COURSE SYLLABUS. Course Title: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Plumbing Summary of Significant Changes Internet

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title: 2014 Florida Building Code Advanced 5th Edition: Plumbing Summary of Significant Changes Internet Provider: RedVector.com, LLC 4890 W. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 740 Tampa, FL Course Description: The next edition of the Florida Building Code, the 5th Edition, is scheduled to go into effect June 30, There are numerous changes in the base code, as well as Florida specific amendments to the base code, which regulates the design, construction, testing, and operation of plumbing systems. This course summarizes some of the significant changes in the next edition of the Florida Building Code-Plumbing. This course is intended for those familiar with the code and desiring to update their knowledge base on the changes in these important regulations. Any designer, contractor, supplier, inspector, plans examiner, or other person involved with plumbing systems, whether they be commercial or domestic, will benefit from keeping current with the regulations governing their profession. Number of Classroom Hours: This course will offer 1 Classroom Hour. Overall Goal of the Course: The overall goal of this course is to ensure that licensed construction industry professionals such as architects, building officials, building plans examiners, code inspectors, contractors, engineers, and interior designers are familiar with current changes to the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, to improve the likelihood that buildings are constructed in accordance with the building code. Specific Behavioral (Performance) Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, the attendees should be able to demonstrate: Distinguish between plumbing fixtures and appliances that efficiently preserve the health, safety, and welfare of citizens. Determine whether Canadian Standards are acceptable. Establish where temperature and pressure protection is required on hot water systems to protect against scalding. Establish whether bundled piping complies with the code. Recall whether or not public garages are required to provide toilet facilities to the public. Determine where service sinks are required for businesses and merchants. Ascertain if liquid type lining materials are permitted for showers.

2 PLUMBING Administration Ch. 1 Definitions Ch. 2 General Regulations Ch. 3 Fixtures, Faucets, & Fixture Fittings Ch. 4 Water Heaters Ch. 5 Water Supply and Distribution Ch. 6 Sanitary and Drainage Ch. 7 Indirect/Special Waste Ch. 8 Vents Ch. 9 Traps, Interceptors, and Separators - Ch. 10 Storm Drainage Ch.11 Gray Water Recycling Systems - Ch. 13 Referenced Standards Ch. 14 Method of Presentation This course will be presented as an online webinar using electronic media including slides. Method of Evaluation The evaluation will be conducted through quizzes during the course and a quiz after the course. Qualifications of Instructors The following instructors are qualified to conduct the course. All future instructors will be state certified General or Building Contractor; state certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, or Inspector; Architect; Engineer; or a person holding a four year college degree that is familiar with building codes. Joseph Belcher A copy of the instructor s qualifications is attached. 2

3 JOSEPH D. BELCHER 41 Oak Village Boulevard Homosassa, Florida Vox (352) Fax (813) JDB Code Services, Inc. July 1993 to present EMPLOYMENT Owner/President of a construction and product code consulting company. Intimately involved in the development and maintenance of the Florida Building Code and International Codes. Prepared comprehensive comparison of Standard Building Code and Florida Building Code under contract to Florida Building Commission. Author of numerous articles for trade publications, primary author of Florida Building Code, Existing Building Commentary, 2007 Edition, and participating author of Florida Building and Residential Code Commentaries. BRB Code Educators, Inc. June 2001 to present President and half owner of a company developing and providing education on building codes and standards to code enforcement personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, home inspectors and others. Since formation of the company classes have been presented to thousands of attendees. Attendees have included building code enforcers, architects, engineers, all contractor disciplines, fire service personnel, and product manufacturer and producer groups throughout the United States. Florida Concrete and Products Association August July 1993 Manager Codes and Standards: Employed by a state trade association to establish and direct a codes and standards program. Duties included; proactive liaison and participation in codes and standards development processes at the national, state, and local levels; developing and presenting educational and informational programs to varied groups. Speaking engagements include: National Hurricane Conference, Florida State Governors Hurricane Conference, American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Congress, Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Florida Engineering Society, state Building Official Associations, state Fire Marshal Associations, various state agencies and boards, citizens organizations, and builders groups. City of Gainesville, Florida March 1985 to August 1986 Director of Public Safety Inspections/Building Official: Employed as director of a three division department supervising more than fifty persons. Responsibilities included; the enforcement of construction, housing, zoning and other development related regulations; the administration of federally funded housing programs; representation of the city at national state, and local code promulgation processes; working with the city commission, the public, citizen committees and groups, trade and professional organizations; interaction with local boards; interfacing with state agencies impacting construction regulation; and the preparation and administration of an annual budget exceeding five million dollars. City of Altamonte Springs, Florida July 1984 to March 1985 Deputy Building Official: Responsible for the administration of the Building Department including the Development Review Committee. Orange County Building Department November 1979 to July

