Description: In under a minute of looking at the 2021 IRC deck beam design table, you’ll probably think you have it all figured out, but you probably don’t.  The footnotes give you clues that there is much more to it, but don’t let the fine print fool you.  There are some huge implications to them, and ones designers and builders should want to hear.  They apply the same to the 2018 edition…but that edition failed to mention them.  As with all prescriptive design, there are load and design assumptions that limit the design choices provided.  However, with an understanding of what’s happening behind the scenes, building authorities can gain comfort in using a few tricks to maximize the use of the code for prescriptive design for their communities.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Understand the load assumptions used to derive the maximum beam spans and adjustments the 2021 IRC allows.
• Learn how to use the IRC in an alternative manner to design beams loaded from both sides.
• Understand the difficulty of providing pre-engineered beam design in the IRC due to variables in the load path.
• Realize the IRC provides methods to fine tune prescriptive design.

Length: 90 minutes.

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

May 12th, 2021, Pacific time
• 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)
1.5 HSW LU from The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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

Description: This is one of nine stand-alone webinars in a series that covers all 27 sections of Chapter 3 of the 2018 International Residential Code. PART 7: Sections 303 and 306 provide the minimum requirements for the comfortable and sanitary environment within a dwelling. Provisions related to illumination, heating, and sanitation are discussed in depth. Also necessary for a safe environment is appropriate accessibility for those with mobility challenges, and this is discussed as provided in section 320.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Learn the minimum requirements for sanitation in a dwelling.
• Explore the various requirements for conditioned air through heating and ventilation.
• Discover the extent for which the IRC regulates accessibility of dwellings.
• Realize the minimum required lighting in the IRC.

Length: 90 minutes.

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

May 12th, 2021, Pacific time
• 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)
1.5 HSW LU from The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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

Description: This is one of nine stand-alone webinars in a series that covers all 27 sections of Chapter 3 of the 2018 International Residential Code. PART 5: This session combines a number of different chapter 3 sections under two different titles. “Sizes” reveals the various design requirements related to ceiling height, bathrooms, and the use of mezzanines and habitable attics to add an additional habitable floor. “Services” combines together the various short sections related to features such as garages and elevators to pools and storm shelters. Sections 309, 319, 321, 323, 324, 326 and 327 are discussed.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will…

• Learn when a fourth floor isn’t a fourth story above grade plane.
• Review the unique clearances around bathroom fixtures.
• Discover the nuances of minimum ceiling height in various places.
• Discover the requirements for garages vs. carports.

Length: 90 minutes.

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

May 26th, 2021, Pacific time
• 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Approved Continuing Education Units:
0.15 Preferred Provider CEU from The International Code Council (ICC)
1.5 HSW LU from The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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