Meeting/Event Information
Swimming Pool & Spa Code (AM) Inspecting and Managing Special Events (PM)
April 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Building & Fire Code Academy
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, IL 60124
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Morning Session
A review of and discuss code requirements for swimming pools based on the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code©. This will include identifying types and structural design requirements for swimming pools and diving requirements, the installation of required safety barriers and fences, and the requirements for those issues incidental to swimming pool installations such as deck requirements, electrical fixtures, mechanical circulation, water supplies and disposal.
Lunch will be provided
50-50 Raffle Tickets are available $1.00 a piece or 6 for $5.00
.6 CEU's will be provided
Afternoon Session
The fundamentals of building, electrical, fire, and site safety as it relates to special events. Students will examine and discuss inspection and code requirements for events such as farmers’ markets, carnivals, concerts, bike races, fun runs, firework shows, parades, fests, and similar events.
Our trainer is Joseph Iliff, Building Code Educator
Bio:
Joseph Iliff believes that education is the cornerstone of community safety. As a Certified Building Official with more than 15 years of hands-on experience and 21 certifications from the International Code Council, he has spent the last five years bridging the gap between complex code requirements and practical application. He earned a Bachelor of Urban Planning & Development from Ball State University. He is passionate about advancing the building safety industry through equipping code professionals with knowledge, skills, and confidence.
International Code Council Certifications:
Certified Building Official
Building Code Specialist
Building Plans Examiner
Fire Plans Examiner
Residential Plans Examiner
Commercial Building Inspector
Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Commercial Plumbing Inspector
Residential Combination Inspector
Residential Building Inspector
Residential Electrical Inspector
Residential Plumbing Inspector
Residential Mechanical Inspector
Certified Code Enforcement Administrator
Housing & Zoning Code Specialist
Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector
Zoning Inspector
Code Enforcement Technician
Subjects taught:
International Building Code
International Residential Code
International Property Maintenance Code
International Zoning Code
International Plumbing Code
International Mechanical Code
International Energy Conservation Code
International Existing Building Code
Fire & Life Safety Plan Review
Legal Aspects of Code Administration
Significant Changes to the IBC & IRC
Occupancy Classifications
Role of the Inspector
Complying with Special Inspection Requirements
State Building Codes for Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, & Missouri
Tickets
$75.00 IACE Members - Includes Training Sessions, lunch and snacks
$100.00 Non - IACE Members -Ticket includes Training Session, Lunch and Snacks
$0.00 Board Member Ticket