AK 8-HR IRC 2024 and 8-HR Industry Related

This is a state-approved online continuing education course for Residential Contractors Endorsement licensed in the State of Alaska. It is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), providing contractors and non-contractors with an in-depth understanding of its structure, purpose, and practical application in residential building design and construction.
 

This online IRC interactive video presentation covers key definitions, sections, articles, examples and tables of the IRC, aka, The International Residential Code. It encompasses chapters two till eleven of the IRC 2024, whereby each chapter is thoroughly discussed, from building planning through structural systems, building envelope components, and energy efficiency. The following chapters, are briefly discussed below and illustrated in this course:

• Chapter 2 – Definitions: Establishes the terminology used throughout the code, ensuring proper interpretation and consistent application of requirements.
   
• Chapter 3 – Building Planning: Covers structural integrity, fire safety, light, ventilation, sanitation, means of egress, and overall occupant safety and livability.
   
• Chapter 4 – Foundations: Provides requirements for foundation design and construction, including load transfer, soil conditions, drainage, frost protection, and moisture control.
   
• Chapter 5 – Floors: Addresses the design and construction of floor systems, including framing types, span requirements, and structural load support.
   
• Chapter 6 – Wall Construction: Covers wall system design, including structural framing, load resistance, bracing, and installation of exterior windows and doors.
   
• Chapter 7 – Wall Covering: Focuses on interior and exterior wall finishes, moisture protection, vapor retarders, and weather-resistant building envelopes.
   
• Chapter 8 – Roof-Ceiling Construction: Provides requirements for roof and ceiling framing systems, ventilation, attic spaces, and ceiling finishes.
   
• Chapter 9 – Roof Assemblies: Addresses roofing materials, installation methods, drainage systems, flashing, and resistance to environmental loads.
   
• Chapter 10 – Chimneys and Fireplaces: Establishes safety and construction requirements for masonry and factory-built chimneys and fireplaces, including anchorage and seismic considerations.
   
• Chapter 11 [RE] – Energy Efficiency: Covers energy conservation requirements, including building envelope performance, insulation, air leakage, and efficient mechanical and electrical systems.

This online IRC interactive video presentation is intended for contractors, building professionals, inspectors, and other technical personnel interested in learning about the international residential code. Participants will learn insights into the most recent updates, with real-world examples that clarify how the code is applied in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This course is designed to enhance knowledge of IRC compliance, safety practices, and effective system design. It is intended to emphasize clarity, accessibility, and real-life application, making it an ideal resource for professionals seeking to stay up to date with the latest standards in electrical safety and installation.

This is a state-approved online continuing education course for Residential Contractors Endorsement licensed in the State of Alaska. This online interactive presentation provides responsible employers, workers, and worker representatives with a sound, flexible framework for addressing safety and health issues on diverse construction job sites. Also, it provides an overview of the basic OSHA guidelines for fall protection for protecting workers against potential fall hazards. Moreover, this course presents the fundamentals of electrical safety to ensure a safe workplace.
 

Part I of this course emphasizes the importance of establishing a safety and health program at your job site as one of the most effective ways to protect your most valuable asset: your workers. Injuries or illnesses, even for a short duration, can cause significant disruptions and costs—not only to your operations but also to the workers and their families. Safety and health programs encourage a proactive approach to identifying and addressing job site hazards before they result in injury or illness. Instead of reacting to incidents, management and workers collaborate to identify and resolve potential issues in advance. This partnership fosters trust, improves communication, and often leads to broader business improvements.
 

Part II of this course highlights that falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the U.S. construction industry. Each year, an average of 150 to 200 workers lose their lives, and more than 100,000 suffer injuries due to falls at construction sites. OSHA acknowledges that fall-related accidents are often complex events involving multiple factors. To address these challenges, the fall protection standard focuses on both human and equipment-related aspects to ensure workers are safeguarded against fall hazards.
 

Part III explores electrical hazards and fundamental safety practices. It highlights risks associated with power tools and electrical circuits, especially in workplaces where hazards are greater. This part prepares learners for further safety training, covering key definitions, best practices, and real-life case studies of electrical incidents.This online interactive video presentation is intended primarily for health and safety contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and other technical personnel interested in improving the standard and level of health and safety on construction sites, understanding the Fall Protection in Construction requirements and the reasons behind them, and learning about fundamentals of electrical safety.

This is a state-approved online continuing education course for Residential Contractors Endorsement licensed in the State of Alaska. This online interactive video presentation provides guidance on determining site-specific loads from high winds, flooding, and seismic events through illustrating important concepts and best practices in accordance with building codes and standards.
 

Part I introduces the main purpose of the process of determining site-specific loads which is to design and construct coastal residential building to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously. The loads and load combinations used in this presentation are required by ASCE 7-10 unless otherwise noted and all calculations, analyses, and load combinations are based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD).
 

Part II provides guidance on considerations for designing buildings in coastal environments. The presentation provides information on developing a load path through elements of the building structure, considerations for selecting building materials, requirements for breakaway walls, and considerations for designing appurtenances. All calculations and considerations in this presentation are based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD).
 

Part III explains that while foundation design in inland and coastal areas shares many similarities, coastal foundations must meet more demanding conditions. They are required to resist stronger wind forces, perform reliably in corrosive environments, and endure unique coastal hazards such as storm surge, fast-moving floodwaters, wave action, scour, and erosion. As a result, coastal flooding is generally more destructive than flooding in inland areas.
 

Part IV provides guidance on the construction of residential buildings in coastal areas, emphasizing the unique challenges that are not typically encountered in inland locations, such as the need for building elevation. It discusses key construction practices to address these challenges and outlines critical aspects of the coastal construction process. This part also highlights the construction elements that require particular attention from builders to ensure that the original design intent is properly achieved.
 

This online interactive video presentation is intended primarily for residential and general contractors, builders, designers, and other technical personnel interested in the design, installation, and maintenance of residential systems.