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Foam Plastic Insulation Provisions of the Minnesota Residential Code
Length: 1 Hour
This is a refresher course on the Foam Plastic (Insulation) Provisions of the 2020 Minnesota Residential Energy Code addressing the materials, design, application, construction and installation of foam plastic (insulation) materials.
Course Outline- What is Foam Plastic Insulation?
- About Foam Plastic Insulation
- Use of Foam Plastic Insulation
- Labeling and Identification
- Surface Burning Characteristics
- Thermal Barrier
- Specific Requirements
- Plan Review Phase
- Specific Approval
- Evaluation Reports/3rd Party Testing
- Summary
Learner Objectives
- Better understand the residential construction process and code requirements for foam plastic insulation.
- Have a clear understanding of what information is needed by the code professionals when using foam plastic insulation in structures.
- Understand the relationship between proper submittal documents and field inspections.
- Be able to understand the Minnesota Rule Chapters and relationship to the International Residential Code and related codes.
Testimonials
"I like the instructor for this course. He is easy to understand and knows his stuff." Brian Paradis, Paradis C & R LLC
"Great course." Brian Nelson, Brian's Insulation Inc.
Quiz Info
In order to receive continuing education credit(s), you will need to take a 10-question quiz following the course. To pass the 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 quiz, you can download your continuing education certificate(s) showing the credit(s) that you have earned.
Credit Info
This course has been approved for one hour of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and building official continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, and includes the required Energy credit.
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.
Peter Kulczyk
Peter has three decades of experience in the construction and building code industry as a building inspector, author, educator and expert in residential building codes, energy codes and green building practices. His experience includes working on staff with the International Code Council (ICC), as an instructor with the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), as a Building Inspector and/or a building plans examiner with multiple municipalities, and in various positions with five residential and commercial construction companies in Minnesota.
Peter is certified by the International Code Council as a Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, and Green Building-Residential; By the State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as a Certified Building Official and Certified Instructor; By the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as LEED AP Homes.
Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.
