Description: The International Residential Code is the “minimum” standard of construction.  A better understanding of this minimum allows for “above code” practices to be more well recognized, but it also allows for consumers on the lower end of budget to still safely enjoy their homes.  Learn some tips and tricks straight from the code that can keep basic deck construction affordable.  Do you really need all that metal hardware and double-ply beams?  Do you have to fill the entire hole with concrete?  Building to the minimum allows more people the chance for a backyard deck and summer barbecues, and there is nothing shameful about that.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Learn what metal hardware is optional.
• Recognize the value of affordable construction and how it equates with safety.
• Discover how to utilize joist and beam cantilevers to maximize area and minimize material.

Length: 90 minutes.

Schedule: This webinar is presented in one 90-minute session

November 13th, 2020, Eastern time
• 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Continuing Education Units: Approved for 0.15 Preferred Provider CEUs from the International Code Council (ICC).

Sponsor Benefit: Members of Maine Building Officials Inspector’s Association get FREE access to this webinar.  Contact your association for your coupon code before you enroll!

Instructor: Glenn Mathewson, MCP.  Click here to learn more about Glenn.

Description: Windows are a necessity of every home but depending on where they are located can provide more than just natural light.  Glass located in “hazardous locations” are those areas where the probability of human contact is higher.  In these areas safety glazing is required to minimize injury.  Where are these hazardous locations and what is safety glazing?  Find out in this session that is jamb packed with glazing provisions.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Learn what safety glazing is and how to verify it is present.
• Discover the hazardous locations in the code where safety glazing is required.
• Understand the reasoning behind provisions related to glazing (glass)

Length: 90 minutes.

Schedule: This webinar is presented in one 90-minute session

November 13th, 2020, Eastern time
• 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Continuing Education Units: Approved for 0.15 Preferred Provider CEUs from the International Code Council (ICC).

Sponsor Benefit: Members of Maine Building Officials Inspector’s Association get FREE access to this webinar.  Contact your association for your coupon code before you enroll!

Instructor: Glenn Mathewson, MCP.  Click here to learn more about Glenn.

Description: The IRC provides a number of passive fire protection requirements in section 302, such as limiting space between structures through fire separation distance, and limiting the rapid spread of fire through fireblocking, draft stops and firestopping. Also provided in Section R313 is the requirement for active fire suppression though the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Learn the difference between fireblocking, draft stopping and firestopping.
• Discover the various materials permitted for fireblocking.
• Understand the limitations of construction close to a property line.

Length: 90 minutes.

Schedule: This webinar is presented in one 90-minute session

November 19th, 2020, Eastern time
• 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Continuing Education Units: Approved for 0.15 Preferred Provider CEUs from the International Code Council (ICC).

Sponsor Benefit: Members of Connecticut Building Officials Association get FREE access to this webinar.  Contact your association for your coupon code before you enroll!

Instructor: Glenn Mathewson, MCP.  Click here to learn more about Glenn.

Description: Like decks, porch roofs are often considered easy construction and are typically attempted by new contractors or weekend warrior homeowners.  However, the truth is quite the contrary.  Porch roofs require significant evaluation depending on the extreme variety of their design.  This class reviews the code application of these projects from the rafters to the foundation.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Understand the significant differences between constructing with a ridge board or a ridge beam.
• Learn the various ways to connect a porch roof to an existing house.
• Realize the limitations of prescriptive, structural design and when engineered design is necessary.

Length: 3 hours.

Schedule: This webinar is presented in two 90-minute sessions

November 20th, 2020, Eastern time
• 8:30 am – 10:00 am
• 30-min Break
• 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Continuing Education Units: Approved for 0.3 Preferred Provider CEUs from the International Code Council (ICC).

Sponsor Benefit: Members of Maine Building Officials Inspector’s Association get FREE access to this webinar.  Contact your association for your coupon code before you enroll!

Instructor: Glenn Mathewson, MCP.  Click here to learn more about Glenn.