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Certificates earned are listed below. Tap the certificate icon at the right of each course below to download the certificate. This page can be printed for a list of your completed courses.

Ohio Seismic Zones

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by James A. Richardson Jr., 9/1/2025 Seismic design requirements are only  necessary in 1, 2, and 3 family dwellings if the building is located in a Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2, or E. R301.2.2 Seismic provisions. Buildings in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2 shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of this section and other seismic … Read more

Four hospitalized after Delaware County trench collapse

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Workers Rescued After Trench Collapse Two workers were rescued from a collapsed trench in Sunbury on Monday, July 14,2025. Both workers were treated at a hospital. Two other crew members were also hospitalized for heat-related issues. The conditions of those hospitalized were not released. Crews were installing storm drains and waste systems in a 30-foot-deep … Read more

Notice of Industrialized Unit (IU) Rule Adoption

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At its meeting on December 20, 2024, the Board of Building Standards adopted new IU Program rules effective January 1, 2025 and April 1, 2025. The Board initiated the rule change process in September 2023 and the rules have been available in draft form on the Board’s website.  The final adopted rules with rule development … Read more

Updated Residential Code of Ohio Interpretation – Protection of Lightweight Framing

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The Board of Building Standards has updated its interpretation of the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) regarding protection of lightweight framing.  The update includes changes as a result of provisions being relocated from Section 502.14 to Section 302.13 in the RCO as well as adding the following clarification regarding intent: The general intent is to … Read more

Resources: 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code and 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

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The 2024 Ohio Mechanical Code book View basic online (free) at https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/OHMC2024P1 Tip: Search the internet for ” Ohio Board of Building Standards” to find the code in a pinch. Refrigerant Classification and A2L Video with Don Gillis: A2L Refrigerant Building Code MapThis map indicates where state and local building codes have been updated or … Read more

OCR is now an approved Electrical Continuing Education provider in North Carolina

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We are a new NCBEEC approved Continuing Education provider for our Electrical Classes We are here for North Carolina electrical contractors when they need continuing education hours. If you also have an Ohio electrical license the same class will satisfy that continuing education requirement. Currently approved courses are: Our next webinar is on Sept. 13, … Read more

Webinar Time in your Time Zone

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Our webinars usually begin at 7:30 AM Eastern Time. We have generated the table below for your convenience. You can visit the Time Zone Converter to Convert 7:30 AM Eastern to your Time Zone. USA, Alaska, Anchorage * Fri 3:30 am USA, Arizona, Phoenix Fri 4:30 am USA, California, Los Angeles * Fri 4:30 am USA, California, … Read more

Standby Generator Resources

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As we discussed in class please download the following 2 Microsoft Excel files. One is a sample of real data, for you to review.  The other are blank allowing you to use at will. J.D. White can be reached via email at jd.white2000@gmail.com

Ohio Codes Are Accessible Free Online

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Have you ever been out on a site and needed to check the code? Did you know that Ohio Code books are all right in your pocket in a mobile friendly format? The Ohio e-Codes include free access to the Ohio Mechanical Code, Ohio Plumbing Code, Fire Code, Energy Code and the Residential Code of … Read more

Raceway Fill & Corrections Resources

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Resources for our webinar attendees. The calculator that JD often mentions in class is the Model# TI-30XIIS. Book: Electrical Bonding and Grounding by Phil Simmons 5th edition based on the 2017 NECThere are various editions to match the NEC code. Ambient Temperature. Jeff Glanstein shared: Regarding Ambient temperature, it should be noted that there is … Read more

Voltage Drop Materials

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Download the following materials mentioned in class. Updated 3/2023 Questions or input on the Beckett spread sheet contact Kevin Beckett via email at kbeckett (at) frontiernet (dot) net The calculator that JD mentioned is the Model# TI-30XIIS.  J.D. White can be reached via email at jdwhite@ohiocertificate.comor Contact us at OCR mayda@ohiocertificate.com

Robert J. Schutz Named 2019 Educator of the Year by the ICC

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The ICC Educator of the Year Award recognizes the excellence of an individual or organization in promoting professional development and the educational advancement of the building safety profession. Robert J. Schutz, P.E., P.S., CBO, retired building code official for the city of Columbus, Ohio, received the 2019 Educator of the Year Award during the Members Luncheon on … Read more