Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):       12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:00 – 4:30 pm

Building Code Background and Application

   History of the North Dakota State Building Code
   Requirement to adopt the North Dakota State Building Code
   North Dakota Century Code
   Scope of the State Building Code
   How to use the North Dakota State Building Code

Amendments for the 2015 International Residential Code

   Work exempt from permit
   Exterior walls
   Openness
   Spas

Amendments for the 2015 International Building Code

   Work exempt from permit
   Approval of construction documents
   Use and occupancy classification
   Fire protection systems
   Means of egress

Amendments for the 2015 International Mechanical Code

   Scope and administration
   General regulations
   Ventilation and exhaust systems
   Refrigeration

Amendments for the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code

   Scope and administration
   General regulations
   Gas piping
   Chimneys and vents

Amendments for the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

   Residential energy efficiency
   Insulation and fenestration
   Air leakage
   Sealing
   Specifications for the standard reference and design

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)
Administrative Rule

Credits

Architects
     6.5 HSW CE Hours
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

International Code Council
     .65 CEUs – Building

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in North Dakota. Continuing education is not required of North Dakota architects. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for North Dakota professional engineers.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Partial attendance cannot be reported to the AIA.

Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply 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.

This seminar also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity for construction contractors; it has not been approved by any licensing entities for contractors.

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

Richard DeBrunner

ICC Certified Building Inspector, Plans Examiner and ICC/AACE Code Enforcement AdministratorMr. DeBrunner is the principal of Nodak Inspections, a private firm providing independent inspection services in a variety of building construction aspects. With numerous ICC certifications and years of field experience in both residential and commercial construction, he brings a practical perspective of Code interpretation. Mr. DeBrunner is a member of the International Code Council and the American Association of Code Enforcement. He is constantly improving his skills with continuing education and seeking to further his base of knowledge through certification and experience. Mr. DeBrunner takes pride in helping his community achieve its potential in a safe and structured environment.