NOTICE: This course may be taken to fulfill the 1 hour 2023 FBC Advanced Florida Building Code course requirement for engineers who practice engineering that is related to building design or systems. This course covers the most significant changes in the 2023 Florida Building Code 8th edition (Building) and may be taken by engineers who practice structural engineering or any other engineering field. This course must be completed prior to submitting signed and sealed engineering documents to building departments.
After completing this course email a copy of your certificate of completion to Wendy Anderson with the board of engineers at wanderson@fbpe.org
This course presents the significant code changes from the 2020 Florida Building Code to the 2023 Florida Building Code 8th edition.
Course Title:
2023 Advanced Building Code 8th Edition – Significant Code Changes
Course #1194.0
Course Description:
This course presents the significant code changes from the 2020 Florida Building Code, Building to the 2023 Florida Building Code 8th edition, Building. The course highlights the major differences.
Learning Objectives:
This course will provide engineers, contractors, design professionals, and building code professionals with practical information on changes to the 2023 Florida Building Code, Building. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand the changes made to the 2023 Florida Building Code, Building and apply them to their respective professions.
Code Edition:
2023 Florida Building Code (8th edition)
Course Outline:
Chapters 2 thru 13
Objective
Introduction
Definitions
Chapter 14
Exterior Walls
Chapter 15
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Chapter 16
Structural Design
Chapter 17
Special Inspections and Test
Chapter 18
Soils and Foundations
Chapter 19
Concrete
Chapter 20
Aluminum
Chapter 21
Steel
Chapter 23
Wood
Chapter 35
Reference Standards
Method of Evaluation:
Participants will complete a short quiz 10 question quiz to determine if they have understood and retained the information presented.
