2015 IRC Essentials - Structural

When following conventional construction of residential buildings, protecting the safety and welfare of the building occupants and the public is a primary concern. But as a professional, you dont want to feel backed into a corner by standards. The 2015 International Residential Code® (IRC®) provides comprehensive, easy to use standards that afford the greatest design flexibility in recognizing other methods and materials of construction. This interactive, online course explains the difference between & prescriptive and performance requirements. Prescriptive structural design requirements to resist the forces of wind, earthquake and snow are described and illustrated in an easy-to-understand way. Structural topics include conventional wood floor, wall and roof framing, and engineered wood products.

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PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: This course is best suited for participants who:

• Have some knowledge of model codes and their application.
• Know basic construction terminology, techniques, methods and materials.
• Know how to read basic construction documents.
• Have some experience in code enforcement.

The following publications are recommended to ensure success in the course:

• 2015 International Residential Code® (IRC®)
• Residential Code Essentials, 2015 Edition