2023 Florida Residential Building Code Course

Welcome to the "2023 Florida Residential Building Code Course." This course is provided by our accredited college at internachi.edu.

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Goal: 

This free online course is designed to provide home inspectors with a thorough understanding of the 2023 Florida Building Code for residential construction. Each section will include explanations of code requirements, real-world examples, and quiz questions to test your understanding. By the end of the course, the student will have the basic understanding of the 2023 Florida Residential Building Code.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will understand the building requirements and general provisions related to:

  • Building planning, foundation design and construction, wall construction and covering, roof-ceiling construction and roof drainage;
  • Fireplaces, chimneys, and venting systems, and energy efficiency;
  • General mechanical systems, heating and cooling equipment and appliances, exhaust systems, duct systems, and special appliances;
  • Boilers and water heaters, fuel gas, plumbing fixtures, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, vents, traps, and storm drainage;
  • Electrical services and distribution; and 
  • Swimming pools.
And, in keeping with InterNACHI's commitment to Continuing Education, this course is free to all members and can be taken again and again, without limit.

Course includes: 

  • Learn-at-your-pace education;
  • 51.0 InterNACHI® CE credit hours;
  • 75,796 words in the course text;
  • 74,520-word course textbook;
  • 234 technical illustrations and inspection images; 
  • 292 quiz reinforcement study questions in 139 quizzes;
  • inspection and writing assignment;
  • research and writing assignment;
  • open-book, 60-question final exam (from a pool of 300 questions);
  • instant grading; 
  • a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.

You will learn the following:

