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On-Demand

Total Credits: 6 including 6 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 6 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Peter Kulczyk
Duration:
6 Hours
License:
Short Description:
This course is based on the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code and portions of the 2020 Minnesota Energy Code (that addresses insulated sheathing options). It covers both the basics of the code and provides a deep dive where needed. From the point of view of the Building Inspector out in the field, this course addresses the framing of new single-family homes, additions, remodel projects and fire-damaged structures. It focuses on both conventional framing and engineered components, submittal documents, live and dead loading, framing limitations, alterations, notching and boring, treated lumber, fasteners, bracing and both the energy and building code criteria for insulated exterior wall sheathing. This course also covers foundation wall connections to floor systems and pan flashing.
Price:
$84.00 - $96.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 3 including 3 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 3 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Peter Kulczyk
Duration:
3 Hours
License:
Short Description:
This course is an overview of the State of Minnesota amendments for the 2020 Residential Code. It will focus on administrative process and specific code sections throughout the International Residential Code (IRC) that have been amended by the State of Minnesota. It will not address all of the IRC specific amendments nor any amendments related to electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
Price:
$42.00 - $48.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  MN Building Official Credit
Faculty:
Rick Cobbs
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Short Description:
Blower door testing in Minnesota has been required since 2015. Today it is still challenging for some Contractors. Common air sealing problems include unsealed poly vapor barriers, multi-family common walls, bonus rooms framing and ductwork penetrations, and mechanical systems without dampers. This course will view real life pictures of these problems and offer solutions.
Price:
$18.00 - $20.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Minnesota Building Official, 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
MN Contractor Credit |  WI Contractor Credit |  MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit
Faculty:
Michael Anschel
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Short Description:
This course looks at two of the more complicated components of basement construction including problems with how many basements are built today and how to build them better with proper capillary, air, water, and thermal control layers. Finishing an existing basement is even more challenging, and we’ve all seen examples of how badly it can fail. This course provides a best practice solution to finishing existing spaces, so they are as durable and efficient as possible.
Price:
$18.00 - $20.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 4 including 4 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 4 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Greg Karow
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Short Description:
In accordance with the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code, this course covers code administration for contractors; investigate specific and details of framing in accordance with the International Residential Code; window, siding and roofing installation including flashing details, and more.
Price:
$56.00 - $64.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  MN Energy Credit
Faculty:
Peter Kulczyk
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Short Description:
This course is a refresher course on the Residential Exterior Energy Envelope Provisions of the 2020 Minnesota Residential Energy Code.
Price:
$18.00 - $20.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  MN Energy Credit
Faculty:
Peter Kulczyk
Duration:
1 Hour
License:
Short Description:
This is a refresher course on the Foam Plastic (Insulation) Provisions of the 2020 Minnesota Residential Energy Code addressing the materials, design, application, construction and installation of foam plastic (insulation) materials.
Price:
$18.00 - $20.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 2 including 2 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 2 Minnesota Building Official, 2 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  WI Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Patrick Huelman
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Short Description:
High-performance enclosure systems are fundamental to efficient, durable, healthy, and sustainable homes. In this course we will dive into the critical functions and attributes of the four key control layers: thermal, water, air, and vapor. Then using these principles, we will look at leading high-performance enclosure strategies and applications for Zero Energy Ready Homes. The session will highlight robust, efficient, and affordable slab, foundation, and roof assemblies along with case studies of three high-performance wall systems.
Price:
$28.00 - $32.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 1 Minnesota Building Official, 1 Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit |  WI Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Lisa Render
Duration:
1 hour
License:
Short Description:
This course geared toward residential and multifamily homes and covers the basic evolution in insulation practices, discusses why we insulate, the critical areas to insulate, and various insulation materials available.
Price:
$18.00 - $20.00

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On-Demand

Total Credits: 6 including 6 Minnesota Residential Building Contractor, 6 Minnesota Building Official

Categories:
MN Energy Credit |  MN Building Official Credit |  MN Contractor Credit
Faculty:
Peter Kulczyk
Duration:
6 hours
License:
Short Description:
This course focuses on the construction process for a single family home in Minnesota under the provisions of the 2020 Minnesota Residential Code and 2015 Minnesota Energy Code. Learn the permit process, plan review, alternative materials and the inspection of the footings, foundations, waterproofing, foundation insulation options, framing, water-resistive barriers, exterior envelope, wall and attic insulation materials, vapor retarders, interior air barriers, thermal barriers, unvented roofs, emergency escape and rescue, roofing materials, guards, means of egress, emergency escape and rescue, wood-plastic composite materials and interior finishes.
Price:
$84.00 - $96.00

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