Codes Telephone Seminars

Discharge Codes: Impact on the Post-Acute Care Transfer Policy - Risks and Rewards ...nefitsImproper understanding and application of discharge codes may result in reduced hospital reimbursement and represent a compliance risk under the PACT policy. William E. Haik, M.D. has been involved in ICD-9-CM coding and chart documentation for more than 25 years and will explain why the problem exists and how to remedy it. This live audio conference is designed for medical records  more...

Form-Based Zoning: An Alternative to Traditional Ordinances ...nference will provide a basic understanding of form-based codes: how they are different, how they can be applied and how they can help implement more sustainable communities. Lessons learned and steps toward beginning the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will  more...

Alternative and Controversial Land Use Regulations ...verlays as they affect local zoning and to develop hybrid codes that go beyond traditional zoning to deal with the complex issues of regulation affecting local governments with emerging social problems. The faculty will detail the problems and programs so that participants can readily see what is appropriate for local land use regulation and what is not. We will address how to cope with the  more...

Drafting a Green Ordinance: Case Study ...ments to respond affirmatively with the adoption of green codes - local ordinances that mandate and incentivize more efficient forms of development. Unfortunately, there are few good models to follow and little operating experience to judge what works and what will not. There is an obvious need for real world, practical, and proven approaches to reaching achievable and sustainable local  more...

Waiver of Subrogation Clauses and Provisions in Construction Contracts BenefitsThis live audio conference will aid in understanding which parties to a contract have truly minimized the risk of lawsuits and claims that could arise among the parties. It will address if the intended risk allocation sought by the waiver of subrogation clause has been achieved. Further, this live audio conference seeks to educate participants in a better understanding of other key  more...

Illinois Accessibility Codes ...ies. While there are a number of applicable accessibility codes that may need to be addressed, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the International Building Code, the more restrictive elements of the Illinois Accessibility Code must always be followed. In order to construct buildings within the state, those involved in the construction  more...

New Jersey s Rehabilitation Subcode ... Subcode helps bridge the gap between modern day building codes and what can be done practically. The state of New Jersey will enforce different standards with little regard for grandfathering while also allowing older historical construction the ability to have some flexibility to allow realistic construction limitation to be accommodated. This teleconference is intended to help you work with  more...

Utilizing RFID Technology in Inventory Management ...s have struggled for years with inventory management. Bar codes and wireless networks have helped, but they have not come close to solving the problem. Companies don't know precisely what or where inventory is, which leads to inefficiencies from the manufacturing floor to the retail store. This teleconference will explain how radio frequency identification technologies are being used today to  more...

Air Rights in Development: Current Trends and Legal Concerns ...rations; application of subdivision, zoning, and building codes; transfers of development rights; title insurance including insured access; and valuation of air parcels for property tax and other purposes. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review scenarios in which air rights are essential or useful in facilitating separate ownership of project components. - You will be able to  more...

Building Code Compliance Specifications ...codes place responsibility for designing a building project in accordance with the appropriate adopted codes and standards in the location of the project while building officials are charged with reviewing the plans and specifications for compliance. Many design professionals do not understand how much information to include in their project specifications as it relates to code compliance nor  more...

Statutory Research and Legislative History for Paralegals ...ference will explore the methods to research statutes and codes, explain the various documents used by Congress and the states in considering and passing statutes, identify the significance of these documents in creating an argument for interpreting statutory language and examine the rules of statutory construction as a context for using legislative history in an argument. You will gain an  more...

Lighting Design and Control for Commercial Buildings: Increase Sales, Increase Productivity and Save Energy ...design feature. - You will be able to paraphrase lighting codes. - You will be able to apply design issues and architectural integration. This teleconference is based on publicly available information concerning the LEED rating and certification system, and is not specifically endorsed or approved by the U.S. Green Building Council. Engineers, architects, project managers, contractors,  more...

Green Building Design Basics ... land compared to buildings constructed to basic building codes. Green buildings are better for the environment and provide healthy, comfortable and productive indoor spaces. This teleconference will give you an introduction into incorporating green building design in your business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to define what green building is. - You will be able to identify  more...

A Guide to Hybrid Coding ...ulation to better realize a desired building form. Zoning codes have always contained the basic bulk relationships that create the three-dimensional building envelope, such as minimum lot area, lot coverage restrictions, required setbacks and maximum height, but additional design-oriented elements to better refine that form have not, traditionally, been part of the equation. As a result, many  more...

Concrete Structural Repair Methods ... You will also be able to comprehend appropriate building codes, design processes and construction requirements, as well as identify how to avoid concrete problems and how to repair or resolve existing problems. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify how to avoid concrete problems, or how to repair or resolve existing problems. - You will be able to explain concrete behavior,  more...

Mixed-Mode Building Design Basics ... reducing HVAC energy use. We will explain the prevailing codes and standards that govern the design of these systems and will take the audience through a step-by-step process to determine the feasibility of natural ventilation in a given climate. Case studies and examples of projects will be used throughout to demonstrate the energy savings, opportunities and risks associated with mixed-mode  more...

Common Field Issues With Wood Building Structures ...ance to wind and seismic loading. Wood structure building codes and materials are evolving quickly and some conventional practices and rules of thumb no longer apply. This teleconference identifies a number of common issues with modern wood building structures. Solutions to the problems will be briefly discussed. Understanding the common issues and their solutions is essential knowledge for  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control nAcoustics strongly affects the human response to our environment and yet noise rises to the top of any list of user complaints in buildings. Complaints relate to poor hearing conditions, annoyance from neighbors, inadequate privacy, noisy mechanical equipment and a plethora of other issues. This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and  more...

2009 Updates to the International Residential Codes ...tions will have to choose whether or not to adopt the new codes, such as residential fire code provisions, as system manufacturers and installers work to keep up with the mandates. Some professionals view the changes as unnecessary, express technical concerns or unjustified expense. On the other hand, homes that are constructed under the new 2009 IECC are forecasted to save 15-20 percent more  more...

Sustainable Development and Land Use: The Future is Here and it is Green ...ence within land use laws, zoning ordinances and building codes. This teleconference will identify the compelling public policies underpinning the wave of green building requirements, discuss green building practices, and explore how they are becoming part of the mandatory land use and zoning requirements in many United States jurisdictions. Pending and likely future developments will be  more...