International Existing Building Code Seminar
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**Any USB on-demand programs that qualify for LACES credit will require an additional 2 business weeks for processing.
**AIA credit is not available in USB format.
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 – 4:00 pm
A Brief History of Modern Code Development
Code development process
Effective use of the codes
Adoption of 2015 IEBC in Maine
Working with the International Existing Building Code
Existing building stock: challenges and opportunities
Development of the IEBC
Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
Chapter 2: Definitions
Chapter 3: Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Option 1: prescriptive
Option 2: work area
• Repairs, alterations, additions and changes of occupancy
Option 3: performance
Seismic evaluation and design procedures
Chapters 4 -6
Prescriptive compliance method
• Additions, alterations, repairs and change of occupancy
• Accessibility for existing buildings
Classification of work
Repairs
Chapters 7-9: Alterations
Alteration Level–1
Alteration Level–2
Alteration Level–3
Chapter 10: Change of Occupancy
Change of occupancy classification
• Structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing
• Fire protection
• Means of egress
• Heights and areas
• Building elements
• Accessibility
Chapter 11: Additions
Heights and areas
Structural requirements
Chapters 12 and 13
Historic buildings
Moved or relocated buildings
Chapter 14
Performance compliance method
Appendices A&B and Resource A
Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Maine.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this event for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA information under this course listing.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It is not approved by any state contractor licensing entity.
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
Jerry R. Tepe FAIA
Owner at JRT-AIA Architect, in Concord, New Hampshire
Mr. Tepe is a licensed architect. In practice for more than 45 years, he has been both a member and an officer of large E/A firms and a sole practitioner. His project experience ranges from single-family dwellings to large, multi-million dollar commercial and industrial facilities. As a sole proprietor, his firm specializes in building, fire and accessibility code (ADA) consulting to architects, contractors, insurance and legal professionals and private entities, including third-party plan reviews and accessibility inspections.
Mr. Tepe has been active in the code development process through the AIA since joining the AIA Codes and Standards Committee in 1987. With the creation of the International Code Council (ICC), he participated in the initial development of the International Building Code on the General/Occupancies subcommittee and was the chair of that group for two terms. Mr. Tepe was a member of the International Fire Code Development Committee for two terms and also the IBC Fire Safety and Egress Code Development Committees. Additionally, he served a term on the ICC Code Correlation Committee. He has made numerous presentations to conference audiences on topics related to building code enforcement and interpretation issues.
Mr. Tepe has held all offices at both the state level (AIANH) and the regional level (AIA New England). He was active in the legislative process in New Hampshire to adopt the first statewide set of building codes. He has taught numerous code and accessibility-related issues in New Hampshire, New England, and at BOCA, ICC, BSA and AIA conferences and HalfMoon Education seminars and webinars. He is a past chair of the Building Code Board of Appeals in Concord, New Hampshire. He has also served on several other code and building related state and local committees and groups and is a past chair of the AIA Center for Building Science and Performance Knowledge Community.
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 Existing Building Code
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This six-hour live lecture presentation examines provisions in Chapters 1-14 of the International Existing Building Code concerning the scope and definitions of the Code, compliance methods, alterations, change of occupancy, additions, historic buildings, and relocated buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss the challenges of maintaining and upgrading existing building stock to meet current safety and occupancy standards.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define the prescriptive and work area methods for complying with requirements of the International Existing Building Code, including requirements for repairs, alternations, additions and changes of occupancy.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to meet requirements for making changes of occupancy to existing buildings, complying with requirements for structural, electrical and mechanical work, along with fire protection requirements.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with International Existing Building Code requirements on the height and area of additions to existing buildings, including the structural requirements for newly constructed spaces attached to existing buildings.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with building codes and compliance methods
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/10/2022
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.