2015 IBC Special Topics – Day 1 Seminar

This course has two sessions; the morning and afternoon session. The morning session is 2015 IBC Mixed Occupancies and the afternoon session is 2015 IBC Special Building Types and Features.

AM SESSION – 2015 IBC Mixed Occupancies Based on the provisions of IBC Section 508, this seminar addresses those special requirements applicable to buildings containing two or more occupancy classifications. The three mixed-occupancy options are presented along with examples and exercises that illustrate the proper application of the provisions. Specific topics include:
Occupancy classification
Mixed occupancy conditions
Accessory occupancies
Nonseparated occupancies
Separated occupancies
Multi-story conditions
PM SESSION – 2015 IBC Special Building Types and Features Based on selected provisions from Chapter 4, this seminar focuses on several special building types and features. High-rise buildings, underground buildings, parking garages are specialized buildings that have their own unique considerations. Atriums, stages and platforms are building features that are evaluated in a special manner due to the hazards involved. The special detailed requirements and allowances set forth throughout Chapter 4 address a variety of uses and occupancies. Specific topics include:
High-rise buildings
Underground buildings
Covered and Open Mall Buildings
Parking garages
Aircraft hangars
Atriums
Stages and platforms