This article is registered with AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour and was originally published in the May 2012 print and digital editions of ARCHTIECT magazine. The International Code Council has unveiled its latest rulebook and long awaited green code. Meanwhile, the U.S. Green Building Council is on the cusps of releasing LEED 2012. This article describes what you need to know about these game changes, in a nutshell. Take the course.
- Posted:
- May 2012
- Subject(s):
- Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- International Code Council
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1 LU AIAThis article originally appeared in November 2011 print and digital editions of ARCHITECT magazine. Code councils and testing laboratories lay down the parameters of fire-rated construction, but at the end of the day, architects are responsible for keeping us safe. This article reviews architectural options for fire rated assemblies, IBC fire rating requirements, testing requirements for building assemblies and standards for testing assemblies. This article is registered for 1 AIA CEH. Take the course.
- Posted:
- March 2012
- Subject(s):
- Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- Underwriter’s Laboratory
This course is registered with AIA for 1 HSW hour and will focus on the use of fiberglass composite windows in multi-family housing, with an emphasis on Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and HUD have rigid standards for window construction and installation, such as fiberglass cladding colors, water-repellent millwork, air leakage, water penetration, structural loading, weather stripping and sealed insulating glass. We will discuss how the minimum property standards can be met by using appropriate technologies. We will review several multi-family case studies and how fiberglass composite windows were applied in each of these projects. This course will cover trends in the multi-family housing industry, FHA window standards, fiberglass composite and other enhanced window technologies, as well as the case studies demonstrating how fiberglass composite windows can be incorporated into multi-family housing projects. Take the course.
- Posted:
- March 2012
- Subject(s):
- Windows, Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- Integrity from Marvin Windows & Doors
This course is registered for 1 HSW hour with AIA and will focus on gates and gate operators available in today’s market. We will identify the different types of gates, such as the three most common types: slide, swing and barrier; the most common drive types (chain driven, hydraulic slide and rack and pinion will be highlighted) as well as details on how they operate and with which type of gate they best work. We will move into more detail and highlight on some general installation rules and focus on the importance of operator placement and running wire for each type of gate. Finally, this course will wrap up by looking at the UL325 safety guidelines for gate operators and how they impact specifying and selecting a gate and operator. Take the course.
- Posted:
- February 2012
- Subject(s):
- Safety, Codes and Standards
- Sponsor:
- Lift Master
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1 LUThank you for your interest in the codes and standards that govern accessibility requirements. This course explores the demographics that are driving the accessible bath fixture market. All manufacturers must comply with the same requirements in order to meet UFAS and ADA standards. The accessibility standards common to all manufacturers challenge them to evacuate water on a shower floor that has a ¼-inch pitch to the drain. This is made more difficult by the fact that accessible showers have dams with minimal heights. The evolution of accessibility standards, the federal guidelines, and the products that meet these standards will be reviewed. At the end of this course you will be able to list codes and standards that govern accessibility requirements, identify project types that require accessible bath fixtures, and specify bath fixtures and accessories that meet current accessibility guidelines. Take the course.
- Posted:
- September 2011
- Subject(s):
- Codes and Standards, Universal Design, Design
- Sponsor:
- Aquatic
1 LU HSWThe “2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design” issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) contain new provisions that directly impact design specifications and construction on school projects completed after March 15, 2012. Failure to comply with newly mandated minimums could generate problems not only for schools and school districts, but also raise liability issues regarding architect responsibility. This course covers critical changes in ADA guidelines, focusing on key aspects relating to schools, ADA students, locks and lockers. We’ll compare functionality, ease of use and features of ADA-compliant locks and non-compliant locks. We’ll look at value-added design advantages, cost issues and long-term operational flexibility factors for you to consider when you are specifying locker locks for your next project. Finally, we’ll detail new product options available to better serve students whose abilities fall within the ADA Standards. Take the course.
- Posted:
- September 2011
- Subject(s):
- Codes and Standards, Locksets and Hardware
- Sponsor:
- Master Lock
- Certification(s):
- AIA