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.
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Agenda
Day One: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
10:00 am – 2:15 pm CDT (including a 30-min. break)
Building Code Background and Application
Welcome – about this webinar
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
Day Two: Thursday, September 17, 2020
10:00 am – 1:45 pm CDT (including a 30-min. break)
Special Cases and Interior Requirements
The five most expensive questions in code analysis
Chapter 7—passive fire protection
Chapter 4—special detailed requirements
Accessibility, Energy Efficiency and Interior Environment
Review exercise
Chapter 11 & 13 accessibility energy efficiency
Chapter 9 fire protection systems, fire and smoke protection
Chapter 8 interior finishes
Chapter 12 interior environment
Chapter 16-24 structural design and structural materials
Chapter 23-26 class, gypsum board, plastic
Chapter 27-30 electrical mechanical, plumbing, elevators
Safety Requirements During Construction
Chapter 33—safeguards during construction
Questions and wrap-up
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. 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)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this 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 and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
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
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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 Online
Course Description: This seven-hour live course examines the International Building Code background and application, building classification, occupancy and safety, regulation of building components, use of specific materials and construction techniques, regulation of interior construction, and safety requirements during construction.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the International Building Code (IBC) building classifications and occupancy standards, and they will be able to comply with provisions for fire resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, and doors and windows.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with provisions for the use of specific materials, including concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel, glass and glazing, gypsum board and plaster, interior finishes, interior environment, and construction techniques.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with IBC regulations of building components, including exterior walls, roof assemblies, structural design, and foundations and soils.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with IBC safety requirements during construction, which protect workers, the public and adjoining property.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with building code interpretation and compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/06/2022
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.