Designing to Comply With Wind Resistance Provisions for One and Two Family Dwellings
Florida Construction CILB: #0008024, #0008794, #0010203
16 hrs - 11 General, 1 Advanced Code, 1 Wind Mitigation, 1 Workers Comp, 1 Safety, 1 Business
Florida Electrical ECLB: #0007082 and #0007544
15 hrs includes 11 Technical, 1 Workers Comp, 1 Safety, 1 Business, and 1 Advanced Code
Florida Engineers - Provider #3564 -17.25 hours in Area of Practice
Florida BCAI - Reciprocates with CILB course numbers - 15 General, 1 Advanced
Other boards call for information.

Course Overview:

Upon successful completion of this course, Division I Contractors (General, Building and Residential) may certify plans for permitting according to the provisions of the alternate methodologies of the Florida Building Code. During the CI^® Certified Residential Wind Design Technician course, Division I contractors will gain an understanding of the newly revised wind speed changes and requirements for structural components and cladding as defined by the Florida Building Code and the standard IBHS Guidelines for Hurricane Resistant Residential Construction and other approved alternate methodologies included in the Code. Bring your calculator, Florida Building Code and your IBHS Guidelines to class as well as your office staff. This class is a benefit to everyone.

Continuing Education Credits:

Florida Contractors licensed under the CILB will receive 16 hours of Continuing Education Credit. Florida Electricians licensed under the ECLB will receive 15 hours of Continuing Education Credit. Engineers will receive 18.25 hours in "Area of Practice".
Architects will receive 12 learning units including HSW and 1 Advanced Code.

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Curriculum:

Course Instructor : Jeff Hyde (Click to email)

Day 1 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

• Design Considerations for code Compliance
• Review of Florida Building Code and IBHS Guidelines
• Plan Overview and Basic Calculations

Day 2 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

• Using the Alternate Methodologies to Design for Structural Wind Loads
• Plan Review and Calculation Exercises

Day 3 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

• Wind Loads under the ASCE-7 and Designing Attached and Free Standing Structures
• Calculation and Designing Exercises
• Question and Answer Session and Examination for Certification

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Course Cost:

The Fee for this Course is $495, which includes; 3 days of classroom instruction with the CI Certified Instruction staff (14 hours of classroom instruction will also count for your Continuing Education credits for the upcoming renewal cycle), your CI^® Certified Residential Wind Design Technician Reference Manual, your CI^® Certified RWT Examination, and Lunch for all three days.

Seminar Dates:  

Dates:	Locations:	Address:
March 18-19-20, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	8328 Joliet Street , Hudson (Map)
April 29-30-May 1, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	611 East Bay Street, Winter Garden (Map)
June 10-11-12, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	8328 Joliet Street , Hudson (Map)
July 15-16-17, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	611 East Bay Street, Winter Garden (Map)
August 19-20-21, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	8328 Joliet Street , Hudson (Map)
October 21-22-23, 2008	Contractors Institute Learning Center	8328 Joliet Street , Hudson (Map)

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Other CI^® Certified Specialty Courses Available:

CI^® Certified Building Contaminant Technician (CI-BCT)

CI^® Certified Home & Property Inspector (CI-HPI)

CI^® Certified Construction Office Administrator (CI-COA)

CI^® Certified Construction Estimating and Scheduling Technician (CI-EST)

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