  • Definitions
  • Building Planning 
  • Dead Load: R301.4
  • Minimum Live Loads: R301.5
  • Deflection of Structural Members: R301.7
  • Townhouses: R302.2
  • Dwelling-Garage Opening: R302.5, R302.6
  • Habitable Rooms: R303.1
  • Minimum Room Areas R304
  • Minimum Height: R305.1
  • Bathtub and Shower Spaces: R307.2
  • Glazing Identification: R308.1
  • Glazing in Windows: R308.4.3
  • Glazing and Wet Surfaces: R308.4.5
  • Garages and Carport: R309
  • Carports: R309.2
  • Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings: R310
  • Minimum and Maximum Openings: R310.2
  • R311.7 Stairways
  • R311.7.5 Stair Treads and Risers
  • Stairway Walking Surface: R311.7.7
  • Handrails: R311.7.8
  • Guards: R312.1
  • Smoke Alarms: R314
  • Carbon Monoxide Protection: R315.1
  • Protection of Wood Members from Decay: R317.1
  • Fasteners for Preservative-Treated Wood: R317.3.1
  • Tanks: R322.2.4
  • Roof Access and Pathways: R324.6
  • Stationary Storage Battery Systems: R328
  • Foundation Design and Construction 
  • General Requirements for Foundation Design and Construction: R401.1
  • Soil Requirements: R401.2
  • Drainage: R401.3
  • Foundation Depth and Anchorage: R403.1.4, R403.1.6
  • Height Above Finished Grade: R404.1.6
  • Concrete or Masonry Foundations: R405.1
  • Foundation Dampproofing and Waterproofing: R406.1, R406.2
  • Crawlspace R408
  • Floor Joist Spans: Table R502.3.1(1)
  • Floor Joist Spans: Table R502.3.1(2)
  • Floor Cantilevers: R502.3.3
  • Allowable Holes in Floor Joists: Table R502.5(1)
  • Bearing: R502.6
  • Floor Systems and Joist Framing: R502.6.1, R502.6.2
  • Sawn Lumber Notching and Boring: R502.8.1
  • Alterations to Trusses: R502.12.3
  • Concrete Slabs on Ground: R506.1
  • Vapor Retarder: R506.2.3
  • Exterior Guards: R507.9
  • Wall Construction 
  • Fastening Schedule: Table R602.3(1)
  • Wall, Floor, and Roof Framing: Figure 602.3(1)
  • Drilling and Notching of Studs: R602.6
  • Drilling and Notching of the Top Plate: R602.6.1
  • Headers: R602.7
  • Wall Bracing: R602.10
  • Beam Supports: R606.6.3
  • Glass Unit Masonry: R607
  • Exterior Windows and Doors: R609
  • Garage Doors: R609.4
  • Wall Covering 
  • Vapor Retarders: R702.7
  • Water Resistance: R703.1
  • Water-Resistive Barrier: R703.2
  • Flashing: R703.4
  • Vinyl and Aluminum Soffit Panels: R704.2.1
  • Roof-Ceiling Construction 
  • Roof Drainage: R801.3
  • Ridge Design and Construction: R802.2, R802.3
  • Collar Ties: R802.4.6
  • Alterations to Trusses: R802.10.4
  • Attic Ventilation: R806
  • Attic Access: R807.1
  • Roof Drainage 
  • Roof Drainage: R903.4
  • Underlayment for Roof Covering Materials: R905.1.1.1
  • Drip Edge: R905.2.8.5
  • Re-Roofing: R908
  • Flashings: R908.6
  • Roof Secondary Water Barrier for Existing Structures with Wood Roof Decks: R908.7.2
  • Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Venting Systems 
  • Fireplaces, Chimneys, and Venting Systems: R1001
  • Factory-Built Fireplaces: R1004
  • Energy Efficiency 
  • Building Thermal Envelope: R402
  • Ceiling Insulation: R402.2
  • Slab-on-grade Floor Insulation: R402.2.10.1
  • Air Barrier and Insulation Installation: Table R402.4.1.1
  • Air Sealing Recessed Lighting and Electrical Boxes: R402.4.5, R402.4.6
  • Air-Handling Units: R403.3.6
  • General Mechanical Systems 
  • Installation of Materials: M1301.3
  • Appliance Access: M1305.1
  • Appliance Installation: M1307
  • Protection of Piping: M1308.2
  • Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances 
  • Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances: M1401
  • Condensate Disposal: M1411.3
  • Auxiliary and Secondary Drain Systems: M1411.3.1
  • Auxiliary Drain Pan: M1411.5
  • Exhaust Systems 
  • Outdoor Discharge: M1501.1
  • Duct Termination: M1502.3
  • Material and Size: M1502.4.1
  • Duct Installation and Transition: M1502.4.2, M1502.4.3
  • Specified Length: M1502.4.5.1
  • Range Hoods: M1503.1
  • Overhead Exhaust Hoods: M1505.1
  • Duct Systems 
  • Above-Ground Duct Systems: M1601.1.1
  • Vibration Isolators: M1601.2
  • Joints, Seams, and Connections: M1601.4.1
  • Independent Garage HVAC Systems: M1601.6
  • Return Air Openings: M1602.2
  • Special Appliances, Equipment and Systems 
  • Clearances for Ranges and Ovens: M1901.1
  • Boilers and Water Heaters 
  • Expansion Tanks: M2003.1
  • Water Heater Prohibited Locations and Access: M2005.2, M2005.2.1
  • Fuel Gas 
  • Auxiliary Drain Pan and Condensate Pump: G2404.10, G2404.11
  • Prohibited Locations for Appliances: G2406.2
  • Elevation of Ignition Source: G2408.2
  • Pipe and Tubing Other Than CSST: G2411.1 (310.1)
  • Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST): G2411.2 (310.2)
  • Drips: G2419.2 (408.2), G2419.3 (408.3)
  • Sediment Trap: G2419.4 (408.4)
  • Gas Appliance Shutoff Valves: G2420
  • Maximum Length of Appliance Connectors: G2422.1.2.1 (411.1.3.1)
  • Gas Vent Terminations: G2427.6.4 (503.6.5)
  • Plumbing Fixtures 
  • Minimum Size of Fixture Tailpieces: P2703.1
  • Standpipes and Laundry Tray Connections: P2706.1.2, P2706.1.2.1
  • Shower Control Valves: P2708.4
  • Bathtub and Whirlpool Bathtub Valves: P2713.3
  • Protection of Water Supply to Dishwashers: P2717.1
  • Access to Whirlpool Bathtub Pumps: P2720.1
  • Water Heaters 
  • Required Pan and Pan Drain Termination: P2801.6, P2801.6.2
  • Temperature-Relief Valves: P2804.4
  • Requirements for TPR Discharge Piping: P2804.6.1
  • Water Supply and Distribution 
  • Hose Connection Backflow Prevention: P2902.4.3
  • Backflow Prevention for Lawn Irrigation Systems: P2902.5.3
  • Valving in Gridded and Parallel Water Distribution Systems: P2903.8.4
  • Hose Bibb Protection: P2903.10
  • Sanitary Drainage 
  • Drainage Fittings: P3002.3.1
  • Prohibited Joints and Connections in Drainage and Vent Piping: P3003.2
  • Horizontal Drainage Piping Slope: P3005.3
  • Vents 
  • Vent Pipe Terminations: P3103.1
  • Stack Vent: P3109.3
  • Location of Air Admittance Valves: P3114.4
  • Traps 
  • Trap Seals and Prohibited Trap Designs: P3201.2, P3201.5
  • Storm Drainage 
  • Sump Pit and Piping: P3303.1.2, P3303.1.4
  • Electrical 
  • Unused Openings in Electrical Equipment: E3404.6
  • Indoor Dedicated Panelboard Space: E3405.3
  • Services 
  • Maximum Number of Service Disconnects: E3601.7
  • Ampacity of Ungrounded Service Conductors: E3602.1
  • Ungrounded Service Conductors: E3603.1.1
  • Clearances on Buildings: E3604.1
  • Vertical Clearance from Grade: E3604.2.2
  • Equipment Grounding Conductor: E3607.3.1
  • 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits: E3702.3
  • Countertop and Work Surface Receptacles: E3901.4
  • GFCI Protection for Receptacles: E3902
  • Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) Protection: E3902.20, E3902.21
  • Receptacle Terminations: E4002.3
  • Luminaires in Clothes Closets: E4003.12
  • Swimming Pools 
  • GFCI Protection for Pools and Spas: E4203.1.4
  • Overhead Conductor Clearances: E4203.7
  • Bonded Parts for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs: E4204.2
2023 Florida Residential Building Code Course
Course #4528 Student Catalog
www.nachi.org/florida-residential-building-code-course



