2020 Building Code of New York State
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
8:30 am – 4:20 pm EST
Presented by
Robert J. Schutz
Agenda
Building Code Background and Application in New York State
Development of the International Building Code
Code adoption process in New York State
Current version of the Code in New York
Summary of Code amendments in New York
Code terminology
Code enforcement
Chapters 3-5
Classification of structures
• Groups 1, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U
Occupancy and special uses
Building heights and areas
Chapters 6, 7 and 9
Types of construction
Fire and smoke protection features
Fire protection systems
Life safety systems
Chapters 10-11
Exits and exit access
Accessible routes and entrances
Accessible facilities
Chapters 14-16
Exterior walls
Roofs and roofing systems
Structural design
Chapters 8 and 12 and Interior Construction
Interior finishes
Ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting, sound, unoccupied spaces, bathrooms
Gypsum board and plaster
Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques
Concrete
Aluminum
Masonry
Steel
Wood
Glass and glazing
Chapters 27-29
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA: (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Building)
New York Passive House: Planning, Design and Construction
and 2020 Building Code of New York State
These webinars are open to the public and each offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in New York.
Engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved each course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved each event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Robert J. "Bob" Schutz
Retired Building Official with the City of Columbus, OhioMr. Schutz is a retired building official with the City of Columbus, Ohio. He was previously a senior staff engineer with the International Code Council in product development after several years as their manager of instructors in the ICC Training & Education Department. Mr. Schutz has also served as an assistant architect administrator at the Ohio Board of Building Standards. While with the State of Ohio, he oversaw the new Residential Code of Ohio program, including certification of local residential code departments and personnel. His varied previous experiences include active duty Army and Ohio National Guard experience as a combat engineer officer; building code enforcement for several central Ohio jurisdictions, including ten years as chief building official (CBO) for the City of Powell where he also served as city engineer and director of public services; and chief engineer for the Ohio Department of Health, where Mr. Schutz chaired the state’s plumbing advisory board, was chief of plumbing and was a voting member on the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
AIA Info
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AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: 2020 Building Code of New York State
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the adoption of the International Building Code in New York State and Chapters 3-14, 16 and 27-29, which include provisions on classifications of structures, occupancy and special uses, building heights and areas, types of construction, fire and smoke protection, fire protection systems, life safety, egress, accessibility, building envelope, interior finishes, ventilation, HVAC, lighting, sound, bathrooms, use of specific materials and construction techniques, and electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2020 Building Code of New York State provisions for the classification of structures, occupancy and special uses, and building heights and areas.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2020 Building Code of New York State provisions for types of construction, fire and smoke protection features, fire protection features, fire protection systems, and life safety systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2020 Building Code of New York State provisions for exits and exit access, accessible routes and entrances, accessibility, exterior walls, roofs and roofing systems, and, interior finishes, structural design.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with 2020 Building Code of New York State provisions for ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting, sound, bathrooms, and use of specific materials, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and interpreting and complying with building codes
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/20/2024
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