General Contractor Course Outline
- Understanding the UCC. 3-Hours
- Introduction to the Uniform Construction Code (UCC). Understanding how to search and locate important information and areas of interest affecting contractors on a daily basis.
- Contractors and the Rehab Sub Code. 3-Hours
- Introduction to the New Jersey Rehab Subcode N.J.A.C. 5:23-6 Working in existing any existing building, understanding the exceptions and critical amendment, modifications and exceptions to assorted codes used in New Jersey.
- What Codes Do I following Today. 3-Hours
- Learn how to confirm what codes apply to you. Understand the importance of permit application dates.
- ASCE and The Energy Code in NJ. 3-Hours
- Introduction to the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Energy Code and the many changes affecting today’s construction.
- Permits, Permits, Permits! 3-Hours
- Understanding the varying types of permits contractors are required to obtain. What types of permits can be filed electronically and how to file electronically.
- How to speed up your inspections. 3-Hours
- Understanding the varying types of work as defined by the UCC and the associated types of permits and specific time requirements to your benefit.
- No Permit Needed! 3-Hours
- Clarification on what type of work does not require permits, what to do about notices of violations and penalties.
- Permit Fees. 3-Hours
- Understanding the method used to calculate a permit fee. Locating a municipality’s fee schedule.
- Technology Helping the General Contractor. 3-Hours
- Exposure to the assorted online resources directly related to contractors everyday needs. This topic will touch on subject matter in all course listed above.
Course Cost:
Cost per 3-hour course per person is $125.00.
Cost for Saturday 6-hour course per person $200.00
Cost for multiple staff, ask about discounts. Contact by email Don Clare or by Phone 732-859-5964.
Upcoming Courses;
Schedule under review 1/03/2021