Regulations were approved and published for the Commonwealth to establish a “state program” for commercial modular buildings and structures, to be modeled on the program for industrialized “modular” housing. There is currently no time frame for when this program may be established, however. As a result, opt-in municipalities must continue to regulate commercial modular buildings and structures under the provisions of the UCC.
Applying the UCC to Commercial Modular Buildings
Pennsylvania Courts, from County Common Pleas to the State Supreme Court have decided a number of cases with the Uniform Construction Code as the defendant on trial. This webinar will provide an overview of some of the more interesting and substantive decisions that have impacted enforcement of the UCC.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
And the Verdict Is...
Thorough energy code enforcement is often as much a matter of the enforcement process as it is technical knowledge. This webinar will cover how to ensure important energy efficiency measures are installed and working properly. The presenter will provide a review of suggested permit application requirements (e.g. required detail on plans), key inspection items by phase of construction, and integrating plan review and inspection checklists into your workflow.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
A Process That Works for Commercial Energy Code Enforcement
This webinar will provide an overview of residential solar panels – for both thermal hot water and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Some issues that will be reviewed are: are there any zoning considerations?; design parameters; loading conditions – live, dead, wind, snow and uplift; connection issues and attachments to rafters and trusses; code compliance issues based on 2009 codes; and regulatory concerns.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
Hot Water and Electricity - Residential Solar Panels
This webinar will cover energy code requirements, common energy code violations, and best practices with respect to Group-R occupancies with four or more floors above grade (i.e. residential buildings covered by IECC Chapter 5). Topics covered will include slab edge insulation details, air sealing of fire-rated assemblies, compartmentalization of units, common space considerations, heating and cooling equipment, and mechanical ventilation.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
Energy Issues in Hotels and Multifamily Housing
As most Americans spend over 90 percent of their time indoors, ventilation is an extremely important design and installation consideration to ensure occupant health. This is particularly true in today’s energy-efficient buildings featuring low natural air exchange rates. The International Mechanical Code specifies required mechanical ventilation rates for a variety of occupancies, while the energy code helps to ensure large amounts of energy are not wasted via ventilation.
Commercial Building Ventilation - When, How, and How Much
The PA Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for the permitting and inspection of commercial boilers and elevators. Or are they? This webinar will explore which boilers are subject to L & I jurisdiction and which are subject to the opt in municipality. Similarly, when it comes to elevators and lifting devices, what belongs to the Department and what falls to local enforcement?
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours.
Boilers & Elevators - Who Is Responsible?
When daylight is sufficient to meet the lighting needs of the occupants, significant energy savings can be achieved by switching off the electric lighting. This is only possible when occupants (or sensors) can control the lights within daylit areas. This program will review the definitions of daylight zones, how to ensure proper controls are installed within these zones, and recommended information to ask of permit applicants to simplify plan reviews.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hour.
Daylight Zones and Lighting Controls
This webinar provides an overview of House Bill 409, now signed into law as Act 36 of 2017. Points of discussion include how the code review and adoption process used by the UCC Review and Advisory Council (RAC) will change, changes to the timeline for the code review and adoption process, increases to UCC permit fees, and other provisions adopted by House Bill 409.
House Bill 409/Act 36 of 2017 - Reform of Code Review & Adoption Process
Even after 13 years of the UCC, there is confusion and disagreement about cell and broadcasting towers. This webinar will aim to bring understanding to the issue. What is regulated by zoning ordinances? What must comply with the UCC? What, if anything is exempt from the UCC? What role does the FAA play? These questions and more will be explored in this program.
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1.5 UCC/ICC continuing education credit hours.