Virginia 2021 Uniform Statewide Building Code
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Agenda
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT
Presented by: William Hinson, C.B.O., P.E. in VA, MD, and D.C.
Building Code Background and Application
- Development of the International Building Code 2021
- Code adoption in Virginia
- Virginia amendments
- Code terminology
- Code enforcement
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
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
7.0 HSW LUs
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Virginia. Continuing education courses are not subject to pre-approval in Virginia.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (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).
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
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7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
William "Rick" Hinson, C.B.O. P.E. in VA. MD. and MD
Mr. Hinson has 43 years of experience in engineering. He has provided a wide range of construction and facility-related services to clients including systems testing, design, failure analysis, code review and project management. Mr. Hinson has served as an engineer, plans examiner, building official and as a principal in an engineering firm. He is experienced in multi-disciplined engineering, power generation, construction, forensics and building code enforcement. Mr. Hinson’s experience also includes building teams of professionals, performing cost and benefit evaluations, developing and streamlining policies and procedures to improve unit skills, and coordinating process across corporate structures. Additionally, he has provided code compliance plans review, construction administration, special inspection services, lectures, instruction, and management.
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Course Title: Virginia 2021 Uniform Statewide Building Code
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course begins with a discussion on the development, adoption, terminology, enforcement and amendments of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, before closely analyzing chapters 3-12, 14-16, and 27-29. The course will cover code-compliant fire protection, egress, accessibility, structural design, roofs, HVAC, MEP systems, and more.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the development of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, explain the code adoption and amendment processes, and explore the recent changes, such as new fire detection and protection provisions, mass timber requirements and more.
Learning Objective 2:
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 3:
Learners will be able to examine chapters 10-11 of the code to incorporate accessible facilities, routes, entrances and exits in their designs.
Learning Objective 4:
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 5:
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 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code compliance concepts
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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