International Building Code
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
Deliverability Timeline: All courses are generally available within 1-2 weeks after the live presentation.
CE Credits: AIA and/or LA/CES accreditation is available by request for courses recorded prior to March 11, 2026. All courses after that date include those accreditations by default, if applicable. With these accreditations, our courses qualify for credit in nearly all states for engineers, surveyors, architects, and landscape architects.
Learn more about the on-demand format in our FAQ or contact us at (715) 835-5900 or customerservice@halfmoonseminars.org
Agenda
Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar has been rescheduled and is now a two-day webinar series on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133394/international-building-code/online
Building Code Background and Application
Welcome — about this seminar
Five disasters that shaped modern building codes
Local building codes
Major changes in the IBC 2012-2018
Building Classification, Occupancy and Safety
Chapter 3 — occupancy classification and use
Chapter 6 — the five types of construction
Chapter 5 — building height and area
Chapter 10 — means of egress
Review exercise
Special Cases and Interior Requirements
The five most expensive questions in code analysis
Chapter 7 — passive fire protection
Chapter 4 — special detailed requirements
Small group exercise — new headquarters
Chapters 11 and 13 — accessibility and energy efficiency
Review exercise
Structure and Specific Materials
Chapter 8 — interior finishes
Chapter 12 — interior environment
Chapter 16 — 24 structural design and structural materials
Chapter 23 — 26 glass, gypsum board, plastic
Chapter 27 — 30 electrical mechanical, plumbing, elevators
Chapter 9 — fire protection systems, fire and smoke protection
Safety Requirements During Construction
Chapter 33 — safeguards during construction
Questions and wrap-up
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
Code Enforcement Officers
6.5 CE Hours
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Accessibility)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW CEPHs/continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Texas. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this event for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES course information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES.
Professional engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in states other than Texas will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved Code Enforcement Officer Commercial Education Business Continuing Education Provider, pursuant to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 62. This course offers 6.5 continuing education hours to Code Enforcement Officers.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Accessibility (Preferred Provider No. 1232)
This seminar offers contractors a non-credit continuing education opportunity. It has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.
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: International Building Code
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines five disasters that shaped modern building codes, major changes in the IBC 2012-2018 and IBC compliance for building classifications, occupancy, safety, special cases, interior requirements, structure and specific materials, and safety during construction.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe five disasters that shaped modern building codes, and they will be able to identify major changes in the International Building Code 2012-2018.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with IBC provisions for building classifications and use.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with IBC provisions for building height, area, means of egress, passive fire protection, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with IBC provisions for interior finishes, interior environment, and structural design and materials.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design, construction, and code compliance.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/28/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.