Name: International Residential Code: Key Concepts & Systems
Price: 279 USD
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What You'll Learn

check_circleDiscern International Residential Code (IRC) foundational principles for residential construction.

check_circleEvaluate IRC compliance across structural, fire, and energy efficiency systems.

check_circleAnalyze IRC requirements for water, mechanical, and electrical installations.

check_circleInterpret code provisions for various building components from foundations to roofs.

check_circleIdentify critical safety measures including egress, fire protection, and GFCI requirements.

check_circleApply IRC guidelines to existing structures for renovation or alteration projects.

About This Course

Navigate the complexities and critical updates of the International Residential Code (IRC) with this comprehensive course, "International Residential Code: Key Concepts & Systems." Designed for construction professionals, engineers, architects, building officials, and home inspectors, this program offers an in-depth exploration of the IRC's foundational principles and latest revisions. Gain a practical understanding of how to apply code requirements to ensure the safety, efficiency, and compliance of residential structures.

Through engaging discussion and practical examples, you will delve into:

Foundations and Structures: Explore current standards for footings, crawl spaces, and foundation walls, including drainage, seismic design categories, and wood framing provisions.
Residential Envelopes: Understand critical aspects of exterior wall systems, fire resistance, weather-resistant barriers, and various cladding types.
Energy Efficiency: Grasp significant changes in insulation requirements (R-values, U-factors), air leakage testing, ventilation strategies, and the impact of climate zones on building design.
Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems: Review essential code sections covering HVAC equipment, water heaters, piping, drainage, and updated electrical requirements, including GFCI and AFCI protection, and the latest National Electric Code (NEC) changes.
Special Considerations: Gain insights into roofing assemblies, attic ventilation, chimney construction, deck design, and relevant provisions for existing buildings and alterations.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to confidently interpret and apply the International Residential Code, mitigate common construction deficiencies, and design or evaluate residential projects that meet current regulatory standards.

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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

Vincent Fratinardo, P.E., S.E., RRC, REWC

Civil/Structural Engineer and Roof Consultant

Mr. Fratinardo is a civil/structural engineer and roof consultant. His over 20 years of experience includes civil and structural engineering analysis, design, construction administration, field investigation, and project management, and 13 years of experience specific to forensic engineering and the investigation and analysis of building damage and failures. Mr. Fratinardo has designed numerous new buildings, building additions, building renovations, and mechanical platforms and supports. He has designed and analyzed roof, wall and floor framing systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction. Mr. Fratinardo has vast expertise in commercial, industrial, agricultural, municipal, educational, and residential building damage investigations, including on‐site investigations after 25 different tornado events, and Hurricanes Irene, Sandy, Matthew, Harvey, Irma, Maria and Florence. He has legal experience in depositions, arbitration hearings and trials. He has prepared and performed numerous continuing education presentations, including on an array of topics in forensic engineering, structural engineering and building codes for HalfMoon Education Inc., in multiple states since 2014. Mr. Fratinardo graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and he also holds a Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states and a licensed structural engineer in Illinois

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