Agenda

Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.

Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.

Friday, April 12, 2024
8:30 – 5:00 pm EDT

 

Presented by: Jeffrey Vernon, MCP, CBO

Why an Existing Building Code?

  • Existing building stock: challenges and opportunities
  • A brief history of the EBC
  • Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
  • Chapter 2: Definitions

Chapter 3: Provisions for All Compliance Methods

  • Option 1: Prescriptive Compliance Method
  • Option 2: Work Area Compliance Method
  • Option 3: Performance Compliance Method

Chapters 4 – 6

  • Repairs
  • Prescriptive compliance method
  • Classification of work

Chapters 7 – 9 Alterations

  • Alteration level 1
  • Alteration level 2
  • Alteration level 3

Chapter 10 Change of Occupancy

  • Change of occupancy classification
  • Means of egress
  • Code compliance for building elements

Chapter 11 Additions

  • Heights and areas
  • Code compliance for building elements

Chapters 12 – 14

  • Historic buildings
  • Performance compliance methods
  • Moved or relocated buildings

   

Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.

GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)

Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled.

Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps       Hardware: 2GB RAM or more

For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com

Credits

Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU |HSW

International Code Council
0.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit 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 North Carolina.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in North Carolina (S-0130).

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 may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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

Jeffrey D. Vernon, MCP, CBO

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, Charlotte, NC

Mr. Vernon is a master code professional and a certified building official, and he holds North Carolina Level III certifications in all five trades (building, electric, mechanical, plumbing and fire). Mr. Vernon has been working in the construction industry for 38 years beginning with a six-year stint in the US Army where he served in Germany, Honduras, Alabama and at the US Army Engineer School in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. He has worked in Prince William County in Virginia and in Lincoln, Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties in North Carolina. Through the years, he has been an inspector, a plan reviewer, a senior plan reviewer, and a department director among other job titles. Mr. Vernon is currently employed by Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement where he serves as the building code administrator. He has also been a part-time instructor at Central Piedmont Community College for the past ten years, and he serves as code consultant for University of North Carolina’s fifth year Architecture students. Mr. Vernon is also an ordained bishop.

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 North Carolina Existing Building Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course analyzes the 2024 North Carolina Existing Building Code, providing specific focus on chapters 3-14 covering topics from alterations, to occupancy classifications, additions, and historic buildings, among others.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the purpose and scope of the International Existing Building Code and define and differentiate the three levels of alterations.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to describe how to change the occupancy classification of an existing building and assess the means of egress.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore the provisions for all compliance methods, including the prescriptive compliance method, work area compliance method, and the performance compliance method.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the code requirements impacting historic buildings and buildings that have been moved or relocated.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 12/21/2026

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.