About the Program

Building Inspectors Institute

Designed for building inspectors and municipal code professionals, the Building Inspectors Institute provides practical education on current code issues, inspection practices, state updates, and field-based challenges affecting Wisconsin communities.

Participants will hear from state agency representatives, subject matter experts, municipal peers, and industry professionals while connecting with inspectors from across Wisconsin.

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2026 Building Inspectors Institute

September 16–18, 2026  •  Hilton Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton

Registration rates are listed below.

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Building Inspectors Institute

Why Attend

Real Code Updates for Real Inspection Work

Hear directly from presenters covering electrical, plumbing, building, HVAC, fire and smoke protection, and other inspection-related topics.

Practical Field-Focused Training

Sessions focus on issues inspectors are likely to encounter in municipal inspection work, including common construction concerns, code changes, and compliance challenges.

Continuing Education Credit Opportunities

Credit information is included below and is subject to final confirmation.

Peer Connection

Connect with other building inspectors, municipal professionals, presenters, exhibitors, and association leaders from across Wisconsin.

Building Inspectors Institute

Who Should Attend

The Building Inspectors Institute is intended for municipal building inspectors and professionals whose work intersects with building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, UDC, or commercial inspection responsibilities.

Building Inspectors
Electrical Inspectors
Plumbing Inspectors
HVAC Inspectors
Municipal Officials and Staff Who Support Inspection Functions
Lodging

Hotel Information

Hilton Paper Valley Hotel

333 West College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911

$101 single / night $149 double / night

Hotel Room Block Close Date: August 24, 2026

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Hilton Central Reservations: 800-774-1500
Group code: INSPEC

Pricing

Registration Rates

Registration Type Early
Through 8/1		 Standard
Through 8/31		 Last Minute
Member $260 $310 $360
Member Insured $260 $310 $360
Non-Member $360 $410 $460
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Program Schedule

Agenda 2026

General Session Session Social / Networking Break / Meal
Tentative Agenda: The agenda below is subject to change. Credit designations and totals are subject to final confirmation.
Wednesday, September 16 Day 1 — Click to collapse
  8:00 AM – 4:45 PM Registration

Light breakfast available from 8:00 AM–9:00 AM.
  9:00 AM – 9:15 AM General Session Welcome Address

●  Presiding: Jim Sjolander, Fire Protection Specialist, Hilti; Wisconsin Building Inspectors Association

●  Welcome: Mayor Jake Woodford, City of Appleton
  9:15 AM – 10:45 AM Session DSPS Electrical & Plumbing Code Updates

●  Speaker: Randy Dahman
  11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session DSPS Update

●  Speaker: Dan Hereth, Secretary, DSPS
  11:30 AM Lunch on Your Own
  1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Session Legislative Update

●  Speaker: Legislative Staff, League of Wisconsin Municipalities
  2:00 PM – 4:30 PM Session Special Inspections

●  Speaker: Jim Sjolander and panelists
  5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Social / Networking Products/Services Display & Reception
Thursday, September 17 Day 2 — Click to expand
  8:00 AM Light Breakfast
  Thursday Morning Concurrent Sessions Concurrent Sessions Begin

Participants may select from concurrent session options throughout the day.
  8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Session 2 2021 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features

●  Speaker: ICC – TBD
  8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Session 3 Building – UDC Hot Topics

Most common UDC construction issues seen in the field.

●  Speaker: Dennis Jensen, Building Inspector, De Pere
  10:15 AM – 11:45 AM Session 4 2021 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features

●  Speaker: ICC – TBD
  10:15 AM – 11:45 AM Session 5 Heating – UDC HVAC Hot Topics

Combustion air, make-up air, and HVAC installation issues.

●  Speaker: Tom Neisen, retired HVAC instructor, Gateway Technical College
  Noon Lunch

Lunch is included.
  1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Session 6 2021 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features

●  Speaker: ICC – TBD
  1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Session 7 Plumbing – UDC 2026 New Plumbing Code Changes

●  Speaker: Pat Kennedy, Plumbing Inspector, Fond du Lac
  2:45 PM – 4:15 PM Session 8 2021 IBC Fire and Smoke Protection Features

●  Speaker: ICC – TBD
  2:45 PM – 4:15 PM Session 9 Electrical – UDC 2023 NEC Code Changes

●  Speaker: WI IAEI – TBD
  6:00 PM Social Event Reception & Banquet

Reception and banquet are included. Awards, raffle prizes, and entertainment will follow.
Friday, September 18 Day 3 — Click to expand
  8:30 AM Light Breakfast
  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Session Compliance Over Conflict: Defusing Situations

●  Speaker: Appleton Police Department
  10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Business Meeting Business Meeting
Credits

Continuing Education Credits

Credit Note: Credit totals are listed as provided in the draft agenda and are subject to final confirmation.
Credential Area Credit Hours
UDC HVAC Inspector 1.5 hours
UDC Electrical Inspector 1.5 hours
UDC Plumbing Inspector 1.5 hours
UDC Building Inspector 1.5 hours TBD; may be up to 8 hours
Commercial Building Inspector TBD; may be up to 12 hours