Agenda

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT

 

Presented by Robert J. Schutz

Building Code Background and Application

  • Development of the International Building Code 2021
  • Code adoption in Ohio
  • Ohio amendments
  • Code terminology
  • Code enforcement

Chapters 3-5

  • Classification of structures
    • Groups 1, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U
  • Occupancy and special uses
  • Building heights and areas

Chapters 6, 7 and 9

  • Types of construction
  • Fire and smoke protection features
  • Fire protection systems
  • Life safety systems

Chapters 10-11

  • Exits, and exit access
  • Accessible routes and entrances
  • Accessible facilities

Chapters 14-16

  • Exterior walls
  • Roofs and roofing systems
  • Structural design

Chapters 8 and 12 and Interior Construction

  • Interior finishes
  • Ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting, sound, unoccupied spaces, bathrooms
  • Gypsum board and plaster

Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques

  • Concrete
  • Aluminum
  • Masonry
  • Steel
  • Wood
  • Glass and glazing

Chapters 27-29

  • Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems

 

Webinar Instructions

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Credits

Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA HSW LUs

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)

Ohio Board of Building Standards 
7.0 Certification Hours 

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar and simultaneous webinar are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Ohio. 

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation 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). 

 The Ohio Board of Building Standards has approved this course for the following certifications: BI(7.0), BO(7.0), BPE(7.0), EPE(7.0), ESI(7.0), FPI(7.0), FPPE(7.0), MPE(7.0), MI(7.0), MechPE(7.0), NRIUI(7.0), PI(7.0), PPE(7.0), RBI(7.0), RBO(7.0), RIUI(7.0), RMI(7.0), RPE(7.0) 

 Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the course for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

*On-Demand Credits* 
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request: 

 7.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

 

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: 2024 Ohio Building Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description:  This seven-hour course begins with a discussion on the development, terminology, enforcement and changes of the 2021 International Building Code and its adoption in Ohio, before closely analyzing chapters 3-12, 14-16, and 27-29. The course will cover code-compliant fire protection, egress, accessibility, structural design, roofs, HVAC, MEP systems, and more.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the development of the International Building Code 2021, explain the code adoption and amendment processes in Ohio, and explore the 2021 changes.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze chapters 6-9 of the code and utilize code-compliant life safety systems and fire and smoke protection features.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to examine chapters 10-11 of the code to incorporate accessible facilities, routes, entrances and exits in their designs.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to adopt code-compliant construction techniques and use of specific materials, including concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel and glass.

Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to explore chapters 27-29 of the IBC and discuss code-compliant electrical, mechanical and plumbing system design.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/14/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.