Ohio Building Code Seminar
DISCLAIMER
Before purchasing, review the rules of your licensing or certifying entity. It is your responsibility to confirm this course meets your CE requirements. See the credit tab on the course page for details.
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
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 – 5:00 pm
Building Code Background and Application
Development of the International Building Code
State code adoption process
Code update process
Code terminology
Code enforcement
Building Classification, Occupancy and Safety
Classification of structures
Occupancy and special uses
Fire resistance-rated construction
Fire protection systems
Doors and windows
Regulation of Building Components
Exterior walls
Roof assemblies
Structural design
Soils and foundations
Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques
Concrete
Aluminum
Masonry
Steel
Wood
Glass and glazing
Regulation of Interior Construction
Gypsum board and plaster
Interior finishes
Interior environment
Complying with Safety Requirements During Construction
Protection of workers, public and adjoining property
2018 IBC – Code Items Worth Noting
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 CPD Hours/PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 CPD Hours/PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in Ohio. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Ohio.
The American Institute of Architects has approved this course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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
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
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: Ohio Building Code
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This 7.0 hour live lecture presentation covers the adoption of the International Building Code in Ohio, building classifications, occupation and safety, regulation of building components, use of specific materials, regulation of interior construction, and safety requirements during construction.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Ohio Building Code requirements for fire resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, doors, windows, and safety requirements during construction.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Ohio Building Code requirements for exterior walls, roof assemblies, structural design, soils and foundations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Ohio Building Code requirements for gypsum board, interior finishes, and interior environment.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Ohio Building Code requirements for specific materials and construction techniques, including concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel, and glass and glazing.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with codes, design, and materials.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/18/2021
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.