In person and Online Training
Intro to Roof Framing and Decks
Course Description:
This presentation will introduce basic engineering principles applicable to light frame wood roof construction using both solid sawn lumber and Engineered Wood Products commonly used in the Mid-Atlantic and New England Regions. We will discuss the critical concept of load path and how the roof framing system safely transfers both lateral loads from high wind events and vertical loads from snow events through the structural framing system, best framing practices, Wood Structural Panels (WSP’s), the importance of fasteners, and the continuity of connections will be discussed.
We will then move to single-story residential wood decks focusing on the significant changes to the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). The vertical and lateral load paths of conventional residential decks, as well as other general information about decks is also included. Specific design guidance includes conventional span tables for joists and beams and tables of post sizing limitations and connection methods.
About the Instructor:
James B. Smith, P.E.
Intuitive Codes and Consulting
Mr. Smith is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Wisconsin and is a code consultant working as Intuitive Codes and Consulting. He assists architects, engineers, organizations, and code officials with issues relating to code compliance. Most recently he assisted on a historic building in Gresham, WI, a Mass Timber project in Madison, WI, a multifamily dwelling project in Green Bay, WI, a Justice Center expansion for St. Croix County, WI, and an expansion at a resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Jim was the Midwest Regional Manager for the American Wood Council (AWC) beginning in 2014 until his retirement in 2021. Jim provided services to code officials in the States of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington
Prior to his employment with AWC Jim was the Chief Building Official and Zoning Administrator for the City of Waukesha, WI from 2011 until 2014. For almost 32 years Jim was an employee of the State of Wisconsin’s Safety and Buildings Division. He started as a plan examiner and by 2011 was the Program Manager responsible for the Commercial Building, Fire Protection Systems, HVAC and Energy Conservation Programs as well as heading up the Building Material Evaluation operation.
For the International Code Council Jim served on two of the Code Development Committees [IBC Means of Egress Code Development Committee and IBC Fire Safety Code Development Committee] for the 2003 edition of the International Building Code [IBC]. For the 2006 edition of the IBC, he served on the Means of Egress Code Development Committee. He also served on the ICC Building Code Action Committee that developed code changes for the 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2024 editions of the IBC.
For the National Fire Protection Association Jim served on Technical Committees on Building Systems, the Building Code, Mercantile and Business Occupancies, and Industrial, Storage, and Miscellaneous Occupancies.
Agenda:
Check-in (in person & on-line) 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Educational Presentation 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Derry Town Hall, 14 Manning Street. Derry, NH
In-person & on-line meeting (you will be emailed instructions prior to the training)
Price:
Members: $30 remote, $40 in-person
Non-Members: $50 (payment required prior to the day of training)