Student WorkTime CalculationEstimated Clock Hour Time for the Average Student
Attendance for "Seat Time" 1# of minutes of student attendance / 5036.1
Participation in Learning Activities 2# of minutes of student attendance / 501.0
Interactivity 3# of minutes of student interactivity / 500.5
Reading the Course Text 4# of words in the course / 100 words per minute / 5015.2
Reading the Course Textbook 5# of words in the book / 100 words per minute / 50 / 27.6
Academic Engagement 6# of words in the course / 100 / 501.0
Direct Communication 7# of minutes of communication / 500.5
Instructional Video Learning 8# of minutes of video / 500.0
Reinforcement Q & A  9# of questions X 1.85 / 5010.3
Writing Assignment of the Inspection  102.0 hours per assignment2.0
Writing Assignment of the Research  113.0 hours per assignment3.0
Academic Activities for an Inspection  124.0 hours for each inspection assignment4.0
Performing an Inspection  13
6.0 hours for each inspection6.0
* Credit Hour Policy


Total clock hours
51.1 clock hours
51.0 InterNACHI CE Hours
5.0 CEU


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    2. Not only is each question weighted with regard to score, but each answer is weighted, as well as the correctness of each answer being weighted.
      1. Answers to easy questions are weighted such that the student is penalized, in terms of score, for answering incorrectly, but rewarded modestly for answering correctly.
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  • Upon passing the final exam, the student can print out a Certificate of Completion, which is auto-generated in their own name.

The student's (InterNACHI member's) information is recorded on InterNACHI's servers for membership compliance verification and automatically logs completion into InterNACHI's online Continuing Education log.

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