Agenda

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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.


Monday, September 22, 2025
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Christopher Baker

Part 1: Guide to Home Elevators

By the end of this session, participants should have a broad understanding of residential elevators and the increasing demand for mobility in the home. 

  • Applications for home elevators
  • Common features and the four main types of elevator drive systems
  • Site requirements and project timelines
  • Codes and regulations applicable to residential elevators 

Part 2: Intro to Vuelift Residential Elevators

Vuelift home elevators provides those with disabilities access to their homes and therefore appeal to the welfare aspect of architecture.

  • Designs and applications for residential tubular panoramic elevators (Vuelift) 
  • Different technical aspects and safety features
  • Site requirements and limitations
  • Code and regulations applicable to Vuelift elevators 

 

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
2.0 PDHs

Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.2 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). 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 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Buidling (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:

2.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Christopher Baker

Senior Regional Sales Manager for Savaria

Savaria is a global leader in home elevators and residential and commercial accessibility lifts, Mr. Baker and has been with Savaria for nine years. Prior to joining the Savaria team, He held sales and marketing roles with Sleeman Breweries and Baker-Blais Marketing. Mr. Baker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from HEC Montréal. He is an accredited AIA presenter, certified coach and avid public speaker.

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:  Residential Elevators and Lifts

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This two-hour course focuses on the applications, mechanics, siting, installation, features, safety, limitations and regulation of residential elevators and lifts.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explore the variety of applications for home elevators and identify common features and the four main types of elevator drive systems.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze site requirements and project timelines and understand codes and regulations applicable to residential elevators.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to analyze a variety of designs and applications for residential tubular panoramic elevators and identify different technical aspects and safety features.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to discuss site requirements, limitations, codes and regulations applicable to residential elevators.

LUs: 2.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  10/17/2026

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.