2024 International Residential Code
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Friday, April 4, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Donald Stafford
Development and Enforcement of International Residential Code
- History of the International Residential Code, 2018 and 2021 (IRC)
- Adoption and enforcement of IRC
- Overview of 2021 code changes, including changes to:
- Decks
- DWV systems
- Roofs
- Dwelling separations
- Egress
- Footings
Building Planning and Shell Construction (Chapters 2-10)
- Definitions
- Alternative provisions and design criteria
- Wind effects and protection of openings
- Seismic provisions
- Story height and live loads
- Snow loads
- Fire-resistant construction and exterior walls
- Dwelling unit separations and garage separation
- Ceiling heights
- Glazing
- Garages and carports
- Ingress, egress and stairways
- Fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection
- Foam plastic
- Wood and wood-based products
- Accessibility
- Floods, storms and drainage
- Soils and foundations
- Framing and fastening
- Walls and wall covering
- Roof/ceiling construction
- Roof assemblies
- Fireplaces and chimneys
Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)
- Compliance
- Building thermal envelope
- Climate classifications
- Permanent energy certificate
- Insulation and fenestration
- Building systems
- Lighting
Mechanical, Fuel, Plumbing and Electrical Systems — Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Appliance installation and exhaust systems
- Ventilation
- Hydronic systems
- Fuel gas systems and appliances
- Plumbing fixtures
- Drains
- Backflow preventers, venting, sumps and ejectors
- Fire sprinkler systems
- Electrical system grounding
- Intersystem bonding termination
- Overcurrent devices
- Electrical outlets
- Luminaires
- Pools, spas and hot tubs
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Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
7.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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Speakers
Donald Stafford
Founder and Principal of Stafford Inspections, DallasSince founding Stafford Inspections in 1984, Mr. Stafford has performed more than 12,000 inspections and has trained and mentored over 250 inspectors. His memberships and professional affiliations include the American Society of Home Inspectors, the International Code Council, and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. Certifications include technical trainer and field trainer through the American Home Inspectors Training Institute, International Code Council Residential Combination Code Certification (2006) and Resnet Energy Audit Certification (2010). As a restoration specialist (1979-1998), he was the recipient of two awards for renovations to historically significant residences. Mr. Stafford is also president of Real Estate Training Systems, a proprietary school in the state of Texas providing continuing education real estate courses for home inspection licensees.
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Course Title: 2024 International Residential Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course closely examines and explains the provisions and requirements of the 2024 International Residential Code. The courses focuses on the development and enforcement of the code, building planning, shell construction, energy efficiency, and mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems. The course also includes a discussion on pools, tiny homes and accessory dwelling units.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to discuss the development, adoption, and enforcement of the 2024 International Residential Code and gain familiarity with the 2024 changes, including changes to decks, DWV systems, roofs, dwelling separations, egress and footings.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to utilize chapters 2-10 of the code as a guide for building planning and shell construction, focusing on live loads, seismic provisions, fire-resistance, ingress, egress and more.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to utilize chapter 11 of the code to increase energy efficiency by giving special consideration to climate classifications, thermal envelopes, insulation, fenestration, and lighting.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify and comply with code provisions regulating the design and installation of mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems.
LUs: 7.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/23/2027
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