Navigating the Permit Process and Remodeling under the Minnesota Residential Code
Agenda
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8:00 – 8:30 am CST
Morning Session
8:30 – 11:10 am CST
Break
11:10 – 11:40 am CST
Afternoon Session
11:40 am – 4:50 pm CST
Presented by
Greg Karow C.B.O.
Navigating the Permit Process
Requirements of the Municipality and the Building Official
Receiving of the building permit application
Criteria for accepting or rejecting the permit
Municipal policies
Responsibility for code compliance
Required Permits
Work exempt from permits
Repairs
Building Permit Application
Accurately and completely filling out the application
Permit expiration
Plan Submittal Criteria and Plan Review
Minimum information on construction documents
Approval process
Fees
Remodeling under the Minnesota Residential Code
Solutions to Issues
When the code doesn’t specifically address the issue
Process and propose alternate methods to the building official
Modifications
Addition Full Basement – Attached
Non-frost protected structure
Attic Renovation
Landings, stairway and headroom
Safety Glazing
Bath fixture change puts existing window in a hazardous location
Basement Conversion
Stairway issues
Refurbish Old House
Structural concerns
Energy compliance application
Reroofing, Ventilation, Foundation Insulation Deck Joist
and Treated Lumber
Used flashings on reroofs
Foundation insulation options
Existing deck and treated lumber
Cantilevers
Treated Lumber and Sills and Plates Conversion Single Family Dwelling
to Two Family Dwelling and Basement Room Conversion to Office
Treated lumber where required
Fire resistive details for two family dwellings
Egress window requirements.
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.5 PDHs
Architects
7.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.5 LU| Elective
International Code Council
.75 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 7.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 7.5 non-HSW continuing education hours to architects in Minnesota. The Minnesota Board does not pre-approve courses and activities, however to the best of our knowledge this course/activity meets the continuing education requirements outlined in MN Statute 326.107. Final discretion is up to the Board.
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The International Code Council has approved this activity for .75 CEUs in the specialty area of Building.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Greg Karow, C.B.O.
Certified Building Official CEO of Code Educational Opportunities
Mr. Karow is the CEO of Code Educational Opportunities providing education based on current building codes. He also provides service as a building code specialist for design professionals and stakeholders in the industry. Mr. Karow has an extensive background in developing and presenting various types of building code and related seminars. Previous career paths included staff instructor with the International Code Council and with the State of Minnesota Codes and Standards Division. He has instructed in a Building Inspection Technology program at a local community college. Mr. Karow is a certified building official in Minnesota and holds ICC certifications as a Certified Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Building Inspector and ICC Building Code Specialist.
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Course Title: Navigating the Permit Process and Remodeling under the Minnesota Residential Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines what design professionals need to know when working on residential remodeling projects in Minnesota. Topics include identifying municipal requirements, the permitting process, plan submittal and review, and solutions to specific issues such as basement additions and conversions, attic renovations, structural concerns in old houses, energy efficiency, and more.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the requirements of the municipality and building official when they are in receipt of a building permit application, and describe the criteria for accepting or rejecting the permit.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify which permits are required, what types of work are exempt from permits, and explain how to accurately and completely fill out the application.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explore solutions to issues under the Minnesota IRC, including what to do when the code doesn’t specifically address an issue, and how to propose alternative methods to building officials.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to examine Minnesota code requirements for basement additions and conversions, attic renovations, safety glazing, reroofing, foundation insulation, and converting from single-family to two-family dwelling.
LUs: 7.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Some experience with residential design and construction
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: None
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to tcase@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.