Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.

Thursday, February 15, 2024
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST

 

Presented by: Edward L. Fronapfel

Agenda

  • Snow load impacts on structures
  • Determining requisite loads in your location
  • Complying with standards and codes:  
    • International Building Code and International Residential Code 
    • ASCE 7-16 provisions on rain, snow and ice loads
  • Flat roof snow loads  
  • Sloped roof snow loads
  • Unbalanced loads and drifts
  • Sliding snow loads
  • Rain-on-snow surcharge loads  
  • Ponding instability
  • Design options 

 

Webinar Instructions

All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.

Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.

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Credits

Engineers
3.0 PDHs

Architects
3.0 HSW CE Hours 

AIA - American Institute of Architects
3.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
3.0 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 3.0 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, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 3.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .3 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:

3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Edward L. Fronapfel, MSCE, PE, CBIE, CFCC, Fellow NAFE

Chief Executive Officer, SBSA, LLC, A Charles Taylor Company

Mr. Fronapfel is the CEO and founder of SBSA who is now owned by Charles Taylor. The firm provides consulting regarding the construction, design, and quality assurance associated with new and existing structures. His expertise includes geo-hydrology, hydrology, development, civil engineering, structural engineering, building envelope, commissioning, and the interdisciplinary-required practices in the behavior of foundations, substructures, superstructures, and building envelopes in the as-built environment.

Mr. Fronapfel provides consulting to designers, builders, developers, attorneys, and real estate professionals. For over 30 years, his work has included ground-up construction and post-construction evaluation of thousands of structures across the United States. He is licensed in 39 states and Puerto Rico. The firm includes architects, engineers, construction managers, constructors, and reserve study specialists to allow the firm to provide the majority of consulting from in-house staff.

Mr. Fronapfel has been a Distinguished Lecturer for ASHRAE, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, Burns School, and a Lecturer for the College of Contract Management, U.K. He also is a speaker for a number of organizations including EEBA, DOE, AIA, HBA, ICC-Colorado, and others.

Mr. Fronapfel’s experience includes providing more than 700 depositions, hundreds of arbitrations, and more than 110 trial testimonies.
The materials provided herein are based on SBSA’s and his experience in the observation, evaluation, analysis, and reconstruction of properties that have experienced undesired serviceability and performance results.

Heidi Klein, MCE, PE

The Vertex Companies, LLC

Ms. Klein is a Forensic Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. She received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and her Master of Civil Engineering (Structural) from Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Klein is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming and has provided expert testimony in forensic engineering, building envelopes, roofing, windows/doors, and cost of repair/damages. She has additional certifications as a Haag Certified Reviewer, a Certified Residential Thermographer, a member of the Cal OES Safety Assessment Program, and a Certified Inspector from the Exterior Design Institute. Ms. Klein’s experience includes forensic engineering related to property claims (hail, wind, fire, hurricane, flood, etc.), construction defect, premise liability such as trip/fall and personal injury cases, seller’s disclosure disputes, and third-party construction observations.

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: How to Design for Snow and Ice Loads

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the impact of snow and ice on structures. Topics include determining requisite loads in various locations, complying with standards and codes, and calculating different types of loads on flat and sloped roofs.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the different types of snow and ice loads, and explain the impact of those loads on structures.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with standards and codes, including the IBC, IRC and ASCE 7-16 provisions for rain, snow and ice loads.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to perform load calculations for snow on flat and sloped roofs.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to perform load calculations for various types of snow and ice loads, including unbalanced loads and drifts, sliding snow, and rain-on-snow surcharge loads.

LUs: 3.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Some experience with structural design concepts

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/10/2025

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.