Tuesday, April 13 | 9 am - 12 pm AND 1 - 4 pm
(six-hour, full-day class)
B2) 2018 IFC and IBC Hazardous Materials Provisions
Presented by Terrell Stripling, ICC Instructor; Seasoned Fire Protection Engineer, Instructor and Code Analyst
Class Description:
The 2018 IFC® and IBC® Hazardous Materials Provisions seminar addresses requirements for buildings utilizing hazardous materials and requiring coordination between the fire and building codes. It reviews the requirements found in Chapters 50 through 67 of the International Fire Code® (IFC®), as well as Chapter 3, and Sections 414 and 415 of the International Building Code® (IBC®). The goal of this seminar is for participants to examine the application of code requirements in the 2018 IFC and the 2018 IBC to determine compliance for the storage use, handling and dispensing of hazardous materials.
Learning Objectives:
- Locate and describe applicable hazardous materials in the 2018 IFC and 2018 IBC.
- Classify materials as to their appropriate hazard and determine allowable exempt amounts for each material.
- Explain conditions which exempt a structure from Group H occupancy classifications.
- Define control areas and identify when control areas can be applied as an alternative to Group H classification.
- Define the Group M display and Group S storage option for certain hazardous materials as an alternative to a Group H classification.
- Determine when a building or structure should be classified as Group H occupancy.
- Describe how each Group H classification impacts corresponding height and area limitations, mixed uses and means of egress for a building or structure.
Class Materials/Books to Reference:
Target Audience:
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Building Inspectors, Building Officials, Contractors, Engineers, Fire Inspectors, Plan Examiners, Architects, Automatic Sprinkler System Inspectors
Level of Expertise:
About our Presenter:
 Terrell is a seasoned instructor with over 20 years of fire service experience and has also worked in the construction industry. He holds a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in Fire Protection Engineering and Technology. His experience in fire prevention, code management and the ability to effectively communicate a pro-active philosophy is reflected in Terrell’s passion for education. At the college level, he has served inn the positions of Department Chair and adjunct professor in the Fire Science Department. He utilizes the theory of the code along with hands-on practical application to achieve ICC’s vision of “Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people creating better buildings and safer communities.”
ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):
OBOA is an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program. It is the intent of OBOA that all classes offered at institutes will be approved for the Preferred Provider Program.
ICC PPP Approved Course #: 1010-17366 | 0.6 CEUs (must attend full six hours for credit)
An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Credit is awarded for a variety of activities wherein the objective is achieving relevant professional knowledge beyond that required for initial certification. Participation in all OBOA courses are approved for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.
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