International Building Codes (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 406871EAU

Description

If navigating the building code is essential for your business, this topic can provide the overview necessary to do so successfully.The International Building Code can be a daunting and complicated book to use in determining building design and construction requirements. This topic will ensure users of the code to have an overall understanding of the whole building code, see how portions of the code work together, be able to use the code with more confidence and dexterity, and is useful material for code officials, architects, engineers, builders, and building owners and managers.

Date: 2021-10-28 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

The Regulatory Framework
• The Structure of Laws and Ordinances
• Land Use, Stormwater and Flood Control
• Historic Districts and Structures
• Accessibility • ADA, Fair Housing
• Environmental Impacts
• Social Equity

The Codes and Standards Framework
• Model Building Codes
• Adopted Standards • Professional and Trade Associations

The Language Framework: Prescriptive vs. Performance
• Prescriptive Requirements Language
• Performance-Based Solution Process

How and Where to Find What You Need
• Online Research
• Legacy Codes
• Staff Directories
• ICC Code Commentaries

Documenting Your Research
• Year Edition; Section Numbers
• Emails and Phone Conversations
• Preliminary Reports
• Construction Documents

Verifying Your Assumptions
• ICC Code Interpretations
• NFPA Interpretations
• UL Interpretations
• Other Third-Party Interpretations

Communicating With the Code Official
• Preliminary Introduction
• Appeals and Variances
• During Plan Reviews and Permit
• During Inspections/Occupancy

Alternative Materials
• Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment
• Research Reports and Tests

Inspections and Special Inspections
• Third-Party Accreditations

AIA ,ENG ,ICC ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Christopher E. Chwedyk, AIA, CSI-Burnham Nationwide, Inc.