Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

What is the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher?

This annual event has been a valuable forum for professionals from many disciplines since its inception. Get current information to understand and use the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code in your work. This conference will be beneficial to architects, engineers, trade professionals, inspectors, and many others who use the Commercial Building Code in their careers.

Stay Current on the Codes

Learn best practices for implementing the Commercial Building Code on your projects! Wisconsin is currently using the 2015 International Building Codes, with amendments. Learn from nationally-recognized International Code Council (ICC) instructors about the 2015 codes and hear expert advice from Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services staff that will improve your buildings and help make your plan submittal reviews smooth and successful. 

 2024 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher Agenda

This refresher is designed specifically for people who design, construct, maintain or inspect commercial buildings in Wisconsin. Attendees include:

• Architects
• Planners
• Engineers
• Commercial Building Inspectors
• Building Trades
• Code officials

Continuing Education Approval Information

Professional Engineer

• This course qualifies for PE continuing education  in all states

AIA Learning Units

• This course is approved for 6.0 LU / HSW for each course day
  • • 1-day attendance = 6.0 LU / HSW, 2-day attendance  = 12.0 LU / HSW, 3-day attendance = LU / HSW

DSPS Approved Continuing Education

• Commercial Building Inspector
  • Approved for 6.0 DSPS continuing education hours each day
    • (1-day attendance = 6.0 hours, 2-day attendance  = 12.0 hours, 3-day attendance = 18.0 hours)

• UDC-Electrical Inspector, Master Electrician , Registered Electrician,  Residential Master Electrician, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Journeyman Electrician  Industrial Journeyman Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician  
  • DSPS continuing education approved for the following course sessions:
    • Day 2 Track 2: 5.5 hrs.

• UDC-Plumbing Inspector, Master Plumber,  Journeyman Plumber, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Cross Connection Control Tester, Master Plumber Restricted Appliance, Master Plumber Restricted Service, Journeyman Plumber Restricted-Appliance, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service
  • DSPS continuing education approved for the following course sessions:
    • Day 3 Track 2: 5.5 hrs., Session 3-F 1.5 hrs.

• Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor, Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor-Maintenance, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester
  • DSPS continuing education approved for the following course sessions:
    • Session 1-A: 3.0 hrs.

• Elevator Mechanic, Lift Mechanic, Elevator Mechanic- Restricted, Elevator Inspector
  • DSPS continuing education approved for the following course sessions:
    • Session 1-G  3.0 hrs.

 2024 Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher Agenda

Benjamin Jordan

Benjamin J. Jordan, PE is a program director with Interdisciplinary Professional Programs in the transportation sector. He has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering and public works. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a Master of Public Affairs degree with a Certificate in Public Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.