Architectural Application for Means of Egress
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Agenda
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Log into Webinar: 8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:30 am CDT
Break: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 12:30 – 5:00 pm CDT
Means of Egress General
• Ceiling height
• Projections
• Continuity
Definitions
• Exit access • Exit • Exit discharge
• Floor area gross • Floor area net • Public Way
• Ceiling height
Occupant Load
• Design occupant load • Cumulative occupant load
• Establishing occupant load with table 1004.5
• Occupant load options • Stairways • Mezzanines
• Other egress components
Means of Egress Sizing
• Minimum width • Continuity
• Egress convergence • Doors
Required Means of Egress from a Space, Floor, or Building
• Exiting from multi levels • Exiting from mezzanines
• Exiting from outdoor areas • Exit continuity
Exits and Exit Access Doorways
• Egress from spaces • Spaces with 1 exit or exit access doorway
• Stories with one exit • Distribution of exits
• Egress based on common path and occupant load
Egress Configuration
• Multiple exits or exit access doorway • Location of exits
Exit Access
• Egress through intervening spaces
• Exit access travel distance
• Measurement • Exit access stairways
Doors and Door Hardware
• Door identification • Size of doors • Door swing
• Landings • Door arrangement • Locks and Latches
• Door handles, latches and hardware • Hardware height
• Bolt Locks • Delayed egress locking
• Sensor release door locks • Electrically locked doors
• Panic and fire exit hardware
Stairways
• Width • Tread run and riser height • Landings
• Dimensional uniformity • Vertical rise • Roof access
Exit Signs
• Where required • Low level exit signs
• Illumination • Power source
Handrails
• Where required • Height • Graspability
• Continuity • Extensions
Guards
• Where required • Height • Opening limitations
• Window openings
Exit Access
• Egress through intervening space
• Exit access travel distance • Exit access stairways
• Enclosures
Corridors
• Construction • Fire resistive rating
• Minimum width • Air movement
Exits
• Interior exit stairways • Fire resistance
• Termination • Exit discharge
• Emergency escape and rescue
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. 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)). Courses approved by the AIA/CES qualify for Florida architects. Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete course information.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Jeffrey D. Vernon, MCP, CBO
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, Charlotte, NCMr. 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.
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Course Title: Architectural Application for Means of Egress
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This in-depth course examines Chapter 10 of the 2018 International Building Code, including provisions for occupant load, means of egress sizing, required means of egress from a space, floor or building, exits and exit access doorways, egress configuration, exit access, doors and door hardware, stairways, signage, handrails, guards, exit access, corridors and exits.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to determine a building’s occupant load using Table 1004.5 of the 2018 International Building Code.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to size required means of egress based on use and occupant load.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference IBC egress requirements for multi-levels, mezzanines and outdoor areas.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to establish egress configurations for multiple exits and locations of exits.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with egress requirements for doors, door swing, hardware, and locks.
Learning Objective 6:
Learners will be able to reference egress requirements for stairways, exit signs, hanrails, guards, corridors, and exits.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with design and construction and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 06/25/2023
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