Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Connecticut and provides a 6.0-hour learning opportunity to engineers licensed in Connecticut. This course may qualify for 6.0 PDHs for engineers in other states; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 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 preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

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:  Proposed Connecticut Building Code Adoptions for 2026

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course reviews the proposed 2026 Connecticut Building Code adoptions and significant changes to referenced model codes. The course covers the Connecticut code adoption process and amendments, then explores major updates to the 2024 editions of the IBC, IRC, IEBC, and other code changes. Topics include fire protection, egress, accessibility, wall bracing, energy conservation, and compliance paths for existing buildings.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain how building codes are developed and adopted in Connecticut, including the amendment process.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to identify major changes in the 2024 IBC related to passive fire protection, means of egress, and accessibility.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to summarize key revisions in the 2024 IRC, including those affecting wall bracing, deck construction, and energy conservation.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to discuss updates to the 2024 IEBC and other referenced codes such as the NEC, IPC, IMC, and Connecticut fire safety codes.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  07/21/2028

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.