Lesson 1Interpreting code changes: reading code change documents, errata, and amendment adoption schedulesThis part discusses reading IBC and standard change papers, following errata and additions, understanding state and local changes, and fitting adoption timelines into project plans, quality checks, and design ideas.
Finding ICC code change and errata papersReading law and agency adoption wordingFollowing state and local change setsEvaluating effects of changes on current projectsUpdating office patterns and calculation aidsLesson 2Identifying the primary building code: International Building Code (IBC) — locating edition, understanding adoption by state/local jurisdictionsThis part shows how to find the main IBC version for a project, follow state and local adoptions, and check which additions, related standards, and start dates apply to a 4–6 storey 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 base on drawings and specsLesson 3Concrete design standard: ACI 318 — editions, strength and serviceability requirements, material specificationsThis part explains how ACI 318 directs 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.
Finding 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 offers a practical flow connecting codes to permits, calculations, drawings, and checks, including code review stories, design lists, submission links, 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 submissionsReplying to plan review and correction noticesSupporting special checks and site 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.
Choosing 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 finding and using state and local changes, with examples from California, Washington, and Florida, and ways to settle clashes between base IBC, state codes, and local rules.
Finding state building code and change textsUsing California, Washington, and Florida examplesSettling clashes between IBC and state codesHandling stricter local quake or wind rulesRecording change use in project filesLesson 7Seismic design standards and guidelines: ASCE 7 seismic provisions, ASCE/SEI 41 (Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit) where applicableThis part deals with quake design using ASCE 7 and, if needed, ASCE 41, including quake risk details, site type, response curves, system choice, detailing needs, and retrofit thoughts for old buildings.
Finding Ss, S1, and site type detailsBuilding design response curves from ASCE 7Choosing quake force-resisting systemsDetailing flexible concrete parts per ACI 318Overview of ASCE 41 review 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 issue structural codes and standards, explains update times for ICC, ASCE, and ACI papers, and shows how to watch online sources, bulletins, and groups for coming changes.
Roles of ICC, ASCE, ACI, and state groupsUnderstanding usual code and standard timesUsing online gates, bulletins, and warningsWatching group work and public votesKeeping an internal office reference collectionLesson 9Structural loading standard: ASCE 7 — editions, seismic vs wind provisions, maps and load calculationsThis part centres on ASCE 7 structural loading, explaining versions, load mixes, gravity, wind, and quake rules, use of maps and tables, and practical calculation flows for 4–6 storey reinforced concrete buildings.
Choosing the main ASCE 7 versionDead, live, roof, and snow load findingLoad mixes for strength and usabilityUsing wind and quake maps and detailsRecording load paths and calculation overviews
