2021 COCM FALL CONFERENCE

   September 28 - October 1, 2021

Crystal Mountain Resort

12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683

Conference Registration Form

2021 Membership is required for Conference Participation

Visit the Home page & scroll down to membership page for additional information....

COCM hosts 3 Charity events for our Education Scholarship applicants each Fall

Golf Outing (Monday Noon), Silent Auction (ends 3:00 Thursday) & Live Auction (begins after dinner Thursday)

golf registration

Betsie Valley Course Layout

Education schedule

2015 MBC Allowable Height and Area

2015 MBC Exterior Wall & Opening Protection

Fire Resistant Construction Two Family & Townhouses CP-21-00049

Legal & Ethics in Building Department CP-21-00051

Engineering Products & Conventional Wood Framing CP-21-00050

2015 Michigan Residential Deck Design & Construction CP21-00048

Complaint Management Start to Finish

Understanding Curtain Wall Construction CP-20-00049

MBC w 2021 NFPA 101 Refences CP19-00011

Fire Stopping in Mass Timbers CP-20-00048

Credibility Something you learn to Earn Mark Stimac BCC Course # CP21-00056     Program Handouts      Press_Release_Sample   Self evaluation

Fire Stop Life Safety Fundementals CP-20-00064

Fire Stop Industry Fire Rated Barrier Testing CP-20-00066

Fire Stop Compartmentation and Fire Rated Barriers CP-20-00065

Frame for Success Top Framing Errors CP-21-00055

 

2021 COCM Spring Conference

        May 10-12, 2021         

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, Michigan 48708

2021 Membership is required for Conference Participation

Visit the Home page & scroll down to membership page for additional information....

2021 Spring Conference Registartion form

Education schedule

Understanding the 2015 MUEC & chapter11 CP-19-00012, PP#

Building Science for the Building Official CP19-00002, PP#

Firestopping plan review & inspection CP18-00028, PP#

Sizing Plumbing Facilities  CP-20-00072, PP#

UL325 Gate & Door Operators - Stephen Kuscik BCC Course CP-18-00250 3 Hours Specialty, PP#

Building Codes 101 / 102 - Beneditto Tiseo BCC Course #19-00039 3Hr Technical, PP#

Legislative Advocacy Beneditto Tiseo BCC Course #19-00056 2 Hr Administration, PP#

Page 4 Update - Legislative Advocacy Beneditto Tiseo BCC Course #19-00056 2 Hr Administration, PP#

Ethics Dennis Smith BCC Course # CP21-00021 3 Hr Administration, PP#

Fasteners & Anchors for Construction Jerry Tuggle BCC Course # CP20-00083 3 Hr Specialty, PP#

Innovations in Masonry Design Phil Ledent BCC Course # CP20-00183 (Virtual Instructor) 1 Hr Specialty, PP#

Building Materials and Products Phil Ledent BCC Course # CP20-000184 (Virtual Instructor) 1 Hr Specialty, PP#

Poly-Urethane Foam Insulation Robert Devries BCC Course # CP 21-00001 1 Hr Spec – 1Hr Tech, PP#

Code Compliant Deck Construction Jerry Tuggle BCC Course # CP19-00011 3 Hr Specialty, PP#

 

Clink on the following links for program hand-outs

Building Science for the Building Official

Firestop Plan Review & Inspection

Firestop Plan Review & Inspection 2nd half

Building Codes 101 / 102

Legislative Advocacy

UL325 Gate & Door Operators

Sizing Plumbing Facilities

 

 

 

 

2020 COCM Fall Conference

September 21st - 25th   2020

Treetops Resort

3962 WILKINSON ROAD GAYLORD, MI 49735

Thank you for masking up & making the conference a success.   See You May 10 2021.

Codes and Permit Process CP-20-00048 PP 25790

Effective Use of Code CP-18-00025 PP 25872

Understanding Curtain wall Construction CP-20-00049 PP-25791

The Truth is Somewhere in the Middle CP-18-00024 PP25873

Fire Stopping in Mass Timber Construction CP-20-00048 PP 25790

Accessibility 2009 ICC A117.1 CP-19-000177 PP 25874

Firestopping Residential Construction CP-20-00045, PP 25870

Modifications to UL Design CP-19-00207, PP 25877

Marihuana Grow Operations CP-20-00037, PP-2587

Protect your Openings CP Pending, PP-25878

Pitfalls of repurposing commercial and industrial building CP-Pending, PP 25876

Emergency Alarm for Hazardous Materials CP- 17-00052, PP Pending

Secrets of the research for alternative materials and test methods CP-20-00039, PP25879

2015 ISPSC  Overview CP Pending, PP 25881

Improving the Efficiency of your Inspection CP-20-00040 PP 25880

Special Inspection requirements CP19-00078, PP 25882

Following classes are offered to Members, Click on the link below the class list.

