Overview of Building Codes

Approved for 8 of ASHI® Continuing Education Credits

These classes are CEU/CEC/CE/MRC approved by the states of Alaska, New Jersey, Mississippi and Connecticut, ASHI, FABI, CREIA and NACHI.  NAHI has approved all classes for CE credit except Finish Work and Doors, Windows and Glass.  More licensing state approvals are pending - we expect these shortly - check back often.

Click here to enroll in the 8 hour Overview of Building Codes class

Overview of Building Codes – 8 hours – self study / online course Tuition $89
A Refreshing Review of an Old Standby!

Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide a conceptual introduction to the regulatory conditions that are typically enumerated in building codes, with emphasis on the IBC (International Building Code). Topics covered include use and occupancy; type of construction; building volume; egress; access for persons with disabilities; federal standards and requirements; state and city building codes; and planning and zoning codes.

After completing this course, a professional should be able to understand:

• The history of building codes
  
• Use and occupancy restrictions
  
• Classification of structures according to type of construction
  
• Building volume restrictions, including area and height limitations
  
• Fire safety principles, fire codes, and fire zones
  
• Egress principles, including exit type, location, spacing, access, and discharge
  
• Access for persons with disabilities and the distinction between building codes and laws prohibiting discrimination
  
• Federal standards and requirements: OSHA, FHAG, ADAAG, and UFAS
  
• State building codes
  
• City building codes
  
• Planning and zoning codes ICC/ANSI A117.1 standards for accessible and usable building and facilities
  
• Compliance checks that the architect should perform at the outset of a project
  
  

Click here to enroll in the 8 hour Overview of Building Codes class