Agenda

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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).

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:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Matt Love

Chief Building Code Official for Cabarrus County Construction Standards in North Carolina

Mr. 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.

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: 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

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. 

Streamable MP4/PDF Price: $339.00

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