2023 BES: Facade Inspection Ordinances – History, Techniques, and Case Studies ($0.00 Member/$49.00 Non-member)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Orlando, Florida. This course includes the recording of the session.

Description

Several tragic events related to facade failures occurred in the 1970s. As a result, some major cities in the United States adopted laws and ordinances requiring certain buildings to undergo periodic facade inspections. Currently, cities with active facade inspection ordinances generally require a qualified individual to review a building’s facade. Individuals qualified to conduct these facade inspections must be able to identify conditions that pose a risk to public safety as well as ensure those identified deficiencies are repaired in a specified timeframe.

This presentation will provide a brief history of the United States facade inspection ordinances. Speakers will discuss New York City’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program, which is one of the country’s more rigorous. Commonly encountered deficiencies specific to various wall construction types will be identified. Case studies presented will outline the practical application of these requirements as well as professional considerations during their implementation.

Course Access
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Course Prerequisites
None

Knowledge Level:
Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for .50 IIBEC CEH

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

In order to claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

•  Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, 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. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

Continuing Education Credit Statement: This course is approved for .50 IIBEC CEH.   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.

Author(s)/Speaker(s)

Kenrick Hartman, RC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, PE, LEED AP
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
New York, New York

Kenrick Hartman, RC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, PE, LEED AP, specializes in the evaluation, repair, and design of building enclosure systems. He has extensive experience in managing all phases of the investigation, repair design, and construction periods, applying his expertise when consulting on new construction projects. Mr. Hartman is knowledgeable in various materials, including terra cotta, brick, glass fiber reinforced concrete, steel, concrete glass, and various roofing and waterproofing products.

Mr. Hartman has been awarded the IIBEC Emerging Professionals Award of Excellence, the Francesco Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Outstanding Volunteer Award. In addition, he was awarded the J. Borda Fellowship, the CER Fellowship, and a research assistantship, by Pennsylvania State University. He has authored many industry-related publications, including Evaluating As-Built Properties of Masonry Wall Systems Using Investigative Laboratory and In-Situ Testing for IIBEC, Floodproofing New York: The City’s Response to Superstorm Sandy for IIBEC, and Considerations for Blindside Waterproofing Applications for the Architectural Engineering Institute.

Brian O’Donnell, RA, REWC, REWO
O’Donnell Architects LLC
Rahway, New Jersey

Brian O’Donnell, RA, REWC, REWO is a principal at O’Donnell Architects LLC an architectural firm specializing in building envelope design, diagnostics, and repairs. He has inspected hundreds of building facades and is a registered architect in a number of states as well as a Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) and Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO). Mr. O’Donnell is a member of IIBEC, NCARB, NRCA, CSI, and ASTM International, where he is an active member of Committees E06 Performance of Buildings, and D08 Roofing and Waterproofing.  He has previously served as treasurer of the IIBEC Delaware Valley Chapter, a member of the IIBEC Ethics Committee, and a member of both the REWO and REWC Exam Development Subcommittees.