Major Changes from the 2006 Houston Building Code to the New 2012 Houston Building Code

Major Changes from the 2006 Houston Building Code to the New 2012 Houston Building Code

Presented by Warren Bonisch, P.E.

This class is aimed for those individuals with an intermediate or higher level of code understanding.

Description

The class will explain the significant additions and subtractions between the 2006 Houston Building Code and the new 2012 Houston Building Code. A review will be made of the major 2006, 2009, & 2012 IBC code changes that have occurred so as to better understand the new 2012 Houston Building Code. Major changes to high-rise buildings, egress width calculations, exit path markings, fire service access elevators and occupant evacuation elevators are just a few of the more important changes that took place. This class is specific to the Houston Building Code and how they impact architects and their design.

Learning Objectives

• Provide attendees with knowledge of how to identify the deletions, additions and changes
• Provide attendees with an in depth knowledge of the major building code changes
• Provide attendees with an understanding of the Houston Building Code Amendments
• Explain to the attendees the reasons for the code changes between the different building codes

This session has been approved for 2.0 HSW AIA Learning Units.

Download New Codes Document

Click here to download the Houston Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code document.

Parking

Effective immediately, AIA Houston will no longer be validating parking at the Hobby Center Parking Garage.  AIA Member registration prices have been reduced to account for the appropriate parking rate in this facility to correspond with the length of each class.  When possible, we encourage you to take public transportation and/or travel on foot or via bicycle.  Architecture Center Houston is conveniently located within 1-2 blocks of the MetroRail Green Line and Purple Line stations and is immediately accessible on local bus routes (30 and 44).

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