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Framing Provisions for Floors, Walls, and Roofs of the Minnesota Residential Code
Length: 1 Hour
This is a refresher course on the Framing Provisions of the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code.
Course Outline- Plan Review Phase
- Prescriptive Conventional Construction
- Engineered Design and Construction
- Platform Framing vs. Balloon Framing
- Minimum Standards and Quality
- Wood Structural Panel Exposure Durability
- Minimum Standards and Quality
- Floor Joist Spans of Solid Sawn Lumber
- What should we be looking for when using engineered components?
- Summary
Learner Objectives
- Better understand the residential construction process and code requirements for prescriptive (conventional) framing and performance-based framing (engineered design).
- Have a clear understanding of what information is needed by the code professionals both in the plan review process and during the construction phase.
- 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
"Very good instructor. Good refresher." Greg Hanefeld, Hanefeld Custom Builders, Inc.
"The course was great!" Brian Crask
"Helpful refresher. Thanks!" Tony Gustafson, Gustafson Home Improvements
"Excellent content. The instructor was very clear and concise." Jeff Jones, Parkway Services
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.
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.
