One consistent source of confusion with the energy code lies in the requirements for existing buildings. The 2015 IECC includes a new (for Pennsylvania) chapter dedicated entirely to existing buildings but the previsions within continue to flummox many code officials and contractors. This course will cover the energy code requirements for additions, alterations, repairs, changes of space conditioning and changes of occupancy and help reduce confusion by applying these requirements to examples of various types of common renovation projects.
1 CEU
The 2015 IECC and Existing Residential Buildings Webinar
Residential Mechanical Systems: Whole-house Ventilation and Forced Air Distribution
This webinar version of the 2019 BCO update will include: legislative and regulatory changes since 2018; scoping changes in 2015 codes regarding sunrooms and swimming pools; current updates on fireworks regulations; final adoption of 2018 accessibility regulations; suggested best practices when retaining 2 or more third parties or BCO's, and; suggested best practices in responding to UCC-based complaints.
Credit Hours
1.5 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded
2019 Building Code Official Update
The flooding that regularly hits Pennsylvania brings numerous challenges for local leaders. In particular, municipalities have to deal with the cleanup. That means having flood-affected properties assessed to ensure that they are structurally sound and safe to live in. This interactive training module will address a number of issues that municipalities dealing with devastation need to know about, including permits required for damaged properties, how the Uniform Construction Code applies to temporary housing and shelter, and how to connect with useful resources. This
Dealing with Devastation: How to Effectively Plan for Your Response
This program addresses many residential and commercial activates that do not require plan review, permits, inspections or certificates of occupancy under the Uniform Construction Code. What is a structural alteration? What is a change to an existing means of egress.? When can your municipality require something more restrictive than Uniform Construction Code requirements? This program provides the answers to these questions and more!
Credit Hours
Eligible for 1 UCC continuing education credit.
When are UCC Permits Not Required?
This online session in intended to introduce the participant to the recent changes in state law that authorized the establishment of installation and habitability guidelines for relocated manufactured homes. The expanded role of the manufactured home installer will be explored, as well as a detailed look at both the installation and habitability guidelines that have been developed.
Relocated Manufactured Housing – Habitability and Installation
This online session examines the challenge of accurately interpreting the sections of the International Fire Code that are applicable under the PA UCC. Only specific sections of the Fire Code that are referenced by the International Building Code are enforceable by UCC certified plans examiners and building inspectors. Other sections are enforceable after following the UCC amendment process, and other sections are enforceable by adopting a municipal ordinance. There are some sections that are off limits entirely. This course will help you identify the difference between them.