Massachusetts State Building Code, Ninth Edition
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Agenda
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Friday, June 16, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT (including a 30-min. break)
Presented by Christopher McWhite, CBO, HCO
Agenda
Building Code Administration, Amendments, and Key Definitions
- Code administration, how it affects your design approach
- Amendments that matter
- Definitions
Chapters 3-5
- Classification of structures
- Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U
- Occupancy and special uses
- Building heights and areas
Chapters 6, 7 and 9
- Types of construction
- Fire and smoke protection features
- Fire protection systems
- Life safety systems
Chapters 10-11
- Exits, and exit access
- Accessible routes and entrances
- Accessible facilities
Chapters 14-16
- Exterior walls
- Roofs and roofing systems
- Structural design
Chapters 8 and 12 Interior Construction
- Interior finishes
- Ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting, sound, unoccupied spaces, bathrooms
- Gypsum board and plaster
Chapters 18-26: Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques
- Concrete
- Aluminum
- Masonry
- Steel
- Wood
- Glass and glazing
Chapter 17 and 31-35 and Appendices A-M
- Special Inspections, construction safeguards, and existing code
- Appendices you need to know
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
Pending
International Code Council:
.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 Massachusetts.
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.
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On-Demand Credits
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7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Christopher McWhite, CBO, HCO
Mr. McWhite is a graduate of Vincennes University. He has served as an inspector and plans examiner in Massachusetts, Georgia, Virginia, and Indiana. He has served on the Massachusetts Construction Supervisor Licensing exam rewriting committee to help transition the exam from the 2009 to the 2015 International Codes, as a member of the International Code Council’s IPMC / IZC Code Development Committee, and as member of the ICC Building Membership Council. Mr. McWhite has earned a combined 21 Certifications from SBCCI (Legacy Code) and ICC including Housing Code Official, Building Code Specialist, Plumbing Code Specialist, Certified Building Official, and is currently two certifications away from Master Code Professional.
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Course Title: Massachusetts State Building Code, Ninth Edition
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course begins with a discussion on the administration, amendments and key definitions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, Ninth Edition, before closely analyzing chapters 3-12, 14-16, 18-26, and 31-35. The course will cover code-compliant fire protection, egress, accessibility, structural design, roofs, HVAC, MEP systems, and more.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to determine the applicable occupancy group and the requirements for building heights and areas for various types of structures as described in Chapters 3-5 of the code.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify various types of construction and the requirements for fire and smoke protection systems and life safety systems per Chapters 6-9.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference Chapters 10-11 of the code for design requirements related to exits, exit access, and accessible routes, entrances and facilities.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to adopt code-compliant construction techniques and use of specific materials, including concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel and glass.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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