Finally, a course that bridges the gap between the worlds of green building and residential building codes – Green Building for Contractors – Level 2 with the International Residential Code®. One of the first courses of its kind on the market, this indispensable course takes green building concepts one step further and addresses them as they specifically relate to building codes, and in particular, how they relate to the International Residential Code® (IRC). Because the code books themselves do not directly address green construction issues, this course will help the student make green decisions about construction methods and materials while staying code compliant.
Coverage begins with a “Building Code Primer” that explores basic permitting and regulatory processes. This fundamental knowledge sets the stage for students to be better able to successfully incorporate green principles into construction projects and avoid costly mistakes that can occur when key processes are not established and followed beforehand. The course then moves to a review of the IRC identifying areas where provisions of the code will affect a green construction project and where in a project there are green options, as well. Using tried-and-true real-life examples of green construction techniques throughout, this course is the perfect guide to understanding building codes in today's quest to go green.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
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