Build Safe VT Hosts: RETROFITTING HISTORIC BUILDINGS: ACCESSIBILITY, NFPA CHAPTER 43, AND ENERGY CODES

Date: 9/12/23 7:00 AM
Website: sites.google.com/a/buildsafevt.org/iccbsavt/NewsBriefs/923-retrofitting-historic-buildings
Location: Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, VT

RETROFITTING HISTORIC BUILDINGS: ACCESSIBILITY, NFPA CHAPTER 43, AND ENERGY CODES

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:00am - 3:30pm

Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction, VT

6 AIA/HSW credits
This six-hour course will cover key considerations when retrofitting an historic building for Vermont, either for small commercial or multi-family use. Kathy Gips, a nationally known expert on accessibility, and Caitlin Corkins of Vermont’s Division of Preservation will explore the why’s and how’s of retrofitting an historic building for everyone to use. Landon Wheeler of Vermont’s Division of Fire Safety will explain Chapter 43 of the NFPA 1 which governs renovation and reuse of historic buildings, and Steve Spatz of Efficiency VT will share tips for weatherizing historic buildings without damaging historic materials. Alex Tolstoi, builder and preservationist, will help tie all of these considerations together.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities Act and apply it to an historic building renovation.
2. Understand Chapter 43 of the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 1 and apply it to a renovation or rehabilitation.
3. Understand some of the challenges of retrofitting an historic building to meet modern energy efficiency standards and how they may be resolved.
4. Consider all these regulations together in coming up with a renovation plan.

Presenters
Kathy Gips is the Consulting ADA Technical Specialist at the Institute for Human Centered Design, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the experiences of people of all ages, abilities, and cultures through excellence in design. For more than 20 years Kathy directed training and technical assistance at the New England ADA Center. Kathy has developed national web courses, training curriculum, websites and technical guidance on all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. She is also an expert in the federal Fair Housing Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Prior to work at the ADA Center, she was Assistant Director for Community Services at the Massachusetts Office on Disability where she worked with municipalities to ensure inclusion of people with disabilities.

Caitlin Corkins has been Tax Credits & Grants Coordinator, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, since 2012. Caitlin has managed Vermont’s Federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit program, the Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit program and the Division for Historic Preservation’s Historic Preservation and Barn Preservation Grant programs.

Steve Spatz is a Residential Energy Consultant and Account Manager with VEIC specializing in both Residential New Construction and Existing Homes programs and managing the EEN contractor network in Vermont. Previously Steve owned and operated Redbarn Design and Build Inc, a residential construction and building energy contracting company. Steve is a BPI certified Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, and Healthy Home Evaluator, as well as a Resnet certified HERS rater.

Alex Tolstoi owns Hunger Valley Construction, specializing in historic preservation and rehabilitation, as well as Vermont Property Preservation Consultants. Alex formerly worked with the Preservation Trust of Vermont. He manages residential and small commercial projects throughout central Vermont.

Landon Wheeler is the regional manager of DFS Springfield District. Trained as a Pro Board instructor 1 and 2, Inspector 1 and 2, NFPA Certified inspector and NFPA Certified Plans Examiner, Landon joined DFS in 2006 and has worked in the life safety and fire prevention industry for 26 years. Landon is a frequent instructor at DFS for overview of new codes, cannabis, ADA, principals of fire prevention, plan review and inspection.

REGISTER HERE:
sites.google.com/a/buildsafevt.org/iccbsavt/NewsBriefs/923-retrofitting-historic-buildings

Registration is $65 for Vermont building officials and $80 for all other participants. The fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch and drinks, 6 CE credits, and a 1-year membership in the ICC Building Safety Association of Vermont.

Questions?

Call Sandy Vitzthum at 802.223.1806 or email her at vitzthum@ sover.net

Contact: Sandra Vitzthum
Email: vitzthum@ sover.net