Protecting the public is an important part of your job. As
part of its purpose statement to protect the health and general welfare of the
public, the International Residential Code® (IRC) sets minimum requirements for
durable interior and exterior finishes, as well as for providing weather
protection.
Permanently installed equipment and systems that control
environmental conditions of a dwelling are significant in what you plan for and
do. Part of this course will focus on common heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, gas-fired appliances and gas piping systems.
The IRC also covers plumbing system design and installations
typical of dwelling construction, as well as focusing on commonly
encountered electrical installations for services, branch circuits, devices and
fixtures in IRC-regulated buildings.
Also
addressed in this interactive, online course are the prescriptive methods of the IRC for effective
use and conservation of energy through proper design and construction of
dwellings and information on structural and environmental hazards often
associated with dwelling and accessory building construction.
Developed in partnership with the International Code Council®.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Cite multiple examples of building finish, protection, utility, energy conservation, and hazard provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code®
Identify provisions for interior and exterior finishes and weather protection
Describe mechanical requirements for appliances, exhaust systems, and duct systems
Identify basic plumbing and electrical requirements cited in the 2015 International Residential Code®
