IIBEC/AEI BES 2022: Meeting the Building Code: Specifications & Occupiable Spacing – Are They in Coordination? ($95.00 Member/$110.00 Non-member)

Meeting the Building Code: Specifications & Occupiable Spacing – Are They in Coordination? was originally presented at the 2022 IIBEC/AEI Building Enclosure Symposium.  This course includes the recording of the session as well as a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions.

Course Start Date: November 30, 2022

Course Expiration Date: November 30, 2025

Course Prerequisites: None

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement: This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH.  This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW.  
A passing score of 100% on the summative assessment (unlimited attempts) is required in order to earn Continuing Education Hours and AIA LU HSW credit. After completing this course, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. 

Description
In the roofing industry, the materials, assemblies, and installation should be well-thought-out, with special attention placed on meeting the International Building Code (IBC). A roofing specification is the road map for the roof assembly to meet the building code based on performance and quality. Though this might seem clear, often the difficulty arises from misunderstanding the changes within the industry, the building code, and its criteria.

Are the listed ASTM standards within the IBC for material, testing, and roof assemblies current? ASCE 7 now has multiple versions. Which one should be used? How are pavers addressed within the building code? Why would I use a guide on ballasted roofing when the membrane is adhered? How do pavers, stone, and vegetation meet the uplift pressures on the building?

These questions, combined with the pressures on the design professional (such as the demand on turn-around time and services, increased liability of knowing IBC, and the limitation of educating younger professionals on material mechanics) can result in conflict between the code and specification.

This presentation will offer a clearer understanding of the building code, including occupiable space, and the impact that could affect the roofing assembly specification. 

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the relationship between the roofing specification and building code.
2. Identify how occupiable spaces are addressed within the building code.
3. Review the standards ANSI/SPRI RP-4 & RP-14.
4. Trace the compliance path through the building code.

Author/Speaker
Brian Chamberlain
Carlisle Construction Materials | Carlisle, PA

Brian Chamberlain has been with Carlisle Construction Materials since 1987. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, with a bachelor’s degree in the science of architectural design. Since joining Carlisle, Chamberlain has been assisting architects, consultants, and specifiers in developing special engineered roofing, focusing on performance and sustainability assemblies. He is part of a team that is responsible for system configurations, details development, and code testing. He has been involved in numerous technological presentations throughout the US, Canada, and overseas. Chamberlain is a member of IIBEC, the Construction Specifications Institute, and Single Ply Roofing Industry. He has 35 years of experience in the roofing industry.
 

Reviewer
Jay Rodriguez
2022 Building Enclosure Symposium Committee Member

AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.