4 Code Enforcement Coordinator: Duties included supervision of commercial and multi-family plan review; coordination of building and fire department activities relative to construction plan review and inspection; field inspection of commercial structures, underground fuel storage tanks, and survey of fire damage to buildings; established and served as Secretary to Orange County Code Enforcement Board. Brevard County Fire Control July 1976 to November 1979 Fire Inspector/Fire Fighter: Selected as initial cadre to establish and administer the Fire Prevention Bureau for District V Fire Control. EDUCATION University of Central Florida Areas of study include engineering technology, building construction, public administration, land use law, administrative law, business law, and fire protection technology. Brevard Community College Certificate of Fire Technology. Studies included Fire Science, Building Construction, Codes and Standards, and general degree related courses. Rollins College, PAFB Branch Studies included Management, Critical Path Method, and courses applicable to Bachelors Degree. Highland Park Community College Pre-law Program APPOINTMENTS Florida Building Commission Building/Fire Technical Advisory Committee Florida Building Commission Garage Door and Shutter Labeling Workgroup Florida Building Commission Window Workgroup Florida Building Commission Window and Wall Workgroup Florida Building Commission Soffit Workgroup Florida Fire Code Advisory Council Fire and Building Code Coordination Technical Advisory Committee Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards Threshold Inspectors Committee Council of American Building Officials One and Two Family Dwelling Code Change Committee Southern Building Code Congress International Ad Hoc Committee on Wind Loads and Deemed-to-Comply Standards Board of Fire Commissioners, Union Park Fire District, Florida (Governor Graham) Florida A&M University Task Force for Interim Guidelines for Construction Standards for Radon Mitigation National Codes Committee, National Concrete and Masonry Association International Code Council Storm Shelter Standard Committee International Code Council Wind Load Committee - Masonry Subcommittee Building Officials Association of Florida Code Development Committee Building Officials Association of Florida Professional Development Committee Building Officials Association of Florida Informal Interpretations Committee Building Officials Association of Florida Formal Interpretations Committee University of Florida College of Engineering Wind-Borne Debris Research Task Group University of Florida College of Engineering Window Wall Research Task Group University of Florida College of Engineering Secondary Water Barrier Task Group 4

5 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Council of American Building Officials Certified Building Official (No. 406) State of Florida Certified Building Official (No. 169 Voluntary Program) Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.: Chief Building Code Analyst (No ). Chief Fire Prevention Code Analyst (No ) Chief Building Inspector (No. 024) Building Plan Examiner (No. 795) Building Inspector (No. 1349) One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector (No. 887) Chief Fire Inspector (No. 019). Florida State Certified General Contractor (No. CG C Inactive) Florida State Certified Municipal Fire Inspector (No. 0044) and Fire Fighter (No. 5943) Florida State Certified Mold Assessor (No. MRSA1109 Inactive) Florida State Certified Mold Remediator (No. MRSR2256 Inactive) Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Certified Construction Documents Technologist National Concrete Masonry Association, Certified Consultant of Concrete Masonry Florida Building Code Training Program - Certified CORE Train-the Trainer Building Officials Association of Florida Citrus County Builders Association Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association International Code Council National Fire Protection Association National Concrete Masonry Association Aluminum Association of Florida International Hurricane Protection Association PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AWARDS Aluminum Association of Florida Aluminary Award, 2007 Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Award Code Contribution 2003 Building Official of the Year 2002, Building Officials Association of Florida Alton T. Riddick, P.E. Award, 1991, Southern Building Code Congress International Presidents Award, 1989, Southern Building Code Congress International Corporate Award for FC&PA, 1993, National Hurricane Conference 5