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Friday, October 17, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Christopher E. Chwedyk AIA, CSI

Overview of 2024 International Building Code: Building Occupancy

  • Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use
    • Assembly – Group A1 to A5
    • Business – Group B
    • Educational – Group E
    • Factory and Industrial – Group F1 to F2
    • High Hazard – Group H1 to H5
    • Institutional – Group I-1 to I-4
    • Mercantile – Group M
    • Residential – Group R-1 to R-4
    • Storage – Group S-1 to S-2
    • Utility and Miscellaneous – Group U
  • Occupiable Roofs
  • Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use

Occupancy Classifications and Buildings that are not Compatible Construction Types

  • Determining the appropriate classification
  • Implications Regarding Egress (Chapter 10) and Plumbing Fixture Quantities (Chapter 29)
  • Confirming with the building code official

Changing a Building Occupancy Classification

  • When to make a change
  • How to make a change
  • Consequences of changing occupancy classifications

What Are Mixed Use Occupancies?

  • IBC Section 508.1
  • Incidental uses
  • Accessory occupancies
  • Nonseparated occupancies
  • Separated occupancies
  • Live/work units
  • Determining maximum size, height and separations

Workshop on Determining Occupancy and Creating Mixed-Use Buildings

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

 

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This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 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 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

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6.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Christopher E. Chwedyk, AIA, CSI

Director of The Code Group, Burnham Nationwide, Inc., Chicago, IL

Mr. Chwedyk is a licensed architect and chief code consultant and director of the licensed architectural subsidiary of Burnham that he assisted in founding in 2001. He was previously the principal of the Chicago office of a firm that specialized in life safety and fire protection engineering, and he has been a member of such prestigious architectural firms as Skidmore, Owings and Merrill; Bertrand Goldberg Associates; and Jack Train Associates. With over 40 years of experience in the profession, Mr. Chwedyk has concentrated on the technical requirements of building design and has managed the production of code-compliant construction documents for a wide variety of project types. Over the past two decades he has performed numerous code compliance plan reviews for the City of Chicago and other municipalities. Mr. Chwedyk is also a certified building plans examiner through the International Code Council (ICC) and currently serves on the International Fire Code Action Committee. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and he is the 2018 chair of the National AIA Codes and Standards Committee.

AIA Info

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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:  Building Classification, Occupancy and Mixed Occupancies

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course explains what building occupancy classifications are, analyzes each occupancy group, describes when and how to change an occupancy classification, and discusses the creation and code requirements of mixed use occupancies.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to define what a building occupancy classification is, determine the appropriate classification for a building, and discuss potentially ambiguous classifications.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify and define each building occupancy group (A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S, and U).

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to recognize when to change a building occupancy classification, navigate the process, and understand the consequences.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to discuss the creation and requirements of mixed use occupancies such as accessory occupancies, separated and non-separated occupancies.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the International Building Code

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  05/03/2026

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.