Monday, January 13, 2025
8:00–9:30 a.m. – State of the State
Gregory Metz, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Big Week, Day 1: Concurrent Sessions
Track 1
9:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – Building for the Future: High-Performance Enclosures
Moderators: David Hoban, Clint Zane
Speaker: Pat Huelman, Energy Design Consultants
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 2
9:45–11:15 a.m. – Residential Building Contractor Licensing and Enforcement
Moderator: Don Sivigny
Speaker: Sean O'Neil, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Mobile Homes 1350
Moderator: Brandon Holmes
Speaker: Herman Hauglid
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 3
9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m. – Disaster Response
Moderator: Don Sivigny
Speaker: Frank Martin
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Lighting the Way: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency Through Code Compliance
Moderator: Eric Tessman
Speaker: Q. Gagne, Center for Energy and Environment
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Big Week, Day 2: Concurrent Sessions
Track 1
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – 2024 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Speaker: Terrell Stripling, International Code Council, Inc.
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 2
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – 2024 IBC Transition from the 2018 IBC
Speaker: George Reid
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 3
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – ASHRAE 90.1
Speaker: Gil Rossmiller, Shums Coda
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Big Week, Day 3: Concurrent Sessions
Track 1
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – 2024 IFC Fire Protection Systems
Speaker: Terrell Stripling, International Code Council, Inc.
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 2
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – IEBC (Existing Building) Essentials
Speaker: John Gibson
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 3
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – 2024 IBC Mixed Occupancies/2024 IBC Exterior Walls and Opening Protections
Speaker: George Reid
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Big Week, Day 4: Concurrent Sessions
Track 1
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m – 2024 IRC Transition from the 2018 IRC
Speaker: John Gibson
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 2
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m – Practical Commercial Energy Code Review Guidelines
Speakers: Sophia Jungbauer, Russ Landry, Center for Energy and Environment
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 3
8:00–11:15 a.m. – Application of the International Residential Code's Prescriptive Lateral Wind Bracing Provisions (R602.10)
Speaker: Mark Weegman, Weyerhaeuser Truss Joist
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Braced Wall Panels
Speaker: Craig Oswald
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Friday, January 17, 2025
Big Week Day 5: Concurrent Sessions
Track 1
8:00–11:15 a.m. – Legal Aspects of Building Construction and Building Codes
Speaker: Greg Olson, ProEd Educational Resources
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Minnesota Accessibility Code
Speaker: Karen Gridley, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 2
8:00–11:15 a.m. – Radon Laws and Code: Protecting Yourself and Families from This Dangerous Soil Gas
Speaker: Josh Kerber, Minnesota Department of Health
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Laws Relating to Lead Capture, Containment, and Protection from Exposure During the Construction Process
Speaker: Greg Olson, ProEd Educational Resources
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Track 3
8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – On-Site Septic Systems 2025 Local Government Unit Continuing Education
Speakers: Sara Heger, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Friday, January 17, 2025
8:00–11:15 a.m. – Stronger, Smarter, and Innovative Code Enforcement
Speaker: Markus Kellum
9:30–9:45 a.m. – Break
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
12:15–3:30 p.m. – Safe and Effective Field Inspections
Speaker: Markus Kellum
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Monday, January 13, 2025
8:00–9:30 a.m. – State of the State
Gregory Metz, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
9:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. – Beyond the Complete Permit Tech Over-the-Counter Plan Reviews
Moderator: Brianna Freeman
Speaker: Gil Rossmiller, Shums Coda
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:45–2:00 p.m. – Break
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Monday, January 13, 2025
8:00–9:30 a.m. – State of the State
Gregory Metz, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
9:45–3:30 p.m. – A2L Refrigerants/Systems MN Air
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. – Lunch
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8:00–9:45 a.m. – Utilities Inside of the Property Line
Speakers: Tom Eisert, Steve Nuebel, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
9:45–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–11:45 a.m. – Commercial Inspections
Speaker: Matt Flier, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–2:15 p.m. – Open Forum
Speakers: Tom Eisert, Steve Nuebel, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
2:15–2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30–4:00 p.m. – Open Forum
Speakers: Tom Eisert, Steve Nuebel, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
4:00 – Adjourn
Thursday, January 23, 2025
8:00–9:45 a.m. – IAPMO: Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
Speaker: Randy Lorge, City of Saint Louis Park
9:45–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–11:45 a.m. – IAPMO: Water Heaters
Speaker: Randy Lorge, City of Saint Louis Park
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–2:15 p.m. – IAPMO: Indirect Waste, Traps and Interceptors
Speaker: Randy Lorge, City of Saint Louis Park
2:15–2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30–4:00 p.m. – IAPMO: Appendix I
Speaker: Randy Lorge, City of Saint Louis Park
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
8:00–9:45 a.m. – NEC Article 512 Cannabis Oil Extraction and Hazards
Speakers: Chris Papp, Thomas Blevins
9:45–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–11:45 a.m. – All Things Cables: Terminations, Temperature Ratings, Correction Factors, and Tables
Speaker: Christel Hunter, Cerrowire
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–2:15 p.m. – NEC Article 700 Emergency and 701 Legally Required Systems
Speaker: Dan Neeser, Eaton/Bussman
2:15–2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30–4:00 p.m. – NEC Article 517 Healthcare Facilities and UL Product IQ
Speaker: Jeff Fecteau, UL
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Thursday, January 23, 2025
8:00–9:45 a.m. – Energy Code/Renewables/Legislative Impacts
Speaker: Don Sivigny, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
9:45–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–11:45 a.m. – NEC Article 625 Electric Vehicle installations and UL Product IQ
Speaker: Jeff Fecteau, UL
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–2:15 p.m. – Energy Management Systems/Power Control Systems
Speaker: Brian Baughman, NEMA
2:15–2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30–4:00 p.m. – Photovoltaic Inspections and Installations
Speakers: Scott Higgins, Luke Nemeth, MN Department of Labor and Industry
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
8:00–9:45 a.m. – ASME QEI-1-2018 and ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 and More
Speakers: Eric Rogers, Bruce Peak, Mike Janca
9:45–10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00–11:45 a.m. – Continuation of the Review of NFPA 70-2023-Chapter 6 and the A17.1 Alteration Process and Managing Changes to Existing Equipment
Speaker: Mike Janca, Lee Alley
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30–2:15 p.m. – Continuation of the A17.1 Alteration Process and Managing Changes to Existing Equipment and Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Summary of Changes Part Two Section 2.1 Through Section 2.26
Speakers: Lee Alley, Don Winkle
2:15–2:30 p.m. – Break
2:30–4:00 p.m. – Continuation of the Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44L22 and Review of ASME A17.1-2022/CSA B44:22 Summary of Changes Parts Three Through Seven
Speakers: Don Winkle, Todd Albertson
4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Thursday, January 30, 2025
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. – Elevator Code
Speaker: Jeff Burns