Utah State Construction Code: The IBC as Adopted in Utah
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Friday, April 14, 2023 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm MDT (including a 30-min. break)
Building Code Background and Application
- Development of the International Building Code
- Code adoption and amendment processes, including at state and local levels
- Examining how the Code is administered and enforced in Utah – Chapter 1
- Code terminology – Chapter 2
Building Planning with the IBC
- Classification of structures – Chapter 3 and Appendix C
- Occupancy and special uses – Chapter 4
- Building heights and areas – Chapter 5
Types of Construction, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
- Types of construction – Chapter 6
- Fire and smoke protection features – Chapters 7 and 8
- Fire protection and Life safety systems – Chapter 9
Means of Egress and Accessibility
- Means of Egress – Chapter 10
- How ICC A117.1 interfaces with the Building Code
- Accessible elements. – Chapter 11
- Changes with the A117.1-2017
Regulation of Building Components
- Exterior walls – Chapter 14
- Roof Assemblies – Chapter 15
- Structural design, Special Inspections and Testing – Chapters 16 – 17
- Soils and Foundations – Chapter 18 and Appendix J
Interior Environment
- Building Ventilation and Temperature Control (NOT HVAC Systems) and Lighting
- Yards and Courts,
- Bathrooms
- Sound transmission and enhanced classroom acoustics
- Interior Space Dimensions
Use of Specific Materials and Construction Techniques – Chapters 19 – 26
- Concrete
- Aluminum
- Masonry
- Steel
- Wood
- Glass and glazing
- Gypsum board, plaster, and stucco
- Plastic
Everything Else
- Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems – Chapters 27 – 29
- Elevator Systems – Chapter 30
- Special Construction – Chapter 31
- Encroachments over public space – Chapter 32
- Safeguards during construction – Chapter 33
- Referenced Standards – Chapter 35
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Credits
Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
7.0 LU|HSW
ICC
Pending
Continuing Education Credit Information
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Speakers
Reid Gerritsen
Construction Project Manager/Code Consultant at Gerritsen Inspection Services, LLCWith over 30 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors, Mr. Gerritsen provides professional construction code consulting, plan reviews, and inspection services. He has served as a Building Official for the cities of Bluffdale, Centerville, Holladay, Tooele, and as planning / construction director for master planned communities in Tooele and Draper, Utah. In addition to consulting, Mr. Gerritsen continues to share his experience with others through seminars, discussions, and webinars. Mr. Gerritsen has always promoted building code development and education, including serving as the founding president of the Bonneville Chapter of the International Code Council 1993-1994, and on the Board of Directors 1994-1995. Mr. Gerritsen earned his B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and his M.B.A. degree from Western Governors University.
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Course Title: Utah State Construction Code: The IBC as Adopted in Utah
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course begins with a discussion on the development, adoption, amendments, terminology, and enforcement of the Utah State Construction Code before closely analyzing chapters 1-11, 14-33 and 35. Topics of focus include fire protection, life safety systems, means of egress, accessibility, interior environment, and the use of specific materials and techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to discuss the history and development of the International Building Code, the adoption, amendment and enforcement of the code in Utah (at state and local levels), and code terminology.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to adopt code-compliant construction techniques and use of specific materials, including concrete, masonry, wood, aluminum, steel and glass.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to analyze chapters 6-9 of the code and utilize code-compliant life safety systems and fire and smoke protection features.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to explore chapters 27-29 of the code and discuss code-compliant electrical, mechanical and plumbing system design.
LUs: 7.0 (Pending) LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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