About this Event
Deck A Palooza 2025:
A vision, not a hallucination, turning training into reality.
Join the Mid Iowa Construction Code Council (MICCC), in partnership with the Iowa Association of Building Officials (IABO) and Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity for Deck A Palooza 2025!
This two day unique event combines a full day of classroom education on Monday with a small group hands-on field experience on Tuesday.
Day One - Monday Sept 15th, 8:00am-4:00pm
Des Moines Municipal Services Building (parking is limited, carpool if possible)
1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway Des Moines, IA
$150.00 for .7 ICC PPP CEU's : Course #48040 - Snacks and Lunch provided
$50.00 Companion book sold separately during checkout
Instructor: Classroom training featuring Glenn Mathewson, MCP, author of. Glenn has been instrumental to many of the changes in the IRC deck section, hear first hand his experience and explanation. https://buildingcodecollege.com/glennmathewson/
Class Description: Deck Inspection and Plan Review
Previously not specifically addressed in the code, residential decks have seen tremendous attention in the last few IRC editions. Generally thought of as simple structures and often constructed by ill-prepared homeowners or new contractors, the truth of their nuances is now clearly revealed in the recent standards. This course starts with a common under-detailed plan submission and walks through all aspects of the load path from the decking to the foundation. Useful for plan reviewers, inspectors, and contractors and taught by a former deck builder turned inspector who contributed to the creation of nearly all the new provisions. Abandon the guesswork of deck code compliance relied on in past years and get up to speed on how the IRC now provides for these common structures.
* Understand the limits of prescriptive design for decks.
* Learn the information that should be asked for during plan review.
* Be more confident to review and inspect residential decks according to the latest code provisions
Day Two - Tuesday Sept 16th
Morning Build Team of EIGHT Persons: 8:00am - Noon
Afternoon Build Team of EIGHT Persons: Noon - 4:00pm
Deck Build Job Site – 695 25th St, Des Moines, IA
$50.00 for .4 ICC PPP CEU's : Course #48041 - Snacks and Lunch provided for both teams - Need to register by Sept 10th.
Participants in small teams of EIGHT will work a half day alongside Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity on the construction of a new 10x12 deck and putting code knowledge into practice in a real world project.
Why Attend Deck A Palooza?
- Earn .7 hrs ICC PPP CEU's for Monday Classroom
- Earn .4 hrs ICC PPP CEU's by being on either the Morning or Afternoon Deck Build Team
- ** NOTICE** Deck Build Teams are limited to EIGHT per team, so sign up early!!
- Gain practical field experience on deck construction
- Connect with fellow Code Officials and industry professionals
- Engage with product vendors providing materials and support
Whether you’re looking to expand your technical code expertise, strengthen partnerships, or just roll up your sleeves for a good cause, Deck A Palooza 2025 is the place to be!
Thank you to our Contributors/Donors:
- Deck Helical Piers
- Corey DePenning - Techno Metal Post of Central Iowa
- Deck Lumber and Materials
- Rick Parrino - Lumber Specialties - Gilcrest Jewett Lumber
- If you want to contribute goto the ticket sales and choose: Donation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Des Moines Municipal Services Building, 1551 East Martin Luther King Junior Parkway, Des Moines, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 150.00
