Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Refresher

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.

Upcoming dates coming soon!

Take course number RA00303 when it’s offered next.

Course Details: RA00303

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Course Outline

Program Director & Instructors

  • Benjamin Jordan

    Program Director

    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.

  • Program Director

    Benjamin Jordan

Total Credits:
CEU .6
PDH 6
LU/HSW 6

Course Administration

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Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

  • Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
  • Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
  • You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

  • Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
  • Provide the registrations representative with:
    • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
    • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

  • Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
  • Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
  • Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Course Notes

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.