Thursday, May 19 | 9 am - 4 pm | Holiday Inn Portland - Wilsonville
(six-hour, full-day class)

B3) 2018 IRC/IBC: Braced Walls

Presented by Todd Snider, S.E., CBO, Utah Regional Manager, West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.

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Class Description:

 The requirements for braced walls per the IRC and Section 2308 of the IBC will be discussed, as well as the requirements for engineered shear walls per the IBC and its referenced standards. This seminar is ideal for the building plan reviewer and building inspector alike. The conventional and engineered requirements for floor and roof framing provided in both the IBC and IRC will also be discussed during this seminar. Several examples will be provided as well as methods to quickly ensure that braced wall or engineered shear wall provisions are met.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn the difference between braced walls and shear walls (conventional vs engineered)
  • Understand different methods and restrictions for braced wall design in IBC and IRC.
  • Learn how to review and inspect shear walls and braced walls.

Class Materials/Books to Reference: 

  • 2021 OSRC, 2018 OSSC

Target Audience: 

  • Building Officials, Inspectors, Contractors, and Residential Designers

Level of Expertise:

  • Intermediate

About our Presenter:

Mr. Snider is a licensed structural engineer in multiple states, an ICC certified building official and a certified building, mechanical, energy, and accessibility plans examiner. He received his Master’s degree from the University of Utah in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has years of experience in the structural design of a variety of building types. He currently serves as West Coast Code Consultants' Utah Regional Manager and leads his team with a strong focus on quality and service to jurisdictional clients. His expertise is frequently sought out as an approved ICC instructor and Todd is regularly invited to teach code classes to building official, design professional, and contractor organizations throughout the United States. He is fascinated by code, and its various aspects, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others as they seek to establish a safe community.

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 PPP Pending Approval | 0.6 CEUs (must attend all six hours for credit)

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