Lesson 1Interpreting code changes: reading code change documents, errata, and amendment adoption schedulesThis part covers how to read IBC and standard change papers, follow errata and additions, understand state and local changes, and fit adoption timelines into project planning, quality checks, and design plans.
Finding ICC code change and errata papersReading law and agency adoption wordsFollowing state and local change setsChecking effect of changes on current projectsUpdating office templates and calculation toolsLesson 2Identifying the primary building code: International Building Code (IBC) — locating edition, understanding adoption by state/local jurisdictionsThis part shows how to pick the right IBC version for a project, track state and local adoptions, and confirm which additions, related standards, and start dates apply to a 4–6 story reinforced concrete building.
Finding adopted IBC versions by areaChecking start dates and grace timesLinking IBC with fire and energy codesConfirming related standards in Chapter 35Recording code basis on drawings and specsLesson 3Concrete design standard: ACI 318 — editions, strength and serviceability requirements, material specificationsThis part explains how ACI 318 controls concrete design, covering suitable versions, strength and usability rules, material needs, detailing guidelines, and linking with IBC and ASCE 7 for mid-rise reinforced concrete buildings.
Picking the ACI 318 version linked by IBCStrength design, load factors, and phi factorsUsability: deflection and crack controlMaterial specs for concrete and reinforcing steelDetailing beams, slabs, columns, and wallsLesson 4Code compliance workflow: how codes affect permit submittals, calculations, drawings, and inspectionsThis part shows a practical workflow connecting codes to permits, calculations, drawings, and checks, including code review stories, design lists, submittal linking, and replies to plan review notes for mid-rise concrete buildings.
Preparing a project code review summaryFitting code checks into structural designLinking architectural and structural submittalsReplying to plan review and correction noticesSupporting special checks and field changesLesson 5Wind design standards and resources: ASCE 7 wind provisions, ASCE/SEI 7 maps, ASCE RP guides for wind, FEMA wind-resilient guidanceThis part details wind design for mid-rise concrete buildings using ASCE 7, including wind speed maps, exposure types, importance factors, MWFRS and part pressures, and FEMA tips for better wind strength.
Picking basic wind speed and risk typeFinding exposure and land factorsMWFRS and part and covering pressuresSpecial wind areas and local wind studiesUsing FEMA tips for wind strengthLesson 6Local amendments and state codes: finding state or city amendments (California, Washington, Florida examples) and how to reconcile conflictsThis part explains how to find and use state and local changes, with examples from California, Washington, and Florida, and gives ways to sort out clashes between base IBC, state codes, and local rules.
Finding state building code and change textsUsing California, Washington, and Florida examplesSorting clashes between IBC and state codesHandling stricter local shake or wind rulesRecording change use in project recordsLesson 7Seismic design standards and guidelines: ASCE 7 seismic provisions, ASCE/SEI 41 (Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit) where applicableThis part deals with shake design using ASCE 7 and, where needed, ASCE 41, including shake risk factors, site type, response curves, system choice, detailing needs, and retrofit thoughts for old buildings.
Finding Ss, S1, and site type factorsBuilding design response curves from ASCE 7Picking shake force-resisting systemsDetailing bendy concrete parts per ACI 318Overview of ASCE 41 check and retrofit levelsLesson 8References and update sources: official code bodies (ICC, ASCE, ACI), code update cycles and how to track them onlineThis part names key groups that publish structural codes and standards, explains update rounds for ICC, ASCE, and ACI papers, and shows how to watch online sources, newsletters, and groups for coming changes.
Roles of ICC, ASCE, ACI, and state agenciesUnderstanding usual code and standard roundsUsing online portals, newsletters, and alertsWatching group work and public votesKeeping an internal office reference libraryLesson 9Structural loading standard: ASCE 7 — editions, seismic vs wind provisions, maps and load calculationsThis part focuses on ASCE 7 structural loading, explaining versions, load mixes, gravity, wind, and shake rules, use of maps and tables, and practical calculation steps for 4–6 story reinforced concrete buildings.
Picking the main ASCE 7 versionDead, live, roof, and snow load findingLoad mixes for strength and usabilityUsing wind and shake maps and factorsRecording load paths and calculation summaries
