Agenda
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9:00 – 9:30 am CDT
Morning Session
9:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Break
12:00 – 12:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
12:30 – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by Mary Conger
Development, Scope and Application of the
International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
How the IFGC is developed
Code adoption and application
Permitting, inspection and testing
Changes to watch for in the 2021 IFGC
Chapter 3: General Regulations
Locations, installation and piping support
Access and service support
Condensate disposal, temperature control, explosion control
Heating and cooling load calculations
Chapter 4: Gas Piping Installations
Pipe sizing and materials
Installation, inspection, testing and purging
Controls, valves and connections
Additional considerations
Chapters 5 and 6: Chimneys, Vents and Appliances
Vents and venting of appliances
Exhaust hoods and chimneys
Installation of specific appliances
Fireplaces, heaters and furnaces
Dryers, cooking appliances, water heaters
Specialty equipment
Discussion of Related Codes and Standards
IPC
IMC
Others
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live webinar)
6.0 LU|HSWs
International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Fire)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education
hours to architects licensed in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in
Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey
(Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. HalfMoon
Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers
and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing
Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other
states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of
Fire (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Mary Conger
Conger Construction Services, LLC
Mary Conger has been in the plumbing field since 1996 and has been a plumbing educator since 2010, beginning as a plumbing instructor for an apprentice program with TSTC/Waco and becoming a continuing professional education instructor. She has true field experience as a journeyman and master plumber. Ms. Conger has owned her own plumbing business, has served as a plumbing/mechanical inspector for the City of Dallas, and has become a plumbing/mechanical plans examiner. Her education also has prepared her for this role with her bachelor’s degree in Technology and Performance Improvement and her master’s degree in Engineering Technologies with a concentration in plumbing. Ms. Conger is now working towards her doctorate in Educational Leadership. She brings knowledge as well as experience to the classroom.
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: 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the development, scope and application of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including its general regulations, and provisions for gas piping installations, chimneys, vents, fireplaces, and appliances.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to fine the scope and application of the IFGC, and they will be able to identify changes coming to the 2021 IFGC.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to discuss IFGC compliance standards for appliance locations, installation, piping support, access to and service support, condensate disposal, temperature control, explosion control, and heating and cooling calculations.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to interpret and explain IFGC provisions for gas piping installations, including pipe sizing and materials, installation, inspection, testing, purging, controls, valves, and connections.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to interpret and explain IFGC provisions venting, exhaust hoods, chimneys, specific appliances, fireplaces, heaters, furnaces, dryers, cooking appliances, water heaters, and specialty equipment.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with design and construction and building code interpretation and compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/29/2024
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.