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 Code Definitions

    Development of the International Building Code
   Code adoption process in Pennsylvania
   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

Pennsylvania (PA) Amendments / PA Accessibility Provisions

   Amendments to 2015 IBC by PA-UCC
   PA accessibility and usability provisions
      • Chapter 11 – 2018 IBC
      • Appendix E – 2018 IBC
      • 2017 ICC A 117.1
      • Accessibility from other codes

Credits

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

Architects
     7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
     7.0 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council
     .7 CEUs (Building)

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in most states, including Pennsylvania. Educators and courses are not subject to pre-approval in Pennsylvania.

Engineers and architects 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 American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 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.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

This course offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any contractor licensing entity for mandatory continuing education credit.

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, Ohio

Mr. 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: International Building Code

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines the building code background and application code definitions, building classifications, occupancy and safety, building component regulation, use of specific materials and construction techniques, regulation of interior construction, and state amendments and accessibility provisions.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with International Building Code provisions covering building classification, occupancy and safety, including fire resistence-rated construction, fire protection systems, occupancy and special uses, doors and windows.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with International Building Code provisions covering building components, including exterior walls, roof assemblies, structural design, and soils and foundations.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with International Building Code provisions covering use of specific materials and construction techniques for concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel, and glass and glazing.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with International Building Code provisions covering interior construction, including gypsum board, finishes, and environment.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with construction and code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/18/2022

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.