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Below the Sill
Length: 2 Hours
This course is a contractor's guide to below grade construction. As a general contractor it is imperative that a broad-based knowledge of footing, foundations, and other code requirements found below grade are known. This analyzes in depth the requirements for construction below grade.
Course Outline- Introduction and seminar outline
- Soils
- Identifying soil type and strength
- Determining expansive soils
- Footing design
- Footing size
- Spread footing
- Footing placement
- Foundation design
- Determining foundation requirements using appropriate tables
- Masonry foundations
- Poured concrete foundations
- Determining foundation requirements using appropriate tables
- Frost protected shallow foundations
- Anchor Bolts
- Size
- Location
- Anchor Bolt Options
- Foundation drainage
- Surface Drainage
- Foundation Drainage
- Foundation insulation options
- Rim Joist Options
- Column protection
Learner Objectives
- By using the appropriate tables, design of foundations will be in compliance with the code.
- Evaluate design drawings for accuracy and compliance for footings and foundations based on the minimum parameters of the code.
Testimonials
"The courses is easy to access ." Mark Schiele, Xcel Energy
"Good visuals." Michael Waring, MW Build LLC
"I've been participating in Greg's classes for many years in one form or another. i always leave thinking 'good point'." Chad Walters, Contractor
Quiz Info
In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz after each hour of the course. To pass each quiz, you will need to achieve a score of 70% or higher. If you are unsuccessful, you will have an opportunity to repeat the quiz. Once you have successfully completed the course, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for two hours of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and building official continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry.
If you are eligible to receive continuing education credits, your information will be electronically reported to the appropriate agency within 3 business days of course completion.
Access Info
Your online course is accessible 24/7. The course will be available to you for 180 days from purchase date.
Questions and Comments
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
Greg Karow, Code Educational Opportunities
Greg is the owner of Code Educational Opportunities and has an extensive background in developing and presenting all types of building code and related courses. Most recently, he was a building official for the City of Winona, MN. As a staff Instructor with the International Code Council and as a building code representative with the State of Minnesota Codes and Standards Division, He has traveled locally, throughout the United States, and abroad providing training to contractors, building officials and inspectors, design professionals, and other individuals with a vested interest in the codes. Greg served as an adjunct faculty in the Building Inspection Technology program at Inver Hills Community College in MN. In previous career paths, he has worked in the lumber industry, truss industry, and as a general contractor. Greg holds certifications as an ICC and State of MN Certified Building Official, ICC Plans Examiner, ICC Building Inspector, and ICC Building Code Specialist. Greg holds a certificate of completion in the Building Inspection Technology program as well as background and education in the architectural drafting field.
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
