In accordance with the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, this course covers code administration for contractors; investigate specific and details of framing in accordance with the International Residential Code; window, siding and roofing installation including flashing details, and more.

Course Outline

• Introduction
• Part one discusses code administration for contractors. Topics to be included but not limited to:
  • Powers and Duties of the Building Official
  • Building Official Liability
  • Permits
  • Fees
  • Inspections
  • Board of Appeals
  • Stop Work Orders
• Part two investigates specific and details of framing in accordance with the IRC. Topics to be included but not limited to:
  • Conventional and manufactured floor systems
  • Floor cantilevers
  • Roof trusses
  • Standard bracing details.
  • Engineered truss drawings
  • Point loads
  • Uplift application
  • Hangers and hardware
  • Narrow and tall wall applications
  • A basic beam sizing method for floors and roofs will be included using the provisions of the code as well as application for LVL beams
• Part three covers:
  • Window installation including flashing details;
  • Siding installation including flashing details for
  • Vinyl siding
  • Steel siding
  • Wood siding
  • Cement board siding
  • Brick and adhered stone products
  • Stucco
• Roofing installation including flashing details for
  • Asphalt
  • Cedar Shakes
  • Metal     
• Misc. interior finish requirements
• Q&A

Learner Objectives

• Define code administration for contractors
• Identify specifics and details of framing in accordance with the International Residential Code
• Recognize window, siding and roofing installation including flashing details, and more
• Recognize and understand the purpose and intent of 2018 International Residential Code and 2020 Minnesota Residential Code

Testimonials

"This was one of the best courses I have ever taken for continuing ed. Greg was easy to understand and had great examples. He also did an amazing job explaining the hows and whys of what we do, and why it is required." Michael LaRock, Michael's HomeTown Carpentry and More, LLC

"Greg Karow did a great job of keeping the course interesting and interjecting humor to keep this four-hour multi-topic course light." William Bittner, Bittner & Associates LLC

"It is nice to take a course with an instructor that has been involved in all of the parts to the trade including as a builder and a builder inspector." Chad Walters

"The course was easy to follow and I was able to complete on my schedule." Darren Kiser, Kiser Construction

"This was by far the best online class I've done. Better than courses offered by other online providers." Josef  Leimer, Leimer Construction LLC

"Great instructor." David Rozek, Custom Contracting, LLC

"Excellent course!" Dan Wagner, Dan Wagner Construction

"If you don't know much about framing, or want to refresh your expansive knowledge of framing and exterior installation this is a must-take course!" Dallas Werner, First American Roofing & Siding, Inc.

"I enjoyed Greg's style of presentation and appreciated his viewpoint from the various positions he has worked in the industry." Terry Olson, Total Home Detailing, Inc.

"This course was very clear and concise." Robert Gaydos, Solar Midwest, Inc./Solatube

"I am very happy to have taken this course and to have learned from highly trained individual. I am impressed by the instructor's knowledge and how he presents it in a simple way for us to understand. I am also inspired to learn more about the code and to take other courses due to the growth I have achieved in such a short time." Luis Ortiz, SG Construction LLC

"Nice pace and clear examples." Jessica Baron, Bear Claw Construction LLC

The instructor was very knowledgeable on the topics." Roger Klemm, K&K Quality Construction, Inc.

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 four hours 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.