Wednesday, April 19 | 9 am - 4 pm | Via Zoom
(six-hour, full-day class)
B2) 2018 IBC Fire and Life Safety Principles
Presented by ICC Instructor Scott Adams, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal (ret.), Park City Fire District, Utah
Class Description:
This seminar addresses the critical concepts of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) regarding fire and life safety issues. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in building planning, classification of buildings and occupancies, fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems and means of egress. The content addresses issues that are necessary for many designs and plan review decisions. During this training, participants will be listening to lecture and viewing examples, as well as discussing sections of the IBC that pertain to fire and life safety principles in building. They will participate in activities that involve a set of discussion, quizzes, questions and answers individually and in groups.
Learning Outcomes:
- Classify uses into occupancy groups.
- Determine the type of construction of a proposed building.
- Calculate actual and allowable building height and floor area.
- Identify required fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
- Determine interior finish requirements.
- Identify and fire protection systems required.
- Determine means of egress design and component requirements.
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ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):
OBOA is an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. 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. It is the intent of OBOA that all classes offered at institutes will be approved for the Preferred Provider Program.
ICC Preferred Provider Program | 0.6 CEUs (must attend all six hours for credit)
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. Credit is awarded for a variety of activities wherein the objective is achieving relevant professional knowledge beyond that required for initial certification. Participation in all OBOA courses are approved 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.
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