2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CONST 180 Building Codes (5 credits)



Course Description
A study of the application and administration of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.

Student Outcomes
1. Successfully access code information for electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, structural, fire, accessibility, and elevators.
2. Recognize and Interpret key electrical, plumbing, mechanical codes, structural, fire, accessibility, and elevators.
3. Access, analyze, interpret, and apply International Building Codes
4. Illustrate the historical perspective of codes within the construction industry
5. Demonstrate ability to read and converse regarding codes
6. Outline the purpose of the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and the resources available through this organization
7. Participate in discussions of code interpretation and negotiation
8. Validate ethical behavior relative to business codes in group discussions and presentations



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