Code Compliance Responsibilities in Project Specifications

Design professionals understand that specifications establish the quality of the products, materials, and systems indicated on the drawings. This topic addresses those code-related requirements that must typically be provided in the specifications and addresses alternative compliance methods. The building code establishes requirements that, by their nature, must be addressed in the construction documents on drawings, in the specifications, or more likely, both. Specifications are best suited for establishing qualitative requirements such as material/product characteristics, performance requirements, and installation requirements. There are some requirements that may either be indicated on the drawings or in the specifications--a situation that demands close coordination so duplicate or even worse, conflicting information is not provided, which can hinder the process of obtaining municipal approvals. This program will help you avoid those common pitfalls.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for design engineers, architects, project managers, contractors, and anyone involved in the design and construction of projects.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of construction specifications is recommended.

What You Will Learn

• Define the CSI MasterFormat structure.
• Describe the pitfalls of using Guide Specifications.
• Explain where to place standards information on the documents.
• Identify the latest approaches for applying alternative products, materials, and methods of construction.

After Completing This Course You Will Be Able To

• Effectively incorporate code requirements into project specifications.
• Avoid common mistakes in project specifications.
• Identify where to place standard information on documents.
• Apply the latest approaches in using alternative products and materials.

Course Costs

The cost of the course is $149.00.

What Is Included?

• Instructional videos.
• Downloadable course materials.
• Course exam.
• Certificate of completion.