Agenda

Registration:                        8:30 – 9:00 am

Morning Session:                9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch (On your own):         12:30 – 1:30 pm

Afternoon Session:             1:30 – 5:00 pm

A Brief History of Modern Code Development
 Code Development Process
Effective Use of the IBC
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration

   Modifications and alternatives to code compliance
   Requirements for permitting

Chapter 3 –Occupancy Classification and Use
Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements
Based on Use and Occupancy (Summary Only)
Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas

   Building height and area determination
   Calculating permitted increases in height and area
   Mixed use and occupancy

Chapter 6 – Types of Construction
Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features

   Exterior walls
   Fire walls
   Fire barriers and fire partitions
   Smoke barriers and smoke partitions

Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 10 – Means of Egress
Chapters 11, 16, 17 and 34

   Accessibility
   Structural design
   Special inspections and tests
   Existing buildings

Credits

Architects
     6.5 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Professional Engineers
     6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours

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 continuing education hours to professional engineers in New York.

HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for architects via its affiliation with the American Institute of Architects. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for New York engineers (NYSED Sponsor No. 35).

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

Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific states rules to determine eligibility.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Building.

This event offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement for contractors.