# Event Details - **Event Name**: THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 am – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Two days. Two classes. One goal. Helping you level up your blueprint reading—from counter reviews to full construction documents.About this Event**SELECTING THIS OPTION REGISTERS YOU FOR BOTH CLASSES OCCURRING OVER TWO DAYS, 11/13 AND 11/14, EVEN IF THE TICKET ONLY REFLECTS 11/13** Registration includes complimentary 2026 IPTA membership. There are only 40 tickets available. If they sell out and you would still like a ticket, please reach out to iptaboard@gmail.com, and we will put you on a list in case extra seats open up.THURSDAY'S CLASS: Plan Review for Permit TechsAre you a permit tech who wants to sharpen your over-the-counter plan review skills? Do pool, deck, and garage plans cross your counter, and you want a better understanding of what to look for (and what you are looking at) in each submittal? This one-day class is designed to provide basic plan review experience for the Permit Tech who wants to perform reviews at the counter. Topics of discussion will include: Basic blueprint reading, scales, construction and inspection terminology. Reviews will include: Gas pipe sizing, pools and spas, decks and patios, carport and garage conversions, and basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Students must bring the International Residential Code, architectural and engineering scales, and a calculator.Experience Level-Entry- IntermediateContact Hours 7, 0.7 CEUsClass Objectives:Reading of scalesUnderstanding basic structural concepts and termsCalculating areas and feesGaining confidenceReading charts and tablesIdentifying complete (and incomplete) submittalsFRIDAY'S CLASS: Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit TechsAre you a permit tech or a building, rental, or code compliance inspector who is interested in learning what goes into a residential plan review? This one-day class will cover in depth the construction aspects of a two-story single family residence. Participants will review actual construction documents and research the IRC in depth. A full understanding of measurements, symbols, legends and details, locating information in the specifications, how to calculate area, and the reading of truss and structural calculations will be covered. This review will include egress, light and ventilation, size and headroom requirements for stairways, reading structural tables, and how to recognize possible structural issues. Please bring to class the International Residential Code and a calculator.Experience Level-Entry- IntermediateContact Hours 7, 0.7 CEUsClass Objectives:Basic comprehension of architectural plansRelating prints to actual constructionConfidence in researching the IRCKnowledge in purpose behind the codesUnderstanding structural and construction terminologyRecognition of architectural symbols, lines and dimensionsDetermination of plan completenessUnderstanding supplemental informationAbout the InstructorMary Dickson, CBO, Building Official (Retired)Mary was the Building Official for the City of Litchfield Park, AZ from 2017- 2022. Prior to this position, she served as the Building Official/Fire Marshal for the City of El Mirage, AZ for 10 years and Senior Plans Examiner for the City of Avondale, AZ for 9 years. Mary also does free-lance design of custom homes and remodels and has over 500 projects in 7 states.Before finding her niche in Building Safety she taught at the high school and junior college level for 12 years, teaching classes in architecture, drafting, blueprint reading and computer aided design (CAD).She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Career and Technology Education and has earned ICC certifications in Residential & Commercial Plan Review, Building and Fire Inspections, and others including Certified Building Official. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/thurs-and-fri-plan-review-and-residential-blue-print-reading-for-permit-techs/100001671100419339 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Altoona - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Altoona City Hall - **lat**: 41.6421941 - **long**: -93.47541840000001 - **full address**: Altoona City Hall, 900 Venbury Drive, Altoona, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/758b8dcc46dacaa3bfb4d044bd995109041957de463e0fd1a6f9ba659e0c1b71-rimg-w500-h500-dcfbfaf8-gmir.jpg?v=1760032566 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs being held? - **A:** THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 am to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Altoona City Hall, 900 Venbury Drive, Altoona, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs? - **A:** Tickets for THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs are priced at USD 162 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityTHURS & FRI - Plan Review AND Blue Print ReadingUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs? - **A:** THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs is organized by Iowa Permit Technicians Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THURS & FRI - Plan Review & Residential Blue Print Reading for Permit Techs is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Altoona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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