Agenda

As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will now be offered as a live, two-day webinar series that will take place on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
To register for the online webinar, please follow this link: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133492/international-residential-code/online

 

Development and Enforcement of International Residential Code

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

Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 2-10)

   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

Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)

   Compliance 
   Building thermal envelope
   Climate classifications 
   Permanent energy certificate
   Insulation and fenestration 
   Building systems
   Lighting

Small Group Exercises

   Energy Conservation Compliance using RESCheck
   Residential Building Code Compliance Group Exercises
   Questions

Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 HSW PDHs

Architects
     6.5 HSW PDHs
     6.5 AIA LU|HSW

International Code Council
     .65 CEUs (Building)

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW PDHs/continuing education hours to professional engineers and architects in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this seminar listing. Only full attendance is reportable 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 some cases. This course covers the 2015 IRC as adopted in MN. Refer to specific state continuing education rules to determine eligibility outside Minnesota.

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

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

Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP

Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.

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 Residential Code

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live seminar examines the adoption and enforcement of the IRC in specific states, recent and anticipated code amendments, building planning and shell construction (Chapters 2-10) and energy efficiency (Chapter 11). Learners will participate in small group exercises in energy conservation compliance and residential building code compliance.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with IRC provisions for wind, snow, and seismic load-resistance to dwellings.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with IRC provisions for ingress, egress, stairways, walls, roofs, roofs, and fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with IRC provisions for accessibility, dwelling unit separations, , fireplaces, chimneys, and soils.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with IRC provisions for energy efficiency, including insulation, fenestration, lighting, and the building thermal envelope.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 02/13/2023

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.