 Multi-Family
Construction and the IBC - This class
provides an overview of the requirements for
multi-family
dwellings in the International Building Code. Type V-A construction may be the
most difficult type of construction to
build a structure by. This seminar discusses the design, construction and
inspection of Group R-2 occupancies including, building planning, fire-resistive
rated construction, fire protection requirements and means of egress
requirements.
Instructor:
Steve Thomas
IBC
Accessibility Requirements - This
class provides an overview of the scoping provisions for accessibility in the
International Building Code and the technical provisions of the ICC/ANSI A117.1
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. The seminar will also discuss differences between the
provisions enforced by building department and the American Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines.
Instructor:
Tom Meyers
Building Areas, Fire Areas and Mixed Occupancies
This one-day seminar provides a comprehensive discussion of the major
compartmentation concepts of the International Building Code (IBC),
focusing on those requirements that deal with building size, sprinkler options
and mixed-use buildings. The seminar is applicable to all aspects of the
regulatory/design community, including design professionals, plans examiners,
fire officials and building officials. Major topics include: Allowable
building areas and area increases, unlimited area buildings, use of fire area
concept, fire area construction, incidental use areas, accessory use areas,
separated and non-separated uses.
Instructor:
Brent Snyder
Advanced Means of Egress
Components – This seminar will focus
on the means of egress component requirements contained in Chapter 10 of the
2003 IBC. Prescriptive means of egress component provisions will be reviewed.
The differences in corridor construction requirements contained in the UBC and
IBC will be pursued.
Required Text: 2003
International Building Code, Calculator
Instructor:
Gregory R. Keith, P.h.D.
Advanced Means of Egress
Design – This class will cover the
means of egress design requirements contained in Chapter 10 of the 2003 IBC. The
differences in the approach to the “three-part” means of egress between the UBC
and IBC will be highlighted.
Required Text: 2003
International Building Code, Calculator
Instructor:
Gregory R. Keith,
P.h.D.
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