Wall Bracing in the UCC

Course Overview

Act 1 of 2011 changed many things for the PA Uniform Construction Code, including that "the wall bracing requirements of sections R602.10 through R602.11.3 of the 2006 International Residential Code shall be part of the Uniform Construction Code." Many builders have questions regarding the relationship between 2006 requirements and the provisions in the 2015 International Residential Code (IRC), including the revised wind speed requirements. This webinar will revisit some of the core 2006 wall bracing provisions and discuss the role of these requirements in the current PA Uniform Construction Code.

Learning Goals

What will you learn?

• Discuss the impact of Act 1 of 2011 language that directs builders and designers to the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) for prescriptive wall bracing provisions.
• Analyze the principles behind wall bracing and the methods for resisting lateral loads to provide a structurally sound framing system.
• Examine the core prescriptive methodology for accounting for wall bracing requirements based on 2006 IRC requirements.
• Illustrate wall bracing requirements through example calculations and applications to common wall framing scenarios.

Available Continuing Education Credits

After watching the videos, completing knowledge checks, and passing a final assessment, you will be eligible for the following continuing education credits:

• 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour
• 1.0 PDH for licensed professional engineers in Pennsylvania
• 1.0 AIA LU|HSW
• 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)
• 1.0 NARI hour/CEU

Instructor

Brian Wolfgang
Former Associate Director of PHRC
Penn State College of Engineering

Who is this for?

• Architects, builders, engineers, remodelers, and other design professionals
• Code officials and government representatives
• Product manufacturers with a residential focus
• Educators focused on building trades and residential construction