You will learn how to complete code compliance plan reviews for wall bracing of residential structures designed under the provisions of the International Residential Code.
You will learn the concepts behind wall bracing provisions in the International Residential Code so that you can develop a deeper appreciation of what the provisions are intended to achieve.
Through the examples provided through out this course, you will learn how to write effective comments during code compliance plan reviews.
Course Curriculum
Section 6: The Determination of the Required Amount of Bracing
Wind Design – Amount of Bracing Required and Adjustment Factors
47:27
Amount of Bracing
Seismic Design – Amount of Bracing Required and Adjustment Factors (+Example)
50:34
Section 7: Factors Affecting the Capacity of Bracing
Factors affecting the capacity of bracing.
01:20:53
Factors affecting the capacity of bracing
Section 8: Load Path
Load Path
59:34
Load Path
Section 9: Foundations and Cripple Walls Along Braced Wall Lines
Foundations and cripple walls along braced wall lines
The Links and Resources Document - This pdf downloadable document will provide you with the links to the code sections and resources covered in this module.
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The Assessment and Guidelines Document - This pdf downloadable document contains assessment questions and plan check guidelines. Additionally, this document provides a formatted space to write your notes.
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Section Example Drawings - This course includes plan check examples in Section 6, Section 7, Section 8 and Section 9. The drawings used in these examples are provided as downloadable pdfs.
Requirements
This is part 2 of the wall bracing module. It is recommended that you complete part 1 before proceeding.
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Quizzes are provided to enhance learning. Please complete the quiz before proceeding to the next section. The quizzes are not timed and do not have a pass mark/grade.
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Quiz answers are shown at the end of each quiz. The quiz score will NOT be included in the final certificate.
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Please download all the resources provided before starting the course.
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Please print the ""Doc2-Assessment and Guidelines" document. This document contains true or false questions for each section. Please read through the questions and answer them after (or during) each section.
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Please use the space provided in "Doc2-Assessment and Guidelines" to add your notes while going through training for each section.
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Please do not share your account information with anyone.
