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Description: The first half of section 311 spells out the basic requirements for the path of egress from a home and is discussed in this session.  Complimenting those codes is section 312 for guards and window fall protection.  These subjects are intended to provide a safe walking path for occupants throughout a home, including when near the edge of a floor or at an upper floor window opening.

Objectives: Upon completion, attendees will…

• Learn the distinction between a guard and handrail and the various guard designs that can be code compliant.
• Discover the details that regulate the path of egress and the relationship access between rooms.
• Understand the specifics of guard design limitations and the freedoms within the limits.

Code Edition(s): 2021 International Residential Code

Length: 90 minutes.

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

June 26th, 2023 Eastern time
• 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)

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

Description: Emergency escape and rescue is a critical passive safety concept for residential homes.  Section R310 and its many subsections lay out the design requirements necessary for this core life safety function.  Though the general requirement for “egress windows” is relatively understood, this session reveals the specific details that often are not.

Objectives: Upon completion, attendees will…

• Learn the minimum required sizes for escape and rescue openings.
• Discover the recent code modifications regarding existing and new basements.
• Understand how to handle below grade openings around decks.

Code Edition(s): 2021 International Residential Code

Length: 90 minutes.

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

June 26th, 2023 Eastern time
• 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)

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

Description: Section 311 includes a wealth of provisions related to the path of people out of a home.  This session focuses on the subsections of 311 that regulate the design and construction of stairways and ramps.  These features are critical for safe egress from basements and upper floors, and thus from treads to landings and handrails to headroom, there are a lot of specifics to cover.

Objectives: Upon completion, attendees will…

• Learn the specific provisions related to graspable handrails.
• Discover the strict geometric requirements of stairway design.
• Understand the flexibilities permitted in landing designs.

Code Edition(s): 2021 International Residential Code

Length: 90 minutes.

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

June 29th, 2023 Eastern time
• 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)

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, 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)

Code Edition(s): 2021 International Residential Code

Length: 90 minutes.

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

June 29, 2023 Eastern time
• 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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

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