Agenda
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This is a two-day webinar and you must attend both days to earn full credit hours.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
9:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
Thursday, December 5, 2024
9:00 am – 12:30 pm CST
Presented by: Melissa Zeis, PE
Agenda Day One:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Residential and Small Commercial Pools, Water Features and Related Amenities
- History of regulation of outdoor pools in the U.S.
- Changing requirements for construction permits
- Differences between permitting a residential pool vs. a small commercial pool
Complying with Codes and Standards for Pools and Water Features
- Complying with codes and standards:
- International Building Code, International Residential Code,
and accessibility standards- ISPSC
- MAHC
- Electrical and MEP Code
- International Building Code, International Residential Code,
Design of In-Ground Pools and Water Features
- Identifying the type of pool and desired uses
- Location, sizing, and excavation
- Common permitting Issues that drive design of the pool and/or the site
Agenda Day Two:
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Design of In-Ground Pools and Water Features
- Construction of pool bases: the role of granular fill and hydrostatic relief
- Steel cages and reinforcement
- Shotcrete vs pour-in-place concrete
- Waterproofing
Recirculation Equipment
- Pumps – residential vs commercial
- Pumps – VSF and VFD – What are they and how do we design them?
- Filters – sand, cartridge, DE
- Heaters vs heath pumps
- Heaters: using your geothermal system to heat your pool with a heat exchanger
- Disinfection options: chlorine, UV, AOP
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, (VGBA) Requirements
- NSF Certification
- Safe design of drain connections
- Drain and pipe sizing
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs
ICC - International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape 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, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 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:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Melissa Zeis, PE
CEO / Principal Engineer Aquatic Engineering Consultants
Ms. Zeis graduated in December of 2007 with a BS in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. She began her career in the swimming pool industry in 2008 while working for a hospitality architecture design firm. Ms. Zeis’s role was to provide the engineering to help the firm and their clients navigate the new federal laws addressing water safety and accessibility. She provided guidance to several states in their development of legislation to address the Virginia Graeme Baker Act, ADA and ANSI Regulations. After leaving the architecture firm, she continued to provide consulting and design services to her clients and grew her client base to include municipalities, HOAs, resort and community pool associations. As she grew in her experience, her company has grown and provides design for everything from high-end residential projects to large water parks. In April of 2018 Ms. Zeis founded Aquatic Engineering Consultants, LLC. (AEC), where she and her staff have adopted the mantra of Solutions. Integrity. Excellence. AEC strives to provide the best engineering solutions that meet the client’s vision while providing the best user experience. Licensed in over 21 states and with 16+ years in the industry, She has experience with all types of site challenges, evolving regulations, advances in equipment and related technologies.
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: Swimming Pool Design and Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course analyzes and explains the design and construction of swimming pools, including the permitting process, location, sizing, excavation, foundation design, waterproofing and the installation of recirculation equipment. The course highlights compliance strategies for codes and standards for pools and water features found in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), IBC and IRC.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the differences between permitting a residential pool versus a small commercial pool and identify changing requirements for such construction permits.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with applicable codes and standards for swimming pools found in the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), IBC and IRC.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to consider the type of pool, desired uses, location, sizing and excavation requirements when designing a swimming pool.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to analyze the construction of pool bases using steel cages, reinforcement, shotcrete, pour-in-place concrete and waterproofing strategies.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to assess and utilize water recirculation equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters and disinfection techniques to maintain a healthy water quality.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/01/2027
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.
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