2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Webinar Series
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Agenda
Friday August 14, 2020
11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
2018 International Residential Code
History of the Code
The Code Development Process
Layout of the Code
Scope of the IRC
Residential Code Versus the Building Code
Impact of Other Codes in Residential Construction
Alternative Means of Compliance
Referenced Standards
Understanding Appendices
Sections for Existing Buildings
Friday, August 28, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
Building Planning
Design professionals requirements
Fire separation distances
Exterior walls, projections, openings, and penetrations
Fire resistant construction
Story height
Fire protection of floors
Light and ventilation
Required heating
Minimum room areas
Ceiling heights
Sanitation and plumbing requirements
Glazing Garages and carports
Automatic sprinkler systems
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Foam protection
Flood resistant construction
Storm shelters
Mezzanines
Protection of wood
Solar energy systems
Pools and spas
Friday, September 11, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
Structural Design
Design parameters
Alternative design methods
Applicable climatic and geographic design criteria
Cladding
Dead loads and live loads
Footing sizing and design
Joist and beam spans
Floor sheathing
Header size
Brace wall design and simplified braced wall design
Truss design
Roof framing and sheathing
Wind and seismic loads
Bearing strength of soil
Foundation design
Wood floor framing
Out-of-plane force resistance
Friday, September 25, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
Structural Construction
Soils
Foundation methods
Waterproofing and dampproofing
Columns
Footing size and layout
Retaining walls
Exterior decks
• Ledger connections
• Lateral bracing
• “H”-frame design and connection
• Post/beam sizing and connection
• Pier design • Fasteners
Drilling and notching
Joist spans and reinforcement
Truss installation and bracing
General fasteners
Engineered fasteners
Friday, October 9, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
Means of Egress
Emergency escape and rescue openings
Ramps
Doors and landing
Guards
Window control devices
Stairs
Hallways
Accessibility
Handrails
Window fall protection devices
Garage doors
Ship ladders and alternating tread devices
Elevators and platform lifts
Comparison to IBC requirements
Friday, October 23, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT (incl. 30-min. break)
Non-Structural Design
Fire separation distances and planning
Fireblock materials and locations
Draftspotting materials and locations
Fire wall construction Interior wall coverings
Roof materials
Attic access
Reroofing
Exterior wall coverings
Flashing
Roof system ventilation
Roof insulation
Window and doors
Mounted photovoltaic systems
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
24.0 PDHs
Architects:
24.0 CE Hours
24.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
2.4 CEUs (Building)
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Speakers
Jared Agee, MCP CBO
Division Director of Building and Code Enforcement for St. Charles County, MissouriMr. Agee is the director of Building and Code Enforcement for St. Charles County, Missouri. Previously, he worked in urban and suburban municipal governments managing building code enforcement, facilities, and information technology. Prior to his public sector positions, Mr. Agee worked in the construction industry in design and project management.
He has an undergraduate degree in Architectural and Mechanical Design and a graduate degree in Public Administration and Policy Analysis. As a Master Code Professional, Mr. Agee is one of approximately 800 people to obtain the highest level of certification from the International Code Council. He currently holds a total of 28 certifications in building, energy, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and accessibility areas.
Mr. Agee is a former president of the Missouri Association of Building Officials and Inspectors (MABOI). In addition, he founded Regimen Consulting LLC, which provides code training and technology consultation to various organizations across the country.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Fundamental Provisions, Concepts, and Existing Buildings
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the history and development of the International Residential Code, how it is organized, and how it differs from the International Building Code.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss how and why the International Residential Code (IRC) was developed, how it evolves, and how it is organized.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain the scope of the IRC and how it differs from the International Building Code.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify the impact of other codes in residential construction.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe IRC compliance paths, and they will be able to identify sections of the Code that apply to existing buildings.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Building Planning
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines International Residential Code provisions for building systems, including the building shell, fire and smoke protection, story height, heating, lighting, sanitation and plumbing, flood resistance, storm shelters, solar energy, garages, and pools.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference IRC provisions for residential design, including story heights, ceiling heights, exterior walls and openings, flood resistance, and minimum room areas.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference IRC provisions for for fire separation distances, fire protection of floors, and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference IRC provisions for sanitation and plumbing, automatic sprinkler systems, HVAC systems, solar energy systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference IRC provisions for garages and carports, mezzanines, pools, spas, and storm shelters.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with residential design and construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Structural Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines International Residential Code (IRC) provisions for the structural design of homes, including foundations, framing, trusses and roof design, joist and beam spans, load resistance, cladding, and weather resistance.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for foundation design, including the bearing strength of soil and footing sizing and design.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for wind, seismic, dead, and live loads that act on residential structures.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for brace wall design, joist and beam spans, , floor sheathing, header sizing, wood floor framing, and exterior cladding.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for truss design and roof framing and sheathing.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with design, construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Structural Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines International Residential Code (IRC) provisions for construction methods for structures, including those for foundations, retaining walls, exterior decks, joist spans and reinforcement, fasteners, weatherproofing, and dampproofing.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for foundation construction, including footing size and layout and construction methods.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for water proofing and damp-proofing homes to prevent flooding, mold and related issues.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for exterior decks, including ledger connections, lateral bracing, post and beam sizing and connections, pier design, and required fasteners.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for truss design and installation.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with design, construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Means of Egress
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines International Residential Code (IRC) compliance for means of egress, including doors, windows, ramps, hallways, railings, guards, elevators, and accommodations for accessibility.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for emergency escapes and rescue openings.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for stairs, railings, guardrails, ramps and hallways.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for window control and fall prevention devices.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for accessibility design for means of egress.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for garage doors, elevators, and ship ladders and alternating tread devices.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with design, construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.
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Course Title: 2018 International Residential Code: Non-Structural Design
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines International Residential Code (IRC) compliance for non-structural design elements, including wall coverings, fire-blocking materials, roofing materials and flashing, roof insulation and ventilation, windows and doors.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for interior and exterior wall coverings, doors, and windows.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for and fire wall construction, fireblock materials, and fire separation distances and planning.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for roof materials, flashing, roofing insulation, ceiling access, and re-roofing practices.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and interpret IRC provisions for mounted photovoltaic systems.
LUs: 4.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Familiarity with design, construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/26/2023
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.