CP-18-00247 Boring and Notching in Wood Frame Construction

CP-18-00246 Wall Bracing for Wind Design with 2015 IRC

CP-18-00248 Deck Inspection for new and Existing Deck

Click here -> Approved MI Courses  Previously offered at a COCM Conference.

COCM Charity Golf Outing

68 Degree's & Sunny

40 Golfers for COCM's Scholarship Charity

Our Trades & Leaders of the future get Education,Grants through your generosity.

 

If you enjoyed the conference please let others know.

If you have an idea to improve our conferences, please let aboard member know.

Thank You

 

Due to the Stay Home Stay Safe Order

2020 COCM Spring Cancelled

A message from the Board  "Click- Spring Cancellation- Here"

ICC Letter to Governor

MIOSHA provides the following safety link: : https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_11407_30453-89915--,00.html.

 

2019 COCM Fall Conference

Shanty Creek Resort, Summit Village

September 23-27, 2019

Education Agenda, Click Here

EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

Residential Wood Wall Bracing PP#21631 CP-19-0144

Basics of Fire Alarms and Understanding ULFire AlarmCertification PP#21632 CP-18-00254

First Responder Radio Coverage PP#21633 CP-18-0086

MRC Floor Systems PP#21635 CP-19-0025

The Big Energy Push, IECC and IRC PP#21634 CP-19-00147

APA Wall Bracing Calculator PP#21770, CP-17-00119

Floodplain Administration CP-20-00061, PP# 21636

Building Science for Building Officials CP-19-00002, PP# 21639

IBC Building Classification CP-19-00149, PP# 21637

Spray Polyurethane CP-17-00140 PP# 21640

Understanding 2015 MUEC Chapter 11 MRC  CP-19-00012 PP# 21638

BCC Administrative Update CP-19-00087 ICC PP# 21641

Common Questions Answered by the Bureau CP-10-00172, PP#21643
 

2019 COCM Spring Conference

 

, Bay City    May 6-8, 2019

Education,  Click Here...

Speaker shared presentations for your review.

Existing Vs. New MI Rehab Code Posted 5.19.19

The following classes were provided for you, please print your page with your signature for your records.

Addressing Concerns with the Simulated Performance Alternative of the 2015 CP-19-00015 ICC PP 20196.pdf

Mold, Moisture and Building performance Issues CP-19-00068 ICC PP 20202.pdf

Sealing the Envelope Weather Resistant Barriers CP-18-00157 ICC PP 20203.pdf

Performance Based Modeling for Code Compliance CP-18-00077 ICC PP 20197.pdf

Marijuana Grow Operations-Consistent Standards CP-18-00053 ICC PP 20198.pdf

PDF presentation of Marihuana

Duct Leakage Testing and Reporting for Building Officials CP-19-00065 ICC PP 20204.pdf

Blower Door Testing and Reporting for Building Official CP-19-00066 ICC PP 20205.pdf

Emergency Alarm System for Hazardous Materials CP-18-00052 ICC PP 20199.pdf

Codes permit Process 2015 MBC CP-18-00020 ICC PP 20206.pdf

MIOSHA Training CP-19-00080 ICC PP-20200.pdf

Performing Construction in Existing Buildings CP-18-204 ICC PP 20201.pdf

Fire Prevention and Suppression CP-18-00021 ICC PP 20207.pdf

2018 COCM FALL CONFERENCE

Crystal Mountain Resort         September 24-28, 2018

Thompsonville, MI 49683

Corey Roblee of ICC & (2018-2019) President Robert Grostick

President Paul Featherston Honoring Charlie McLihargey 2018 Code Official of the Year

 

Charity Golf Outing (pictures)

WINNERS of Education Scholarship Golf Outing

Education Agenda

Tuesday September 25, 2018

Sealing the envelope, Weather resisitive Barriers & Flashings

Dirt to doorknobs CP-18-00192 3 Hour Tech. & 3 Hour Plan Review

Building Department Management  State Approval # CP-18-00178, 2 Admin., 2 Com.

