About Our Seminars

The following seminars are approved by IDCEC and deliver CEU's

"BUILDING CODES FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS"
©2006 Kimberly A. Marks
Presented by: Kimberly A. Marks, ASID, IIDA, RID

Course Objectives
To help designers become more proficient in referencing and applying Building Codes to interiors projects and understand the interconnectedness of the design disciplines in the process. The International Building Code is the primary model code referenced since the Uniform, National and Standard Building Codes are no longer in development. Course content distills the IBC down to relevant code sections and chapters and concludes with working examples that illustrate fundamental code concepts applied in commercial interiors.

Total Presentation                                                          3 Hours

Intended Audience
This course is targeted for interior designers and architects that are involved in the design of commercial interior buildings and spaces and for any designer who would like to know more about building codes, code agencies, building code development and how codes play a part in the design process.

Brief Description of Course:
This course is delivered in the four parts described in the Content Outline.

Part One.
Talks to the purpose of codes, why and how they are developed. Includes a brief history of the model code agencies, the formation of the International Code Council, why ICC was formed, and where the ICC codes are in their adoption across the country.

Part Two.
Will familiarize attendees as to what codes are, how codes are written and adopted, and when and how to use them.

Part Three.
A concise overview of the International Building Code, of chapters and concepts essential to the planning and design of interiors including Chapters 1-12 and Chapter 29.

Part Four.
A focused look at Chapter 10, Means of Egress provides a comprehensive examination of exit system components that combined make up the means of egress. The process of applying means of egress concepts, determination of occupant load, travel distance and exiting requirements are clarified through working examples and illustrations.

“THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR INTERIORS”

©2006 Kimberly A. Marks
Presented by: Kimberly A. Marks, ASID, IIDA, RID

Course Objectives

To help designers become more proficient in referencing and applying the International Residential Code to residential projects.  The International Residential Code is the primary model code referenced for one and two family dwellings, including townhomes.  Course content distills the IRC down to relevant code sections and chapters that are applied in interior design practice.

Content Outline

A.  Introduction to The International Codes

     & International Residential Code                    15 Minutes

B.  Building Planning and Construction              50 Minutes

C.  Minimum Standards                                         10 Minutes

D.  Checklist                                                               5 Minutes

E.   Questions                                                          10 Minutes

Total Presentation                                                1.5 Hours

Intended Audience

This course is targeted for interior designers that are involved in the design of residential buildings and interior spaces and for any designer who would like to know more about building codes, code agencies, building code development and how codes play a part in the design process.

Brief Description of Course:

This course is delivered in the four parts described in the Content Outline.

Part A.  Informs what types of building apply to the IRC, the purpose of codes,  why and how they are developed.  Includes a brief history of the model code agencies, the formation of the International Code Council, why ICC was formed, and where the ICC codes are in their adoption across the country.

Part B. Will familiarize attendees as to the prescriptive language in Chapter 3 that serves to regulate minimum standards, dimensions, and safety elements in residential home design.

Part C.  Will familiarize attendees about the fixture and appliance labeling requirements required by the code.

Part D.  Will review an example of a Building Planning Department checklist of items regulated by the code that may be used for reference when applying the IRC to projects.

Part E.  Question and answer period.

“STRUCTURES IN INTERIOR DESIGN ”

©2007 Kimberly A. Marks

Course Objectives

To provide a practical, non-technical base of understanding of building structures and relate that understanding to how interior designers interface with these systems.  The purpose of broadening an interior designer’s knowledge of structural design is not to afford them the “know how” to consult on such matters, but rather to increase awareness of how interior design decisions can affect the integrity of building structures.

Content Outline 

Introduction                                       5 minutes

Structural Loads                              5 minutes

Structural Components                  5 minutes

Inspection                                       15 minutes

Planning                                          20 minutes

Summary                                           5 minutes

Questions                                          5 Minutes

Total  Presentation                              1 Hour    

Intended Audience

This course is targeted for interior designers who are involved in the planning and design of building interiors and for those who would like to know more about the fundamentals of building structures and how to knowingly work around and with these systems, to maintain a buildings’ structural integrity.

Brief Description of Course:

This information of this course is delivered in the order of the outline described above the Content Outline.

Introduction.  Asks “What do interior designers need to know about structural design?”

To which it answers “They need to know what they don’t know”, meaning that that they must be aware of structures and how to identify them in order to avoid them and thereby maintain them.

Structural Loads.  Describes the primary forces and loads that act against structures

Structural Components.  Describes the general terminologies of structural components.

Inspection:  Identification of the structural elements requires inspecting the space to be designed and the accuracy of the plans to be used.  Other important factors such as signs of distress and observance of fire rated construction are discussed.  All new construction must maintain existing fire protection levels of structural members and fire rated assemblies.

Planning:  Talks about how to plan with and around existing structures.  Space planning examples identify working with versus against existing elements such as columns and window mullions.  Plumbing and electrical additions are shown as examples where structural elements must be avoided if floor penetrations are necessary.  Heavy floor loading from office filing systems is show as an example where live loads may be exceeded.  Coordination of finishes and finish transitions at expansion joints are discussed as well as the importance of identifying their existence and location in floor plans.  Planning for adequate bracing at all walls and ceilings where fixtures and casework are planned is also discussed.

Summary:  Six items summarize the material discussed as the fundamental areas where the practice of interior design interfaces with building structures.

Questions.  There will be time remaining for a question and answer period.