Samir Mokashi, Principal and Code Analyst, Evergreen Engineering is an acknowledged code expert in the area of building, fire, and mechanical codes. Samir has authored alternates and variances for specific facilities in many jurisdictions including Washington. As past chair of the Code Committee of the local chapter (Portland, OR) of American Institute of Architects, he continues to be active in city and state level code development. An excellent communicator and dynamic presenter, his technical presentations and training seminars are well-attended by architects, engineers, owners, facility managers, and building officials.

Seminar 1: Code Alternates and Interpretations Click to Register
This class will cover detailed steps on how to write a good alternate design proposal and provide examples of successful projects. Class will include examples how code interpretations made by jurisdictions are influenced by the regulatory language, historical precedents, scope of its application, and framing of the question. This class will include a workshop in which students are encouraged to participate and ask questions regarding specific problems or projects they are working on.
9 am–12 pm @ REI 3LU/3HSW

Seminar 2: Building Area and Means of Egress Click to Register
The first part of the second class will clarify the application of separated and non-separated uses as well as accessory uses; identifying pros and cons for the designer and the owner. This is still very confusing for many designers and even code administrators. The second part will deal with means of egress, clarify the three components of egress, and provide an explanation of a multilayered approach to regulations that allow occupants to escape or avoid a potential fire. Real life project examples will be used to illustrate the code requirements as well as the code exceptions that are available for various occupancies.
1 pm–4 pm @ REI 3LU/3HSW

---

Also part of CODEFEST!

November 5: Fire Sprinkler Options
This multi-media 4-hour seminar demonstrates how to use the options in the building code to your advantage.  It includes case studies, interactive discussions as well as an actual design study for a 4-story building using the International Building Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety code.
8:30a-12:30p @ REI 4LU/4HSW

November 12: 2006 IBC Chapter 7 – Fire Resistance Rated Construction
Tom Kinsman will lead this overview to helpyou understand the basic standards that support the fire resistive requirements of Chapter 7 and the relationship between the chapter’s fire resistive components (exterior walls, fire walls, fire partitions etc.) and the rest of the code.
8:30a-12:30p @ REI 4LU/4HSW