now” button from the selection of courses below. Then complete the registration form to register and pay for each video recording through BPI/BOAT via Paypal (or credit card).
STEP 2
Once BPI/BOAT confirms payment, a link will be emailed to you with the video link and password to access the recording. Please make sure your email system does not block this or put it in the junk/spam folder. Registration Steps 1 and 2 must be completed to access this course recording!
STEP 3
Once you have access to the course video recording, you can start your training. You can start/stop each video as often as needed.
STEP 4
Once you’ve completed the course, email info@bpi-tx.com and BPI will send you a certificate of completion.
Code Enforcement
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Junk and Abandoned Vehicles, To Tow or Not to Tow
Junk and Abandoned Vehicles are considered an attractive nuisance for children and a basis for other health and safety issues. How can a Code Officer use State Law to abate such violations?
Instructor: Anthony Major – M.E.T.S.
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Hoarding, Sorting Through the Good And The Bad
This class will help an inspector sort his way through the challenges of abating the premises of a hoarder. Includes 1 hour of legal updates and legislative actions.
Instructor: Anthony Major – M.E.T.S.
Fire Prevention Code
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2018 IBC Mixed Uses and Occupancies
This course discusses the concept of mixed occupancies in a building and the applicable code requirements in of the 2015 International Building Code. The course covers the various design options available in the IBC for treating mixed occupancies and the provisions for accessory and incidental uses. This course compares the differences between the design options, including the relative advantages and disadvantages for each option. This course will also address application of the 2015 International Fire Code when dealing with a mixed occupancy building.
Instructor: Kevin Scott – President, KH Scott & Associates, LLC
International Building Code (IBC)
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2018 IBC Basic Means of Egress
This is an entry to mid-level class suitable for Design Professionals, Builders, Inspectors, Plans examiners and Fire personnel. Information covered will include design and review of the Means of Egress systems including chapters 7 and 10 including Accessible Means of Egress. It will cover detailed discussion of the code requirements within those chapters and the effective use of the code. Open discussion is encouraged.
Instructor: Bill Clayton – Colorado Code Consulting, LLC
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2018 IBC Fire-Life Safety Principles
This is an entry to mid-level class suitable for Design Professionals, Builders, Inspectors, Plans examiners and Fire personnel. The class provides an introduction into the fire and life safety provisions contained in the 2018 IBC and will provide an introduction and overview of changes to the previous edition of the code. Discussions will cover requirements and effective use of the code related to chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
Instructor: Bill Clayton – Colorado Code Consulting, LLC
International Residential Code (IRC)
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
The Basic Understanding of the IRC, Chapters 1 – 41
The International Residential Code will be used to identify the basic structural standards (electrical, plumbing, mechanical and construction) for the purpose of determining a minimum standard of living for residential occupancy. This course is applicable to field inspectors, code officials and code enforcement.
Instructor: Russell Thornburg – Thornburg Code Services
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Basic Residential Electrical Inspections for the Combination Inspector with 2020 NEC Code Changes with Laws and Rules, NFPA 70E
Particularly helpful and valuable for inspectors and installers alike, this class will assist attendees in learning to make more accurate, thorough, and safe installations and inspections of one and two-family dwellings. The seminar is based on a comprehensive book titled IAEI’s One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems and explains in clear, concise language the installation, design, and inspections of electrical systems in dwellings. The related changes of the 2020 NEC are explained in detail as they relate to dwelling units. Both NEC and IRC requirements are referenced in this book. Additional material will cover the TDLR law, rules, and electrical safety NFPA 70E© for State of Texas electrical license renewal, and IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector CEU requirements. TDLR Course #21038.
Instructor: Mark Ode – Electrical Consultant
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Fire Resistance Construction – 2018 International Residential Code R302
This course is an in-depth look at required Two-Family Dwelling Townhouse construction methods for fire separation walls and floor-ceiling assemblies. This course will be useful for reviewing applications of through and membrane penetrations. It will be helpful for:
- Reviewing assembly and application of fire separation walls along common walls
- Reviewing floor, roof, and ceiling construction applications for contractors, designers, plans examiners, field inspectors and architects.
Instructor: Russell Thornburg – Thornburg Code Services
Plumbing Code
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2018 Methods of Venting Plumbing Fixtures and Traps
The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize and assist plumbing code officials, plans examiners, plumbing contractors, and others in code enforcement how to identify the correct method of installation for all methods of venting plumbing fixtures and traps in accordance with the 2018 IPC.
