A Comparative Analysis of Envelope and Structural Building Criteria

This course presents two specific topics found in the 2020 Minnesota residential code for structural comparison and energy codes envelope criteria. The course will key on subject matters that are similar and unique to each state. Multiple illustrations and examples will used for clarification and interpretation.

Course Outline

• Introduction                                       
  • Course description
  • Intent of the Material Presented
• Definitions
  • Conditioned Floor Area
  • Infiltration
  • Component Insulation
• Component Insulation
• Basement Walls
• Crawl Spaces
• Vapor Retarder
• Air Barrier and Insulation Installation
• Thermal Envelope
• Slab on Grade
• Roof Load
• Floor Load
• Footings
• Foundations
• Footings Frost Protection
• Foundation Drainage
• Concrete Floors on Ground
• Headers
• Load Path
• Beam Design
• Summary
• Questions

Learner Objectives

• Navigate through the code more efficiently and effectively
• Be better suited to analyze what the code says and what it doesn’t say
• Be better equipped to share information that is accurate and concise

Live Virtual Webinar Course Requirements

In order to receive continuing education credits for live webinar courses, students need to use a computer or smart phone/tablet with a camera and microphone and be visible during the entire course (Zoom Meetings is used). The student's full name must be displayed so the student can be identified. Only one student per computer/device. The student should be prepared to show their driver’s license or other legal identification with their photo if requested.

In order to earn CE credit(s) for live virtual webinar courses, students must attend the entire course during the time span(s) listed. Credit(s) will not be issued for the following:

• Non-attendance
• Arriving more than 5 minutes after a course has begun
• Leaving before completion of the course
• Leaving the classroom for more than 5 minutes during a course hour
• Non-payment of the course

A quiz is not required for those attending for Minnesota contractor, building official, and Realtor continuing education, or Wisconsin continuing education. Students attending for International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) CEU(s) must complete a quiz following the course and achieve 70% correct answers.

To test your audio/video set-up on the device you will be using for the Live Webinar, click this link on Zoom’s website to join a Test Meeting. Follow the prompts to verify you have the required capabilities - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083

Credit Info

This course is approved for two hours of MN residential contractor, remodeler, and building official continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, including the required energy credit. This course is approved for two hours of MN realtor continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

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.

Questions and Comments

Questions and comments related to the curriculum for this course may be submitted to the instructor at education@housingfirstmn.org.