Designing for Weather-Related Loads: Managing Wind, Rain, Snow, Ice, Flood Water and Tornadoes
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Agenda
Live, Interactive Webinar
Designing for Weather-Related Loads: Managing Wind, Rain, Snow, Ice, Flood Water and Tornadoes
A forensic engineer who has walked the wreckage of 26 tornado events and seven named hurricanes — Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Florence — teaches what actually fails first, and how ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24 are meant to stop it.
Presented By
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E., S.E., RRC • Regional Manager and Director, Engineering, YA Group
Most buildings do not fail from one load case in isolation. They fail where wind, snow, rain, and flood loads stack up in ways the original design never accounted for, and that is exactly where Mr. Fratinardo spends his practice. Over the last 14 years he has built a forensic engineering career specifically on investigating why buildings failed after the fact, from commercial and industrial structures to agricultural, municipal, educational, and residential buildings, across dozens of tornado and hurricane events. He has also testified at depositions, arbitration hearings, and trials on exactly these failures, so this course teaches design requirements alongside the field evidence for why they exist.
Across six hours, you will work through ASCE 7-22 wind and tornado provisions, snow drift and ponding-related roof failures, and flood-resistant design and construction under ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24, with practical detailing, code compliance issues, and case studies woven into each session rather than saved for the end.
HRS
Three Weather Threats, One Day, 6.0 Hours of Credit
Friday, December 4, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time • National, live and interactive
What’s Covered
Wind and Tornado Load Design Nationwide
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CT
- Wind behavior, velocity, turbulence, and the effects of terrain, exposure, and adjacent structures on building response
- Determining design wind pressures under ASCE 7-22, including low-rise buildings, structures over 60 feet, and components, cladding, and rooftop appurtenances
- ASCE 7-22 tornado provisions, risk categories, performance expectations, and tornado-resistant detailing
- Common wind-related vulnerabilities and failures, with practical design challenges and lessons learned
Managing Snow Drift, Ponding and Roof Loading Risks
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CT
- Snow types, ice accumulation, freeze/thaw conditions, and how roof geometry drives snow and water accumulation
- Flat and sloped roof snow loads, unbalanced and drifting snow, sliding snow surcharge, and rain-on-snow loading under ASCE 7-22
- Ponding instability, drainage considerations, and the common causes of roof overstress and collapse
- Residential and commercial code compliance issues, and coordination between structural and roofing systems on new and existing buildings
Flood-Resistant Design and Construction
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT
- Riverine flooding, hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and debris impact forces, and scour and erosion concerns on flood-prone sites
- Flood hazard classifications, design flood elevations, and freeboard and flood load requirements under ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24
- Elevation and floodproofing strategies, including dry versus wet floodproofing, and flood-resistant materials and assemblies
- Coordination with local floodplain regulations, common compliance mistakes, and case studies from past flood events
About the Instructor
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E., S.E., RRC
Regional Manager and Director, Engineering, YA Group
Mr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer with specialized expertise in the design and assessment of roofing systems, bringing over 20 years of experience in civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management. For the last 14 years, his practice has focused on forensic engineering and the investigation of damage and failures to existing buildings and structures. He has designed numerous new buildings, additions, renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports, and has designed and analyzed roof, wall, and floor framing systems in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. His building damage investigations span commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational, and residential structures, including on-site investigations after 26 separate tornado events and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Florence. Mr. Fratinardo has provided litigation support services, including testimony at depositions, arbitration hearings, and trials, and has presented numerous continuing education programs on forensic engineering, structural engineering, and building codes across multiple states.
Questions
The agenda covers wind, snow, and flood design in one day. Is that too much ground to cover well?
Each of the three topics gets its own dedicated two-hour block with a break in between, so none of them is a rushed afterthought. The throughline is the same instructor and the same ASCE 7-22 framework applied to three different load types, which is why the sessions build on each other rather than functioning as three unrelated mini-courses.
Is attendance monitored, and how do I get my certificate?
Yes. This is a live, interactive webinar and attendees must log in individually under their own email to receive credit. A short quiz follows the course, and your certificate of completion becomes available once you score 80% or better.
What do I need to attend, and when will I get login instructions?
Webinar login instructions are emailed 24–48 business hours before the program date. Please log in 10–15 minutes before the 9:00 AM Central Time start so you have time to resolve any connection issues before the session begins.
Credits
Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No. CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:
6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Vincent F. Fratinardo, P.E. S.E. RRC
Civil/Structural Engineer and Roof ConsultantMr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer and roof consultant. His over 20 years of experience includes civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management, and 13 years of experience specific to forensic engineering and the investigation and analysis of building damage and failures. Mr. Fratinardo has designed numerous new buildings, building additions, building renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports. He has designed and analyzed roof, wall and floor framing systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. Mr. Fratinardo has vast expertise in commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational and residential building damage investigations, including on-site investigations after 25 different tornado events, and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Florence. He has legal experience in depositions, arbitration hearings and trials. He has prepared and performed numerous continuing education presentations, including on an array of topics in forensic engineering, structural engineering and building codes for HalfMoon Education Inc., in multiple states since 2014. Mr. Fratinardo graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering, and he also holds a master of engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
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: Designing for Weather-Related Loads in Illinois: Managing Wind, Rain, Snow, Ice, Flood Water and Tornadoes
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour course examines the design requirements for weather-related loads in Illinois, including wind, tornado, snow, ice, rain, and flood. For each load type, the course explores the application of ASCE 7-22 provisions, common vulnerabilities and failure risks, and code compliance considerations for both new and existing structures. Instruction also addresses flood-resistant design using ASCE 24, including flood hazard classifications, floodproofing strategies, and flood-resistant materials and assemblies.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to apply ASCE 7-22 wind load requirements for buildings, including design wind pressures, tornado provisions, and detailing considerations for low-rise and complex structures.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate snow, ice, and rain-related roof loading conditions and apply ASCE 7-22 provisions for snow drift, ponding instability, and drainage to reduce the risk of failure.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 24 flood design requirements, including flood hazard classifications, design flood elevations, and floodproofing strategies.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to select flood-resistant materials and assemblies and identify practical design and compliance strategies that improve resilience in flood-prone areas of Illinois.
LUs: 6.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/30/2029
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