The International Residential Code in Illinois
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8:00 – 8:30 am CST
Morning Session
8:30 am – 12:00 pm CST
Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm CST
Afternoon Session
1:00 – 4:30 pm CST
Presented by Adam P. Wallen
Development and Enforcement
of International Residential Code in Illinois
History of the International Residential Code 2015 (IRC)
Adoption and enforcement of 2015 International Residential Code in IL
Use of the ICC Code series in Illinois
Chapter 1 and 2
Scope and administration
Definitions
Building Planning and Shell Construction
Design criteria and alternatives provisions
Live loads and dead loads
Wind effects, story height and protection of openings
Seismic, floods, storms and drainage provisions
Soils and foundations
Garages and carports
Framing; (non)bearing walls, floors, ceiling, and roofs
Roof assemblies
Life Safety Systems
Ingress, egress; doors, windows, stairways and ceiling heights
Fire-resistant construction
Automatic sprinkler systems
Dwelling unit separations and garage separation
Fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection
Wall coverings, glazing and ventilation
Energy Efficiency (Chapter 11)
Climate classifications
Compliance
Building thermal envelope
Insulation and fenestration
Electrical
Services and loads
Grounding and bonding
Circuits, AFCI and outlets
Plumbing
Services and fixtures
Drain and venting
Sump and ejector pits
HVAC/Mechanical
Design factors
Types of systems
Appliance installation and exhaust
Fuel gas
Fuel gas systems and appliances
Safety measures
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU|HSW (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing
education hours to architects licensed in Illinois. Educators and courses are not subject
to preapproval in Illinois.
Engineers and architects seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able
to claim the hours earned with this webinar. Refer to specific state rules to determine
eligibility.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.5 LU|HSW (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).
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
Adam Wallen
McHenry County Planning & Development Department
Mr. Wallen is the building division manager and building enforcement officer for the McHenry County Planning & Development Department. He is a registered architect in the State of Illinois who focuses on residential and light commercial work throughout Northern Illinois. Mr. Wallen is an adjunct instructor at McHenry County College where he teaches classes on building information modeling (BIM) and the creation of construction documents using REVIT. He is a member of the United States Green Building Council and earned his B.S. degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Course Title: The International Residential Code in Illinois
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines the development and enforcement of the International Residential Code, its adoption in Illinois, building planning and shell construction, life safety, energy efficiency, and mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential shell design and construction for ingress, egress, stairways, emergency egress and rescue openings, fire and carbon monoxide safety and detection, walls, roof assemblies, and foundations
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential mechanical, fuel, plumbing and electrical systems, including appliance installation and exhaust systems, ventilation, fuel gas systems, plumbing fixtures, backflow preventers, fire sprinkler systems, electrical grounding, and electrical outlets.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential shell design and construction for wind effects, seismic activity, snow loads, live loads, and floods, storms and drainage.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with IRC provisions for residential energy efficiency, including insulation and fenestration, the thermal envelope, and lighting.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with building code interpretation and compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 12/14/2023
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