LS001 | Intro to Building Code & Standards (1.5-hr)

Welcome to the on-demand series, Introduction to Building Codes & Standards. 
​This is a 1.5-credit hour series with video training and exercises. 

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STEP 1: ENROLL
To get started and be eligible for continuing education credit, enter your email below.
​​You must have an active user account on MeyerFire University in order to get any continuing education credit.

Please note: our system looks for engagement and a time delay after enrolling. You will not be able to take the exam immediately after enrolling. First enroll here, then watch the videos before starting the exam.

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OBJECTIVES
In this series, we explore foundational concepts around building codes and standards.

What is a building code? A model code? How are codes & standards developed? What codes & standards apply to my project? How is the IBC organized? What is a prescriptive versus a performance-based requirement? We explore all this an more in this introductory series.

Our objectives include:

1. Understand the purpose and function for building codes and standards.
2. Understand how building codes are developed, adopted, and how they apply to new construction and existing buildings.
3. Become familiar with determining which codes & standards apply to particular projects.

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STEP 2: MODULES
In order to get continuing education credit, each page must be read and video must be viewed. The review exam will not be available until each video is viewed. Click each link below, in order, to view the module and gather other helpful tools & tips:

1. What is a building code?
2. How are codes & standards developed?
3. What is a model code?
4. What code organizations exist?
5. What is the applicable code for my project?
6. What codes apply to an existing building under normal operations?
7. What codes apply to an existing building undergoing renovation?
8. Why does code compliance matter?
9. How is the IBC Organized? Tips & Tricks
10. What is a standard?
11. What are the applicable standards for my project?
12. Prescriptive vs performance-based standard?

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STEP 3: REVIEW EXAM
After enrolling, then completing each of the modules above, enter your user email below to take the review exam and earn your certificate (it will not be available until after viewing the videos and the time has elapsed):