Complying with North Carolina Building Code Chapter 17
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT
Agenda:
Presented by Matt Love
History and Overview of Special Inspections
- Chapter 17 of the International Building Code
- Statement of special inspections
- Referenced standards
- Special inspector qualifications
- Testing and inspection agency accreditation
- Forms, schedules and agreements
- Pre-construction meeting
Soil and Foundation Inspections
- Existing soil conditions
- Site preparation
- Shallow foundations
- Deep foundations
Concrete and Masonry Construction Inspections
- Concrete reinforcement, placement, testing and inspection
- Curing concrete, hot and cold weather concrete
- Pre-stressed and precast concrete
- Masonry inspection frequency and material test methods
- Mortar, grout, unit placement and reinforcement
Steel Inspections
- Shop fabrication
- Welds
- Bolted connections
- Pre-engineered metal buildings
Wood, Cold-Formed Steel, Wind and Seismic Design
- AWC and AISI publication references in Code
- Wood and CFS material standards, fasteners and connections
- Lateral framing inspection practices
- Seismic resistance/isolation systems
Exterior Insulation/Finishes and the Fire Resistance/Smoke Control
- Exterior insulation and finish systems
- Fire resistant materials and sprayed fire-resistive material
- Smoke control
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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 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in North Carolina. The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors and the North Carolina Board of Architecture do not pre-approve continuing education courses.
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).
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6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Matt Love
Chief Building Code Official for Cabarrus County Construction Standards in North CarolinaMr. Love obtained his bachelor of science degree in Construction Technologies with a concentration in Community and Regional Planning from Appalachian State University. He is also a licensed general contractor. Mr. Love currently holds a Level III Standard Certificate in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical and Level I Standard Fire Certificate from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. He teaches Building and Plumbing I, II and III Standard Courses to North Carolina Building Inspectors as well as continuing education courses for the North Carolina Building Inspectors’ Association. Mr. Love is currently on the Executive Board of the North Carolina Building Inspectors’ Association as the president-elect, and he also serves on the Education Committee as the co-chair and Site-Development Committee.
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Course Title: Complying with North Carolina Building Code Chapter 17
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course reviews the requirements of North Carolina Building Code Chapter 17, focusing on special inspections, material testing, and construction verification for structural and life-safety systems. The program explains how inspection procedures, documentation, and coordination among design professionals, contractors, and inspectors support compliant construction.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify the purpose, scope, and documentation requirements of special inspections under North Carolina Building Code Chapter 17.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to implement inspection practices for soil conditions, foundations, concrete, masonry, steel, and wood framing systems to support compliant construction.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to evaluate exterior insulation systems, fire-resistive materials, and smoke control measures to assess life-safety performance.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to apply procedures for resolving non-conformances, coordinating inspection reports, and maintaining ethical responsibilities during project execution.
LUs: 6.5
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/24/2029
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