Agenda

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

Log into Webinar
8:00 – 8:30 am EDT
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Break
12:00 – 12:30 pm EDT
Afternoon Session
12:30 – 4:30 pm EDT


Presented by Michael L. Savage, Sr., MCP, CBO, CFPS, CEI-M

Building Code Background and Application in Florida
Development of the International Building Code
Code adoption process in Florida
Summary of Code amendments in Florida
Code terminology and enforcement
Looking forward to the 2023 code update cycle

Chapters 3-5
Classification of structures
• Groups 1, B, E, F, H, I, M, R, S and U
Occupancy and special uses
Building heights and areas

Chapters 6, 7 and 9
Types of construction
Fire and smoke protection features
Fire protection systems
Life safety systems

Chapters 10-11
Exits, and exit access
Accessible routes and entrances
Accessible facilities

Chapters 14-16
Exterior walls
Roofs and roofing systems
Structural design

Chapters 8 and 12 and Interior Construction
Interior finishes
Ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting, sound, unoccupied spaces, bathrooms
Gypsum board and plaster

Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques
Concrete
Aluminum
Masonry
Steel
Wood
Glass and glazing

Chapters 27-29
Electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems


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

Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW

Engineers
7.0 FL Area of Practice CE Hours

Florida Interior Designers
7.0 CEHs (HSW)

International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)


Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 continuing education hours to
architects and engineers licensed in Florida.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for Florida
professional engineers (Provider No. 0004647). This course qualifies for 7.0 Area of
Practice continuing education hours.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education provider for Florida architects
and interior designers (Provider No. 0001388; License No. PVD394).

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
webinar for 7.0 LU|HSW (Provider No. J885). Courses approved by the AIA/CES are
accepted as approved for Florida architects and interior designers.

The International Code Council has approved this course 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 all prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation
(multiple attempts allowed).

Speakers

Michael L. Savage, Sr., MCP, CBO, CFPS, CEI-M

Director of Building Safety for Marion County, Florida

Mr. Savage has been in the inspection field for more than 25 years. He has been a plans examiner, a combination inspector, a chief inspector and chief building official. Mr. Savage has completed plan reviews and inspections on all types of structures from single-family dwellings, decks and sheds to micro-breweries and manufacturing/industrial facilities. He currently serves as the director of building safety/building official for Marion County, Florida. Mr. Savage holds 42 International Code Council certifications, including master code professional and certified building official. In addition, he is a NFPA-certified fire protection specialist (CFPS) and IAEI certified electrical inspector – master. He is also licensed as a building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspector in the State of Maryland, and he is a qualified electrical inspector in the State of Delaware. Mr. Savage is also licensed as a building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspector in the State of New Mexico. He is actively involved in the code making processes and holds committee memberships on such bodies as NFPA, IAEI and UL, and he is a member of the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors. Mr. Savage’s past positions include the following: president of the Central New Mexico Chapter of Building Officials, president of the IAEI NM Chapter, ICC Region XI Development Committee and past president and Executive Council member of Region XI. Mr. Savage was appointed to the ICC-Evaluation Services Board of Managers in 2015, the ICC Compliance Code Action Committee (CCAC) and the ICC Code Correlation Committee (CCC). He has taught, and implemented, special inspections programs throughout the country resulting in safer, code-compliant buildings.

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: The Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020)

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This course examines the provisions and compliance standards of The Florida Building Code’s latest edition from 2020.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain Florida Building Code compliance standards for classification of structures, occupancy and special uses building heights and areas, types of construction, fire and smoke protection systems, and life safety systems.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explain Florida Building Code compliance standards for exits, exit access, accessible routes and entrances.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to explain Florida Building Code compliance standards for exterior walls, roof and roofing systems, structural design, interior finishes, ventilation, HVAC controls, lighting , sound, bathrooms, gypsum board, and plaster.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain Florida Building Code compliance standards for specific materials, construction techniques, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with building design and ability to interpret building code and compliance standards

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 03/22/2024

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@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.