CONST 180 Building Codes (5 credits)
Course Description
A study of the application and administration of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
Course Content
A. Accessing code information
B. General overview of key construction codes
C. Analysis, interpretation, and application of construction codes
D. History of codes in the construction industry
E. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
F. Interpreting and negotiating codes
G. Ethics
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
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome:
1. Use effective communication tools to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
a. Internet – information highway
b. Writing
2. Analysis and Problem Solving
a. Codes and regulations
Responsibility Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts and consequences of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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