Architecture and Design2021 International Building Code & More: Construction Types and Building Sizes

2021 International Building Code & More: Construction Types and Building Sizes

SKU: JCOM-00054

Duration: 1.00 Hr

Every building is made up of a variety of building elements and structural elements. The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) contains tables that can be used to determine the level of fire resistance required and the materials allowed for each construction type. This interactive course explains how modifications to an interior or exterior project can affect the construction type of a building and how building height and area, construction types, and occupancy classifications are interrelated.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

List the construction types and how they affect the interior of a project
Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible materials
Identify the main construction types found in the codes and explain the differences between each type
Explain how modifications to an interior project can affect the construction type of a building
Discuss how building height and area, construction types and occupancy classifications are interrelated
Describe how sustainability practices affect the material choices and construction of a building

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady, Responsive

Joelle Scheldorf

Author

Joelle is a Chemical Engineer with a BS from the University of Washington and an MS from the University of Idaho. She worked as a Process Engineer at an integrated pulp and paper mill, an Instructor at the University of Washington, and a WinGEMS Simulation Software Engineer and Trainer before joining Convergence Training in 2006.

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