The Florida Building Code (FBC) is the go-to guide for builders and others involved in the building trade when it comes to ensuring that minimum standards are met in a variety of areas critical to constructing safe, quality structures. Various parts of the Florida Building Code address everything from putting in an acceptable floor to appropriate plumbing, windows, and parking spaces.
This interactive online course is based on the 2010 Florida Building Code: Residential, Chapter 5 – Floors, which addresses the proper construction of floors in residential occupancies. In addition to general guidelines, you will learn specifics about how to install Wood Floor Framing, Floor Sheathing, Pressure-Preservative-Treated Wood Floors (on ground), and Concrete Floors (on ground).
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Explain the essence of each of the five sections of the Florida Building Code, Residential specifications for building appropriate flooring (listed in the Introduction)
Identify the specific materials and dimensions allowed for each component of proper flooring
Discuss the standards that building materials and components must conform to for compliance
Describe how to properly construct Wood Floor Framing, Floor Sheathing, Pressure-Preservative-Treated Wood Floors, Steel Floor Framing (on ground), and Concrete Floors (on ground)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.
David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.
1 hr. Online Course