Agenda

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Friday, September 19, 2025
9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Edward Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE

Building Code Background and Application

  • Development of the International Building Code 2024
  • Code adoption and amendment processes
  • Code terminology
  • Code enforcement
  • Overviews of changes to 2024 Code:
    • Tornadic, seismic, rain and snow loads; occupancy, fire and material-specific changes

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

 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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 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).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar 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

Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE

President, 7272 Consulting

Mr. Fronapfel has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural and forensic engineering. Ed’s a Certified Level 2 Infrared Thermographer, Certified 3rd Party EIFS Inspector, Certified Forensic Claims Consultant, Board Certified Building Inspection Engineer, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional. He is a registered engineer in the States of AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MT, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WY. Mr. Fronapfel has been deposed nearly 800 times and admitted into trial settings over 125 times. He has been used as an expert in arbitration and mediations over 500 times since the late 1990s. Mr. Fronapfel is an instructor for the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, the College of Contract Management, U.K., Diploma in Structural Forensic Engineering, and he has been an adjunct professor for the Burns School of Real Estate Management, University of Denver, since 2007. Mr. Fronapfel is a Board-Certified Member of the Association of Building Inspection Professionals, a Certified Forensic Claims Consultant through AACE, a Board-Certified member of the International Board of Forensic Engineering and Science and a Member of The Academy of Experts, U.K., and a Fellow Member of ASCE and of NAFE.

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 International Building Code

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This seven-hour course begins with a discussion on the development, adoption, terminology, enforcement and changes of the 2024 International Building Code, 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 2024 International Building Code, explain the code adoption and amendment processes, and explore the 2024 changes, such as new tornadic, seismic, rain and snow load changes.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze chapters 6-9 of the IBC 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 IBC 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:  09/13/2027

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