Instructor: Mark Dunn – City of Hoover, Alabama
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2018 IPC Design, Installation, and Inspection Principles
The purpose of this presentation is to assist plumbing code officials, plans examiners, plumbing contractors, engineers, and others in code enforcement how to apply key code sections in the design, installation, and inspection process of plumbing systems. This course will cover minimum plumbing fixture requirements, water and drainage sizing methods, venting methods, and other key plumbing code elements to be considered in plumbing system installations.
Instructor: Mark Dunn – City of Hoover, Alabama
National Electrical Code
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
2020 NEC Analysis of Changes in TDLR Electrical Law and Rules plus NFPA 70E© Electrical Safety in the Workplace
This course will explain the major changes in the 2020 National Electrical Code. Included will be the reasons for these changes and a discussion of the substations. There will be a review of new articles and sections added to this edition of the NEC and the impact they will have on inspectors, designers, and installers. Additional material will cover the TDLR law, rules, and electrical safety NFPA 70E© for Texas electrical license renewal, ICC Preferred Provider, and IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector CEU requirements. TDLR Course #21040. This is an intermediate to advanced electrical course.
Instructor: Mark Ode – Electrical Consultant
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Basic Residential Electrical Inspections for the Combination Inspector with 2020 NEC Code Changes with Laws and Rules, NFPA 70E
Particularly helpful and valuable for inspectors and installers alike, this class will assist attendees in learning to make more accurate, thorough, and safe installations and inspections of one and two-family dwellings. The seminar is based on a comprehensive book titled IAEI’s One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems and explains in clear, concise language the installation, design, and inspections of electrical systems in dwellings. The related changes of the 2020 NEC are explained in detail as they relate to dwelling units. Both NEC and IRC requirements are referenced in this book. Additional material will cover the TDLR law, rules, and electrical safety NFPA 70E© for State of Texas electrical license renewal, and IAEI Certified Electrical Inspector CEU requirements. TDLR Course #21038.
Instructor: Mark Ode – Electrical Consultant
Permit Technician
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
From Grassland to Certificate of Occupancy: The Process of Building on an Undeveloped Piece of Land
This class will take you through the entire process of a commercial (with some references to a new residential subdivision) process on an undeveloped piece of property. What is Planning’s role? What does the Engineering Dept. do with their inspections? How do Building Inspections, Fire, Health, Water, and/or the Parks Departments factor into the process? As a Developer, what is required to be submitted and/or paid for a new development? Join us as we explore this process for a better understanding of how a development goes from Grassland to Certificate of Occupancy and our roles as Permit Technicians.
Instructor: Samantha Morrow – City of Garland
Video Recording | 6 contact hours/.6 CEUs
Dealing With Difficult People
Do you find yourself having conflicts with certain people at work? Does it seem like there are times when you just don’t want to go to work because of worker conflict? Don’t lose hope, you CAN deal with conflict at work! This workshop will give you the necessary tools to recognize when conflict is coming and help you defuse those conflicts!
Instructor: Charles Foshee – FH Consultants
Texas Accessibility Academy
Video Recording | 8 contact hours/.8 CEUs
Texas Accessibility Academy | Day 1 (8 hours)
This is Day 1 of a 2-day course for Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS), architects, designers and building officials. This is a comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Administrative Rules and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (2012 TAS). Attendees will receive general information about the TABA, Administrative Rules and the 2012 TAS, including participation in activities to reinforce technical content. The course is certified for 16-hours of RAS CEU’s. THIS IS AN 8-HOUR CLASS. TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT, BOTH DAYS ARE REQUIRED.
Instructor: Norman Kieke – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Video Recording | 8 contact hours/.8 CEUs
Texas Accessibility Academy | Day 2 (8 hours)
This is Day 2 of a 2-day course for Registered Accessibility Specialists (RAS), architects, designers and building officials. This is a comprehensive study of the Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA), Administrative Rules and the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards (2012 TAS). Attendees will receive general information about the TABA, Administrative Rules and the 2012 TAS, including participation in activities to reinforce technical content. The course is certified for 16-hours of RAS CEU’s. THIS IS AN 8-HOUR CLASS. TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT, BOTH DAYS ARE REQUIRED.
Instructor: Norman Kieke – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Thank You Sponsors!
The Building Professional Institute is sponsored by the Building Officials Association of Texas. All sessions are approved through the Preferred Provider Program.
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