Agenda

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8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:30 pm CDT
Break
12:30 – 1:30 pm CDT
Afternoon Session
1:30 – 5:00 pm CDT

 

Presented by:
Christopher Moulder
Michael Fiebig


Agenda
Overview of Special Inspections                    C. Moulder
General program guidelines
Special inspector qualifications
Testing and inspection agency accreditation
Forms, schedules and agreements
Pre-construction meeting
Report distribution

Soil and Foundation Inspections                     C. Moulder
Existing soil conditions
Site preparation
Shallow foundations
Deep foundations

Concrete and Masonry Construction Inspections                     C. Moulder
Concrete reinforcement, placement, testing and inspection
Curing concrete, hot- and cold-weather concrete
Prestressed and precast concrete
Masonry inspection frequency and material test methods
Mortar, grout, unit placement and reinforcement

Steel Inspections                     C. Moulder
Shop fabrication
Welds
Bolted connections
Pre-engineered metal buildings

Wood, Cold-Formed Steel, Wind and Seismic Design                    C. Moulder
AWC and AISI publication references in Code
Wood and CFS material standards, fasteners and connections
Lateral framing inspection practices
Seismic resistance/isolation systems

Exterior Insulation/Finishes                     M. Fiebig
and Fire Resistance/Smoke Control
Exterior insulation and finish systems
Fire resistant materials and sprayed fire-resistive material
Smoke control

Material Standards and Load Tests                      C. Moulder
Design strength of materials and alternative test procedures
In-situ load tests
Pre-construction load tests

Ethics, Non-Conformances and Final Reports                     M. Fiebig
Inspector authority, conflicts and “soft skills”
Discrepancy documentation, tracking and resolution
Final report, required documentation and distribution 

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA    (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar)
7.0 LU |HSW

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to
professional engineers and 7.0 HSW CEPHs/continuing
education hours to architects licensed in Texas. Educators
and courses are not subject to preapproval in Texas.

Professional engineers and architects seeking continuing
education credit in states other than Texas will be able to
claim the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer
to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education
System has approved this course for 7.0 LU|HSW (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).

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

Michael J. Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP

Design Architect with Fiebig Architecture

Mr. Fiebig holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Colorado, Denver. He is a licensed architect in several states, and he provides both consulting and design services to clients throughout the country. Mr. Fiebig is an active member of the American Institute of Architects, as well as an NCARB certificate holder. He is a LEED green associate, as well as a certified fire protection specialist, credentialed through the National Fire Protection Association. As a forensic architect, Mr. Fiebig provides analysis of architectural standard of care in design and construction projects, with special emphasis on multi-family residential projects. He performs cause and origin analyses of building system installations and failures, including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing, and foundation systems, with a specialization in passive fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. Mr. Fiebig provides premises liability analysis regarding slip/trip and fall accidents and accessibility code compliance, and provides maintenance and inspection procedure analysis with an emphasis on NFPA 25: Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. As well, he performs damage assessments on existing facilities related to storms, accidents, fire, and natural disasters. As a design architect, he provides traditional design services for residential and light commercial buildings, and provides code consulting for clients, specializing in life/safety, egress, and fire protection code requirements to assist clients in properly designing and detailing these critical elements of design and construction. Mr. Fiebig also provides traditional services during construction including construction observations and special inspections when required by the jurisdiction of authority. His experience includes several trial and deposition testimonies regarding design, construction, and the built environment, as well as mediation and arbitration support for litigation purposes. Mr. Fiebig holds active memberships in many professional organizations including AIA, NCARB, NFPA, USGBC, NICET, and others. He is a published writer in Common Ground, the national magazine for the Community Associations Institute.

Christopher Moulder, P.E.

Technical Director at Pie Consulting and Engineering

Mr. Moulder is a licensed professional engineer in seven states and has over 20 years’ experience in structural engineering. He is proficient in the design, analysis and rehabilitation of residential and commercial building systems. Having done both new construction and rehabilitation projects, Mr. Moulder has developed a portfolio of knowledge of what works and does not work for a structure’s performance. Currently, Mr. Moulder serves as the technical director for Pie Consulting & Engineering and works out of their Texas offices in The Colony. Mr. Moulder has been with Pie since 2008, and he is a veteran of the United State Marine Corps.

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: Special Inspections under the International Building Code Chapter 17 and Applicable Texas Concerns

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This 7.0 live lecture presentation examines special inspection guidelines, inspection standards for soils and foundations, concrete and masonry construction, steel, wood, cold-formed steel, wind and seismic design, exterior insulation, finishes and fire resistance, smoke control, material standards, and load tests. This course also covers ethical issues related to special inspections.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to describe special inspection requirements for site preparation, foundations, concrete reinforcement, concrete placement and masonry placement.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify special inspection requirements for wood and cold-formed steel framing and fasteners.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to meet special inspection requirements for exterior insulation and finishes, and for fire resistance and smoke control.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with requirements for design strength of materials and in-situ load tests.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with construction, code compliance and inspections

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 06/06/2022

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.