Complying with the 2015 International Residential Code
DISCLAIMER
Before undertaking any on-demand effort, you should review the rules of your licensing/certifying entity.
It’s your responsibility to determine whether this on-demand course meets your continuing education requirements.
You must take and pass a quiz to receive credit. You can take the quiz as many times as needed and there is no time limit on the quiz.
Once the quiz is completed, you will be asked to download your certificate.
**Any on-demand programs that qualify for AIA or LACES credit will require an additional 2 business weeks for processing.
**AIA credit is not available in USB format.
Streamable MP4/PDF
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For AIA requirements only, the on-demand recording will have occasional question prompts that will not allow the video to progress unless they are answered, and you will not be able to skip forward while watching the video.
Please note, if you attempt to resume watching the video on a separate device, your progress will not be saved.
Click the link which appears at the end of the video to be taken to the course quiz.
You will have unlimited access to the on-demand video recording, and it will never expire.
**Any streamable on-demand programs that qualify for AIA or LACES credit will require an additional 2 business weeks for processing.
USB MP4/PDF
HalfMoon will mail these materials via USPS.
USB orders ship approximately 3 business days after the program takes place or after the order is placed, whichever date is later. Please allow an additional 7-10 business days for shipping.
The link to the quiz will be available in a PDF in your USB drive marked QUIZ.
HalfMoon will contact you and issue a full refund if the product you ordered is not available. However, refunds will not be issued if completion certificates are requested.
Please contact HalfMoon Education if you have any questions during the process of taking this course. (715) 835-5900 or qchapman@halfmoonseminars.org
**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 – 5:00 pm
Development and Enforcement of International Residential Code
International Residential Code (IRC) adoption and enforcement in Texas
Code adoptions by municipalities
Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 2-5)
Chapter 2 Definitions
Chapter 3 Building planning
Chapter 4 Foundations
Chapter 5 Floors
Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 6-10)
Chapter 6 Walls
Chapter 7 Wall coverings
Chapter 8 Roof-ceiling construction
Chapter 9 Roof assemblies
Chapter 10 Fireplaces
Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)
Compliance
Building thermal envelop
Climate classifications
Permanent energy certificate
Insulation and fenestration
Building systems
Lighting
Mechanical, Fuel Gas Code, and Plumbing (Chapters 12-33)
Chapter 12 Mechanical administration
Chapter 13 General mechanical system requirements
Chapter 14 Heating and cooling equipment and appliances
Chapter 15 Exhaust systems
Chapter 16 Duct systems
Chapter 17 Combustion air
Chapter 18 Chimneys and vents
Chapter 19 Special appliances, equipment and systems
Chapter 20 Boilers and water heaters
Chapter 21 Hydronic piping
Chapter 22 Special piping and storage systems
Chapter 23 Solar thermal energy systems
Chapter 24 Fuel gas code
Chapter 25 General plumbing administration
Chapter 26 General plumbing requirements
Chapter 27 Plumbing fixtures
Chapter 28 Water heaters
Chapter 29 Water supply and distribution
Chapter 30 Sanitary drainage
Chapter 31 Vents
Chapter 32 Traps
Chapter 33 Storm drainage
Electrical (Chapters 34-43)
Chapter 34 General requirements
Chapter 35 Electrical definitions
Chapter 36 Services
Chapter 37 Branch circuit and feeder requirements
Chapter 38 Wiring methods
Chapter 39 Power and lighting distribution
Chapter 40 Devices and luminaires
Chapter 41 Appliance installation
Chapter 42 Swimming pools (electrical only)
Chapter 43 Class 2 remote-control, signaling and power-limited circuits
Closing Remarks and Discussion
Credits
Architects
7.0 HSW CEPHs/Contact Hours
7.0 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
International Code Council
7.0 Contact Hours
Contractors
Non-Mandatory Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.
The American Institute of Architects has approved this event for 7.0 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.
The International Code Council has approved this event for 7.0 contact hours (.7 CEUs) in the specialty area of Building.
This seminar offers contractors a continuing education opportunity, but it has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education approval.
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
Donald Stafford
Founder and Principal of Stafford InspectionsSince founding Stafford Inspections in 1984, Mr. Stafford has performed more than 12,000 inspections and has trained and mentored over 250 inspectors. His memberships and professional affiliations include the American Society of Home Inspectors, the International Code Council, and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. Certifications include technical trainer and field trainer through the American Home Inspectors Training Institute, International Code Council Residential Combination Code Certification (2006) and Resnet Energy Audit Certification (2010). As a restoration specialist (1979-1998), he was the recipient of two awards for renovations to historically significant residences. Mr. Stafford is also president of Real Estate Training Systems, a proprietary school in the state of Texas providing continuing education real estate courses for home inspection licensees.