Wednesday September 26, 2018

2015 MBC Exterior Wall and Opening Protection

2015 ICC Comercial Cooking Systems  

Lo-Down Spray Foam Requirements

2015 MRC Fire Separation Construction

Thursday, September 27, 2018

2015 IFC & MBC Fire Protection Systems 

2015 MBC Field Inspections

Friday September 28, 2018

Structural Foam Injection State Approval # CP-18-00191 2 Hours Tech.

Unlawful Occupancy

2018 COCM Spring Conference

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

May 14 - 16, 2018

 

2017 COCM Fall Conference

Crystal Mountain  Tel 1+888.968.7686

12500 Crystal Mountain Dr.  Thompsonville, MI 49683

September 25 - 29, 2017

One of our scholarship recipients for 2017 below.

 

      

Final Education Agenda 

Tuesday September 26, 2017

2015 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - 18444

2015 Michigan Building Code Update- 18014

All you wanted to know about Polymeric siding, - CP17-109

Wood Deck Construction (Structural issues), - 18222

Wood use and recognition of fire retardant wood - 18466

Promoting the Building Department, - 18220

Wednesday September 27, 2017

2015 IBC (MBC) Use of Fire and Smoke Separations - CP17-70

2015 IBC (MBC) Allowable Heights & Area - CP17-118

Construction /Property Compliance. - CP17-98

2015 Special Inspection Requirements - CP17-105

Building Performance Issues - CP17-103

Low Impact Foundation System - CP17-100

Significant Changes to the Michigan Commercial Energy Code 2017 - CP17-111

Thursday September 28, 2017

2015 IBC (MBC) Exit Systems, - CP17-108

2015 IBC (MBC) Mixed Occupancies,- CP17-117 

Key Relationships,- 18221

Firestop seminar, Compliance for design - CP17-120

Barrier Management - Design with compliance in mind  - CP17-99                                                    

Friday September 29, 2017

Complaint Documentation - CP17-65

2017 Bureau of Construction Codes Update - CP17-96

COCM 2017 Spring Conference    MAY 8 - 11, 2017

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel    Bay City - Riverfront

Matt Reno, Receiving and awrd from President Jones

2017 Spring Conference Education Agenda

Monday 5/8/17

CP17-64 Skilled Trade Act           "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-75 IT Overview of Accela    "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-15 Plan Review Issues    "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-58 Barrier Free design exceptions    "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-76 Medical Marihuana Administration   "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-60 2015 MI Mech. & Int. Fuel gas code Update  "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-53 Health Care Facilities Art. 517    "Click here for attendees" ICCPP# 12847

CP-17-57 Significant Changes in 2015 MRC  "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12848

CP-17-31 Plumbing Code Update    "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12849

Tuesday 5/9/17

CP-17-20 Carbon Monoxide requirements   "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 10161

18206 Spray Foam Plastic Insulation 2009IRC & 2012IBC  "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12850

18129 Wall Bracing Workshop     "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12851

CP-16-27 Top 10 Framing Concerns , "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 6020

Wednesday 5/10/17

CP-17-43 2015 Michigan Energy Code for residential update "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-17 Firestop Plan Review, installation and inspection. "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12852

CP-17-16 Code compliance for Pole Barns "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12856

CP-16-10 Communication class "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12853

18407 Michigan Residential Energy Code " Click here for attendees"

Thursday 5/11/17

CP-17-11 Builders update class "Click here for attendees" ICC PP# 12854

CP-17-18 Structural Steel Course "Click here for attendees"

CP-17-51 Spring Concrete Refresher "Click here for attendees"

PRESENTATIONS PROVIDED, let us know if you want or need a presentation for a class you attended.

CP-17-00076 Medical Marihuana Administration by Keith Lambert Monday 5/8  "Click here for Presentation"

CP-17-00043 MI Energy Code Class by Tim Mrozowski Wednesday 5/10 Track 1 8-9  "Click here for Presentation"
CP-17-00010 Communication Class by Ken LaBelle Wednesday 5/10 Track 2 9-12    "Click here for Presentation"

18407 MI Residential Energy Code by Tim Mrozowski Wed. 5/10 Track 2 1.5-3.5    "Click here for Presentation"

 CP-17-00011 Builders Update Class 2015 by Ken LaBelle & Jason Griffin Thursday 5/11 Track 1  8-11 "Click here for Presentation"

 

COCM 2016 Fall Conference

Bavarian Inn - Frankenmouth     September 27 - 30, 2016 

 2016 Fall Conference Agenda 2016 Fall Conference Attendees

Alex Bishop missed but never forgotten ...

