Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

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Course Overview

Agenda for the 2025 WI Commercial Building Code Refresher

Breakout Session Details

What is the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher?

This annual event has been a valuable forum for professionals from many disciplines since its inception. This conference provides essential updates and practical guidance on the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code, including plumbing and electrical code changes. Attendees will gain insights from DSPS staff and industry experts, ensuring they’re equipped to apply best practices in design, construction, and inspection. With breakout sessions and real-world examples, this event is a must-attend for professionals who need to stay current and compliant.

Learning Outcomes

Stay Current on the Codes

  • Implement best practices for the Commercial Building Code on your projects! Wisconsin is currently using the 2015 International Building Codes, with amendments.
  • Learn the current commercial building codes, plumbing code, and electrical code.
  • Gain knowledge with 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. 

Who Should Attend?

  • Architects, planners, and engineers working on commercial building projects in Wisconsin.
  • Building inspectors, code officials, and trade professionals responsible for compliance.
  • Contractors and facility managers seeking to stay current with state code requirements.

Additional Information

Continuing Education Approval Information

Professional Engineer

This course qualifies for PE continuing education in all states

Registered Architects and AIA Members

This course is approved for 18 AIA Learning Units Health, Safety, and Welfare  (6 LU | HSW each day, 18 LU | HSW total). These hours are approved for renewal of your Registered Architect credential.

Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspectors 

Sessions, except Meet & Greet Q&A, Ethics, Electrical Code track T3, and Plumbing Code track W3, are DSPS approved for continuing education for Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspectors. Earn 6 hours of continuing education credit each day – 18 hours total if you attend approved sessions all three days.

Registered Electrician, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Industrial Journeyman Electrician,  Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician, Residential Master Electrician

Track T3 on Tuesday February 18th  (6 hours), Session T2-A on Tuesday February 18th (3 hours), and the Ethics session offered on Tuesday February 18th (T1-C), or Wednesday February 19th (W1-D) (2 hours) are DSPS approved.

 UDC Electrical Inspector

Track T3 on Tuesday February 18th  (6 hours) is DSPS approved for UDC Electrical Inspector continuing education.

Master Plumber, Master Plumber Restricted Appliance, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Cross Connection Control Tester, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service, Master Plumber Restricted Service

Track W3 on Wednesday February 19th  (6 hours), is DSPS approved.

 UDC – HVAC Inspector

Track M2 on Monday February 17th  (6 hours) is approved for UDS – HVAC Inspector continuing education.

 Boiler-Pressure Vessel Inspector

The Ethics session offered on Tuesday February 18th (T1-C) or Wednesday February 19th   (W1-D) (2 hours) is approved for Boiler-Pressure Vessel Inspector continuing education.

 

Instructor

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.

Upcoming dates coming soon!

Take this course when it’s offered next!

Program Director

Benjamin Jordan

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