Educational Opportunitiy | Design and Construction of Apartment Buildings | Maryland Heights | November 20th

Course Description
The design and construction of apartment buildings requires the application of both fundamental and unique IBC requirements. This seminar focuses on those provisions that are commonly encountered in these types of residential buildings. Provisions specific to residential building classification, fire-resistance, fire protection, means of egress and accessibility will be addressed. In addition, detailed provisions discussed will include podium buildings, occupied roofs, incidental uses and dwelling unit separations.

Course Objectives

*Identify those IBC nonstructural requirements that are typically applicable to apartment buildings classified as Group R-2 occupancies.

*Establish a methodology for the review and application of the IBC provisions as they relate to the design, plan review and inspection of apartment buildings.

*Describe why the IBC requirements that are specific to apartment buildings differ from the requirements applicable to other types of buildings. *Determine the extent of accessibility required in apartment buildings.

Instructor

Mr. Parsley has been in the regulatory industry since 1989 and is currently serving in the City of Hiawatha IA as the Community Development Director. Along with his governmental work, Patrick is a Building Code instructor presenting classes to code officials and contractors since 2000.

His professional experience includes two terms on the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors; the premier construction code provider for the United States. Mr. Parsley has maintained his professional standing as an ICC Certified Building Official since 1994