Agenda

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Friday, March 31, 2023 | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CDT (including a 60-min. break)

 

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

 

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 
7.0 PDHs 

Architects 
7.0 HSW CE Hours 

AIA 
7.0 HSW LUs 

International Code Council 
0.7 CEUs (Building) 

 

Continuing Education Credit 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. 

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-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 7.0 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 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 above pre-approval(s) only apply 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 this structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format: 

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Donald Stafford

Founder and Principal of Stafford Inspections

Since 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.

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 Residential Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour course closely examines and explains the provisions and regulations of the 2021 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.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to discuss the development, adoption, and enforcement of the 2021 International Residential Code and gain familiarity with the 2021 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 2021 International Residential Code as a guide for building planning and shell construction. Topics include live loads, seismic provisions, ceiling heights, garages, ingress and egress stairways, fire detection, wood products, roof assemblies, framing, foundations, and much more.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to utilize chapter 11 of the 2021 International Residential 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 reference the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) for information guiding the design and construction of mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems. Topics include fuel gas system and appliances, plumbing fixtures, drains, backflow preventers, overcurrent devices, electrical outlets, pools, hot tubs, and much more.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                             LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 05/24/2025

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.