Inspecting for Corrosion of Metal Connectors and Fasteners at Coastal Area Buildings Course
Welcome to InterNACHI's free, online "Inspecting for Corrosion of Metal Connectors and Fasteners at Coastal Area Buildings Course." This course is provided by our accredited college at internachi.edu.
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Goal:
This course teaches the inspector about the causes of rust and corrosion and the appropriate measures to take to identify and reduce corrosion of metal connectors and fasteners in coastal area homes and buildings.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- list and describe the different methods of protecting metal against corrosion;
- distinguish between proper and improper installation;
- identify and describe common major structural and safety problems;
- identify the conditions that cause corrosion; and
- communicate the indications of defects to a client.
Course includes:
- 7 InterNACHI® CE credit hours;
- 11,492 words;
- 0.5 hour of instructional video;
- 21 quiz questions in 7 quizzes;
- inspection and writing assignment;
- research and writing assignment;
- 20-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading; and
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.
You will learn the following topics:
INTRODUCTION
- Introduction
- Inspecting a Beach House and a Pier Video
REGULATIONS
- NFIP Regulations
- International Residential Code
- International Building Code and ASCE 24
IMPORTANCE OF SELECTING PROPER CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS FOR A CONTINUOUS LOAD PATH
- Importance of Selecting Proper Connectors and Fasteners for a Continuous Load Path
LIGHT GAUGE METAL CONNECTORS AND CORROSION
- Light Gauge Metal Connectors and Corrosion
- Known Concerns Related to Nominally Galvanized Metal Connectors
- Metal Connector and Fastener Materials and Fabrication
CAUSES OF CORROSION IN COASTAL AREAS
- Causes of Corrosion in Coastal Areas
- Salt Spray from Breaking Waves and Onshore Winds
- Distance from Ocean
- Elevation Above Ground
- Exposure to Corrosion and Building Orientation
- Weather and Rates of Corrosion
- Identifying Areas with Increased Corrosion Rates
EXPOSURE CLASSES FOR CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS
- Exposure Classes for Connectors and Fasteners
- Partially Sheltered Exterior Exposure
- Open Exposed Exterior Exposure
- Vented Enclosed Exposures
- Unvented Enclosed Exposures
- Interior Living Space Exposures
IMPROVING CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIALS AND COATINGS
- Improving Corrosion-Resistant Materials and Coatings
- Thicker Galvanizing
- Stainless Steel
- Applied Coatings and Paint
- Other Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners
GUIDANCE FOR CONNECTOR AND FASTENER CORROSION CONTROL
- Guidance for Connector and Fastener Corrosion Control
- Reducing Corrosion Rates
- Maintenance and Replacement Considerations
SUMMARY OF BEST PRACTICES FOR CORROSION RESISTANCE
- Summary of Best Practices for Corrosion Resistance
REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
- Figures and Tables
- References
- Resources
| Inspecting for Corrosion of Metal Connectors and Fasteners at Coastal Area Buildings Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course #3416, Student Catalog | ||
| www.nachi.org/inspecting-corrosion-connector-fastener-coastal-buildings | ||
| Student Work | Time Calculation | Estimated Clock Hour Time for the Average Student |
| Attendance for "Seat Time" 1 | # of minutes of student attendance / 50 | 2.8 |
| Participation in Learning Activities 2 | # of minutes of online student participation / 50 | 1.0 |
| Interactivity 3 | # of minutes of student interactivity / 50 | 0.5 |
| Reading the Course Text 4 | # of words in the course / 100 words per minute / 50 | 2.3 |
| Reading the Course Textbook 5 | # of words in the book / 100 words per minute / 50 | 1.1 |
| Academic Engagement 6 | # of words in the course / 100 / 50 | 1.0 |
| Direct Communication 7 | # of minutes of communication / 50 | 0.5 |
| Instructional Video Learning 8 | # of minutes of video / 50 | 0.5 |
| Reinforcement Q & A 9 | # of questions X 1.85 / 50 | 0.8 |
| Writing Assignment of the Inspection 10 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 4.0 |
| Writing Assignment of the Research 11 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 4.0 |
| Academic Activities for an Inspection 12 | 8.0 hours for each inspection assignment | 8.0 |
| Performing an Inspection 13 | 8.0 hours for each inspection | 8.0 |
| * nachi.org/catalog-credit-hour-calculation | 31.7 | |
| Total clock hours | 32.0 clock hours 32.0 InterNACHI CE Hours 3.2 CEU | |
And, in keeping with InterNACHI's commitment to continuing education, this corrosion course is open and free to all members and can be taken again and again, without limit.
Reminder to members: InterNACHI's Code of Ethics 1.10 requires that you comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where you conduct business. InterNACHI's courses and Standards generally exceed the Standards of Practice that you are required to abide by locally.
This course has been approved by:
- the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
- the Master Inspector Certification Board;
- the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants;
- the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association; and
- many government agencies and licensing boards.
Upon completion of this course and passing the final exam (drawn from a larger pool), the student can download and print their own 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.
Members will need their username and password. If you have forgotten your password, CLICK HERE (instant response) or email fastreply@internachi.org and request it (don't forget your name).
