Understanding the International Building Codes

Understanding the International Building Codes

Presented by Griesenback

This 5-hour seminar focuses on salient guideline principles found in Chapters 3 through 10 and 30 of the IBC. The discussion also includes differences between NFPA 101 and IBC on a few of these issues. Each participant will receive a 100-page textbook for the course.

Learning Objectives:

1. The definition, use and application of the five walls in Chapter 7.
2. Opening protective guidelines for the five walls in Chapter 7.
3. Working with the 3-part Means of Egress System.

Applications:

1. Occupancy classifications and separation of mixed occupancies (IBC Ch. 3, 4, & 5)
2. Vertical Opening Separation (IBC Ch. 7 & 10)
3. Atrium applications (IBC Ch. 4, 7, & 10)
4. Smoke Compartmentation (IBC Ch. 7 & 10)
5. Corridor Separation (IBC Ch. 7 & 10)
6. Exit Access Separation (IBC Ch. 10, 31)

Speaker: David Dodge, CDT, McKeon Door Company

• David has been involved in the construction industry since 1975. With an extensive background in project estimating and management and a bachelor's degree in business management, David soon realized a great deal of success in building product marketing and sales. In this venue he found his passion - building code development and architectural design compliance. Since 1988, he has helped architectural firms understand and implement the provisions of the model codes as they pertain to fire and life safety. He has focused on the fire door industry, promoting cutting edge technology to resolve code compliance issues.
• David has earned his Construction Document Technologist (CDT) from the Construction Specifications Institute and is a corporate member of the International Code Council (ICC). He is also certified as an instructor under the ICC Education Provider Program and has served on several ICC committees, both local and regional, for the adoption and implementation of the International Building Code throughout the US. At the national level, David has participated in the code development process of the IBC since it's inception.
• With more than 25 years of experience in the building code arena, he is a recognized speaker and instructor, teaching the fire and life safety provisions of the model codes to design professionals and regulatory officials. In 2010, McKeon Door Company added David to their team to assist design professionals and product representatives with code and design compliance challenges.

This event is free and lunch will be provided. In order to reserve your free lunch, sign up here.

Contact: Nathan Clark, nathan@griesenbeck.com, (713) 781-3287 ext. 132

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Griesenback is a Proffessional Affiliate Member of AIA Houston.