Agenda

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT (incl. a 30-min break)

 

Presented by:
Jerry R. Tepe, FAIA

Agenda
A Brief History of Modern Code Development
Code development process
Effective use of the codes

Working with the International Existing Building Code
Existing building stock: challenges and opportunities
Development of the IEBC
Chapter 1: Scope and Administration
Chapter 2: Definitions

Chapter 3: Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Option 1: Prescriptive
Option 2: Work area
Repairs, alterations, additions and changes of occupancy
Option 3: Performance
Structural design loads, evaluation and design procedures
Accessibility for existing buildings

Chapter 4: Repairs

Chapter 5: Prescriptive Compliance Method
Additions, alterations and change of occupancy
Historic buildings

Chapter 6: Classification of Work

Chapters 7-9: Alterations
Alteration Level–1
Alteration Level–2
Alteration Level–3

Chapter 10: Change of Occupancy
Building elements
Fire protection
Means of egress
Change of occupancy classification
Structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing

Chapter 11: Additions
Heights and areas
Structural requirements
Alarms

Chapter 12: Historic Buildings
Repairs
Life safety
Change of occupancy
Structural

Chapter 13: Performance Compliance Method

Chapter 14: Relocated or Moved Buildings

Appendices A, B & C and Resource A

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
6.5 PDHs

Architects:
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA:    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
6.5 LU|HSW

International Code Council:
.65 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

International Existing Building Code 2021
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed 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), and North Carolina (S-5135). 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 6.5 LU|HSW (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).

Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond
to all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Jerry R. Tepe FAIA

Owner at JRT-AIA Architect, in Concord, New Hampshire
Mr. Tepe is a licensed architect. In practice for more than 45 years, he has been both a member and an officer of large E/A firms and a sole practitioner. His project experience ranges from single-family dwellings to large, multi-million dollar commercial and industrial facilities. As a sole proprietor, his firm specializes in building, fire and accessibility code (ADA) consulting to architects, contractors, insurance and legal professionals and private entities, including third-party plan reviews and accessibility inspections.

Mr. Tepe has been active in the code development process through the AIA since joining the AIA Codes and Standards Committee in 1987. With the creation of the International Code Council (ICC), he participated in the initial development of the International Building Code on the General/Occupancies subcommittee and was the chair of that group for two terms. Mr. Tepe was a member of the International Fire Code Development Committee for two terms and also the IBC Fire Safety and Egress Code Development Committees. Additionally, he served a term on the ICC Code Correlation Committee. He has made numerous presentations to conference audiences on topics related to building code enforcement and interpretation issues.

Mr. Tepe has held all offices at both the state level (AIANH) and the regional level (AIA New England). He was active in the legislative process in New Hampshire to adopt the first statewide set of building codes. He has taught numerous code and accessibility-related issues in New Hampshire, New England, and at BOCA, ICC, BSA and AIA conferences and HalfMoon Education seminars and webinars. He is a past chair of the Building Code Board of Appeals in Concord, New Hampshire. He has also served on several other code and building related state and local committees and groups and is a past chair of the AIA Center for Building Science and Performance Knowledge Community.

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: International Existing Building Code 2021

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This web-based live lecture presentation examines provisions in Chapters 1-14 of the International Existing Building Code 2021 concerning the scope and definitions of the Code, compliance methods, alterations, change of occupancy, additions, historic buildings, and relocated buildings.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define the prescriptive and work area methods for complying with requirements of the International Existing Building Code, including requirements for repairs, alternations, additions and changes of occupancy.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify and discuss the challenges of maintaining and upgrading existing building stock to meet current safety and occupancy standards.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to meet requirements for making changes of occupancy to existing buildings, complying with requirements for structural, electrical and mechanical work, along with fire protection requirements.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with International Existing Building Code requirements on the height and area of additions to existing buildings, including the structural requirements for newly constructed spaces attached to existing buildings.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with building codes and compliance methods

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 04/20/2024

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