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Greg Karow

Code Educational Opportunities


Greg is the owner of Code Educational Opportunities and has an extensive background in developing and presenting all types of building code and related courses. Most recently, he was a building official for the City of Winona, MN. As a staff Instructor with the International Code Council and as a building code representative with the State of Minnesota Codes and Standards Division, He has traveled locally, throughout the United States, and abroad providing training to contractors, building officials and inspectors, design professionals, and other individuals with a vested interest in the codes. Greg served as an adjunct faculty in the Building Inspection Technology program at Inver Hills Community College in MN. In previous career paths, he has worked in the lumber industry, truss industry, and as a general contractor. Greg holds certifications as an ICC and State of MN Certified Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Building Inspector, and ICC Building Code Specialist. Greg holds a certificate of completion in the Building Inspection Technology program as well as background and education in the architectural drafting field. 

Product Type
On-Demand

Navigating the Permit Process


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 2 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Contractor Credit |  MN Building Official Credit
Faculty:
Greg Karow
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
This course goes into great detail acclimating the permit applicant to the procedures when attaining a building permit in accordance with Minnesota Rule 1300. The intent is to analyze this process for...
Price:
$32.00 - Non Member Price

Product Type
On-Demand

Principles of Design, Fire and Life Safety


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 2 Minnesota Building Official, 2 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
MN Contractor Credit |  WI Contractor Credit |  MN Building Official Credit
Faculty:
Greg Karow
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
This course evaluates major design parameters and life safety applications that are found in both the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code and the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. Emphasis on historical da...
Price:
$32.00 - Non Member Price

Product Type
On-Demand

Code Administration, Framing and Finish Applications of the 2020 MN Residential Code


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 4 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Greg Karow
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
In accordance with the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, this course covers code administration for contractors; investigate specific and details of framing in accordance with the International Residen...
Price:
$64.00 - Non Member Price

Product Type
On-Demand

Below the Sill


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 2 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Contractor Credit |  MN Building Official Credit
Faculty:
Greg Karow
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Access for 180 day(s) after purchase.
Short Description:
This course is a contractor's guide to below grade construction. As a general contractor it is imperative that a broad-based knowledge of footing, foundations, and other code requirements found below ...
Price:
$32.00 - Non Member Price

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