2018 Kentucky Residential Code (KRC)
This is an online continuing education course designed for general and residential contractors as well as builders licensed in the state of Kentucky, Louisville City. It provides a comprehensive overview of the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (KRC), including Kentucky-specific amendments and requirements governing the design, construction, alteration, repair, and occupancy of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
This online KRC interactive video presentation covers key definitions, sections, requirements, examples, and tables contained within the Kentucky Residential Code. Participants will gain an understanding of the code's structure, scope, administrative provisions, and technical requirements affecting residential construction throughout Kentucky. The course discusses the following chapters and subjects included within the Kentucky Residential Code:
- Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration: Explains the purpose, applicability, permitting requirements, inspections, certificates of occupancy, duties of building officials, appeals procedures, and enforcement provisions.
- Chapter 2 – Definitions: Establishes code terminology and definitions necessary for the proper interpretation and application of Kentucky residential construction requirements.
- Chapter 3 – Building Planning: Covers design criteria, structural requirements, fire-resistant construction, means of egress, emergency escape and rescue openings, guards, window fall protection, swimming pools, post-frame structures, and tiny houses.
- Chapter 4 – Foundations: Provides requirements for foundation systems, footings, foundation walls, retaining walls, soil conditions, load transfer, drainage, and moisture protection.
- Chapter 5 – Floors: Addresses wood floor framing systems, structural load support, span requirements, and exterior deck construction.
- Chapter 6 – Wall Construction: Covers wood wall framing requirements, structural wall systems, bracing, and load-resisting elements.
- Chapter 7 – Wall Covering: Discusses exterior wall coverings, weather-resistant barriers, moisture management, and building envelope protection.
- Chapter 9 – Roof Assemblies: Covers roofing materials, roof coverings, flashing, drainage, weather protection, and installation requirements.
- Chapter 11 – Energy Efficiency: Introduces residential energy conservation requirements, including building thermal envelope performance, insulation, air sealing, and energy-efficient construction practices.
- Chapters 13 through 16 – Mechanical Systems: Provides an overview of general mechanical system requirements, heating and cooling equipment, exhaust systems, duct construction, combustion air, chimneys, vents, boilers, and water heaters.
This online KRC interactive video presentation is intended to help contractors and building professionals understand Kentucky-specific residential code requirements and their practical application in the field. Through explanations, illustrations, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to apply code provisions to residential construction projects while promoting safety, code compliance, durability, energy efficiency, and occupant protection.x
This continuing education KRC interactive video presentation is intended to provide general and residential contractors and builders licensed in the state of Kentucky, Louisville City with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- To understand the purpose, scope, organization, and application of the 2018 Kentucky Residential Code, including Kentucky-specific amendments.
- To identify permitting, inspection, certificate of occupancy, and code enforcement requirements applicable to residential construction projects.
- To apply building planning requirements related to structural design, fire-resistant construction, means of egress, emergency escape openings, and occupant safety.
- To design and construct foundation, floor, wall, and roof systems that comply with Kentucky Residential Code requirements and accepted construction practices.
- To identify requirements for exterior wall coverings, weather-resistant barriers, moisture protection, and building envelope performance.
- To understand residential energy-efficiency requirements, including insulation, air sealing, and energy conservation measures.
- To recognize code requirements governing mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, and electrical systems used in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
- To improve the ability to interpret, apply, and comply with Kentucky Residential Code provisions to promote safe, durable, and code-compliant residential construction.
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