May 21, 2025 EVENT:

Part 1 - 2021 IBC Allowable Height & Areas

Part 2 - 2021 IBC Use of Fire and Smoke Separations

Part 1 - 2021 IBC Allowable Height & Areas (3 hours)

Part 2 - 2021 IBC Use of Fire and Smoke Separations (3 hours)

Wednesday, May 21 8:00am - 3:30pm

35 College Street (old Gary Library), Montpelier VT

6 LU's for AIA & ICC (with HSW) credits

2018 IBC ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS AND AREAS – 3 hours

Based on the provisions of Chapter 5, this seminar focuses on how a building’s occupancy classification and type of construction relate to the maximum building size permitted by the IBC. The approach to determining a building’s maximum allowable height and area is explained, including use of Tables 504.3, 504.4 and 506.2, and all related permitted increases due to sprinkler protection and frontage open space. Detailed provisions related to mezzanines, unlimited area buildings, occupiable roofs, fire walls and horizontal building separations are also addressed.

2018 IBC USE OF FIRE AND SMOKE SEPARATTIONS – 3 hours

This seminar identifies the many and varied conditions identified in the IBC where fire and/or smoke separations are required. The discussion will cover fire-resistance-rated wall and horizontal assemblies, as well as smoke-resistant wall and horizontal assemblies, which are either required by the IBC or utilized by design professionals as alternative approaches to code compliance. Such locations include the selective or mandated use of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers, horizontal assemblies and other separation elements.

!!PLEASE CHECK YOUR CART - ENSURE YOUR CART IS EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING!!

Learning Objectives

Part 1: At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Determine the purpose for regulating a building’s allowable height and area.
Identify the relationship of a building’s occupancy classification(s) and type of construction to a building’s allowable height and area.
Determine how a building’s actual height and area is calculated.
Determine how a building’s allowable height and area is calculated.
Apply the special provisions applicable to mixed-occupancy and unlimited area buildings.

Part 2: At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify the general types of fire and smoke separations.
Identify those specific components that make up fire and smoke separations.
Determine where separations are required throughout IBC.
Determine where separations are alternative approaches to code compliance.

Presenter

Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, CBO, is currently Vice-President and Technical Director of Products and Services for the International Code Council (ICC). Prior to joining ICC in 2004, he was a code consultant and educator on building codes for 9 years. Doug also spent 10 years with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) where he served as Vice-President/Education. Doug also continues to create and present building code seminars nationally and has developed numerous educational texts and resource materials. He was presented with ICC’s inaugural Educator of the Year Award in 2008, recognizing his outstanding contributions in education and training. A graduate of Kansas State University and a registered architect, Doug has over 36 years of experience in building code training and administration.

Registration is $65 for Vermont building officials and $80 for all other participants. The fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch and drinks, 6 CE credits, and a 1-year membership in the ICC Building Safety Association of Vermont.

Please check your cart first. Ensure your cart is empty of any old events prior to proceeding.

Please use Google Chrome or the Edge browser when registering. Some browsers may experience issues during checkout.

PICK YOUR CLASS - Come back here again for each individual registrant (see multiple registrant steps)

Multiple Registrants (SEE EXAMPLE BELOW):

STEP 1: Please enter the PRIMARY EMAIL ADDRESS for each registrant separately, then add it to your cart.

STEP 2: For the next Registrant, repeat step one above.

You may add several registrations to the cart this way.

STEP 3: Check Out

Then pay all at once!

Click on 'View Cart" to see all of the items in your cart, add, remove, or edit items in your cart.

MULTIPLE REGISTRANT EXAMPLE : See Steps above

Example continued: See steps above

Questions?

Call Sandy Vitzthum at 802.223.1806 or email her at vitzthum@sover.net

Page updated

Report abuse