This course covers the terminology, concepts, and principles of legal issues that affect building officials and inspectors in the administration of their duties. It will assist the building official or...

Identify significant changes between the 2021 and 2024 IPC. Apply code requirements to design, plan submittals and/or inspection.

The 2024 International Building Code (IBC) allows for construction of mass timber buildings with larger heights and areas than permitted for wood construction in Types III, IV-HT (heavy timber), and...

Performance-based design (PBD) is reshaping the future of building safety by focusing on achieving specific safety outcomes rather than adhering strictly to traditional prescriptive codes. This innovative approach allows designers...

US model building codes recognize multiple construction types using mass timber. These code provisions stipulate, among other fire safety requirements, minimum fire-resistance ratings for building elements and fire protection of...

This class focuses on the basic concepts of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of...

This class examines basic concepts of the 2024 International Residential Code® (IRC®). These concepts provide a basis for the correct utilization of the code. A clear understanding of the identified...

Part 5 of this 6-part series will provide information to assist building officials during the plan review process on the proper evaluation of structural loads per the 2024 International Building...

The residential building inspector test academy is designed to assist you with taking the B1 Certification Exam. The test academy will cover in detail the topics of the exam. Throughout...