|
C1) Inspector Insights – IRC Framing
Sandra Hyde, PE, Managing Director, Product Development
International Code Council (ICC)
Thursday, April 17 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville, OR
Class Description
Mid-career residential inspectors and plans examiners will find this seminar insightful as will designers looking for a review of common construction issues. With a focus on wood construction, the course addresses design and inspection of floor, wall and roof assemblies, common footing and foundation issues, and how to recognize alternate acceptable methods versus problems requiring modification in residential construction.
Also addressed are wind loads and their impact on building systems, especially bracing, wall and roof cladding. Deck construction options are considered. Examples selecting floor, roof and wall systems are covered as a group and individually for one- and two-story residential structures.
Oregon-specific information will be incorporated into the presentation.
Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.
Learning Objectives
-
Upon completion, participants will be better able to:
• Understand fundamental structural provisions of the IRC.
• Discuss concerns related to wood construction and health safety.
• Address foundation, floor, wall and roof assembly potential structural safety issues.
• Identify acceptable alternate methods of code compliance.
About our Presenter
 Sandra Hyde, P.E. is Managing Director of Product Development for the International Code Council (ICC) where she develops books and seminars about the structural provisions of the International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and structural topics. Sandra has coauthored books and seminars on these topics including the Special Inspection Manual and the Significant Changes to the IRC and IBC. She has experience in manufacturing and research of engineered wood products with Weyerhaeuser.
Class Materials/Books (suggested to bring)
ORSC (Oregon Residential Specialty Code) and/or 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)
Target Audience (who should attend)
Inspectors, permit techs, plan reviewers, building officials, home designers, engineers, builders and contractors
Level of Expertise
Intermediate and Advanced
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit
(ICC CEUs)
OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.
 ICC PPP CEUs: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs
An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.
|
OBOA is Proud to Be an ICC Preferred Provider