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Principles of Design, Fire and Life Safety
Length: 2 Hours
This course evaluates major design parameters and life safety applications that are found in both the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code and the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code. Emphasis on historical data for a specific provision is discussed as well as application of the requirement.
Course Outline- Introduction and seminar outline
- Structural provisions including but not limited to:
- Typical design loads
- Floors
- Roofs
- Deflection Criteria
- Typical design loads
- Fire Separation Distance
- Buildings on the same lot
- Accessory structures
- Proximity to lot line
- Additional design and life safety topics
- Safety glazing
- Room sizes
- Ceiling heights
- Stairway and stairway components
- Egress windows and window wells
- Protection from decay
- Closing remarks
Learner Objectives
- Find specific topics in the code
- Use the code more efficiently
- Learn some of the background and reasoning for topics covered
Testimonials
"Thank you for keeping the course going by being real. Real world experiences." Mark Beckers, CraftPoint Construction
"Interesting and not boring ... actually applies to my profession."
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, and two hours of WI Dwelling Contractor Qualifier by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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.
