Description

Choose the way you want to learn!

This program will be presented simultaneously live, in-person and live online!
There is also the Self Study options. (see below)

* If you choose to attend the live in-person seminar, please note that the seminar manual will be provided as PDF document, which will be emailed to you shortly before the seminar. If you wish to pay $20 to obtain a paper copy of the manual, please call HalfMoon customer service at 715-835-5900.

Agenda

Registration
8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:45 am EDT
Lunch (on your own)
11:45 am – 12:45 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
12:45 – 5:00 pm EDT

 

Presented by
Robert J. Schutz, PE, PS, CPO

Development and Enforcement of the Residential Code of Ohio (RCO)
History of the International Residential Code (IRC)
Adoption and enforcement of the Residential Code of Ohio
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

Mechanical, Fuel, Plumbing and Electrical Systems
Appliance installation and exhaust systems
Ventilation
Hydronic systems
Fuel gas systems and appliances
Plumbing fixtures
Drains
Backflow preventers, venting, sumps and ejectors
Fire sprinkler systems
Electrical system grounding
Intersystem bonding termination
Overcurrent devices
Electrical outlets
Luminaires
Pools, spas and hot tubs

 

COVID Health Considerations: In accordance with guidance from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only those who are fully vaccinated should
gather indoors without masks. Those not yet fully vaccinated should continue social
distancing and wearing facemasks indoors. Please review CDC guidance for recent
developments.

Credits

Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar or Seminar)
7.0 LU|HSW

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)

Ohio Board
of Building Standards
BI(7.0), BO(7.0), BPE(7.0), MPE(7.0), RBI(7.0),
RBO(7.0), RIUI(7.0), RMI(7.0), RPE(7.0)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0
HSW continuing education hours to architects licensed in Ohio. Educators and courses
are not subject to preapproval in Ohio.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/
CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this
course listing.

Engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able
to claim the hours earned at this seminar, in some cases. Refer to specific state rules to
determine eligibility.

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 continuing education
hours: BI(7.0), BO(7.0), BPE(7.0), MPE(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
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

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: Residential Code of Ohio

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 7.0 hour live lecture presentation covers the development of the Residential Code of Ohio and its relationship to the International Residential Code, building planning and shell construction (Chapters 2-10), energy efficiency (Chapter 11), and mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Residential Code of Ohio provisions on building envelope ingress, egress, stairways, accessibility, and roof assemblies.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Residential Code of Ohio provisions on mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Residential Code of Ohio provisions on building wind resistance, seismic design, and fire -resistant construction and exterior walls.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with Residential Code of Ohio provisions on insulation, fenestration, building thermal envelope, and lighting.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/22/2021

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.