International Residential Code (IRC 2018) for Texas
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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
Presented by Donald Stafford
Development and Enforcement of International Residential Code in Texas
History of the International Residential Code 2018 (IRC)
Adoption and enforcement of 2018 International Residential Code in Texas:
Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA)
Recent and anticipated code amendments
Future of the code
Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 2-10)
Definitions
Alternative provisions and design criteria
Wind effects and protection of openings
Seismic provisions
Story height and live loads
Fire-resistant construction and exterior walls
Dwelling unit separations and garage separation
Ceiling heights
Glazing Garages and carports
Ingress, egress and stairways
Fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection
Foam plastic
Accessibility
Soils and foundations
Walls and wall covering
Roof assemblies
Wood and wood-based products
Floods, storms and drainage
Framing and fastening
Roof/ceiling construction
Fireplaces and chimneys
Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)
Compliance
Climate classifications
Insulation and fenestration
Lighting
Building thermal envelope
Permanent energy certificate
Building systems
Mechanical, Fuel, Plumbing and Electrical Systems—
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
Appliance installation and exhaust systems
Ventilation
Hydronic systems
Fuel gas systems and appliances
Plumbing fixtures
Drains
Back flow preventers, venting, sumps and ejectors
Fire sprinkler systems
Electrical system grounding
Intersystem bonding termination
Overcurrent devices
Electrical outlets
Luminaires
Pools, spas and hot tubs
Questions and discussion
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CEPHs/CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW CEPHs/continuing education hours to architects licensed in 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.
The International Code Council has approved this event for.65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This webinar offers contractors a non-credit continuing education opportunity. It has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.
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
Donald Stafford
Founder and Principal of Stafford Inspections, DallasSince founding Stafford Inspections in 1984, Mr. Stafford has performed more than 12,000 inspections and has trained and mentored over 250 inspectors. His memberships and professional affiliations include the American Society of Home Inspectors, the International Code Council, and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. Certifications include technical trainer and field trainer through the American Home Inspectors Training Institute, International Code Council Residential Combination Code Certification (2006) and Resnet Energy Audit Certification (2010). As a restoration specialist (1979-1998), he was the recipient of two awards for renovations to historically significant residences. Mr. Stafford is also president of Real Estate Training Systems, a proprietary school in the state of Texas providing continuing education real estate courses for home inspection licensees.
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 Residential Code (IRC 2018) for Texas
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the development and enforcement of the International Residential Code in Texas, including provisions for building planning and shell construction, energy efficiency, and mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential shell design and construction for ingress, egress, stairways, emergency egress and rescue openings, fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection, walls, roof assemblies, and foundations
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems, including appliance installation and exhaust systems, ventilation, fuel gas systems, plumbing fixtures, backflow preventers, fire sprinkler systems, electrical grounding, and electrical outlets.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential shell design and construction for wind effects, seismic activity, snow loads, live loads, and floods, storms and drainage.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential energy efficiency, including insulation and fenestration, the thermal envelope, and lighting.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with interpreting building codes and understanding compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/14/2023
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.