"Click Following for this year's pictures" 

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Code Official of the Year - 2016  Martie Van Berlo

 

 

2016 Fall Conference Presentations
IBC Accessible Means of Egress

IRC Residential Deck Construction

Inspection of Concrete in Normal, Hot & Cold Temperatures   Part 1   Part 2

2016 Fall Conference Sign In & Attendance Sheets

#18447  IBC Accessible Means of Egress   (ICC PPP #1010-8290)

#18448  IRC Residential Deck Construction  (ICC PPP #10108286)

#18442  Structural Insulated Panels  ICC PPP #1059-8662)

#18441  Inspection of Concrete in Normal, Hot and Cold Temperatures  (ICC PPP #1059-8663)

#18380  Avoiding Exterior Envelope Failures  ICC PPP #1010-8291)

#18446  Performing 2012 IBC Structural Plan Reviews  (ICC PPP #1010-8294)

#18386  Fire Door Systems, a Guide to Code Compliance  (ICC PPP #1007-641)

#18139  Top 25 Serious Violations in Construction  (ICC PPP #1059-8665)

#18233  Movement Control  (ICC PPP #1059-8950)

#18234  Flashing Multi Wythe Masonry Walls  (ICC PPP #1059-8853)

#18235  Special Inspection for Structural Masonry  (ICC PPP #1059-8852)

#18236  Energy Code Compliance for Single Wythe Masonry  (ICC PPP #1059-8951)

#18276  FEMA and Flood Zone Construction Issues  (ICC PPP #1059-8661)

#16-000001 Uniform Code Application  (ICC PPP #1059-9037)

2016 COCM Spring Conference    April 27 - 29, 2016

Double Tree Hilton Hotel - Holland      650 E 24th St.  Holland, Mi. 49423   616-394-0111

Spring 2016 Education Agenda                    2016 ASC Attendee List

 

 Building Department Management Program Handout

2016 Spring Conference Sign-in/Certificate of Attendance 

Click on each document to download and save as a pdf copy and print if desired.

1.  #18378  Mold and Moisture in Buildings

2.  #18387  Great Lakes Superior Walls

3.  #18207  History of Testing & Use of Cellulose Insulation

4.  #18388  Porter Plant Tour

5.  #18377  Michigan Energy Code Update

6.  #18381  Construction in Existing Buildings

7.  #18223  Special Inspection Requirements

8.  #18219  Building Department Management

9.  #18275  Michigan Residential Code Update

10. #18371  Dry Crawlspace Science

11. #18370  Firestop Installation, Inspection & Burn

 

2016 COCM Winter Conference Information

Held at Ramada Inn & Conference Center - Lansing, MI

February 2 & 3, 2016 

2016 Joint Winter Meeting Education Agenda           Attendee List

Certificate of Attendance by Program Title: 

1.  #18315  Residential Energy Code

2.  #18314  Michigan Manufactured Housing

3.  #18251  Bridging the Generator Gap

4.  #18292   Soils and Foundations

5.  #18291  Special Inspections

6.  #18252  Electricity and Fire

7.  #18250  2015 Michigan Residential Code

8.  #18283  Ductless Mini Splits & Inverter Technology

9.  #18309  Code Compliance for Condensate Control

10. #18285  Behind the Wall - Plumbing Secrets

11. #18281  NSF/ANSI 14 Plastic Pipe and Fittings - Testing and Certification Process 

12. #18041  Anti Scald Valves - What's Hot, What's Not

13. #18042  Plumbing Code on Backflow Preventers

14. #18290  ACA Introduction and Training

15. #18321  Administration and Code Enforcement 

16. #18318  Accessibility   2009 A117 1 

2015 COCM Fall Conference Information

Held at Shanty Creek Resort - Bellaire, MI.

September 21 - 25, 2015 

Final Education Program Agenda

2015 COCM Fall Conference Attendees  (updated 9-17-2015)

Certificate of Attendance by Program Title:

1.  Structural Foundation Piering and Carbon Fiber Applications  #18005

2.  MADCAD Online Referenced Standards Access #18035

3.  Inspection of Concrete Encased Electrodes by Building Inspectors  #18036

4.  Roof to Soil  #18007

5.  2015 IRC Transition from the 2009 Code  #18049

6.  Basic Understanding of the IRC for Code Enforcement  #18006

7.  Firestop Plan Review, Installation and Burn Testing  #18037

8.  Construction Board of Appeals  #18122

9.  Administrative Update  #18177

Program Handouts

Rebar Inspection Powerpoint Program

Sample Inspector Agreement