06-30-2026

Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic concepts of wall bracing, how it works, and why it is important.
2. Learn the various prescriptive requirements and options for wall bracing in the 2021 IRC.
3. Gain experience using a step-by-step process for applying the IRC wall bracing provisions to actual building plans.
4. Know the IRC’s allowance for alternative bracing materials and methods.
Great!
Ramona Veneravery knowledgeable presenter!
Thomasgreat course!
KelseyExcellent presentation
BillGood lecture.
Jiaruigreat presentation
MatthewGreat course
LloydInformative
ScottyGood info
JeffreyVery informative presentation.
Chi Leung Petergreat
KenThanks for the on-demand course. Now, it's time to practice.
JosephGreat course. The exam needs editing.
Bengreat information
StephenInformative
R. ScottGreat info. Thnak you!
LuisComplicated but great information
VincentVery good
AndersonThis presentation was good
EdwardInteresting
TysonNice overview
RayI enjoy the seminar, good information
AdrianGreat
MarybethGoog topic
KenanGood information. Lots of text in presentation.
JenniferVery informative. Thank you for taking the time to give this class, I will suggest it to my Engineer.
CourtneyGreat information, lots of different options shown on how to achieve correct lateral bracing per new 2021 IRC
Axelexcellent presentation
EricInformative
jerryInteresting and informative.
MatthewVery good.
DeanVery helpful presentation about the most difficult portion of the residential code to understand.
ChristopherInteresting.
MarcoVery informative. Good overview for Architects
SusanNice Topic
ASHRAFGood info.
MikeVery informative.
EricUseful information to have
Stuartgood course
JeffreyGood info,
TerryVery informative - a little information overload though.
TerranceSo much information is in the code!
Andersvery informative
Adamvery useful
ToddNice course
Franciscovery good
JamesGood
WilliamThanks
Tonyfantastic webinar, technical information was great.
Alissavery good and inormative
CarlGreat course to learn about BWL design.
JonathanComplicated subject that needs more time to explain.
PatrickGood presentation.
OttoThis was an extremely intensive course that really helped me to realize the importance of delving into this issue at the early stages of the design process.
RitaThis was an extremely intensive course that really helped me to realize the importance of delving into this issue at the early stages of the design process.
RitaGood course.
MariaThank you
ElaNice Presentation
JayThank you!
NathanaelVery good presentation, however, lots of technical information to digest in one hour.
M. GlennThe presenter was forced to speak very quickly to cover a lot of ground, but showed great enthusiasm for the topic.
MarkGOOD COURSE
BRANKOinformative
Lukeshwell presented
J.Reginaldgood course
TomEnjoyed
Michaelgood
Michaelgood course
Sarathanks@
Halimathanks
CherieMore for engineers than for architects
MichaelNo
FotiniThanks for the info
Sean Seo WonFREE
This course focuses on the wall bracing provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), which, while not totally new, remain daunting to understand and efficiently apply. In this educational webinar, the IRC wall bracing requirements will be reviewed and explained, including many options for achieving compliance. A step-by-step process for applying the provisions will also be demonstrated using example house plans. In addition, the ability to use alternative means and methods for wall bracing will be discussed. Finally, various resources to assist in compliance checking and design optimization will be highlighted.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA
Length: 1 hour
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This course focuses on the wall bracing provisions of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), which, while not totally new, remain daunting to understand and efficiently apply. In this educational webinar, the IRC wall bracing requirements will be reviewed and explained, including many options for achieving compliance. A step-by-step process for applying the provisions will also be demonstrated using example house plans. In addition, the ability to use alternative means and methods for wall bracing will be discussed. Finally, various resources to assist in compliance checking and design optimization will be highlighted.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA
Length: 1 hour
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Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic concepts of wall bracing, how it works, and why it is important.
2. Learn the various prescriptive requirements and options for wall bracing in the 2021 IRC.
3. Gain experience using a step-by-step process for applying the IRC wall bracing provisions to actual building plans.
4. Know the IRC’s allowance for alternative bracing materials and methods.
Great!
Ramona Veneravery knowledgeable presenter!
Thomasgreat course!
KelseyExcellent presentation
BillGood lecture.
Jiaruigreat presentation
MatthewGreat course
LloydInformative
ScottyGood info
JeffreyVery informative presentation.
Chi Leung Petergreat
KenThanks for the on-demand course. Now, it's time to practice.
JosephGreat course. The exam needs editing.
Bengreat information
StephenInformative
R. ScottGreat info. Thnak you!
LuisComplicated but great information
VincentVery good
AndersonThis presentation was good
EdwardInteresting
TysonNice overview
RayI enjoy the seminar, good information
AdrianGreat
MarybethGoog topic
KenanGood information. Lots of text in presentation.
JenniferVery informative. Thank you for taking the time to give this class, I will suggest it to my Engineer.
CourtneyGreat information, lots of different options shown on how to achieve correct lateral bracing per new 2021 IRC
Axelexcellent presentation
EricInformative
jerryInteresting and informative.
MatthewVery good.
DeanVery helpful presentation about the most difficult portion of the residential code to understand.
ChristopherInteresting.
MarcoVery informative. Good overview for Architects
SusanNice Topic
ASHRAFGood info.
MikeVery informative.
EricUseful information to have
Stuartgood course
JeffreyGood info,
TerryVery informative - a little information overload though.
TerranceSo much information is in the code!
Andersvery informative
Adamvery useful
ToddNice course
Franciscovery good
JamesGood
WilliamThanks
Tonyfantastic webinar, technical information was great.
Alissavery good and inormative
CarlGreat course to learn about BWL design.
JonathanComplicated subject that needs more time to explain.
PatrickGood presentation.
OttoThis was an extremely intensive course that really helped me to realize the importance of delving into this issue at the early stages of the design process.
RitaThis was an extremely intensive course that really helped me to realize the importance of delving into this issue at the early stages of the design process.
RitaGood course.
MariaThank you
ElaNice Presentation
JayThank you!
NathanaelVery good presentation, however, lots of technical information to digest in one hour.
M. GlennThe presenter was forced to speak very quickly to cover a lot of ground, but showed great enthusiasm for the topic.
MarkGOOD COURSE
BRANKOinformative
Lukeshwell presented
J.Reginaldgood course
TomEnjoyed
Michaelgood
Michaelgood course
Sarathanks@
Halimathanks
CherieMore for engineers than for architects
MichaelNo
FotiniThanks for the info
Sean Seo Won