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Seminar description
Do architects and designers know their ethical responsibilities related to addressing code deficiencies observed in existing conditions? Does the scope of a contract impact these responsibilities? What about deficiencies observed outside the scope of a contract, or those observed in daily life?
This panel will share key elements of ethical obligations and real-world examples of how the architect’s ethical obligation to protect health, safety, and welfare works in day-to-day life, and will allow time for attendee discussion and questions.
Learning objectives
- Explore the ethical obligations for architects to address code deficiencies observed in existing conditions.
- Examine the ethical obligation for architects to address observed code deficiencies if they are outside the contractual scope.
- Examine the ethical obligation for architects to address code deficiencies if observed in a client’s office while discussing other projects.
- Examine the ethical obligation for architects to address code deficiencies if observed in the course of daily living and not associated with any specific project.
Presenters
Scott Anderson, AIA, CBO is the building plan review supervisor for the City of Minneapolis. Scott’s long-time interest in code development and compliance led him to join the City of Minneapolis as a plans examiner in 2012. Scott is an architect, ICC certified plans examiner, and an ICC+ Minnesota certified building official. He also serves on the ICC Code Interpretation committee and is the AIA Minnesota representative to the Governor’s Council on Fire Prevention and Control.
Mindy Michael, AIA, CID, LEED AP, is a principal, vice president of production, and senior living practice leader for Kaas Wilson Architects. She is an architect and outside of leading operational efforts at her firm, she oversees affordable and senior housing projects locally and nationally. Her project work has required navigating the intersection of various codes, licensing requirements, and additional requirements overlaid by varying project funding sources.
David Selinsky, AIA, is architectural group leader at ISG in Minneapolis. An architect for over four decades, his expertise includes design, master planning, complex life safety/code analysis, overseeing of contract documents, contract administration, staff development, and marketing. David is an architect licensed in nineteen states and is a member of AIA, ICC, and NFPA. He has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota.
(Moderator) Rachael Spires, AIA, CSI, LEED AP is an associate principal and performance design and quality manager for BWBR. She is an architect and works as a code and specifications resource to projects across the Midwest. She has an excellent understanding of the International and Minnesota building codes, especially as they relate to accessibility and the nuance between requirements for existing and new construction. Rachael is a member of the International Code Council.
John Thomas, AIA, is a licensed attorney with more than a decade of construction and insurance-related legal experience. As BWBR’s corporate counsel, he is responsible for contract review, negotiation, and risk management direction.
Cost
AIA members $50
Non-members $65
Continuing education credit
This program has been approved for 1.5 AIA HSW LU Hours and Ethics.
Instructions
- Complete registration and payment
- You will then receive a confirmation email with the link and password to access the webinar
- View the 1.5-hour webinar and then complete the ten-question quiz (must score 70% or above for credit)
- Within 3 to 7 days you will receive a certificate of completion and/or credits will be recorded to your AIA member transcript
