ONLINE - 2022 CE for GC's

Our classes were written by one of our instructors Jeff Griffin, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Code Enforcement manager.  Jeff serves on the NC Department Of Insurance, Office of the State Fire Marshal.  He was a key figure while writing Appendix M.  He has also collaborated with the NCLBGC in creating next year's Mandatory CE Class.

TCI's 8 hour class will satisfy all of your current year CE requirements.  The topics are as follows:

4 Hour Elective Classs:   Construction Regulation in NC

During this course we will discuss the following:

• Current challenges to the construction industry and the future implications of these challenges
• The national background on codes including a timeline on NC code requirements through the modern era
• 2020-2022 session law significant bills impacting NC construction and show you how to view the content of the six bills that have recently been signed into law.
• The most current permit requirements so you will be up to date on recent changes per GS 160D-1110
• New code amendments to the NC Administrative Code, NC Building Code and the NC Residential Code and show you where to go to find future amendments.

2 Hour Elective - ​NC Deck Basics

During this course we will discuss the following:

• We will begin with a review of deck failures since 2003. This is an invaluable tool in learning code compliant deck construction.
• 2018 NCRC Appendix M Wood Decks and the IRC Deck Code/National Code.
• Decks as accessory structures in NC and walk though an example of a specific deck design (will be used to determine each element of construction during review of appendix M).
• Software options for design
• Wood products and fastener requirements
• Footer requirements and tributary area

2 Hour Mandatory CE class written by the NCLBGC

Upon successful completion of the class, TCI will immediately upload your CE credits to the board.  You should be able to view your credits at https://ncclic.org.

Registration and Attendance:

Registration begins at 7:00 am.  After successful login with the Zoom link provided, you will be placed into a virtual waiting room.  Once admitted to class, you will be asked to present a valid ID and the staff will verify your qualifier number.  Class will begin promptly at 8:00 am and end at 5:00 pm including 10 minute breaks at every hour and a one hour lunch break. Attendees must be present in class during all instruction periods in order to receive CE credit.  This means, TCI (The Construction Institute) staff must be able to see you on camera.

If attendance requirements are not met, credits will not be issued and no refunds will be given. Once connected to each ZOOM meeting, you will enter a waiting room. From there we will admit to the class. Upon admission, you will be asked to present a valid picture ID and your NCLBGC QUALIFIER NUMBER. This is NOT the same as your license number. You can find your QUALIFIER NUMBER at nclbgc.org. QUALIFIER NUMBERS must be verified to ensure you receive proper credit for the class. The class entry proceedings will be recorded for our records. TCI may record the entirety of the class. This may or may not show your picture. We will be keeping the recordings for our records only. Upon successful completion of the class, TCI will submit your credits to the NCLBGC. You can find all the details about this event on our website at www.gclicensing.com. If you have any questions, issues or wish to get a refund, contact the event host.

Board Rule: 21 NCAC 12B .0301 Course Requirements

Disclaimer:

“THE NORTH CAROLINA LICENSING BOARD FOR GENERAL CONTRACTORS HAS APPROVED THIS COURSE ONLY AS TO ITS RELEVANCE TO THE PRACTICE OF GENERAL CONTRACTING IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE COURSE PROVIDER AND INSTRUCTOR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURSE”.