Agenda

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT


Agenda:
Presented by Arthur Pakatar, LEED Green Associate

Development and Enforcement of the 2025 NYS Residential Code

  • History of the Residential Code of NYS
  • Adoption and enforcement timeline
  • Recent code amendments
  • Future of the code

Administration and Building Planning

  • Navigating the code
  • Scope and administration
  • Definitions
  • Alternate provisions and design criteria
  • Wind effects
  • Seismic provisions

Shell Construction

  • Footings
  • Soils and foundations
  • Floor systems
  • Roof assembly systems
  • Load requirements
  • Fire-resistance construction and exterior walls
  • Dwelling unit separations and garage separation
  • Ceiling heights
  • Glazing requirements
  • Garages and carports
  • Ingress, egress, and stairways
  • Fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection
  • Foam plastic
  • Wood and wood-based products
  • Accessibility
  • Floods, storms, and drainage
  • Fireplaces and chimneys

Energy Efficiency

  • Compliance
  • Climate classifications
  • Permanent energy certificate
  • Building thermal envelope
  • Insulation and fenestration
  • Building systems
  • Lighting

Electrification

  • Energy law
  • What is allowed
  • What is required
  • Exceptions/exemptions

Mechanical, Fuel, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems

  • Appliance installation and exhaust systems
  • Ventilation
  • Fuel gas systems and appliances
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Drains
  • Backflow preventers, venting, sumps, and ejectors
  • Fire sprinklers
  • Electrical system grounding
  • Overcurrent devices
  • Luminaires
  • Lighting controls
  • Pools, spas, and hot tubs

Review and Discussion

  • Review all topics
  • Discussion
  • Where do we go from here

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in New York.

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 (AIA/CES).

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 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:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA

Principal of The Pakatar Group

Mr. Pakatar is the principal of The Pakatar Group, a firm focused on advancing best practices in the built environment. With over 20 years of industry experience, he specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. He holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. Mr. Pakatar is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, he has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, Mr. Pakatar has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, he continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.

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 Residential Code of New York State

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course examines the 2024 Residential Code of New York State, including recent amendments, administrative provisions, and structural requirements. It explains the code’s organization and recent updates, with discussion on how changes affect planning, construction, and system design in residential projects. The course also studies code provisions that support safe, efficient, and compliant residential development.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify key amendments in the 2024 New York State Residential Code and explain the code’s adoption and enforcement timeline.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to navigate administrative provisions and planning criteria, including wind and seismic design requirements.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply code requirements to shell construction design, including fire safety systems, load requirements, ingress/egress, and flood protections.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to evaluate code provisions for energy efficiency, electrification, and mechanical, fuel, plumbing, and electrical systems.

LUs: 6.5

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  07/30/2028

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.