Agenda

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

Thursday, March 23, 2023
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EDT (including a 60-min. break)

 

Administration 

  • Connecticut code adoption 
  • International Code Council code development 
  • Resources 
  • IBC Chapter 1 – Administration 

 

Building Planning, Part 1 IBC; Chapters 2 through 4 

  • Definitions 
  • Occupancy classification 
  • Special occupancy provisions 

 

Building Planning, Part 2; IBC Chapters 5 and 6 

  • Height and area limitations 
  • Types of construction 

 

Fire Protection, IBC Chapters 7 through 9 

  • Fire resistant construction 
  • Interior finishes 
  • Fire protection  

 

IBC Chapters 10 and 11 

  • Means of egress  
  • Accessibility 
  • Highlights from A117.1-2017  

 

IBC Chapter 12 through Appendices 

  • Building environment 
  • Exterior envelope 
  • Construction materials 
  • Structural 

 

Changes to other Connecticut Codes 

  • Existing buildings 
  • Energy  
  • Residential

 

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 LU|HSWs.

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 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects and a non-credit learning opportunity to professional engineers in Connecticut. 

Professionals seeking continuing education credit in other states may be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

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 upon request: 

 

7.0 HSW LUs (AIA) 

Speakers

Milton "Greg" Grew, AIA

Architect - Building official - Codes Consultant

Mr. Grew is licensed as an architect in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. He is also licensed as a building official in Connecticut. For ten years Mr. Grew was the chief building official for the Town of East Hartford. Since 1989 he has been owner of his own architectural design practice working extensively in the residential, commercial, and institutional building sectors. With his expertise in codes, he has also maintained a practice as codes consultant to other architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and municipalities. Mr. Grew has served on the AIA national Codes & Standards Committee and various committees of the International Code Council and ASTM International. 

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: Significant Changes to the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course provides a detailed analysis of the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code and the significant changes made. The course explains the development, adoption and administration of the code before closely examining chapters 2-12. The course also identifies significant changes to other Connecticut codes that design professions should be aware of.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to analyze IBC chapters 2 through 4, with specific focus on definitions, occupancy classifications and special occupancy provisions.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze fire protection as required by the code, including fire resistant construction, interior finishes and other protection.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to analyze IBC chapters 10 and 11, with specific focus on means of egress, accessibility and highlights from A117.1.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify changes to other Connecticut codes, including codes for existing buildings, energy and residential design.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                             LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 01/26/2026

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.