RedVector Top 10: Florida Building Inspector CE Courses
Ethics for Florida Building Inspectors
1-Hour | Only $26.95
Florida Building Inspectors, like other workers upon whom the public depends for impartial assessments, are subject to certain ethical mandates that prohibit conflict between public duty and private interests. This 1-hour interactive online course covers the chapters that apply to building inspectors based upon the Florida Commission on Ethics’ “Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees,” Chapter 112, Part III, F.S., and Chapter 468, Part XII, F.S. The course also takes a look at ethical issues that may arise “on the job,” and gives the guidelines many inspectors use to uphold their own reputations and that of their profession.
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ADA Guidelines: Accessible Routes
2-Hour | Only $77.90
The ADA, a major civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, establishes design requirements for the construction or alteration of facilities. It covers facilities in the private sector (places of public accommodation and commercial facilities) and the public sector (state and local government facilities). This 2-hour interactive online course covers accessibility requirements for accessible routes. This material is presented in chapter 4 of the ADAAG and includes the technical specifications and regulations for topics such as walking surfaces, doors, ramps, curb ramps, elevators, and platform lifts.
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Florida: Building Inspector's Laws & Rules
2-Hour | Only $53.90
This informative 2-hour online course thoroughly explores the state of Florida''s rules and regulations for building code administrators, building code inspectors and plans examiners. Requirements from Chapter 61G19 of the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board are presented as well as a look at Chapter 468 from the Florida Statues which discusses similar state regulations. The information provided will keep any interested building professional informed on the latest licensing, penalty, certification, and education specifications for the state of Florida.
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FL Building Code Advanced '04: Residential - Floors, Walls & Roofs
1-Hour | Only $26.95
All building professionals in the state of Florida are familiar with the detailed construction specifications discussed in the Florida Building Code. It is essential that these requirements be kept current and up to date to ensure building projects are safe, secure, and sound when complete. This 1-hour online course illustrates the changes made to the 2004 Florida Building Code, Residential including the 2005 and 2006 Supplements. The information presented is a result of input and feedback from the Florida Building Commission Technical Advisory Committees and Building a Safer Florida, Inc. The materials in this course provide a general overview of code provisions contained in, or referenced by, the 2004 Florida Building Code, Residential. These materials are not intended to provide basic code training, but rather to highlight those code provisions that are contained in the code.
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FL Building Code Advanced '04: IEQ Overview [V.06]
2-Hour | Only $ 77.90
Sick building syndrome, building-related illnesses, and multiple chemical sensitivity have recently received much media attention. Billions of dollars are lost each year due to decreased productivity and lawsuits. Consequently, construction industry professionals now take the issue of Indoor Environmental Quality very seriously. You can protect the health of your clients and your reputation by following a few simple guidelines. This 2-hour online course supports the 2004 Florida Building Code, including the 2005 and 2006 Supplements. It describes products and conditions that contribute to Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) problems and associated health issues. It also covers techniques designed to minimize IEQ problems. Although the module is intended for a 2-hour continuing education program, its contents are designed to also serve as a reference resource.
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Interior Codes 1: Overview
1-Hour | Only $26.95
Codes are an essential part of designing building interiors. Whether you are space planning the interior of a new building or making some minor changes in an existing building, codes, standards, and federal regulations must always be taken into consideration. If you are a design professional, such as an architect, interior designer, or an engineer, you must know the code. This 1-hour online course is the first in a series focusing on codes that pertain to the interior of a building. This course gives you a brief history of codes and provides some background on each of the main code publications, federal regulations and standard organizations. This course is helpful in determining which publications are required for a project.
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Interior Codes 4: Means of Egress
3-Hour | Only $116.85
A means of egress is most commonly described as a continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to its exterior or public way. It can also be the path of travel an occupant uses to obtain a safe area of refuge within a building. This 3-hour interactive online course explains the various means of egress as regulated by the building codes - the BOCA National Building Code (NBC), the Standard Building Code (SBC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), and the International Building Code (IBC). The first half concentrates on the different types and components of the egresses. The rest of the course discusses how to determine means of egress—their required quantities, sizes, and locations. Accessibility requirements are also discussed.
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ADA Guidelines: Building Blocks
1-Hour | Only $38.95
The ADA, a major civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, establishes design requirements for the construction or alteration of facilities. It covers facilities in the private sector (places of public accommodation and commercial facilities) and the public sector (state and local government facilities). This 1-hour interactive online course covers the basic elements considered to be the “building blocks” of accessibility. This material is presented in chapter 3 of the ADAAG and includes the technical specifications and regulations for topics such as changes in level, wheelchair turning space, clear floor space, knee and toe clearances, protruding objects, reach ranges, and operable parts.
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ADA Guidelines: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
2-Hour | Only $77.90
The ADA, a major civil rights law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, establishes design requirements for the construction or alteration of facilities. It covers facilities in the private sector (places of public accommodation and commercial facilities) and the public sector (state and local government facilities). This 2-hour interactive online course covers accessibility requirements for plumbing elements and facilities. This material is presented in chapter 6 of the ADAAG and includes the technical specifications and regulations for topics such as drinking fountains, toilet and bathrooms, water closets and compartments, urinals, lavatories and sinks, bathtubs and showers, grab bars, tub and shower seats, washing machines and clothes dryers, and saunas and steam rooms.
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Wind Mitigation Methodology: Retrofits for Existing Homes
1-Hour | Only $26.95
This 1-hour interactive online course outlines the new wind loss mitigation retrofits required by the new Florida Building Code as of October 2007. The Code now requires the strengthening of existing homes during the renovation process, so that they perform better in high wind events. This course will familiarize you with four specific areas that are vulnerable, including roof decking attachments, secondary water barriers, roof-to-wall connections and gable end bracing. The information that is highlighted in this course does not represent a complete review of the Florida Building Code Section 553.844. However, it is designed to highlight key points and methods and familiarize you with the building practices documented in the Florida Building Code.
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