Agenda
(Content is subject to change)
Tuesday. August 15, 2023
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Registration
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Board Meeting (Private)
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Sponsor Move-in
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Nominating Committee Interviews
5:30–5:50 p.m.
Bus to the Texas Shoot-Out
We will provide three buses to the Shoot-Out with the first leaving at 5:30 p.m., the second bus at 5:40 p.m, and the final bus at 5:50 p.m.
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Texas Shoot-Out
This is our annual event to start the conference. It is dinner, bowling, and games for all registrants, sponsors, and their guests. We will be at Grand Central Entertainment, 2400 Earl Rudder Freeway South, 979-696-1100.
8:00–8:50 p.m.
Return bus to the hotel
We will provide three buses to return to the hotel with the first leaving at 8:00 p.m., the second bus at 8:20 p.m., and the final bus at 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday. August 16, 2023
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Registration
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:30–10:15 a.m.
ICC-NTA – Who, What, Where, and When
This session will get you prepared for the tour later today. Traci Stanush will first talk about the partnership between the International Code Council (ICC) and ICC NTA. You’ll also learn the principles of fire testing – reaction to fire versus resistance to fire, assembly tests versus component tests, and common fire test methods. Continued today at 10:45 a.m.
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Speaker: Traci Stanush, Vice President of Building Products, ICC-NTA
9:00 a.m.–Noon
Nominating Committee Interviews
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
10:45–11:45 a.m.
ICC-NTA – Who, What, Where, and When (Continued)
Continuation from the 8:30 a.m. session
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Speaker: Traci Stanush, Vice President of Building Products, ICC-NTA
11:45–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45–1:00 p.m.
Board buses for ICC-NTA Testing Laboratory
We will provide three buses to the testing laboratory with the first leaving at 12:45 p.m., the second and third bus will leave at 1:00 p.m.
1:15-4:00 p.m.
Tour of ICC-NTA Testing Laboratory
4:00–4:15 p.m.
Return to Hotel
We will provide three buses to return to the hotel with all leaving by 4:15 p.m.
4:30–5:45 p.m.
Reception
5:45 p.m.
Free Evening
Thursday. August 17, 2023
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Registration
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
8:30–10:15 a.m.
Post Disaster Safety Assessment Coordinator Training
This training is designed for those persons responsible for coordinating post-disaster safety evaluations (damage assessment). This session will provide information on setting up and deploying assessment teams, interaction with EOC, data collection, determination of staffing needs, as well as recovery. This is a must for any building official that would be responsible for post-disaster damage assessment and would be valuable for any professional that would like to assist in coordination following a disaster.
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Speaker: Jim Olk, CBO, Coordinator, Building Professionals Institute (BPI) and Jeffrey Widmer, CBO, Chief Building Official, City of Rockwall
10:15–11:00 a.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Post Disaster Safety Assessment Coordinator Training (continued)
This training is designed for those persons responsible for coordinating post-disaster safety evaluations (damage assessment). This session will provide information on setting up and deploying assessment teams, interaction with EOC, data collection, determination of staffing needs, as well as recovery. This is a must for any building official that would be responsible for post-disaster damage assessment and would be valuable for any professional that would like to assist in coordination following a disaster.
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Speaker: Jim Olk, CBO, Coordinator, Building Professionals Institute (BPI) and Jeffrey Widmer, CBO, Chief Building Official, City of Rockwall
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Annual Business Meeting
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:45–3:00 p.m.
Legislative Roundtable
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Speaker: TBD
Building Officials 101 – Why is ISO so important?
In this session, you will learn the importance of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rating and explore the new rating procedures. You will be able to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you ensure a better rating at your next evaluation.
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Speaker:W. Dean Shattuck, CFPS, CHCM, Senior Field Representative – BCEGS, Verisk
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Networking Break with Sponsors
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
3:30–4:45 p.m.
Building Officials 101 – Managing a Building Department
There is an adage in business that asserts “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.” In this session, you will learn the importance of having performance measures and indicators, and discuss the importance of maintaining quality control, managing public policy, and identifying critical functions to ensure a well-run department.
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Speaker: Wayne K. Snell Jr., MPA, CBO, Inspections Director, City of Irving
What Texas Code Officials Need to Know About House Bill 3215 and the HERS® Index for Energy Code Compliance
In 2021, Texas House Bill 3215 updated the state’s universal energy code compliance pathway to allow cities to accept the Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index in addition to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code backstops for energy code compliance across the state, in lieu of the traditional International Code Council (ICC) version of the state energy code or any ICC stretch code adopted by municipalities.
The legislation improves housing affordability, allows for more builder and consumer choice, and extends the implementation to use by 2031 with lowered index numbers, making an impact on the grid and overall efficiency. This session will provide an update on the implementation of this legislation and how builders are using this new compliance option across the state.
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Speaker: Valerie Briggs, Communications Director, RESNET, and James Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer, Fox Energy Specialists
6:00–8:00 p.m.
BOAT Awards Dinner
This annual dinner will be across the street from the hotel at the Hall of Champions at Kyle Field. While you’re there, you can go into the stands and take a selfie with the field in the background.
8:00–10:00 p.m.
Casino Party
After dinner, the celebration continues on the other side of the Hall of Champions with a casino party full of fun and prizes.
Friday. August 18, 2023
8:00–9:30 a.m.
Cracker Barrel and Continental Breakfast
Before you hit the road, join us for a quick breakfast and discussion of the conference and major issues facing the building community.
10:00 a.m.
Golf Outing
For golf enthusiasts, drive over to the golf course and spend a few hours networking and having fun. Lunch included.