2012 International Residential Code Track
New Codes for a New Year
This year's 6th Education Track. An in-depth explanation of the 2012 International Residential Code. The focus will be changes since the 2006 and 2009 IRC. This class will include a copy of the 2012 IRC and will explore the entire book. Sessions will include design, nonstructural requirements such as stairs, foundations & framing, wind & seismic bracing, roofing, plumbing, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. This class is the ideal training for anyone wishing to obtain or renew their ICC code certifications.
When will this track be offered?
This track will be offered during the regularly scheduled session times on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To get the full content of this track’s materials, you will need to attend all 9 two-hour sessions, in place of attending other educational sessions.
What is the cost to attend this track?
Since the 2012 IRC Code book is provided to attendees of this track, there is a cost to attend this track of $149. This is in addition to the regular conference registration fee (Full Conference or Conference Education – see the fee table).
Where will this track be held?
This track will be held in one of the education session rooms all three days. The location will be announced onsite.
The International Residential Code (IRC) contains the fundamental underlying language of inspection. It includes structural and life safety issues, as well as plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical systems. There is a fee to take this 18-hour track, and it includes a copy of the new 2012 IRC, which will be an invaluable aid for anyone wishing to improve their inspection knowledge and skills. Changes from the 2006 and 2009 editions of the IRC will be discussed, along with real-world examples of how these codes apply to home inspection. The class also serves as an exam prep course for anyone wishing to obtain ICC certification as a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical inspector.
Session 1 – Purpose and scope of the IRC, limitations, climatic and geographic
design considerations, wind, seismic and flood hazards,
fire separation
Session 2 – Nonstructural issues, including smoke & CO alarms, fire sprinklers, stairs, safety glass, light and ventilation
Session 3 – Foundations, basements, framing, wall bracing, roof-ceiling construction
Session 4 – Wall coverings, roofing, energy issues
Session 5 – Fireplaces and chimneys, mechanical systems, oil, ducts
Session 6 – Fuel gas, appliances, venting, combustion air, gas piping and tubing systems
Session 7 – Plumbing systems: water supply, water heaters, DWV systems, traps, fixtures
Session 8 – Electrical systems: Services, grounding, panels
Session 9 – Electrical systems: Wiring methods, branch
circuits, AFCIs & GFCIs, devices & appliances.
This course is presented by Douglas Hansen, retired ASHI member and the principal author of the Code Check series of field guides to building codes. He is a former adjunct professor in the College of San Mateo building inspection degree program, and represents ASHI on the NFPA committee on electrical systems maintenance. His past experience as a home inspector and his involvement with code-making organizations give him a unique perspective and he serves as a bridge between those two worlds.