Agenda

Registration:                        8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 – 11:45 am

Lunch (On your own):         11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Afternoon Session:             12:45 – 4:45 pm

Development and Enforcement of International Residential Code 
in Alabama

   History of the International Residential Code (IRC) 
   Adoption and enforcement of International Residential Code 
   Recent and anticipated Code amendments 
   Future of the Code

Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 2-10) 
in Alabama

   Definitions 
   Alternative provisions and design criteria 
   Wind effects and protection of openings 
   Seismic provisions 
   Story height and live loads 
   Snow loads 
   Fire-resistant construction and exterior walls 
   Dwelling unit separations and garage separation 
   Ceiling heights 
   Glazing 
   Garages and carports 
   Ingress, egress and stairways 
   Fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection 
   Foam plastic 
   Wood and wood-based products 
   Accessibility 
   Floods, storms and drainage 
   Soils and foundations 
   Framing and fastening 
   Walls and wall covering 
   Roof/ceiling construction 
   Roof assemblies 
   Fireplaces and chimneys

International Energy Conservation Code: 
Brief Alabama Requirements
IRC, Mechanical Code, and Potential Differences for 2018 Adoption

   Appliance installation and exhaust systems 
   Ventilation 
   Hydronic systems 
   Fuel gas systems and appliances

Credits

Professionals Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

Architects
     6.5 HSW CEHs
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Interior Designers
     6.5 Alabama HSW CEUs

International Code Council
     .65 CEUs (Building)

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects, and 6.5 HSW CEUs to interior designers in most states, including Alabama. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Alabama.

This seminar is registered with the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

Professional 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 program offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to Alabama construction contractors. It has not been submitted to any state contractor licensing entity for course 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

Michael Nier

Michael Nier Master Code Professional with Nier Building Inspections
Mr. Nier is a master code professional and holds 38 certifications from ICC and NFPA. He has over 25 years of technical and managerial experience in both private government partnerships, as well as within the traditional municipal government offices and within the construction industry. His work with various municipalities has included acting as chief building official for the startup of two cities in Georgia where he has done department set up, organization and implementation; plan review; permitting; code enforcement; field inspection; supervision of other inspections; staff reviews and employee training. Mr. Nier has served as a building official in numerous jurisdictions in Georgia, both as an interim as well as a primary official. He is past vice president of Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association and a member of the Fire Sprinkler Exam Development Committee for the International Code Councils’ Board for International Professional Standards. Mr. Nier has taught home inspection and code certification classes to municipal inspectors, home inspectors, remodelers and builders for over 10 years. He previously owned and operated a small “turn-key” remodeling company specializing in residential and light commercial buildings. Mr. Nier is past vice president of the Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association and a member of the Fire Sprinkler Exam Development Committee for the International Code Council.

CD/Manual Price: $289.00

Currently, our self-study products DO NOT qualify for AIA, LACES, ASLA or CLARB credit.

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