Name: International Residential Code
Price: 279 USD
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What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify key changes in the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).

check_circleUnderstand IRC definitions for building, energy, and mechanical systems.

check_circleApply IRC requirements for dwelling separations and construction materials.

check_circleRecognize standards for electrical, plumbing, and fuel gas installations.

check_circleInterpret new solar-ready and hazard protection provisions in the IRC.

check_circleAnalyze IRC updates for energy efficiency and appliance installation.

About This Course

This "International Residential Code" course provides an essential overview of the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), highlighting significant changes and their implications for residential construction. Led by an industry expert with extensive experience, this course clarifies critical updates and their practical application, ensuring participants are well-versed in the latest standards.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the historical context and evolution of building codes, from ancient regulations to modern-day IRC and related codes like the National Electrical Code.
Identify and apply major changes introduced in the 2024 IRC compared to the 2021 edition, including digital tools like QR codes for enhanced access to information and technical revisions.
Navigate key sections of the IRC, including General Requirements, Building Planning, Shell Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical provisions.
Comprehend updated definitions and requirements concerning energy efficiency, seismic design categories, fire-resistant construction, and flood hazard areas.
Grasp specific new or revised regulations related to:
- Dwelling unit separation and garage fire protection.
- Ceiling heights and hazardous glazing locations.
- Modern appliance installation, including clearances and ignition source elevation.
- Exhaust systems for clothes dryers and mechanical ventilation.
- Hydronic piping for heating and cooling.
- Fuel gas piping, appliance installation, and critical safety elements like sediment traps and shutoff valves.
- Electrical service equipment, surge protection, grounding, and bonding, with a focus on recent changes to GFCI and AFCI requirements.
- Lighting outlets and specific appliance circuit protection.
Apply knowledge of construction documentation requirements, energy efficiency certificates, and compliance pathways.

This course emphasizes the impact of these changes on design, construction, and inspection practices, making it invaluable for anyone involved in residential building projects.

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HalfMoon Education

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HalfMoon Education is a nonprofit continuing education provider offering live webinars and on-demand courses for engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, attorneys, paralegals, accountants and others. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of professionals nationwide stay current with industry standards and codes, earn CE hours, and advance their expertise through practical, expert-led learning experiences. Learn more about us at: www.halfmoonseminars.org

Donald Stafford

Founder and Principal of Stafford Inspections, Dallas

Since founding Stafford Inspections in 1984, Mr. Stafford has performed more than 12,000 inspections and has trained and mentored over 250 inspectors. His memberships and professional affiliations include the American Society of Home Inspectors, the International Code Council, and the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. Certifications include technical trainer and field trainer through the American Home Inspectors Training Institute, International Code Council Residential Combination Code Certification (2006) and Resnet Energy Audit Certification (2010). As a restoration specialist (1979‐1998), he was the recipient of two awards for renovations to historically significant residences. Mr. Stafford is also president of Real Estate Training Systems, a proprietary school in the state of Texas providing continuing education real estate courses for home inspection licensees.

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