Special Inspections under the International Building Code Chapter 17
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What’s Included: Full webinar recording, written course materials, expert instruction, a mandatory quiz, and a certificate upon completion.
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Agenda
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Log into Webinar: 8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:45 am CDT
Break: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 4:00 pm CDT
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Overview of Special Inspections K. Egan
General program guidelines
Special inspector qualifications
Testing and inspection agency accreditation
Forms, schedules and agreements
Pre-construction meeting
Report distribution
Soil and Foundation Inspections M. Silvestre
Existing soil conditions
Site preparation
Shallow foundations
Deep foundations
Concrete and Masonry Construction Inspections C. Moulder
Concrete reinforcement, placement, testing and inspection
Curing concrete, hot- and cold-weather concrete
Prestressed and precast concrete
Masonry inspection frequency and material test methods
Mortar, grout, unit placement and reinforcement
Steel Inspections C. Moulder
Shop fabrication
Welds
Bolted connections
Pre-engineered metal buildings
Wood, Cold-Formed Steel, Wind and Seismic Design C. Moulder
AWC and AISI publication references in Code
Wood and CFS material standards, fasteners and connections
Lateral framing inspection practices
Seismic resistance/isolation systems
Material Standards and Load Tests C. Moulder
Design strength of materials and alternative test procedures
In-situ load tests
Pre-construction load tests
Ethics, Non-Conformances and Final Reports M. Silvestre
Inspector authority, conflicts and “soft skills”
Discrepancy documentation, tracking and resolution
Final report, required documentation and distribution
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6 PDHs to professional engineers and 6 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 6.0 LU|HSW (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).
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
Kasha Egan, PE, SE, CWI, PTI, ICCMSI
Associate, Wallace Engineering Structural Consultants, Inc.Ms. Egan is a structural engineer and is an associate at Wallace Engineering in Oklahoma City. She received her bachelor of science degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and her master of science degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University. Ms. Egan has served as the project engineer for a variety of building types including educational facilities, laboratories and medical facilities, commercial and retail buildings, and maintenance facilities. She is a member of Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association, Urban Land Institute and American Welding Society. Recently, Ms. Egan has been educating clients and building owners, while engaging local municipalities, on the importance of special inspections and their effect on the construction process and the end product, the building. She is an AWS Certified Welding Inspector, PTI Level 1 Unbonded PT Inspector, ACI Technician Grade I, and an ICC Certified Master Special Inspector for Steel and Bolting, Structural Welding, Pre-stressed Concrete, Reinforced Concrete and Structural Masonry. Ms. Egan has been a licensed professional engineer since 2014.
Christopher Moulder, P.E.
Technical Director at Pie Consulting and EngineeringMr. Moulder is a licensed professional engineer in seven states and has over 20 years’ experience in structural engineering. He is proficient in the design, analysis and rehabilitation of residential and commercial building systems. Having done both new construction and rehabilitation projects, Mr. Moulder has developed a portfolio of knowledge of what works and does not work for a structure’s performance. Currently, Mr. Moulder serves as the technical director for Pie Consulting & Engineering and works out of their Texas offices in The Colony. Mr. Moulder has been with Pie since 2008, and he is a veteran of the United State Marine Corps.
Marco Silvestre, P.G., P.E.
Building and Earth SciencesRegional Vice President, Building and Earth Sciences, TulsaMr. Silvestre holds a professional engineer (P.E.) license in both Oklahoma and Arkansas. Originally from The Netherlands, he attended the Delft University of Technology, majoring in Engineering Geology. Mr. Silvestre oversees geotechnical, environmental and construction testing services for the Oklahoma and Arkansas branch offices. His day-to-day responsibilities involves leading and directing branch managers toward implementing corporate safety policies, providing professional engineering oversight, mentoring and developing leadership and implementing the company’s vision, mission and overall direction.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Special Inspections under the International Building Code Chapter 17
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course covers IBC construction and material special inspection standards for soil and foundations, concrete and masonry, steel, cold-formed steel, wind and seismic design, exterior insulation, finishes, fire resistance, and smoke control. It also covers ethical and nonconformance issues.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to meet IBC special inspection standards for concrete and masonry construction and steel fabrication, welds, connections and pre-engineered metal buildings.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to meet IBC special inspection standards for soil conditions and shallow and deep foundations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to meet IBC special inspection standards for wood construction, cold-formed steel framing, material standards, and loads.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify, describe, and avoid ethical pitfalls common to IBC special inspections and be able to discuss non-conformance and final report issues.
LUs: 6 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and familiarity with code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/12/2023
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.