This fast-paced seminar explores the major provisions of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) as they relate to fire department personnel. The presentation will include discussions of the provisions addressing the following issues: occupancy classification, types of construction, one and two family dwellings and townhouses. This class is designed to provide […]

Water intrusion through exterior walls may be the largest problem in residential construction today. This class discusses the International Residential Code’s requirements for exterior walls. General installation requirements of products will be discussed, including weather barriers, flashing, wood/hardboard siding, masonry veneer, stucco and exterior insulated finish systems. Instructor: Steve Thomas Registration: https://iaobo17.wildapricot.org/event-4581768  

This class is a basic overview of the means of egress requirements included in Chapter 10 of the IBC. The presentation will include detailed discussions on the design of the means of egress in buildings. Subjects included in the class are the three parts of the means of egress including occupant loads, egress width, number […]