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On-Demand Webinar

2024 International Building Code: Occupancy Classifications

Every requirement that follows in a project — egress, fire ratings, allowable area — hangs on one early decision: what group the building falls into. Ten groups, one call to make correctly. This course makes sure you make it right.

Presented By

Joseph Iliff, CBO

Here’s why occupancy classification gets tricky: the line between two groups isn’t always obvious on paper. A space that looks like straightforward retail can tip into Assembly. A daycare can land in Education or Institutional depending on a handful of details. Classify it wrong at the front end, and every code requirement built on top of that classification is wrong too.

This course works through Chapter 3 of the 2024 IBC group by group — Assembly, Business, Education, Factory, Institutional, Mercantile, Residential, Storage, Utility, and Hazard — with a focus on the specific parameters that separate one group from the next. Four hours in, you’ll be able to look at a building’s use and classify it with confidence instead of a guess.

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What You Get

The full recorded webinar, written materials you’ll actually reach for later, a short quiz to make sure it stuck, and a certificate as soon as you pass it. If you’ve got Knowledge Points sitting on your account, this course runs 4 of them.

What This Actually Covers

1

The Classification System, Group A (Assembly) and Group B (Business)

  • How occupancy classification works as a system before diving into individual groups
  • What defines an Assembly (Group A) occupancy
  • What defines a Business (Group B) occupancy
2

Group E (Education) and Group F (Factory)

  • What defines an Educational (Group E) occupancy
  • What defines a Factory (Group F) occupancy
3

Group I (Institutional) and Group M (Mercantile)

  • What defines an Institutional (Group I) occupancy
  • What defines a Mercantile (Group M) occupancy
4

Group R (Residential), Groups S & U (Storage and Utility), and Group H (Hazard)

  • What defines Residential (Group R) occupancies
  • What defines Storage (Group S) and Utility (Group U) occupancies
  • What defines a Hazard (Group H) occupancy

About the Instructor

Joseph Iliff, CBO

Building Inspector, SAFEbuilt, Inc.

With more than 30 years working as a city planner, floodplain manager, and code enforcement officer, and over a decade as a certified building official across Texas, Illinois, and Missouri, Mr. Iliff has spent his career making the exact classification calls this course teaches. He’s taught residential, building, and property maintenance code classes built around passing certification exams and applying the code correctly on real projects — the same practical lens he brings here. He holds an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University.

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How does access and certification work?

Once you purchase, stream the full recording and the written materials whenever it fits your schedule — no live time slot to plan around. A short quiz follows the course; score 80% or better (retakes allowed) and your certificate is ready to download from the quiz results page right away.

When will the recording be available after I purchase?

On-demand courses typically go live within 1–2 weeks of the original presentation date. Your confirmation email will have the exact window.

Is there a deadline to complete the course once I purchase?

Yes — you’ll need to finish the course by its listed expiration date to stay eligible for a certificate. Check the course page for the current date before you buy.

Credits

Engineers
4.0 PDHs

Architects
4.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
4.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
.4 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 4.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 4.0 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, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 4.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .4 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:

4.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Joseph Iliff, CBO

Building Inspector for SAFEbuilt, Inc.

Mr. Iliff has been a certified building official for 10+ years serving communities in Texas, Illinois, and Missouri. He has taught classes on the residential, building, and property maintenance codes with a focus on preparing students for certification exams and effective administration. Mr. Iliff has 30+ years of experience as a city planner, floodplain manager, and code enforcement officer. He earned an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University.

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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: Occupancy Classifications

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This four-hour course focuses on chapter 3 of the 2024 International Building Code: Occupancy Classifications and Use. The course discusses classification of occupancy and closely analyzes the parameters of each group.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define and classify an Assembly Group A occupancy and a Business Group B occupancy.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to define and classify an Educational Group E occupancy and a Factory Group F occupancy.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to define and classify an Institution Group I occupancy and a Mercantile Group M occupancy.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to define and classify Residency Group R occupancies, Hazard Group H occupancies, and Storage and Utility Groups S & U occupancies.

LUs: 4.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/12/2027

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.