Course Objective: A Residential Building Inspector will be responsible for performing inspections of structures to determine compliance with the various Building Codes and Standards adopted by his / her jurisdiction. At this level of certification, the Inspector shall be able to inspect one-and-two family dwellings, townhomes not more than three stories in height, and accessory structures.
Method of Evaluation: Through a series of pre and post progress quizzes, reviews and worksheets, the instructor will aid the student in seeing how related tables and sections are used to form the current code. The instructor will help the student better understand how to interpret codes correctly and avoid common mistakes in the field.
Class Dates 1/23/2024 to 1/26/2024
Please be online at 8:00 AM Eastern Time
Class Time 8:30 - 3:30 (All 4 Days)
$749.00
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Practice Quiz: Link will be given out at the end of class
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Note: Price does not include code books or exam fees
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Class Link & Workbook: A class link and a workbook in PDF form will be emailed to you to print out 1 week before the class starts.
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Book You Need For Class
- 2018 International Residential Code
- Highlighters
- Calculator
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NOTE: Classes and Exams are not state specific.
Class Approved for 2.4 CEU's (24 Hours)
South Carolina LLR
Georgia
Day 1
Pre-quiz & Review
Building Planning
Unit Separation
Building Location
Floor Area Provisions
Minimum Lighting Requirements
Minimum Ventilation Requirements
Means Of Egress
Exit Stairs/Ramps
Safety Glazing
Smoke Detectors
Day 2
Progress Quiz & Review
Project Administration
Public Information
Legal Issues
Common Definitions
Footings/Foundations
Columns/Piers
Site Preparation
Day 3
Progress Quiz & Review
Floor Systems/Framing
Girder Spans
Concrete Slabs
Crawl Spaces
Wall Construction
Wall Coverings
Header Spans
Day 4
Steel Framing
Concrete Walls
Roof/Ceiling Construction
Attic Ventilation
Ceiling Joist Spans
Insulation/Vapor Barriers
Fire Places & Chimneys
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Scheduled Instructor:
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Patrick Bradshaw has been involved in the Codes industry for over 20 years. Prior to this he worked in law enforcement and the fire service. Patrick graduated the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy with honors and has attended the National Fire Academy on multiple occasions. During this time, Patrick has served as a patrol officer, criminal investigator, firefighter, fire apparatus operator, fire instructor, deputy fire marshal, life safety code specialist, manager of the State Fire Marshal Certification program, a fire investigator, HazMat technician, fire investigator, commercial building plans examiner and many other roles.
Patrick transitioned into codes enforcement in 1997 as a fire and life safety surveyor conducting both state and federal inspections of licensed healthcare facilities in South Carolina. This included hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgery facilities, assisted living facilities and other healthcare facilities. He then became a deputy state fire marshal. Patrick was the first manager for the state fire marshal’s certification program. In this role he also administered and instructed three NFPA international certification courses for fire inspections and plan review. Patrick has conducted numerous fire investigations in addition to fire and building codes inspections. His inspection duties required him to inspect most all types of buildings and occupancies, as defined in the codes.
Patrick has taught hundreds of classes to various audiences over his career. Audiences include: firefighters, healthcare professionals, architects, engineers, fire inspectors and marshals, code enforcement officials, building officials, plans examiners and others. Patrick maintains over 16 ICC certifications and has served on ICC’s exam development committee. Patrick has consulted with design professionals, has served as an expert consulting witness and is a member of the South Carolina Building Codes Council.
A live interactive class.
You can see and interact with the instructor and other class members, like you are there.
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