why this course content is important to you...
The residential building code affects us every day. The code sets the standards for construction to help keep us safe and the uniformity the code sets for elements like stairs, handrails and guards helps us avoid significant injuries.
We designed this course to walk you through the residential building code to explain how and why it sets the minimum safety and performance standards for our homes. This course makes the building code accessible to homeowners and real estate professionals alike.
You’ll be empowered to check when someone says you must or can’t do something because of the building code. You’ll be able to use the building code as a guide when responding to a safety concern or a home inspection report. We’ll also show you examples of when you may wish to exceed the requirements of the building code for valuable improvements in quality and performance.
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We suggest all who take this course also take our free introduction to building codes titled "Where to Find Free Online Access to Building, Energy and Electrical Codes". It's a presentation that walks you through how building codes are developed and where to find free access to the building codes so it's a helpful compliment to the content in this course.
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You need an account to view a course. Setting up an account is free and easy to do - just click the "Enroll Now" button below. If you're not currently signed in yet have an account, click the "Enroll Now" button and enter the email address you used for your account. The LMS will recognize your email address, prompt you for a password. Enter your password, click "Continue". The LMS will add the course to your account and open your dashboard to display all of your available courses. If you're signed into the LMS, clicking the "Enroll Now" button will launch the course.
You can give this course to a person using the gifting feature at checkout: Click the "Enroll Now" button and then check the box to the left of the text "This is a gift". You'll be prompted to provide the recipient's email and name plus a personalized message. The recipient will receive an introductory message with your personalized note. You'll receive an email with a link to the gift. Our courses are a transformative gift of education: we teach people how to enjoy more healthy, comfortable and efficient homes and communities. Our courses are appropriate for all ages and backgrounds: homeowners, students, professionals, etc.
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