Introduction

Building Codes specify minimum design and construction requirements to address safety and welfare of the public. The International Building Code (IBC) is one of the most recognized and widely adopted codes. It ensures that buildings are meeting such requirements through fire safety, structural integrity, means of egress, sanitation, energy conversation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and hazardous conditions.  The IBC is part of a family of codes published by the International Code Council (ICC). It establishes comprehensive regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

This course is designed for all professionals who work on projects conforming to the requirements of International building Code (IBC). Determining a project’s fire and life safety requirements can be more than overwhelming. This workshop aims at providing an efficient approach to determine such requirements, and goes beyond the specific code language to indicate why words say what they say.

By the end of this course, participants will have obtained a comprehensive understating on how to use the code, and apply provisions on design and construction.

 

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate good understanding of how the international building code (IBC) is organized, code language, and interpretations.
• Develop an understanding of analyzing specifications.
• Be able to identify occupancy and construction classifications.
• Be able to identify buildings’ allowable area, height and number of stories.
• Demonstrate good understanding of means of egress system, components and flow. And identify means of egress requirements.
• Be able to identify passive fire protection requirements.
• Be able to identify active fire protection systems requirements.
• Be able to identify exterior walls and roof requirements.
• Be able to identify elevator requirements.

 

Who Should attend?

This two-day workshop is a must for all professionals who plan, design, review, or inspect projects conforming to the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC).

 

Assessment

All participant will conduct a code analysis, to determine building code requirements, including occupancy & use, type of construction, allowable height & area, fire protection features,  and fire protection systems.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, candidates will be awarded International Building Code Certificate from ASSP