If you would like to apply for an NDBOA scholarship to attend the 2023 Annual Conference and Expo in St. Louis this October, please download the 2023 ABM Scholarship Blank and return it to Todd Johnson no later than July 1, 2023.
Category Archives: Education and Seminars
Meetings, seminars, and educational opportunities
Spring, 2023 Training Handouts
Please click below to download the class materials for the March, 2023 NDBOA training.
2021 IBC Use of Fire and Smoke Separations_handout
2021 IBC Special Building Types, Features and Hazards Handout
NDBOA College Scholarship Available
High school students interested in pursuing a career in the trades (building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) can apply for a scholarship from NDBOA. Please spread the word.
Download the application for the 2022-2023 NDBOA Scholarship today!
Spring 2022 Seminar Information
NDBOA’s Spring Meetings and Education Seminar will be held March 23-25, 2022, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Forks. A block of rooms has been set aside. Lunch will be provided on Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday, March 23
Executive Board Meeting – 1:00 PM
General Business Meeting – 3:00 PM
Thursday, March 24
2021 IFC and IBC Fire Protection Systems
Friday, March 25
2021 Fire & Smoke Protection Features and 2021 Means of Egress
Registration Form
Seminar Details
Spring 2020 Meetings and Seminar Details
The meetings and seminars have been postponed due to the on-going COVID-19 concerns. Updated dates and any location change will be posted here as soon as they are available.
The Spring, 2020 will be held March 25th through 27th at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown, ND. A block of rooms has been reserved so be sure to mention you’re attending the NDBOA sessions. The schedule is as follows. Download the full details for class information and your registration form today! If you haven’t yet paid your dues,
Wednesday, March 25th
- 1:00 pm – Executive Board Meeting
- 3:00 pm – General Business Meeting
Thursday, March 26th
- Significant changes to A117.1
Friday, March 27th
- 2018 IBC Essentials
Fall, 2019 Meeting and Seminar Details
The NDBOA Fall, 2019 business meetings and seminars will be held at the Roughrider Center in Watford City, ND, from September 11th through the 13th. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Little Missouri Inn and Suites. The schedule is as follows. Download the full details for class information and your registration form today!
Wednesday, September 11th
- 2:00 pm – Executive Board Meeting
- 3:00 pm – General Business Meeting
Thursday, September 12th
- 2018 IBC Care Facilities Provisions
Friday, September 13th (two half-day classes)
- 2018 IBC Use of Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Systems
- 2018 IBC Mixed Occupancies
Spring, 2019 Meeting and Education Details
The Spring, 2019 NDBOA meetings and continuous education will be held March 27th-29th at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Grand Forks. A block of rooms has been set aside through March 1st.
John Gibson will be the instructor for both days of classes. You can find specifics and registration information in the files below. The schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday, March 27th
1PM – Executive Meeting
3PM – General Business Meeting
Thursday, March 28th
2018 IEBC Overview
Friday, March 29th
2018 IBC Performing Nonstructural Plan Reviews
Fall 2018 Seminar Details
The NDBOA Fall, 2018 seminar will be held September 19th-21st at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Minot. The Executive Board and General Business Meetings will be held the afternoon of Wednesday, the 19th, and continuing education offered that Thursday and Friday. Lunch is included for both education days. The courses offered are as follows:
Description: 2018 IBC Significant Changes
Instructor: Doug Thornburg
Description: 2018 IRC Significant Changes
Instructor: Steve Van Note
Full details and registration information:
ICC Annual Business Meeting Scholarships
NDBOA is offering two matching scholarships to members who have been awarded a Code of Honor Scholarship to attend the ICC’s Annual Conference in Richmond, VA this October. For more details and to apply, download the ABM Scholarship Application. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2018. You may apply for the Code of Honor Scholarships from May 28-August 10, 2018.
Spring, 2018 Meeting and Education Details
The Spring, 2018 meeting will be held March 21st-23rd at the Quality Inn and Conference Center (formerly the Comfort Inn) in Bismarck. The Executive Board and General Membership meetings will be held at 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the 21st.
Thursday, March 22nd – 2015 IBC Means of Egress
This seminar addresses numerous provisions in the 2015 IBC where the code contains requirements pertaining to establishing a means of egress in buildings. Attendees will be presented with specific problems related to means of egress and asked to solve each case study. The course is intended to help plan reviewers to determine compliance with the IBC.
Friday, March 23rd – 2015 Residential Deck Construction and 2015 Inspector Skills
This half?day seminar introduces basic design and construction methods for single?story residential wood decks. The vertical and lateral load paths of conventional residential decks are now addressed in the 2015 International Residential Code.
Developed specifically for construction inspectors in all disciplines, the topics covered are equally important to all employees of public service agencies, including permit technicians, plan reviewers, managers, building officials, and fire code officials.
The instructor both days is Alex “Cash” Olszowy. ICC Continuing Education Credits are available both days and all courses include workbooks. Class runs from 8AM-4PM and lunch is provided both days.