The Florida Building Code 5th Edition went into effect June 30, 2015. There are numerous changes in the base code, as well as Florida specific amendments to the base code, which regulates the design, construction, testing, and operation of plumbing systems. This interactive online course summarizes some of the significant changes in the Florida Building Code-Plumbing. This course is intended for those familiar with the code and desiring to update their knowledge base on the changes in these important regulations.
Any designer, contractor, supplier, inspector, plans examiner, or other person involved with plumbing systems, whether they be commercial or domestic, will benefit from keeping current with the regulations governing their profession.
Distinguish between plumbing fixtures and appliances that efficiently preserve the health, safety, and welfare of citizens.
Determine whether Canadian Standards are acceptable.
Establish where temperature and pressure protection is required on hot water systems to protect against scalding.
Establish whether bundled piping complies with the code.
Recall whether or not public garages are required to provide toilet facilities to the public.
Determine where service sinks are required for businesses and merchants.
Ascertain if liquid type lining materials are permitted for showers.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Joe Belcher
Joe has more than thirty-five years in the code development and enforcement field. He spent 10 years in the public sector starting in fire inspection and ending in building code enforcement. When he left the public sector he was the Director of Public Safety Inspections for the City of Gainesville, Florida. As the director, he also served as the building official for the city.
Mr. Belcher entered the public sector as the Director of Codes and Standards for a statewide industry association establishing and directing their codes and standards program for 8 years. He left the association and started his own code consultancy, JDB Code Services, Inc, in 1993 and continues to operate the company today. He has been involved in code development, enforcement, and product approval and currently represents the interests of several trade associations in the code arena.
In addition to his code consultancy, Joe started a company specializing in code education in 2001. He is currently the president and half owner of BRB Code Educators, Inc. BRB develops and provides specialized education on building codes and standards to code enforcement personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, home inspectors and others. Since formation of the company classes have been well received and presented to thousands of attendees. Attendees have included building code enforcers, architects, engineers, all contractor disciplines, fire service personnel, and product manufacturer and producer groups throughout the United States
1 hr. Online Course